Ark, after I died, the operators started to love me.

Was it really that easy to solve?

He never expected this; he had thought he would have to explain himself much more.

It was truly unexpected that Kazimir's top lawyer was so easy to talk to.

Not long after Destle left, they were greeted by Yelena, who was carrying a suitcase.

White Rabbit looked at the group who had finished packing and asked, "Is there anything else we need to prepare? I heard you only arrived in the Great Knight Territory yesterday and are leaving today?"

"Time waits for no one, Miss Yelena. The sooner we complete the mission, the sooner we can disband. The closer we get to winter, the more difficult the road to the ice plains will become. You were born in Ursus and have spent so many years on the ice plains, you should know what I mean."

What else could be on the distant northern ice plains?

Snow, heavy snow, endless heavy snow, so thick that it could bury an adult, and then there was the harsh cold, which even the Ursus people were unwilling to go too far north.

In addition, the cold will take away a lot of heat, so you also need plenty of food. After all, no one can stay overnight in the snow without eating or drinking; that would be no different from suicide.

While the harshness of natural weather might be manageable, another deadly threat exists on the ice fields.

These itinerant bandits roam the desolate, icy plains, specifically selecting suitable targets for robbery. These individuals may be deserters who escaped from the Ursus army, or ordinary people who cannot survive.

In short, they had reached a dead end with their previous path, so they chose this risky one. After all, they would die whether they were law-abiding civilians or notorious bandits, so why not choose the latter?

Mike understood Yelena's meaning perfectly and said with a smile, "Our team has many experts, not to mention Miss Yelena, right? I've heard rumors about you, a powerful frost mage."

Yelena knew her own strength very well. The mage in this team who threw fireballs was no less powerful than her, so only Mike knew how much of what he said was flattery.

"Alright, since you've put it that way, I believe you already have a plan in mind. Shall we set off now?"

"Of course, let's go. I assure you, this trip will be thrilling but safe. Maybe when you get back you can brag to your Yeti team about all the amazing things you've seen."

Yelena said irritably, "You really know a lot."

“Of course, Miss Yelena, you have a great reputation.”

……

As soon as Destreet left the hotel, she contacted her two temporary companions.

"Our previous prediction was correct. They will stay at the headquarters of the United Exploration Association in Sami to re-equip themselves. If you really want to follow them, it would be best to have a chance encounter with them there."

Xingji hesitated for a moment and said, "Wouldn't that be too obvious?"

"What time is it now? Do you still care about whether it's obvious or not? Destreet's observation shows that the person you can't divine has a close connection with that deceased guy, and might even be him."

"But what if it isn't?"

"So what have you lost? It's just a trip."

After thinking about it carefully, Xingji realized that it made sense. She had been in Kazimierz for so long and really had no interest in the Knights Tournament. Sami in the distant ice plains was more worthy of her observation.

However, she also understood Destreet's unspoken meaning: "You're coming with us too."

Desmond sighed, "Are you two more professional than me? I'm worried you'll get sold out."

The feathered serpent revealed a strange smile, which looked sinister and cunning no matter how you looked at it.

"My dearest Descartes, are you really worried about us?"

"Is not it?"

"Okay, I'm willing to believe you're telling the truth."

After discussing it, the group decided to travel together. But then Xingji suddenly realized that she seemed to be being used. And if the three of them traveled together, wouldn't they be sharing with others?

The feathered serpent seemed to sense the doubt in Blue Liberi's mind. Without any hesitation, it hooked its arm around the other's shoulder and tempted him, "Suppose, I mean suppose, your sister appears in front of you now. Yes, I'm talking about that little Elena. She has proposed the same plan as us. Would you be willing to share it with her?"

Xingji thought for a moment, then said with difficulty, "Elena is my sister."

"Aren't we your sisters?"

Blue Liboli's eyes widened immediately: "There's something wrong with this no matter how you look at it!"

"Don't worry, there won't be any problems. It's settled then."

With the feathered serpent making the decision, Destle stood by her side, and Astro naturally had nothing to say. She then thought of her crystal ball, and fortunately, Liberi refrained from continuing the divination, fearing that any rash action would shatter the crystal ball as well.

When Ragnar's crystal ball malfunctioned, it shocked everyone present.

Thinking of this, Xingji said in a low voice, "We have a few companions in the Sami Ice Plains. We might run into them on this trip."

"That would be even better! There's strength in numbers, sisters, don't you agree?"

Unfortunately, Destreet did not respond to the feathered serpent's urging.

……

Are we just going to watch them leave?

"What other choice do we have? Are we supposed to chase them all the way to the ice plains?"

Mostima tugged at Fiameta, knowing that Red Liberi had always had designs on Andorn.

Please don't misunderstand, this kind of thinking is by no means the kind of feeling between a man and a woman, but rather the kind of feeling between enemies who are extremely hostile towards each other.

"Now is not the time. I know what you want to do, but we need to find the right time."

"I think going to the ice field together is the best choice."

Mostima was also conflicted. Deep down, she was willing to explore the ice plains together, but the monster in the staff told her that her fate should remain in the Great Knights' Territory.

However, besides telling her the prophecy, the monster also told her that if she went to the ice plains, she might have unexpected gains.

Mostima wondered to herself, what other unexpected gains could she possibly have?

"I can't tell you the outcome; it depends on your choice. The choice is in your hands. Most people on this land have no control over their own destiny; they are even unaware of it."

27. He looks like a Pelosi.

Take control of your own destiny?

What an extravagant word!

Even the Lateran popes wouldn't dare to make such a boast.

If the monster inside the staff can truly control fate, why doesn't it leave the equipment?

While Mostima hesitated, the monster continued to tempt him, saying, "You can't see some facts because you're not at my level, you don't see far enough. The complexity of the Sami region is beyond your imagination."

No, I will not choose your path.

Mostima rejected the monster's idea.

Regardless, she must walk her own path.

The monster was not angered by the fallen angel's stubbornness, and calmly said, "I'm just afraid you'll regret it later."

"Everyone has regrets, and so do I."

……

Mike sat in the car, carefully recalling the dream he had just had.

He's not a dreamer, but there are always some unexpected things.

I have to say, it was absolutely terrible.

He dreamt that when he was still a doctor, Kal'tsit locked him in the clinic, and the two of them did things that no operator could have imagined, turning him from a human into a dried-up human.

Some things are fun to do once, but become torture if you do them too often.

Unfortunately, I can't share such a nightmare with anyone.

Kal'tsit, truly worthy of being his lifelong nemesis.

"You don't seem to be feeling well?"

Chongyue, who was driving, immediately saw through Mike's unspeakable predicament. The Grandmaster had both keen insight and a shrewd mind.

"It's nothing, I was just thinking about some things from the past."

They had two cars in total. Chongyue, Adele, and Mike rode in one car, while Andorn, Phantom, and Yelena rode in the other. They communicated via radio, or at the very least, by shouting to each other.

Considering that the team size would increase, twice the amount of supplies were purchased, enough to fill two vehicles. Yelena could also help with freezing and preservation.

Seeing that Mike had recovered, Chongyue told him about the information Andorn had sent him.

"Director An said there was a car following us, and the other party made no attempt to conceal it."

Is someone following us?

Mike asked in confusion, "Have we run into robbers?"

For this team, being robbed on the road is basically just a casual game after dinner.

"I'm afraid they're not robbers."

Chongyue shook his head, rejecting Mike's idea.

"Director An saw that the car behind us had a Rhine Labs flag on it. Mike, did you encounter anyone related to Rhine Labs in Grand Knight?"

How could it be Rhine Life?

Upon hearing Chongyue's explanation, Mike immediately thought of two people: Xingji and Horhaya.

How did they get here? Did I accidentally reveal my identity?

Andorn knows his identity because Andorn is a key member of the team. This special operation requires everyone to work together, and Mike needs to gain full command. Telling him his identity is the most important way to gain his trust.

It's unlikely that the truth will be kept from Yelena either, so Mike plans to explain to White Rabbit after arriving in Sami.

As for the Rhine Life personnel following behind, that puzzled Mike a bit.

"Could you stop the car?"

"It's possible, but do you really want to do it?"

"It's getting late today. We can have a conversation with them while we set up camp. I hope I'm wrong."

Mike felt uneasy; according to Murphy's Law, the things he least wanted to do were the most likely to happen.

His experiences along the way were truly awful.

……

After driving for a distance, the two vehicles arrived at a remote, desolate area, with only the dirt road beneath their wheels proving that they were on the right track.