As they emerged from the canyon, a fertile wetland stretched out before their eyes. Unlike the barren Wastelands with their constant warfare and ruins everywhere, this place was like a hidden paradise with thatched cottages dotting the fields and people coming and going.

Various distinctive buildings were arranged in orderly fashion across the flatlands. Even from a distance, they could see smoke rising from chimneys and Highland Tribe members working in the fields.

Children ran and played on the main roads, their laughter echoing through the air, while armed warrior patrols marched past intersections carrying spears and shields woven from vines.

The captured Highland tribesman looked pleading, but Andrew smiled and had Juno release him.

The Highland warrior immediately bolted at full speed and disappeared in moments.

Knox said urgently, "He's probably gone to alert the others."

Andrew waved dismissively. "That's fine. We want him to gather the Highland Tribe together anyway. Kn