As Layla and the others reached the dead-end of the coast, their hopes of finding a way to the other side were dashed against the rocky cliffs that loomed before them. With three potential paths before them, by water, by climbing upwards, or by circumventing the obstacle through the dense forest, they found themselves faced with a daunting choice, each option fraught with its own risks and uncertainties.
After weighing their options carefully, Layla and her companions made the difficult decision to abandon their quest and turn back, realizing that the obstacles before them were too great to overcome with their current resources and abilities. Though their journey had ended in disappointment, they knew that retreat was not defeat, but merely a temporary setback on the path to their ultimate goal.
