Everyone was drenched in sweat as they worked tirelessly, their movements fueled by both adrenaline and fear.
When one person grew too exhausted to continue, they would immediately rotate with the next, standing guard along the perimeter to ensure they could alert the others if danger approached.
Breathing was labored, each gasp a reminder of their exhaustion, as beads of sweat dripped down their faces.
Their tense shoulders quivered with nervous anticipation, their hands trembling as they continued their efforts, and their legs threatened to give out beneath them.
If not for their sheer willpower, many of them might have already collapsed.
The weight of their situation hung over them like a storm cloud, but they steeled themselves, refusing to let fear cripple them in this critical moment.
Every second felt like a battle between their physical limits and their determination to survive.
