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Felix and Felicia, who were hiding behind the rock formations some distance away from the oasis, observed the approaching caravan.
At least a dozen carriages were lined up beside the oasis. Each one carried several barrels of varying sizes, which were used to store the water they collected before transporting it back to the fortress.
Like the other oases scattered throughout the Green Marbly Kingdom, this one was protected by a magic formation with several designated entrances.
These special entrances were the only points through which the oasis could be accessed, allowing the NPCs to enter and collect its precious water.
The long caravan was lined up before one of these entrances, patiently waiting for its turn to enter.
The NPCs guarding the carriages remained highly vigilant despite knowing that they were in complete control of the surrounding area.
That alone demonstrated how important this operation was to them.
