The Yeti Squad traveled for several more hours, and it was almost dark when they finally entered a forest and stopped moving forward.
They began to regroup and rest in the forest, preparing for the upcoming operation.
“…” Griseo, who had been following far behind, changed direction and bypassed the Yeti Squad when she saw the large forest and towering mountains in the distance, entering the forest from another direction.
The Little Girl thought that if her guess was correct, she should now be close to the Yeti Squad’s target this time.
Or rather, the target was very likely within this forest.
Based on past experience, Griseo felt there might be a mine nearby… a mine where Infected were enslaved to collect Originium.
However, there was no definite evidence yet, so she bypassed the Yeti Squad to investigate first… As night completely fell, the already dim forest became completely dark… cold, lightless, and silent.
However, what was an obstacle for others actually made it easier for Griseo and her Mr.
Wolf to hide.
Coupled with Mr.
Wolf’s floating movement and the Little Girl being held in his arms, the two were practically silent moving ghosts in the forest.
After not knowing how much further they had traveled, Griseo saw a few lights in the distance through the dark forest… “Mr.
Wolf, please put me down…” After gently rubbing her eyes, which had adapted to the darkness, Griseo softly said to Mr.
Wolf, who was holding her.
“…” Upon hearing his Little Princess’s request, Mr.
Wolf didn’t hesitate.
He gently placed the person in his arms on the ground and then helped the Little Girl tidy her clothes, which had been somewhat disheveled by the wind.
“Thank you, Mr.
Wolf.
You can go back now.
Let me walk the rest of the way myself.” After allowing Mr.
Wolf to tidy her clothes, Griseo softly thanked him.
This time, after hearing Griseo’s words, Mr.
Wolf didn’t disappear immediately but paused slightly… appearing somewhat hesitant.
As if seeing Mr.
Wolf’s concerns, Griseo blinked her large eyes and said seriously, “If there’s danger, Mr.
Wolf, then come out and protect me.” “…” This time, Mr.
Wolf nodded his large wolf head once before disappearing into the air, leaving Griseo standing alone.
After watching Mr.
Wolf disappear, Griseo turned and looked again at the faint lights coming through the dark forest in the distance.
To be honest, the environment and atmosphere in the forest now would seem somewhat eerie to ordinary people; a cold wind could even make them shiver.
But Griseo was not an ordinary person.
She was neither afraid nor affected by the darkness and cold environment of the forest.
After gently shaking off the snow from her body, she resumed her steps, walking forward… Carefully reaching the edge of the forest, Griseo stopped and hid behind a large tree… looking out.
What first entered the Little Girl’s violet-colored eyes were several brightly lit houses, buildings, and a few patrolling guards.
Then came… a huge mine entrance guarded by personnel.
“…” Griseo barely needed to look further to know that her previous guess was confirmed: this was a mine… And for a mine in the snowfield, it was almost certain that the miners working inside were Infected… Even if they weren’t Infected initially, working in an Originium mine for a few days would make them so.
After her thoughts were confirmed, Griseo, hiding behind the tree, slowly clenched her small fists, and her mood became unpleasant.
However, she clenched and unclenched her fists… but ultimately, she didn’t act.
Because Griseo hadn’t forgotten the purpose and reason for this operation.
She needed to first know exactly what the Yeti Squad’s target was this time, and then provide assistance.
After all, Griseo still knew nothing about the current situation of this mine, how many people were stationed there, or whether there were reinforcements.
If her impulsive action disrupted the Yeti Squad’s plan or accidentally affected the Yeti Squad hidden nearby, it would be a loss rather than a gain.
“Hoo…” Thinking this, Griseo withdrew her gaze and sat down directly against the tree.
The snow was originally as thick as half of the Little Girl’s body, and sitting down like this, she was almost invisible.
From a distance, only the red wolf ears on her hood remained standing there.
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — Other side of the forest— “Later, remember to act according to the plan.
This time, our main focus is reconnaissance, so be careful not to be discovered.” “If you encounter danger, remember to send a signal.” Looking at her team members, Yelena instructed with a serious and earnest expression.
Although there would inevitably be casualties when fighting and carrying out missions, whether from Big Sister’s perspective or a captain’s perspective, Yelena hoped that none of the people who came with her would be lost… “Don’t worry, Big Sister.” “We’ve already been through so many missions together; we know the drill!” “Understood.
After gathering information this time, we’ll retreat immediately.” “Mhm, then let’s split up.
When the time is up, whether you’ve collected information or not, meet at the designated location.” After taking a deep look at each familiar face before her, Yelena waved her hand and turned to walk in the direction they had previously decided.
Watching their Big Sister’s back, everyone also began to move, those who needed to follow did so, and those who needed to disperse did so.
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Reunion Movement Camp— “It’s already dark, and Little Griseo still hasn’t been found.
She wouldn’t have run outside the camp, would she?” Inside the tent, Alina paced anxiously, then looked at Tallulah and said.
“I think she might have… However, Alina, you don’t need to be too anxious.
That Little one, in a sense, is even more formidable than we imagine.” Looking at the anxious Alina, Tallulah put down what she was holding, walked to her side, and patted her shoulder to comfort her.
“Moreover, Alina, didn’t you also say that Little Griseo has a Mr.
Knight protecting her?
Although we don’t know his specific strength, from your description, dealing with ordinary dangers should be no problem.” “I know… I know all of that, it’s just…” Alina naturally knew everything Tallulah had just said, but as soon as she thought of her own child… out there now, possibly encountering who-knew-what, she couldn’t help but feel a growing sense of panic.
It might not seem tempting right now but who knows what the future holds?
“And If you’re enjoying it, drop a Power Stone for me!”