Suddenly, a loud "boom" echoed.

The van lost control and rolled down the mountain, erupting in flames.

Regarding the black SUV, due to the collision with the van, even though the driver managed to brake in time, the rear end of the car had still gone over the cliff's edge, hanging precariously.

At this point, the situation was beyond the driver's control. Even without further movement, the vehicle was likely to plummet due to the ongoing momentum and the rapid spread of the fire at the back.

It appeared that those inside the black SUV were facing a grim fate, with seemingly no chance of escape.

Nicole had driven quite a distance away by now. She glanced back at the car teetering on the edge of the cliff, feeling uneasy. Although the immediate threat was over, she couldn't stand the thought of the person who had just saved them dying in such a manner.

"Squeak!" She slammed on the brakes, stepped out of the vehicle, and asked the girls in the backseat if any of them knew how to drive.

There were two choices now. Someone who could drive might continue to seek help, especially since they had already received assistance. It was likely that further help could be found down the road. That was almost certain.

Alternatively, they could wait here. Considering the risk of the burning vehicle exploding, she couldn't risk getting too close.

More crucially, the danger from their pursuers hadn't been fully eliminated, and they could be caught up at any moment. Thus, sending someone to find help seemed like the more dependable option.

At that moment, an older girl raised her hand and said, "I... I can drive."

"Are you sure you can handle it?" Nicole asked.

The girl nodded, her expression determined. "I see you want to go back to help that person. I respect your bravery. He saved us, and he's a good person. But I don't have your courage. I'll drive forward to find help instead."

“Alright. Be careful on your way and stay vigilant, okay?" Nicole cautioned her.

The girl nodded. "I understand. You be careful too. Thank you. If it weren't for you, we wouldn't know what would have become of us..."

These abducted girls all came from deprived backgrounds and were inexperienced. They rarely had interactions with urban dwellers. They had been misled by villagers who had promised them jobs, only to end up confined.

They suffered harsh treatment. If they resisted, they faced beatings, and some bore untreated, festering wounds on their legs. They had hoped for a brighter future, but reality proved to be far harsher.

Thankfully, they were still within the confines of Ambrosia. Had they been taken to a foreign land, they could only dread what might have befallen them.

“There's no need to thank me. Just get going!" Nicole urged before she sprinted toward the black SUV alone.

Despite her injuries, which pained her with each step, she was determined to outrun death itself. Any hesitation might lead to the black SUV tumbling off the cliff.