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

This disaster was brought forward; Sami was unprepared, and the land was unaware of its severity, which will inevitably lead to the most terrible consequences.

Now, even the Cyclops has lost the ability to observe the future. She can only try again and again to deduce the correct direction from the wrong future.

Thinking of this, Elqi sighed. She knew how difficult this path was, not only because of the huge risks, but also because the chances of success were very low.

As a member of a branch of the Sarkaz royal court, the Cyclops has shouldered this responsibility since arriving in the North. She will not give up, no matter what.

It was time to leave. Although she longed to see Typhon and say a few words to Ragnar, she could no longer stay here.

If there is a future, and a glimmer of hope has not yet been extinguished, they will surely meet again.

Elki stood up and walked outside, draping his cloak over his shoulders and putting his hat back on as he went, disappearing into a passageway unnoticed by the office staff.

……

Back at headquarters, Mike re-examined Ragnar and the others, and only after confirming that everything was accurate did they enter the camp together.

He soon learned that Elki had left alone.

Typhon was a little saddened by the Cyclops' departure, after all, they had missed each other and had never truly met.

More than this elusive relative, Typhon was concerned about something else entirely.

Mike, exasperated by her annoyance, finally said, "I won't tie Magellan to the front of the snowmobile as bait. Don't worry, she's an explorer and has other uses for me. It would be a waste of her talent to just use her as bait."

Typhon felt a little relieved after receiving such an answer, but after calming down and thinking about it carefully, she felt that something was not right.

Doesn't this man's statement mean he's trying to completely exploit Magellan?

It's a wonder he has Elchi's deep trust, and Sister Ragna also favors him. So many people in the team like him. Maybe they just haven't seen through this man's true colors.

“Little Typhoon, you’re back.” Magellan saw Typhon looking preoccupied and hugged her tightly.

Typhon, who was struggling to breathe from being squeezed by the dumb feather, sighed inwardly. This guy was so comfortable; he didn't have to think about anything.

"I'm fine, be gentle, I can't breathe!"

"Ohhh, sorry."

Magellan quickly released his grip, took two steps back, and carefully examined the Sarkaz girl.

66. How many girls have you kissed?

Typhon saw Magellan's cautious demeanor, as if he were afraid of doing something wrong and angering him, and his heart softened, his tense expression easing.

"I already said it's nothing, don't take it to heart. Does our relationship need to be concerned about these things?"

Even though she said that, Li Boli was unwilling to get close, and said with a forced smile, "I'm afraid I'll cause you new trouble."

What nonsense is this?

The Sarkaz girl reached out and touched her cheek; the skin was soft. She thought she was some kind of ferocious monster, that Magellan had to be so careful around her.

"Don't do this, I'm scared."

Having no other option, Typhon had to change the subject: "I thought you had left the base first, but I didn't expect you to stay here. You almost caused a big problem."

Speaking of this, Typhon couldn't help but think of the man named Mac, who paid special attention to the explorers staying at the base camp and might even set his sights on Magellan.

If it were anyone else, the Sarkaz girl wouldn't care at all; there are too many fools who fall for scams, and there aren't enough scammers to go around.

But if this person is Magellan, she feels it's necessary for her to help out Da Tou Yu.

“Dumb Yu, if anyone comes to you these next few days asking you to take on a mission to the north of the Great Wall, I hope you won’t agree.”

"What? Does anyone still want to go to that place?"

Magellan was taken aback. According to what she knew, the North was extremely dangerous, with the collapse of the demons spreading everywhere. Even with the will of the Sami God, it would be difficult to guarantee safety.

However, the demons are not the only threat to the North. From now on, the closer you get to the north, the harsher the weather becomes, and the temperature drops drastically. Ordinary people without professional training can easily lose their lives.

Despite the multi-faceted collaboration of the United Exploration Association in Colombia, which has built sizable research stations at intervals, their effectiveness is extremely limited due to the threat of extreme weather.

Magellan was indeed an explorer, but she wouldn't treat her life lightly, and no amount of money would get her any closer to the north.

"Don't worry, I will definitely not agree."

……

"I disagree."

In Mike's office, an expected argument is taking place.

Mike, one of the main characters in the argument, sat in his chair, quietly listening to the accusations of the other main character.

Ragna had changed into dry clothes, her long, slightly pink hair was loose, and her face showed anger, but more than that, concern.

After a moment, the soothsayer's heaving chest calmed down slightly, and she continued to earnestly advise Mike: "Ektilnir has led the expedition deep into the north of the Wall. No one knows what the situation is there now. All the divination methods have lost their effectiveness. We... cannot rule out the worst outcome. You said you want to lead the team into the North, which is tantamount to courting death."

Mike didn't speak. He stood up and walked to a template placed against the wall. On it was a map of Sami drawn by the United Exploration Association. Their location was in the southern part of Sami. They had to cross the central region and reach the northern edge to see a Great Wall standing in the mountains. The area north of the wall was blurry. Next to it was a label with a message written on it.

"The Wall in the North is the edge of order in this land. Crossing the Wall means relying solely on the protection of the gods. We call it the Land of No Light."

This statement appears to be a piece of advice, advice tinged with romance, but in Mike's eyes, it reveals an indescribable despair.

Even with so much professional equipment and so many professionals, nothing matters once you enter the land of darkness.

Knowledge, data, instruments, common sense, cognition—everything that humans can understand will be distorted and rendered useless.

Mike asked carefully, "How long has the Sami hero Ektilnir been gone?"

"It has been about thirty-one days since the first expedition crossed the Wall in the north."

"Thirty-one days ago I was still in Letania. I was very curious about what exactly happened on the Sami Icefield that made him so eager to find the source of the demonic corruption and have a final battle?"

Ragna gave Mike a deep look, then shook her head and said, "I don't know."

Very good, that's the standard answer.

Mike wasn't annoyed by Ragnar's ignorance; on the contrary, her statement of not knowing represented some possibility.

The fortune teller's close friend, Simona Hantan, disappeared north of the Wall along with Sami Hero. As Simona's friend, it's impossible for her to be indifferent to her best friend's whereabouts. She must have performed a divination at some point, and her statement that she didn't know indicates that the divination results were completely chaotic.

Besides the fortune teller Ragnar, the other person who found Mike was the Cyclops Elchi. Elchi is currently seeking help and seems very urgent, as if something big is about to happen, which is also an important clue for Mike.

Finally, and most importantly, the headquarters of the United Exploration Association was attacked, with the corrupted and infiltrated collapse so close to the heart of this land.

All these signs combined made Mike even more determined to check the news.

Therefore, no matter what Ragna says, he will definitely take action, even if it means venturing alone into the North.

Ragna felt a bit tired, found a place to sit down, let out a long breath, tried to calm her complicated feelings, and slowly raised her head to look at the man sitting behind the desk.

She thought she had lost him forever, but she never expected that one day he would appear in front of her again.

In fact, Ragnar didn't have the confidence to persuade Mike not to take action, because she knew that the information she provided would become an important reference for Mike, but this made her a little sad.

The fortune teller's eyes welled up with tears, and he choked out, "I never thought I would lose you again. In such a short time, I'm afraid I can't bear it."

Mike stood up and came to Ragna, gently wiping the corner of her eye, and said gently, "I went to check the situation, not to fight the demons. Besides, this land has been facing the threat of demons for a long time. It's just that the situation has been a little complicated recently. I also suffered a similar attack when I was in Lungmen."

"Even Dragon Gate?"

"Fortunately, the situation wasn't too serious and has been resolved."

Looking at Ragna's reddened eyes, Mike sighed inwardly: He had always liked Toyama, and it was indeed unexpected that his confession had failed last time. However, he thought that if he confessed again, Toyama would not refuse.

"I plan to recruit some people from the base camp, at least to help me transport supplies."

Magellan, Typhon, and Lagna.

These three are all important candidates, and Mike doesn't intend to let any of them go.

Ragna understood Mike's unspoken meaning and whispered, "I need to settle the remaining warriors first, and then we'll meet at the Wall in the North. If I get there first, I'll wait for you, and if you get there first, you have to wait for me too."

After realizing she couldn't stop Mike, Ragnar turned in another direction, deciding to follow him.

Her decision was exactly what Mike wanted, and the man immediately smiled and nodded, saying, "It's settled then."

"You guy."

Before Ragna could finish speaking, Mike had already grabbed her right hand.

The fortune teller's right hand was smooth and fair, making it impossible to tell that she was already a woman in her thirties. She usually used these hands to tell fortunes for her clients.

Mike remembered someone telling him that when he faked his death and left Rhodes Island, Ragnar divined his fate, and the crystal ball shattered on the spot, cutting her hand.

But now it seems that Ragna's palm has no scars and remains a perfectly natural piece of jade.

"How long are you going to keep arresting me?"

"At least let me have my fill."

Mike stroked her for a few more moments until Ragna was getting impatient, then he let go.

This guy is still the same as before, no, he's even more shameless than before.

If the old Doctor was both inexperienced and loved to play around, then the current Mike is a seasoned pro.

Ragna spat inwardly, then suddenly said, "I think those who know the truth must hate Ms. Kal'tsit very much."

Died young.

Operators usually refer to Kal'tsit as "Doctor Kal'tsit," but the fact that Ragnar suddenly uses the term "Lady Kal'tsit" suggests that she harbors resentment.

Their plan deceived everyone, and the unsuspecting operators felt deep remorse for the Doctor's death, just like Ragnar and Texas before them.

"I'm still not used to you looking like this."

Just as Mike was about to say something, Ragnar suddenly stood up from her chair, reached out and hugged his neck, followed by a deep kiss.

A rich and mellow aroma, a passionate and lingering emotion.

They separated a few minutes later, and Ragna, blushing, whispered, "How many girls have you kissed?"

"Not many, I swear."

"How many is not a few?"

Mike shamelessly said, "You're the first one today."

Listen, is this what people say?

After regaining his possession, Ragnar became much more tolerant of Mike's increasingly unethical behavior, thinking that their relationship shouldn't turn into that of strangers in the story.

The diviner still had doubts about this. Was it compensation for him, a reward, or both?