The next two days, the two remaining fishing nets yielded fewer and fewer fish, even coming up empty at times. The oysters on the reefs were also depleted, with little chance of replenishment. Dilan's side was running out of food. There were still plenty of sea snails, but they were practically useless. Sea snails were difficult to digest, and as the trace elements they contained dwindled, they couldn't replenish the nutrients in their bodies. Many people were already weakened, their faces pale, a stark contrast to their appearance two days prior. If this continued, it would be no different from waiting for death.
Dilan also checked the traps he had set in the forest, but found nothing. There were even signs of disturbance by large animals.
Simon's situation wasn't any better. The
