Ark Undead

"Besides, Mephisto has always been a leader. As long as he is willing to work hard for the infected, he is a trustworthy ally."

Froststar shook her head and said to Big Bear.

"Go ahead, go help."

"Yes, eldest sister."

The bear immediately turned around to help its companions start a fire and cook soup.

Even though their food resources are already scarce, they will never hesitate to help any fellow countrymen who need it.

If people can't even afford basic necessities, how can those who have already lost hope believe that things have taken a turn for the better?

Looking at those lifeless infected who were now just skin and bones, Frostnova couldn't help but sigh.

This land never shows mercy; when it devours people, it is the most chilling sight.

She couldn't help but think of another soldier who had parted ways with them that morning.

If there were more normal people in the world who could understand each other, things wouldn't have come to this.

However, he is now his own enemy in the open.

The next time we meet, we may be at each other's throats, but such hostility is anything but pleasant.

The entire Yeti squad heard the Undead say they were going to rescue people, but not a single person offered to let Frostnova stay.

It wasn't just because they couldn't win, but also because these simple-minded infected couldn't bring themselves to lay a hand on a noble warrior with whom they had been having pleasant conversations.

Big Bear is even a die-hard fan of War Knight. If he weren't broke, he'd probably love to have a bootleg War Knight doll hanging around his waist.

God knows how much he regretted not asking for an autograph when he learned that the Undead was the War Knight.

We've lost money, we're devastated.

Meanwhile, Scout, who was still hiding in the woods outside Chernobog and counting the number of wounded, frowned.

Yesterday, their contact with headquarters lasted only a few seconds before the Chernobog garrison, which was besieging them, severed the signal using a special device.

Even breaking through those few seconds to transmit one's location and information is already extremely difficult.

I wonder if the reinforcement team sent from over there has received this message.

"Boss, the encirclement is getting tighter and tighter. If we don't find a chance to break through now, we'll never have another chance."

Standing next to Scout, the team members who were also thinking about the way forward shared their thoughts with Scout.

"Regardless of whether headquarters sends reinforcements, we can't just sit here and wait to die, and besides..."

The team member hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"We're not sure if the people sent from headquarters are capable of helping us break through the encirclement. We need to at least consider the situation with the thumbtack and the long tone."

Yes, Scout's squad now consists of thirteen people, more than half of whom have various wounds on their bodies. Thumbtack and Long Sound are the two most seriously injured. Long Sound has a broken right arm and is no longer able to perform the duties of a crossbowman, while Thumbtack's legs are completely deformed and he is only barely able to keep going thanks to Yulan's Originium Arts.

Scout was naturally aware of his companion's thoughts. To be honest, he felt the same way himself.

But Kal'tsit's orders to him were to hold out until reinforcements arrived. However, immediately after she said that, communications were cut off, and Scout had no idea who the reinforcements Kal'tsit had sent were.

Hopefully it's Ace or Huang, as only the two of them could offer help in this situation.

"Don't rush. Let's observe the enemy's movements carefully. Logically speaking, these Chernobog defenders shouldn't have such keen observation skills. We can hide for a while longer."

Scout was very confident in his stealth skills and believed that the enemy would not be able to find them in a short time.

Scout thought to himself as he turned and entered the makeshift tent.

"How are the thumbtacks?"

"It's bad. He can only hold on for two more days at most. After two days, he'll be completely ruined."

Beside the unconscious man on the bed, a female Rhodes Island operator let out a weary sigh, put down her staff used for casting spells, and spoke to Scout with a grave expression.

"The Ursus sergeant's warhammer caused severe damage to his leg. Even if he goes back for treatment, he may suffer irreversible damage. And it's still getting worse; he really can't hold on any longer."

Yu Lan gave her objective assessment. But even so, she didn't say a word about withdrawing from the battle.

This is their attitude: as long as there is a sliver of hope, they cannot give up on this mission.

This operation to rescue the Doctor is a major turning point for Rhodes Island, and everyone is full of hope for it.

Even if the Doctor walked out of Chernobog over their bones, they would not complain.

Because Scout and his team had all witnessed the Doctor's abilities. In their eyes, it was a gap that a hundred or even a thousand of them could not bridge.

"Then let's hold on a little longer. Headquarters has already sent reinforcements. I also provided the coordinates for the communication area from last night, so we'll be able to make contact again in a while."

Scout also encouraged his teammates, and as a team leader, he is undoubtedly qualified.

Upon hearing this, Yu Lan's expression improved slightly.

In such an emergency, Kal'tsit would probably have no choice but to plan ahead and send Ace and Blaze out.

"Do you think it could be...?"

Sitting next to the makeshift hospital bed was a man with his right arm immobilized. He brushed his long hair aside with his left hand, revealing his ashen face, and said...

"Could it be that gentleman?"

"Unlikely."

Scout shook his head, not because he didn't believe them, but because he didn't think Kal'tsit would use such valuable combat power on them. After all, that man was the Doctor's trump card for evacuating Chernobog.

Scout didn't go to find the Undead before leaving because he didn't want the Undead to bear too much responsibility.

He joined Rhodes Island as an outsider, and asking the undead to do too much would probably displease that gentleman.

However, Scout now feels some regret when he thinks about his team members.

"But don't worry, at least Ace and Huang are here. With them around, we'll be fine."

Just as Scout was talking to his teammates, someone came into Scout's tent.

The person was holding a crossbow and was petite; it was obvious at a glance that she was a girl.

"Captain, there are ten minutes left."

"So fast?!"

Scout's expression changed. This was something he hadn't expected. These Ursus soldiers shouldn't have such professional tracking abilities, so why did they know the direction they left in such detail?

“I saw some infected people in their group. But strangely, these infected people weren’t tied up; instead, they seemed to be doing things for them.”

This girl's name is Mimi, and she is one of the scouts in Scout's team.

"They must possess special tracking Originium Arts; the soldiers' movements are all guided by them. And they also have some concealed items in their possession..."

Mimi thought for a moment and then shared her guess.

"It should be something left behind by thumbtacks or long notes, such as bloodstains after the injury, or torn clothing."

Upon hearing this, the entire tent fell silent for a moment.

Before Scout could speak, while resting on the side, Changyin, whose right hand was already broken, immediately spoke.

"We'll stay here, Captain, you take them and leave."

"I won't allow it."

Scout shook his head, immediately dismissing the idea of ​​the long tone.

"This is just a guess. We can't use the two of you as bait until we're absolutely sure and until the very last moment."

Mimi nodded, saying that these were indeed just her guesses.

The team members prioritize the mission above all else. Therefore, they don't hide their thoughts, and they are brothers who would entrust their backs to each other for life.

"Why would an Ursus sergeant let an infected person help... Never mind that for now, pack your things and get out of here!"

Scout made a quick decision.

"Yulan, you and Changxie are responsible for the safety of the thumbtacks. Changyin, can you walk by yourself?"

"I can."

The long-haired man nodded and stood up directly from the chair; he had only injured his arm.

"That's settled then, get moving! Retreat again in two minutes! Even if we have to retreat into the open fields, we'll shake them off."

"Yes!"

Everyone moved quickly. Thumbtack, who was still unconscious, was secured to a stretcher and transported by Physician Yulan and the assault team leader Changxie.

Just as they finished packing up and were preparing to continue their retreat, the scouts at the front brought back the latest news.

"The Ursus sergeant is facing off against a man!"

"one person?"

Scout picked up the communicator and asked Mlam, who was still at the front lines.

Can you tell who it is?

"Cloaked, it's hard to see clearly... Wait! The Ursus soldier has drawn his sword!"

Mlam's voice was somewhat muffled, which was normal. After all, the Ursus people had set up communication jamming base stations near Chernobog. But Scout still heard Mlam's words.

"Holy crap?! That sword is huge! It's taller than me!"

"Fire! His sword is ablaze! Originium Arts, he's an Infected!"

Scout, still in the tent, and Mimi, who was beside him, exchanged a glance, both of them somewhat bewildered.

No way?

"Should we go help, boss?"

Mimi paused for a moment. He had worked at a restaurant on Rhodes Island before and had met that gentleman. Naturally, he had also heard rumors about that war knight.

"The rest of you stay put and be ready to continue the retreat at any time."

Scout felt a little more relaxed.

"Mimi, come with me to take a look, but don't act rashly, you could easily get hurt in the process."

...

Just a few kilometers away, about ten minutes from Scout and his men, the Ursus soldiers drew their standard-issue longswords from the waist of a man they had stumbled upon.