After waiting for the cucumbers to be sliced and added to the cold noodles along with other fresh ingredients, the meal was finally ready.
Their drinks were cold melon milk—a refreshingly sweet and creamy treat, perfect for battling the scorching heat.
To add to their comfort, Rose used her unmelting ice crystal ability to conjure ice crystal spikes around the room.
The effect was immediate, creating a cool, soothing atmosphere that felt almost like being in an air-conditioned space.
As the icy breeze circulated, everyone began to relax, the oppressive heat fading into the background.
"The effects of climate change are really starting to bare their fangs," Duke muttered, his thoughts drifting to Kisha's explanation about how the ancient virus escaped the ice.
It all traced back to the relentless impact of climate change—a consequence of humanity's actions.
In a way, humans were like a virus to the Earth, he thought grimly.
