Just like that, the Highland Tribe began their mass migration, leaving the valley behind. Through the narrow canyon pass, the Highland Tribe carried their families and possessions on a difficult journey.

Young children and teenagers might have felt excited about the outside world, but the elderly and middle-aged wore worried expressions and remained silent for long stretches.

Life in the Wastelands was not stable. The Highland Tribe had been driven from the Wastelands to their current settlement in the first place. They all believed that returning to the Wastelands without powerful backing would just be jumping from one hell into another.

"Knox, keep a close eye on your people the whole way," Andrew said. He stood on a mountaintop, watching as the Highland Tribe fully evacuated the valley before finally looking away.

He added, "Juno, head back to Abyss City first and have Mr. Hearst send a convoy to pick everyone up. At this pace, we can't afford to wait."

Juno nodded. "Got it, I'