Chapter 1603


    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 toplete. He continued, "You''ve seen tomboy''s skills. She will lead the way while


    I will bring up the rear. It''s just pitch-ck, 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 n. 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 ce 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 sheid 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?"


    "As long as it pleases you, you can think whatever you want," Monique retorted and went straight to


    the entrance of the cave.


    "Hey, tomboy, you want to y cat and mouse with me? Let me get this straight, I will never fall for


    you," Levi snickered, but he still went after her.


    Monique walked so fast that she didn''t stop and look back until she reached the entrance of the


    cave. The cave was so deep that the two sleeping inside wouldn''t be able to see her whilst she was


    at the entrance.


    She looked at Levi and said solemnly, "Levi, I was bitten by a snake just now. Now I must release


    some blood to save my life. You must help me."


    "Monique, what are you saying?" After hearing Monique''s words, Levi suddenly realized that her


    face had turned ashen and great beads of perspiration trickled down her forehead.


    He was startled and asked no more. He came to her and chided, "F*ck, why didn''t you say earlier


    that you were bitten by a snake? You''re courting death."


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    Levi bellowed with rage as he helped Monique to sit down on the ground, "You fool, sit down


    properly. Don’t move an inch. Did you notice the species of the snake?"


    Monique rolled her eyes and gave him a disdainful look, as if he had asked a really stupid question.


    "Just now the torch was put out, and it was pitch-ck. I could barely see the route ahead. How


    was I going to see what kind of snake bit me?"


    Levi did not respond. Without hesitation, he tore off her trouser legs and saw the wound. The skin


    around the wound had turned purple.


    Judging from the color, Monique had been bitten by a poisonous snake. Fear clutched at his heart


    and strong emotions welled up inside. "Monique, you damned woman. Don''t you know how serious


    it is being bitten by a venomous snake? Why didn''t you tell me earlier?"


    "I know. That’s why I didn''t utter a word." Monique gritted her teeth and endured the excruciating


    pain, but she didn''t regret it at all.


    "Fool! Think you have nine lives, do you?" While reprimanding her, Levi took off his shirt and


    wrapped it around her legs to prevent the venom from spreading quickly to other parts of the body.


    "Stay still. Don’t talk. I''ll figure it out."


    Seeing Levi losing his cool, Monique wanted to make an exnation. "I didn’t want to make Cecil


    and Ronald panic. What’s more, it has been so long since I was bitten. This proves that either the


    effect is weak or it spreads slowly. As long as we let out some blood, I will be saved."


    While exining, she took out a military knife from her pocket and handed it to Levi. "D*mn, I can''t


    do it myself. Please help me cut arger wound to let out some blood."


    Levi took the knife and nced at her. "I thought you were fearless. I never thought that there would


    be something you didn''t dare to do."


    Monique admitted, self- deprecating, "There are many things I don''t dare to do."


    For example, she didn''t dare to fall in love easily, didn’t dare to dress up beautifully like other girls


    and so on.


    Ever since she was young, she had learned how to be strong and independent and how to resolve


    problems without troubling anyone.


    When she was bitten by the snake just now, she instinctively chose to conceal it, because she knew


    that in such a dangerous situation, spilling the beans would only cause unnecessary panic which


    will hinder the possibility of reaching the cave.


    Hence, she clenched her teeth, endured the pain and fear, and focused on the goal to bring


    everyone to the cave together with Levi.