Chapter 466

Upon entering the island's forest, everyone quickly realized it was far larger than what the program team's briefing materials had described. The dense, untamed wilderness stretched endlessly, with some thickets and wild grass towering even higher than Jane and Ariana. Ariana trembled with fear, clutching Jane's hand tightly. "Jane... d-do you think there are snakes here?" Mina, bouncing energetically beside them, stomped down a clump of tall weeds. "Snakes? Pfft! Don’t worry, Ariana. If we run into one, we’ll just turn it into lunch—snake stew, anyone?" Jane squeezed Ariana’s hand reassuringly. "Don’t be scared. We have two instructors, Bear Grylls, and all the crew uncles here to protect us." "Mm-hmm!" Ariana nodded vigorously, her small face still pale but determined. She clenched her tiny fists and whispered to herself, "Come on, Ariana! You’re brave... you’re not afraid..." Mina and Ares Kai worked together to flatten more of the overgrown grass ahead. Suddenly, Jane’s ears twitch