Bartel's thinking was simple. If he couldn't even catch three lobsters within a week, with his reputation in the Hunter Realm, continuing on would just be a joke.
He might as well just withdraw from the competition.
Besides, his real expertise wasn't wilderness survival, but tracking deer herds.
Even without the bet, his original goal hadn't been to rush for a top spot. He just wanted to challenge himself and see how long he could last.
"Go ahead and gather your own firewood, then. Feel free to come get an ember whenever you need to start a fire."
Bartel nodded and turned, heading into the forest.
Lin Chen didn't stay idle. He and Erica took the venison and potatoes down to the stream. After giving the meat a quick rinse to wash off the blood, they peeled all the potatoes.
He found a stone by the stream with a very coarse surface. Taking a potato in hand, he began to grate it by rubbing it in circles against the stone.
