The Mafia Heiress's Comeback: She's More Than You Think novel Chapter 46

Chapter 46 Finding Water

The sudden scream made Wilbur drop the mushroom he was about to eat straight to the ground.

The scream faded, only to be replaced by a loud, crazed laugh.

All heads turned towards the disturbance, only to see the student who had first eaten the mushrooms.

Earlier, he had ridiculed Maren, and now he was the spectacle, laughing loudly at the heavens, spouting gibberish, and stumbling around as if he had lost his mind.

“Could he be poisoned?” Morris asked, stunned.

In a panic, everyone threw their mushrooms away, hurling them as far as possible.

There were only a few mushrooms to start with, and the scramble over them had prevented many from eating

any, Otherwise, more might have found themselves in a similar state.

“Maren, what’s going on?” Morris asked her, knowing she would have the answer.

Eyes around them turned to Maren for guidance as well.

“Those mushrooms are poisonous, causing confusion, problems with coordination, and incessant laughter. It’s not lethal, but it will knock you out for twenty–four hours.”

Maren offered a concise explanation, and understanding dawned on the group.

“Thank God I didn’t try it. Being knocked out for a day would ruin my training score!”

“The academy’s really testing us with these tactics?”

“It seems we can’t just eat whatever we find here. Let’s move on and locate the supply crate.”

Amidst the turmoil, their resolve hardened; no one would dare sample unknown foods again.

The group continued forward.

The individual who had consumed the mushrooms was left behind; no one had the energy to carry extra weight.

Throughout the trek, Morris attempted to engage Maren in conversation. She responded minimally, yet he

persisted.

The recent events had convinced Morris of Maren’s unique abilities.

Her ability to pinpoint toxic mushrooms in their natural habitat was far from common.

Who would possess such knowledge without special training?

Ahead of the group, Nadia watched Morris diligently follow Maren and shook her head in disapproval.

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Chapter 46 Finding Water

Since when did Maren have people following her around?

Wilbur’s annoyance grew; he used to be the one Maren followed, but now she didn’t even glance at him.

Their grievances went unspoken.

The journey continued under a sky now cloaked in darkness, with the moon casting its glow.

Stopping wasn’t an option if they wanted to make it back to the campus before the sun rose.

Fatigue was evident as everyone’s pace became sluggish, their bodies stooped.

“It’s been nearly three hours. Are we being deceived about the supply crate?”

Wilbur, a young man of privilege unaccustomed to discomfort, was pushed to his breaking point.

Doubt spread among the group as they speculated that the supply crate might just be a delusion.

Panic escalated when someone yelled, “We’re finished! We’re going to die out here!”

Nadia, her lips parched and body weak, sought comfort against Wilbur’s chest. “I’m terribly thirsty.”

“Hang in there, Nadia.” Wilbur tried to reassure her. “Can anyone spare some water? Any at all?”

The response was a resounding silence.

They faced the stark truth: there was no water left, only the sheer will to continue.

Earlier grievances had subsided as silence took over, a silent agreement to save what little energy remained.

Reluctantly, they all settled down for a break.

Survival hung in the balance; while food and sleep might be sacrificed, water was non–negotiable. Without it, dehydration would claim them.

And just at that moment, they heard the sound of running water.

“Water! It sounds like water!” one particularly sharp–eared student cried out, his voice rumbling with hope.

“Have you lost your mind, or are you so thirsty you’re hallucinating?” one of them retorted, nudging the hopeful listener with a sharp kick.

“No, listen for real–I’m not joking! There’s water here, and someone is actually drinking it!” the student insisted, his eyes alight with urgency.

In the engulfing darkness of the forest, all was still. The group held their breaths, listening intently. The unmistakable sound of swallowing broke through the silence.

And then came the sound of water dripping to the ground.

There, someone was gulping down water eagerly.

Like a bolt of electricity had struck them, everyone leapt to their feet. Under the moon’s dim light, they hastened towards the noise.

For a moment, their fatigue and thirst were forgotten.

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