Dragon Clan: Retired Death, goes to work to slay dragons

Greenland, located in the northeastern part of North America, is the largest island in the world with an area of ​​2.166 million square kilometers, so some people call it the "Greenland subcontinent".

About 3/4 of Greenland is within the Arctic Circle, and about 84.7% of the area is covered by ice and snow. The glacier area reaches 1.8339 million square kilometers, and the average thickness of the ice is almost the same as the Antarctic ice sheet.

But just such an island has a very contrasting meaning in Danish.

"Grnland, also known as 'green land'."

According to legend, in ancient times, around 982, a Norwegian pirate nicknamed "Eric the Red" rowed a small boat alone and set out from Iceland, intending to cross the ocean.

His friends thought he was too courageous and were worried about his safety. Later, he discovered a piece of water grassland less than one kilometer in southern Greenland. It was green and he liked it very much.

After returning to his hometown, he proudly said to his friends: "Not only did I come back safely, I also discovered a green continent."

Therefore, "Greenland" became its permanent name.

"It has such a springy name, but it feels so desolate and lonely."

In the ice and snow, a young man pushed open the door of the hut, looked up and complained in the distance.

The mysterious and brilliant aurora performs a beautiful optical feast in the night sky.

But this harsh environment and weather left him in no mood to appreciate it.

Even with professional training, you will still feel bored after all.

"Okay, Alyosha, don't sigh so much."

A bearded man came out, put his arm on his shoulder and said with a grin: "The college's supplies will be sent to the Survey Bureau soon. Wouldn't it be nice to have a good drink then to keep warm?"

As he spoke, he narrowed his eyes slightly, and the golden light swayed in the wind and snow.

On the northernmost ice sheet of Greenland, the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland is actually an organization affiliated with the Secret Party.

The natural conditions in northern Greenland are extremely harsh, so apart from the endangered animals and plants, only members of the Survey Bureau live here.

"Phew! It feels much better, thank you Captain Carl."

Feeling the warmth coming from the man beside him, Alyosha let out a breath of comfort.

He is worthy of being called "Yan Ling, Burning Snake". Even if he wears thick clothes to withstand the cold, he still can't compare to the effect of Yan Ling.

"But it's only been half a month since the last supply, right?"

Alyosha asked in confusion: "Why did the supplies come so early this time?

"Because several outstanding students chose this place as their first war practice class." Karl looked towards the end of the ice field.

A lonely cold wind was blowing on the ice field, and as far as the eye could see there was only white snow.

The violent ionization phenomenon has had a serious impact. The radio has been interfered by the magnetic field, the compass and theodolite have also failed, and all connections with the outside world have been interrupted.

They are now completely isolated from the outside world. If they leave, they will be lost in the wind and snow. They can only hope that those young people will arrive safely.

"...Huh? Junior? War practice class?"

Alyosha was stunned for a moment and asked in surprise: "What can they do in this damn place? Compete with polar bears to see whose skin is thicker?"

Greenland is a region of towering mountains, huge blue-green icebergs, stunning fjords and barren rock outcrops.

Viewed from a high altitude, it looks like a vast and empty wilderness.

Only a few jagged black peaks occasionally penetrate the dazzling white and infinitely extending ice fields.

In summer, purple saxifrages and yellow poppies bloom in the meadows near the coast, as well as shrubby mountain ash and birch trees.

However, they are located on the huge ice sheet in the northernmost part of Greenland, which is the coldest and most desolate place on the island. The lowest temperature in history is minus 70°C.

This is a forgotten place, where neither a piece of grass nor a small flower can be found within hundreds of kilometers. The only neighbors are polar bears, even if those neighbors are not friendly.

In Alyosha's opinion, compared with this place, it is a lively and comfortable place like a southern port town, which is more suitable for the group of young people who have not yet stepped out of the ivory tower, right?

The average summer temperature along the southwest coast is 7°C. The coastal climate is cool, and the common summer temperature is 21°C.

"..."

Alyosha seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly frowned and raised his head and asked, "Is it because of the ice shelf falling off last week?"

Just last week, a giant ice sheet covering an area of ​​113 square kilometers broke off from the fjord ice shelf in northeastern Greenland.

This ice shelf is located in northeastern Greenland and is the largest existing ice shelf in the Arctic.

Researchers within their agency are indeed concerned about the progressive breakup of the Arctic's largest ice shelf.

"You're behind on your news."

Karl shook his head and replied in a low voice: "Ice shelf collapse is a natural phenomenon. Under the influence of the greenhouse effect, global warming has accelerated this process."

"But two days ago, there was a strange ice-covering phenomenon in the Greenland waters, and it was also detected that whales in the nearby waters were evacuating out of season."

Hearing this, Alyosha was stunned and touched his chin thoughtfully.

"Currently, scholars in other countries are not aware of the occurrence of this situation, otherwise climate scientists around the world would be panicked by this strange phenomenon, which means that their models for predicting climate change are completely invalid."

Karl smiled and said playfully: "Perhaps those experts will dance and shout that the earth will enter a new ice age, the entire ocean will be frozen, and humans will soon encounter a mass extinction comparable to the Jurassic dinosaurs."

"You know, those guys like to drag trivial matters to the point of destroying the world, so that they can get more research funds from those politicians and wealthy businessmen who are afraid of death."

After that, he took out two cigarettes from the wrinkled cigarette case and handed one of them to Alyosha.

Alyosha on the side came to his senses and took out a kerosene lighter.

rub! Damn it!

The lighter made a friction sound, but there was no flame at all.

"Huh?" Alyosha said vaguely, holding a cigarette in his mouth and protecting the lighter, "It seems that the kerosene inside has frozen."

"It's really unlucky." Karl took the lighter and held it in his hand to warm it.

"Hey, hey, be careful!" Alyosha was startled by his move. "You must not blow it up. This is a gift from my lover."

"Don't worry, you don't know me yet..." Karl waved his hand.

But before he could finish his words, he suddenly turned his head alertly and frowned at the end of the ice field.

--got windy.

Dark cirrus clouds were swooping over, and the snow on the ice sheet was rolled up. It looked dozens of meters high, like a white sandstorm.

But in the "sandstorm", a vague shadow loomed.

It seems like...a black transport truck?