Finally, night fell. Nicole wasn't sure how long it had been when the wooden door suddenly opened again.

A man holding a flashlight shone it on each person's face. When he saw Nicole, he beckoned, "You, come out."

Nicole recognized the voice. It was the man whose head she had injured. She hadn't expected him to actually come.

Thinking this could work to her advantage, Nicole slowly stood up and walked over to him. Approaching, she feigned surprise and said, "Kind sir..."

Before she could finish, the man gestured for her to be quiet.

Nicole obediently nodded.

The man spoke to the guard in a language Nicole didn't understand.

The guard nodded and gestured for him to hurry up.

The man then led Nicole to a small grass hut. It was extremely cramped, barely large enough for two people to move around in.

However, it had a light, which made it far better than the hut Nicole had been staying in. There was no strange smell, suggesting it was where the guards rested between shifts.

Once the door closed, the man untied the rope around Nicole's hands and quickly revealed his true intentions. He reached out, trying to caress Nicole's chest.

Nicole swiftly dodged his hand.

Frustrated, the man scolded, "What are you doing? Did you deceive me back then?"

"No, no, kind sir. I wouldn't dare," Nicole replied, her voice trembling slightly. "Can I ask you to get me some water for a bath? I haven't washed in a long time, and I haven't been able to go to the bathroom. I smell really bad..."

The man was captivated by Nicole's gentle tone and leaned in to smell her. Despite her charm, she indeed had a strong, unpleasant odor.

When the man had opened the door to the hut earlier, the wind had blown in, and he almost vomited. The conditions inside were appalling, with feces, urine, and blood everywhere.

In such a filthy environment, even the most beautiful woman would lose her appeal. Remembering this, the man felt a strong reluctance to touch Nicole. He said, “Be obedient, and I'll get you some water."

Fortunately, a nearby mountain stream provided a steady supply of water.

As soon as the man left, Nicole stood up and frantically searched the room for anything useful.

ALL she found was a lighter. Just as she was about to give up, she heard the man returning with the water.