Chapter 293: Going Home

The shadows of the trees swayed gently, and the setting sun cast dappled light through the gaps, offering a final bit of warmth to the little girl who was fast asleep against the tree trunk. As the sun dipped below the horizon, a bird landed on a branch and chirped.

Hearing the sound, the hedgehog emerged from its burrow, its dusty clothes treading on the ground. It glanced at the disheveled little girl, but finding nothing amiss, it quickly returned to its tree hole, ignoring her.

His Highness the Crown Prince and his men searched for more than two hours, but not only did they find nothing, they also ended up covered in dust and sweat.