After walking for several hours, the Yeti Squadron finally entered a forest as it was getting dark and stopped.
They began to reorganize and rest in the forest to prepare for the next action.
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When Griseo, who was following far behind, saw the large forest and towering mountains in the distance, she changed direction, bypassed the Yeti Squadron, and entered the forest from another direction.
The little loli felt that if her guess was correct, she should have approached the Yeti Squadron's target. Or the target is likely to be in the forest ahead.
Based on past experience, Griseo felt that there might be a mine nearby—a mine where enslaved infected people collect Originium ores.
However, there was no definite evidence yet, so she bypassed the Yeti Squadron to explore first.
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Night fell completely, and the already dim forest became entirely dark, cold, lightless, and quiet.
However, this situation, which was an obstacle to others, made it easier for Griseo and her Mr. Wolf to hide. Additionally, Mr. Wolf was floating and moving, and the little girl was held in his arms. The two of them were like ghosts moving silently through the forest.
After advancing an unknown distance, Griseo saw some light in the distance through the dark woods...
"Mr. Wolf, put me down..."
After gently rubbing her eyes that had adapted to the darkness, Griseo whispered to Mr. Wolf, who was holding her.
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After hearing his little princess's request, Mr. Wolf did not hesitate. He gently set her down and then helped tidy her clothes that had become messy due to the wind.
"Thank you, Mr. Wolf. You can go back now, and I'll walk the rest of the way myself." After letting Mr. Wolf tidy her clothes, Griseo thanked him softly.
This time, after hearing Griseo's words, Mr. Wolf did not disappear immediately but paused for a moment, seeming a little hesitant.
Seeing Mr. Wolf's concern, Griseo blinked her big eyes and said seriously, "If there's any danger, Mr. Wolf, come out and protect me again."
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This time, Mr. Wolf lightly nodded his huge wolf head before disappearing into the air. Griseo was left standing alone.
After watching Mr. Wolf disappear, Griseo turned around and looked at the little light coming through the dark woods in the distance.
To be honest, the environment and atmosphere in the woods were a bit creepy for ordinary people. They would even shiver when the cold wind blew.
But Griseo was not an ordinary person. She was not afraid and was unaffected by the dark and cold environment of the woods.
After gently shaking off the snowflakes on her body, she took her steps again and walked forward.
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She walked carefully to the edge of the woods, stopped, hid behind a big tree, and looked outside.
The first thing that caught the little girl's violet eyes was a few houses and buildings with lights on and some patrolling guards. Then there was... a huge mine entrance guarded by people.
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Without needing to look any further, Griseo knew that her previous guess was confirmed. This was a mine...
And in a mine on the snowfield, it was almost certain that the miners working inside were infected... Even if they were not infected initially, they would become infected after working in the Originium mine for a few days.
After her thoughts were confirmed, Griseo, hiding behind the tree, slowly clenched her little fists, her mood becoming unhappy.
However, she did not act impulsively.
Because Griseo had not forgotten the purpose and reason for this action. She needed to know what the Yeti Squadron's goal was this time before she could help.
After all, Griseo didn't know the current situation of this mine, how many people were stationed there, and whether there were any reinforcements.
If she disrupted the Yeti Squadron's plan or accidentally affected the Yeti Squadron hiding nearby because of her impulse, it would be a loss.
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Thinking of this, Griseo withdrew her gaze and sat down directly against the tree.
The snow was as thick as half of the little loli's body. Sitting like this, she was almost invisible. From a distance, only the red wolf ears on her hood could be seen standing there.
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On the other side of the woods—
"Remember to act according to the plan. This time we are mainly focusing on exploration. Be careful not to be discovered."
"If you encounter danger, remember to send a signal."
Looking at the team members in front of her, Yelena spoke seriously and earnestly.
Although there will definitely be casualties in the struggle and the mission...
From the perspective of both an elder sister and a captain, Yelena hoped that none of the people who followed her would be lost.
"Don't worry, elder sister."
"We have experienced so many missions together, and we are very familiar with the process!"
"I know, we will retreat immediately after gathering the information this time."
"Well then, disperse. When the time is up, whether you have collected the information or not, go to the designated place to meet up."
After taking a deep look at the familiar faces in front of her, Yelena waved her hand and turned to walk in the previously decided direction.
Looking at their eldest sister's back, everyone started to move. Those who should follow followed, and those who should disperse dispersed.
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Reunion Movement Camp—
"It's getting dark, and we still haven't found little Griseo. She must have run out of the camp." In the tent, Alina walked around anxiously, then looked at Talulah and said.
"I think so... But, Alina, you don't need to be too anxious. That little one is, in a sense, more powerful than we thought."
Looking at the anxious Alina, Talulah put down the things in her hands, walked to her side, patted her shoulder, and comforted her.
"Besides, Alina, didn't you say that the little Griseo has a knight who protects her? Although I don't know how strong he is, from your description, there should be no problem dealing with ordinary dangers."
"I know... I know all this, but..."
Alina naturally knew everything that Talulah said, but she couldn't help but panic as long as she thought of her own child... not knowing what she was experiencing outside.