That night, the soldiers had already gone to sleep except for those on patrol. The sunlight had already disappeared from the sun and it was now the darkest point of the night. This was the first time I had ever experienced the deathly silence of midnight in this world. Hidden under this shroud of darkness was the vast unknown filled …

Ethan:… Ethan: If the teams are sent further ahead a bit more…but there’s barely any time to rest… Ethan: You guys have returned to work?. Upon returning to the expedition base, Mo Chuan and I reported to Ethan as required by the regulations. Compared to two days ago, the laborer camp had advanced significantly. Seems like the expedition was proceeding …

Poppy: Heeyy, don’t tell me you want me to repeat myself? Poppy: Litte Ju is such a —-PER  ER VERT, Di Qi Ju: No…I don’t mean that. Poppy: Well then, can you at least turn around to reply me? Di Qi Ju:…… I steeled myself and turned around. The smile that greeted me was as intimate as it was familiar, …

Di Qi Ju: Excuse me, may I know where is Alvin’s ward? I’m his colleague from the expeditionary forces. Hospital Concierge: Alvin? Give me a second…Room 2108. Di Qi Ju: Alright, thanks. Poppy:…… Thanks to that quick stop at the concierge, we managed to locate his room with relative ease. Judging from its appearance, it seems to be a singles …

Mo Chuan: Ju, aren’t you going to get up? At this rate, you’ll end up sleeping through the entire morning. Di Qi Ju: Haah…Lying on the bed feels so gooood… Mo Chuan: You’re starting to sound like an infirmed patient. Di Qi Ju: You know what they say, your blanket is like your girlfriend, once you lie in her sweet …

By the time we returned to the city of Honor, there was only a quarter of the sunlight left. As we passed through the central plaza, a field of litter entered our sights as if a major celebration had just taken place here. Looks like they’ve been busy while we were out risking our lives… The carriage bearing me and …

Medical Officer: Their check up is done. There’s no signs of internal or external injuries. They should be fine. Medical Officer: However, they are slightly weakened at the moment. They are in need of some rest. Ethan: …… Ethan: Bring them some clothes and water. Medical Officer: Got it. As the cold wind blew across my naked body, I finally …

Two stump-like logs coupled with a long wooden plank, supported by a couple of stakes driven into the ground. This was the negotiation room set up in the middle of the wilderness. Atop one of the stumps, sat Breman with his legs slightly ajar, and his hands straightened out on his thighs in a serious pose. Opposite him was Hilda …

Hilda Carlyle: Ahh, aren’t you Di Qi Ju? That laborer kid who I singled out… Di Qi Ju:..What  are you doing here? Hilda Carlyle: I’m not too sure either. Half an hour ago, even the illuminating light of Westrealm was denied to us. Mo Chuan:…”Us”? Hilda Carlyle: Let’s put all these unnecessary matters aside for now, oh faithful followers of …

In that instant, Mo Chuan pulled me into an embrace and leaped into the air while cradling me. As he did so, I caught sight of the creature that left those marks throughout the forest. It was a giant worm the size of a train. As it tunneled through the trees, a pair of red feelers locked in on us. …