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"There are quite a few strange aspects to this mission; it's rather vague, isn't it, Banna? I heard that a long time ago, it was the name of a moat, which has connotations of water. However, ever since the bugs attacked, it has fallen into disrepair. Who knows how many nests have been built over there?"
At this moment, Xiong Tai in the vehicle suddenly began to complain.
Many people must have noticed the gap in the mission details; the ambiguity is quite significant. Moreover, Commander has prepared more thoroughly this time. Everyone's backpacks are now stocked with enough rations to last two months in extreme conditions, as opposed to just half a month before. It seems they are expecting a tough battle ahead.
While we all know there won't be any easy tasks in this mission, I never expected it to be so elaborate. It's quite possible that we might end up in trouble. However, thinking about it, the intention behind this approach is likely to prevent anyone from shying away from dangerous missions due to overly clear warnings. Therefore, all the notes we see are phrased positively.
If everything were explained too clearly, no one would even consider executing the orders upon seeing the notes. Thankfully, by framing things positively, it not only enhances the hunters' thinking abilities but also allows them to adapt flexibly in crisis situations. Although casualties will certainly increase compared to the past, this is something worth pondering. Nonetheless, this method will likely distinguish between capable hunters and those who are merely coasting through.
"Isn't it clear from the mission that place is an area of neglect?" What does 'area of neglect' mean? It's a place that no one pays attention to, where even bugs and Parasite Beasts rarely venture—Gala. The ecological environment there had been severely damaged long ago; however, now it seems to have transformed dramatically and has shown signs of abnormal environmental phenomena. What exactly has happened there remains unknown, but those who are aware understand that something must be occurring at the end of that path; otherwise, such anomalies wouldn't exist.
Generally speaking, unusual occurrences in nature often foreshadow significant disasters. However, localized anomalies can be even more terrifying than major disasters. In Banna's eerie place, whether or not something unusual happens is inconsequential; yet since the association has included it as a mission, they must have their reasons.
At this point, nothing else matters; since an incident has occurred here, we must investigate both the event and the environment.
"Well, if something unexpected happened in such a place, what does it have to do with us? It's really strange. People are too lazy to go there; even bugs won't go near it. Only a few Parasite Beasts might wander around. If something were to happen there, it wouldn't concern humanity at all. Why bother? There are so many abnormal phenomena on Earth that defy scientific explanation; why come here instead? Sigh... what exactly do the higher-ups want us to do?" Xiong Tai muttered quickly, implying that the current situation is indeed quite awkward. In the absence of anyone able to respond, perhaps his complaints were meant to lighten the atmosphere.
However, while previous attempts at lightening the mood had turned things around for the better, this time it only served to dampen spirits further. The team atmosphere became noticeably heavy; no one knew what was truly going on. Yet Xiong Tai's words still left a bad impression; the atmosphere felt stifling.
"Ahem... The situation over there must have arisen recently. A mountain appeared out of nowhere and suddenly formed a basin—not just one mountain but surrounded by mountains on all sides. This arrangement raises suspicions and seems as if it sprouted from underground. The Military Satellite hasn't registered any response either; of course, we can't rule out that it was in a dormant state and missed signs on the surface. However, such probabilities are minuscule—one in ten thousand."
"And how could that be? If such an ability truly exists to evade electronic detection entirely, ignoring it would be extremely dangerous. Perhaps that's precisely why we need to check it out; maybe it's just an ordinary natural phenomenon like tectonic plate movement—but that hasn't happened for hundreds of thousands of years."
"Moreover," Freyr added thoughtfully, "scientists still lack a new definition for tectonic plate shifts. Such significant movements would undoubtedly cause major disruptions in nature; silence wouldn't be expected under these circumstances. The phenomena only seem suspicious in that area." He might have been trying to dispel others' doubts; however, he was also talking to himself without engaging in any confrontational discourse with others. These thoughts were merely regurgitated theories he had read in scientific journals.
He couldn't think of anything else and hoped these insights would help his team navigate through their predicament and negativity safely.
The current situation was indeed very unclear. It seemed that many in the team were silent, eyes closed, but the atmosphere was thick with negativity.
This time, there were only seven of them. Nosty, for his first mission, would likely not have to take too many risks; he could stay in the vehicle and wait. If anything happened, he was taught how to activate the Flight Mode. The Parasite Beasts were mostly ground-dwelling creatures, so once the Flight Mode was activated, they would pose little threat. Of course, nothing was absolute; after all, the Ultimate load capacity was eight hours, and if the engine exceeded its limits within that time frame, it could lead to early failure. To avoid this, the Anti-Gravity System needed to cool down for four hours before reactivating the Flight Mode.
It should be noted that although the Flight Mode sounded impressive, it was a conservative measure meant for life-or-death situations. In non-critical circumstances, if time allowed, it might serve as a substitute—a comfort in knowing that Ground Mode was still relatively fast.
The Flight Mode had to be used at critical moments. However, if they did not return quickly, Nosty would have to lower the vehicle while remaining inside. For someone who was blind, such a crisis would present numerous uncontrollable challenges.
Although this outcome was not desired, Freyr still planned to take a risk. He decided to hide the vehicle and take Nosty into the caves.
However, upon reaching their destination, it seemed they were not meant to explore caves but rather assess the situation nearby. This was indeed frustrating. Yet Nosty's auditory judgment was superior to that of an average person; given this fact, they needed to help him adapt to the difficulties faced by the team as soon as possible.
With just this one point in mind, he could recognize his Ultimate ability. Typically, such situations offered greater potential for improvement—not only in skill but also in expanding mental and action-oriented thinking limitations.
After his earlier remarks, the atmosphere shifted slightly, though not significantly. Perhaps this change caught them off guard; silence wasn’t necessarily bad—it allowed them to conserve energy for what lay ahead. When physical exertion came into play, walking wouldn’t be as simple or easy.
Indeed, they had hardly spoken along the way. This marked a first since the team's formation; however, such a state could not continue indefinitely.
The vehicle had traveled an unknown number of kilometers when suddenly the road ahead narrowed. They found themselves on a winding mountain path known as Tornado Mountain Range.
He had never heard of such a mountain before, but it seemed this area had always been known for its unique peak—often regarded as the finest mountain around. Now it unexpectedly stood as a solitary point embraced by surrounding peaks.
From above, it resembled a dragon's tail coiling around; at its center stood a peak symbolizing a white jade pearl hanging from the dragon's mouth—a truly auspicious sight.
Suddenly Ross snapped back to reality and laughed heartily. "This place feels so familiar; I think I've seen it somewhere before." His words were still somewhat incoherent, but he likely meant that he had been here before.
Compared to the past, he had long been accustomed to Ross's astonishing remarks, so there was nothing to deny in what Ross said now. "Well, I won't worry about it. You should remember quickly. It would be great if you are familiar with the situation here. Um, have you been here before?" Freyr asked casually, not expecting a sudden response from the other party.
At that moment, he thought it couldn't be such a coincidence, but he still hoped Ross would remember something soon. This condition felt very much like amnesia, and these memories seemed to have shattered into particles that were better than fragments; only by piecing together a few of these particles could they form parts of a memory.
There were no signs of recovery from amnesia, which was truly unexpected. Moreover, the sign itself was quite strange; there was no headache, yet it was precisely in this damn place that astonishing words were spoken. Was this action destined to happen?
The Soldier-Level Hunter Team originally intended to avoid dangerous missions, but this time they still couldn't escape. It felt as if these tasks had been deliberately arranged for them by higher-ups, which made them feel quite awkward. However, they couldn't afford to think otherwise; they still had to continue executing their mission. Besides, it wasn't entirely a dangerous task. No matter how much the mission notes were inflated with exaggeration, it was unlikely that a Soldier-Level Hunter Team would be assigned to more perilous missions. Otherwise, it would either be negligence or a conspiracy.
Regardless, the current situation required them to quickly notice the sudden change in atmospheric conditions. Dark rain clouds were drifting in from afar, seemingly indicating an impending downpour.
Things could get worse; just after descending from the mountain, some mud and water suddenly cascaded down from above, creating a rather terrifying scene.
Freyr hurriedly maneuvered to evade the dreadful mudslide's rush and fortunately avoided being hit directly.
Due to the tremors, everyone in the vehicle woke up and found themselves in a dire situation. Their faces turned pale as one of them dryly remarked, "What is going on? Isn't this supposed to be an auspicious place? A little rain and wind leads to a mudslide? Can such a small mountain even have mudslides? Speaking of which, we should feel like we're going back in time; if we hit a wall ahead, we'll be trapped like cornered beasts."
"I know, I know! Just watch me," Freyr said as he slammed on the gas pedal. The slippery road ahead didn't affect the tires at all; in fact, the vehicle drove quite steadily. After all, the car had been modified to be heavier; it weighed at least a ton now. Such modified vehicles were rare and could handle even larger torrents without being swept away easily.
Before long, they truly broke free from the encirclement of the mudslide. Just after passing through, they heard a loud crash as the mudslide collapsed behind them. Finally, they arrived at Banna.
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