"W-What was that?!" one of the allied sect members, who had looked completely hopeless, nearly bounced off the ground when he saw the flickering golden light emanating from the basket, tall enough to reach his waist. A small spark of hope ignited in his chest as he guessed what might be inside, though he tried not to let himself hope too much.
He opened his mouth to ask, but before he could, a lingering, sweet scent began to spread from the fruits. The cave, heavy with the stench of blood and decay, slowly filled with this new aroma.
The fruity scent crept over the rancid air, capturing everyone's attention as it gradually overpowered the smell of death. One by one, the members started to notice it, eyes widening in disbelief.
"What's that fruity scent?" someone asked from across the cave, far from the basket, yet still catching the aroma.
