The fierce wind howled like a ghost, blowing out the only torch in their hands.
Cecil was so frightened that she hugged Monique tightly. "Monique, we can't see anything now. What should we do?"
Monique responded calmly, "Cecil, don't panic. Just follow me. I'm familiar with that road. I can take you there without a torch."
Cecil had been with Monique for the entire afternoon the day before. When did Monique know about the cave mentioned by Levi? She asked doubtfully, "Monique, have you seen that cave before?"
Levi knew that Monique did not know about the cave's existence, and she said this just to reassure the others. She was quick- witted and was an outstanding soldier indeed. He praised silently in his heart.
He chimed in, "When I saw the cave the day before, I told tomboy. She also knows the existence of the cave."
After hearing Levi's response, Cecil heaved a sigh of relief. "Fortunately, you guys know about the cave. Otherwise, I will be in a state of flux."
Monique was like his right-hand man, reliable and sharp. Having her made life easier for him when they had a task to complete. He continued, "You've seen tomboy's skills. She will lead the way while I will bring up the rear. It's just pitch-black, nothing else. What's there to worry about?"
If this was the case, then there wasn't much for them to worry about. They weren't on the battlefield; it was just difficult to see in the dark.
Cecil dragged Ronald over and they followed Monique as they proceeded with the plan. No one uttered a single word.
Out of the blue, Monique let out a groan and came to a halt. Cecil asked anxiously, "Monique, why did you stop?"
"It's nothing." Monique shook her head and continued to move ahead. Nobody noticed that something was amiss.
After a long while, they finally reached the cave that Levi had mentioned. "We're here," Levi announced.
However, the other three still hugged each other tightly. They were so frightened that no one dared to budge. It was not until Levi lit up a pile of fire and illuminated the cave that Cecil and Ronald let go of each other.
Cuddling under the quilt, curling herself into a ball, Cecil asked, "We won't be drenched in rain in the cave, but will the seawater rise and surge into the cave?"
Levi reassured them, "You three rest first. I’m going to keep watch tonight and guard the entrance of the cave. I'll inform everyone immediately if anything happens."
"Young Master Brown, it's been hard on you. I'll take a nap first, and then I'll take your place so that you can rest." Ronald wanted to help, but he was a little afraid of keeping watch alone at the cave entrance, although he did not know what there was to be frightened of.
Cecil was already very sleepy. As soon as she laid down on the quilt, she fell into slumber. "I'm sleepy. I'll hit the sack."
Monique threw the quilt on the ground and followed Levi out. "Young Master Brown, I'm not sleepy. I'll keep watch for a while with you."
Levi turned around and looked at Monique. He teased, "Hey, tomboy, are you worried about me keeping watch alone at night? Or are you seizing this opportunity to spend time alone with me?"
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