Chapter 151 - The Camp (7) (1/2)
”Those animals are gone...”
”Yeah, Morgan's decision to cross the river was absolutely right.”
”Indeed...”
”Anyway, what the fuck is that creature? Did you guys see it jump far ahead into the water earlier?”
”Yeah, that was the farthest jump I've ever seen in my life...”
While everyone was talking to one another after the unexpected skirmish earlier, Morgan turned to look at the silent Kurt before asking,
”Kurt, is there any way to cross the river to ambush or encircle us?”
Upon hearing those words, the red-eyed Kurt only shook his head in response before answering shortly,
”From all the reports, none...”
”Alright... I know you are feeling bad about the loss of Jessy. But we have to move on; life goes on, brother...” said Morgan, trying to soothe the saddened Kurt.
Even though Kurt didn't say anything or cry out on the outside, everyone knew he felt pretty hurt inside from losing Jessy.
As a result, they decided not to bother Kurt and let him ponder his own life for now. They knew he could overcome such an ordeal in no time.
As they too had overcome many ordeals before they managed to survive this far...
Meanwhile, Jeremy, who hadn't done anything in the brief skirmish earlier, promptly walked up to Kurt before patting the latter's back softly to convey his empathy.
Kurt turned to look at Jeremy, whom was patting his back, before nodding his head back softly at the latter.
After some seconds of silence, Morgan's voice was suddenly heard,
”Can you still lead the way? Or should I let others do...”
”I can; let's go...” said Kurt with a somewhat hoarse voice.
Before Morgan could finish his words, Kurt interrupted the former's speech. Then the latter turned to look at the 'round object' lying on the ground fifty meters away for one last time before leading the way back to their camp.
The group continued their marching without delay, albeit their bodies were still wet and water-soaked. They didn't dare to delay for fear that those wolves and the muscular creature would change their minds.
They didn't want to engage in another bloody battle. If they could avoid it, they would avoid it...
'Now, come to think of it, the hidden tutorial mission that gives two white stars...'
A certain someone thought to himself as he marched alongside the other nine people into the green forest.
Soon, the scout team consisting of ten people, which were eight males and two females, went into the forest shortly.
...
The bright sky from earlier started darkening down bit by bit...
The group of ten people had been wading through the forest full of deciduous trees, green vegetation, and a myriad of known and unknown animals for two hours straight.
Most people felt worn out from the high-speed march, but they didn't have any choice but to brace themselves and continue marching.
No one complained, no one whined, and no one said anything to disrupt the current silent atmosphere.