Riding a "motorcycle," the great rat led a group of smaller rats and shortly after their departure, a pioneering team composed of five hundred refugees had already relocated from the temporary refuge to Long Endurance Farm.
Approximately 1,500 refugees were still staying at the temporary refuge.
Now that winter was coming to an end, the snow was gradually melting and seeping into the soil. They couldn't possibly stay forever in the crowded, unsafe, and unsanitary building, especially with spring approaching when it could easily become a breeding ground for germs.
Walking at the forefront of the refugee lines, Jiu Li found Luka waiting at the east gate and shook his hand.
"We were delayed on the way, sorry to have kept you waiting."
Luka replied warmly.
"It's alright, the journey here is treacherous with the snow. Seeing you arrive safely is a relief."
After exchanging brief pleasantries, Jiu Li got straight to the point.
"Where do we start? Here, or somewhere else?"
