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墨書 Inktalez
The current weather conditions are truly unpredictable. Generally speaking, in such a closed-off area, if heavy rainfall continues to occur, it won't be long before it transforms into a vast swamp or a massive puddle.
While it's uncertain whether it will indeed become a swamp, it seems that some areas are already starting to accumulate water.
Aside from that, the other functions of this vehicle are still operational. The heating system is running at full power, consuming only a bit of fuel. If they exhaust all other energy sources, Freyr might have to strategize and activate Flight Mode to return home.
Such mistakes have happened more than once or twice. Even with corrections made, various troubles keep arising, and their current abilities cannot compete with these challenges. If the leader of the Soldier-Level Hunter Team were to arrive here, they would likely share the same sentiment; only someone of Royal Hunter Team caliber could handle this situation.
However, the notes on the mission are truly alarming. If Freyr manages to survive this time, he certainly doesn't want to let it go easily. Although he usually has a good temper and rarely gets angry, this matter affects more than just his own safety. If he were to die, the team could allow the second-in-command to take over and keep things running smoothly until the end. But this would mean that the entire team would be held accountable for a mission that went wrong due to human error.
"Damn it, damn it! The signal isn't coming through; it's really malfunctioning. I mean, it's possible that this area is blocking signals—this could be an accident," Ross muttered beside him, fiddling with the device but failing to get any response. The situation was turning out to be much more awkward than anticipated.
Moreover, the reality is likely even more troublesome. Stepping outside would be like becoming an ice pop frozen in place, and there’s no hope of being dug out and thawed back to life afterward. While there have been instances in movies where such things happen, in reality, it's far too unrealistic. Extremely low temperatures can damage internal organs and lead to severe frostbite; even if one were to thaw out later, recovering fully would be nearly impossible.
After all, the probability of such phenomena occurring is quite rare, and no one is likely to come here anymore—not even insects or Parasite Beasts might show up. Freyr began to understand why there was such a high-risk mission included in the Daily Tasks; perhaps when he accepted it, he didn't pay much attention. This wasn't premeditated; it was likely just a glaring oversight. Humanity has become overly reliant on Military Satellites and electronic eyes from Outer Space.
Although there were a few collaborators who conducted local investigations during the process, if they had failed to notice anything upon arrival and immediately reported back for summary, then those involved would simply have bad luck in such situations.
"In that case, we’ll have to wait until the rain and snow pass before we can get out and assess the situation. I really didn’t expect to forget my windbreaker this time; I should have brought something for warmth as well," Freyr grumbled.
Fortunately, the vehicle is sturdy enough to serve as a secure shelter. The interior space has been modified and expanded somewhat; at least it can comfortably accommodate twice as many people. Thanks to the small number of occupants, there’s also enough room to stretch their arms and legs.
When it comes to food, frugality is not an issue. In other aspects, aside from the lack of energy, as long as the heat inside is contained, it seems that turning on the heating at a few points is enough to last for a while.
Thanks to this method, after a week, the season has slightly returned to normal, and sunlight finally shines upon this flood-ravaged area. Fortunately, the vehicle is equipped with an automatic drainage system, so no matter how harsh the external climate is, the interior remains unaffected.
Sometimes it can feel a bit stifling, but the Oxygen Extraction Device draws usable oxygen from the nearby water flow into the vehicle. Thus, the ecological balance inside has always been quite healthy, making it very suitable for human habitation.
However, if such a vehicle were invented, it would surely gain esteem. It would inadvertently support a bunch of lazy individuals; when vehicles become widespread, they wouldn't have to worry about housing anymore. They could live in their cars, and even though they would be paying in installments, as long as the vehicle isn't too fast, they could abandon their houses and focus solely on the safety of their cars.
But that’s a story for another time. Beneath the calm surface of the water, a series of bubbles suddenly emerged, followed by a flash of light shooting out from the water. The vehicle had already submerged but showed no signs of rusting.
This must be one of the benefits of having invested heavily in this car. The Flight Mode activated instantly, and the vehicle soared to a high point before stopping. Then the doors opened, and everyone inside stepped out. Breathing in the fresh air outside made them feel much more invigorated.
Now that the dangerous weather had passed, Banna found that the scene outside was not much different from their own world.
However, the initial impression was quite terrifying; the Rainy Season had left an indelible sense of fear. They might even hesitate to go out in their own world when it rains again.
Truthfully, as hunters, they understood that anything could happen. Yet faced with such an illogical reality, they dared not disbelieve its authenticity. If they hid the vehicle here properly, it should not be submerged by the water below.
In fact, judging by that Rainy Season, it would take at least three months' worth of rainfall to submerge their current position. This was still a raised area, standing like a tower and exuding an air of solemnity.
Even submerging such a high tower would clearly be a difficult task. Although its lower half was already submerged—about a quarter underwater—this was indeed the highest point around. They could safely search for information here; who knows how long this exploration would take? The higher ground seemed to offer more safety.
"Alright, I’ve set the engine to shut off; it’s safe here now. Let’s find some ropes to secure the wheels so they don’t slide down. I’ll handle the rest; you all can think about how to get down," one of them said. As for how to descend, there wasn’t really a clear definition yet. Even if they went down, there might not be anywhere to step on; it seemed they would have to navigate by swimming instead. This operation was more about who had better lung capacity and geography skills—was that how it worked?
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