The three of them continued chatting and laughing, with Clara even said that she would turn the stone salt into salt for Luis. Luis couldn't wait and eagerly pulled Clara's hand, hurrying back.
After a few steps, out of the woods emerged several people, led by Diego. He seemed surprised, and then his eyes darkened, grinning, "What a coincidence! Such a coincidence must mean we're destined!"
Clara immediately felt uneasy, her elevated spirits plummeting. She pulled Luis and Antwan back a few steps, wondering why things turned out so unfortunate.
"Diego, why aren't you helping with the rescue? What are you doing here?" Clara nudged Luis, signaling him to run and find help.
Diego and his two or three companions focused their attention on Clara, not noticing Luis slipping away. Clara marveled at Luis's cleverness, wondering how to skip between these four beasts.
