Chapter 102
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said. “Exactly. If we check
females have entered Zone 32 recently, and see which teams have a female
3 or higher Spatial Realm, we can pinpose our targes
Cassian finally calmed down, but has fists were still clenched tightly.
Dora.. T the the first person I think of Cassian wondered to himself, feeling a strange sense of unease
used to follow his every command, but now she kept putting him in his place, making him feel defeated time and again. No. It can’t be her. Cassian thought. I checked her Spatial Realm in secret not long ago, she’s still just a Level 1 sandy soil- type defective female.
But he couldn’t help but wonder. Why do the males around her always look so full of crystal energy?”
Meanwhile, Dora’s team had already found a perfect spot to camp out, 3 miles away.
It was a natural cave, its entrance hidden by thick vines. Inside, it was dry and roomy, with exits at both ends.
After Clive thoroughly checked for any danger, everyone relaxed and headed inside.
Elmer immediately set up a small campfire, using smokeless energy fuel so they wouldn’t give away their position. Lioren stood guard at the entrance, while Clive set up a few simple warning traps.
Dora pulled a blanket from her Spatial Realm and laid it out for everyone, then took out food and cooking utensils.
Rafe leaned against the cliff wall, his face still pale, but he was in decent spirits.
Let me take care of your wound again, Dora said, sitting down next to him with the medical kit.
After all the fighting and running around, blood was seeping from Rafe’s left shoulder wound again.
Dora carefully cut away the torn combat suit, revealing three vicious claw marks.
This might sting a bit, the warned, then started cleaning the wound with disinfectant.
Kafe didn’t even flinch. He just quietly watched her, his gaze fixed on her focused profile.
The brelight danced across her striking features, her long lashes casting delicate shadows beneath her eyes. She looked so serious, so vorbed in what she was doing, that he couldn’t look away.
thanks for what you did today, Dora said suddenly, her hands never stopping as she tended his wound. “If you kadi’s purged in. I’d probably be the one bleeding right now”
Kate let out a quiet laugh. “Hey, that’s what I’m here for
probation, so I’ve got to rack up those points.”
Don couldn’t help but laugh. “Alright, I’ll be generous this time and give you 20 points.
1/4
30 amp pp
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u nei time dorisk your life like that. What if you really get hurt…
“Would you feel bad for me?” Rafe suddenly asked, his blue eyes looking especially deep in the firelight.
Dora paused, her hands stilling as she looked up at him.
Their eyes met, and the air between them suddenly felt a little different.
“Yeah” She nodded without hesitation. “If anything happened to any of you, I’d honestly feel sorry.”
She was smart about it, she didn’t make it just about him, but included everyone.
She showed she cared, but didn’t make things weird.
A mix of emotions flashed in Rafe’s eyes before he finally smiled softly. “I understand.”
After tending to Rafe’s wound, Dora started preparing dinner.
She took out fresh ingredients from her Spatial Realm: potatoes, carrots, mutant boar meat, and some seasonings.
Elmer eagerly volunteered to help, while Clive sat by the cave entrance, occasionally glancing out to check for danger.
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Lioren lay near the other exit, feigning sleep, but his ears stayed perked, listening for the slightest movement outside.
Soon, the mouthwatering aroma of hot stew drifted through the whole cave.
Dora wrapped a few sweet potatoes in foil and roasted them over the fire, then just tossed together some fresh tomato slices for everyone.
“Dinner’s ready!” she called out.
The five of them sat around the campfire, exhausted but finally able to relax for once.
Today’s haul was unbelievable, a Pinnacle Level 6 crystal core, a rare Starvein blueberry tree, and dozens of crates of crystal ore. And this was just their first day in Zone 32!
“At this rate, we might not even need seven days to bring back a full haul,” Elmer said as he ate.
Then he asked, “Dora, do you have enough crystal ore in your Spatial Realm to complete the mission requirements?”
Dora nodded. “More than enough.
“But here’s my idea, let’s just turn in part of the haul and keep the rest for ourselves.
Γ’
“Crystal ore can be refined into high-purity energy crystals. They’re premium materials for boosting our home’s defense system or making top-notch weapons and equipment.”
Rafe nodded. “That’s smart.
“The starcoins and citizen points from the military are useful, but some resources can’t be bought, no matter how much money you have.”
Clive suddenly spoke up. “We stirred up way too much trouble today. The Shawn family and the military will definitely ramp up their search.
“We need to be extra careful.”
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Porá paused, thinking it over. “Let’s not make any decisions just yet.
“Let’s just get a good night’s sleep and figure things out in the morning.
“Oh, and…” She glanced at Rafe. “Your shoulder’s going to need at least a day to recover, so you should stay at camp and take it easy tomorrow.”
Rafe wanted to protest, but the sharp pain in his shoulder made him realize she was right. “Fine. Who knows, maybe after a good night’s rest, I’ll be a lot better tomorrow.”
*****
Night fell, and the rain kept coming down.
With the two Pinnacle Level 6 Shadow Demon Beasts dead, the terrifying pressure they’d radiated for so long vanished in an instant. The area, which had been quiet for ages, suddenly drew in all sorts of wandering mutated alien beasts, drawn to investigate.
Soon, faint rustling sounds started coming from the rainforest near their camp.
It was the low-level mutated alien beasts that had been driven away long ago, now cautiously trying to reclaim their old territory.
Clive and Lioren were quick to notice the subtle movements around the camp as they patrolled the perimeter.
Clive lowered his voice, “Five Level 5s, twelve Level 4s, and quite a few Level 3s lurking in the distance.”
His eyes flashed coldly in the rainy night.
Lioren arched his back, amber eyes sweeping over the darkness./Wanna compete? See who racks up more kills?”
Clive nodded. “I’ll go left, you take right. Let’s wrap it up quick”
Their figures melted into the shadows, silent as specters.
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