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

These valuable items will play a crucial role in the journey ahead.

Mike turned to look at Blue Liberi, and Astro noticed Mike's gaze and looked up at him in response.

"How are the written materials collected at headquarters coming along?"

Xingji said seriously, "We have completed most of the work, collecting folk tales from the Sami region and popular folk stories from the multinational joint investigation team. After collecting them, we need a little time to summarize them."

"Very good. Report directly to me after you finish this job."

As an astronomer and historian, Xingji might be better suited for this job than Horheya, but Quetzalcoatl has a special status. She is a god and is quite different from the other races on this land. It is not advisable to take risks with her.

When demons from the north begin to distort reality on the icy plains, any carelessness can lead to terrifying consequences.

"Adele, how are you?"

Adele, sitting second to Mike's right, heard the call and opened her notebook, saying, "It has now been determined that there are no large open-pit mines in the Sami region, but there are some scattered small mines that need to be watched out for. When planning our route, we have specifically avoided these potentially dangerous mining sites."

"Alright, keep an eye on it. You're in charge of the Originium Detector. The real trouble is beyond the Wall in the North."

"Yes, senior."

Mike then asked several more questions, each directed at a different staff member.

Typhon, sitting at the round table, listened in stunned silence. This was the first time she had participated in this type of meeting, and previous Colombian missions had never taken it so seriously.

Because of the lack of common sense in the Sami region, Typhon couldn't help but have doubts about certain issues. He turned to Magellan, who was full of admiration, and asked, "McGolden, what did he just say?"

The renowned explorer, who only admired the doctor, turned his head slightly towards the Sarkaz girl and whispered, "Miss Starlight is in charge of the folk tale investigation to prevent the fictional plots in the stories from becoming real when evil forces distort reality. You know how terrifying those monsters and strange phenomena that only exist in words are."

The Originium vein that Miss Adele investigated corresponds to an Originium with a very complex composition, which may contain some kind of magical power or complex information. This is something that cannot be used or even easily resisted, and it will be amplified under the distortion of evil.

Furthermore, Mr. Phantom's investigation has revealed that he has marked out locations along the route that are vulnerable to attack.

Mr. Shigeaki, who is in charge of equipment procurement, will be our strongest asset.

Typhon pretended not to hear the admiration in Magellan's voice, and slowly lowered her head, thinking of Elchi.

The Cyclops had told her some things, but unfortunately she didn't understand their meaning at the time. It wasn't until she became a demon hunter on this icy plain that she realized those were the results of explorations made by those who had sacrificed their lives.

After that, Typhon and Elchi were separated for long periods of time, traveling to different parts of the ice field to save the lives of others. Until recently, Typhon was the closest he had been to Elchi in a short period of time.

They were only a few hundred meters apart, but they were unable to meet.

Did the Cyclops take into account these details that Mack had considered when he helped those Colombian explorers move forward?

No wonder Elki met with this man alone.

After several reports, the meeting temporarily came to a close. During the break, Mike rubbed his nose. He noticed that Typhon's gaze towards him had started to change during the meeting. Did the Sarkaz girl want a godfather?

He then thought again that the title of godfather was not quite appropriate, after all, it was an extremely dangerous profession.

Unfortunately, Ragnar left first to reorganize her warriors; they would meet at the Wall in the North next.

Before this, without the fortune teller's help, Mike could only proceed with the plan step by step, and dared not take any risks.

If he were alone, such a short distance wouldn't be able to stop him at all, but now he has a team under his command, and the life of each and every one of them is something he needs to be responsible for.

As for why Mike abandoned the more convenient and faster solo operation and instead switched to a medium-sized team with complex composition and a relatively weak ability to cope with changing environments, he had his own considerations.

First, the team members come from various countries, including Yan, Kazimierz, Letania, and even Ursus.

Secondly, while their status on Terra may not be considered paramount, they at least hold a place. In other words, these people are much stronger than ordinary people in every aspect.

Finally, and most importantly, Mike's appearance on the ice field signifies that the environment there has become extremely harsh. There's limited what he can do alone, and he can only save a tiny fraction of the people. But it's different when it's a team. This team has a very rich and detailed division of labor. Once they enter a tribe, they quickly integrate into a considerable force, with each person fulfilling their role to save as many lives as possible.

Mike looked away, remembering something Kal'tsit had told him before he left, and couldn't help but sigh.

Although he was reluctant to admit it, he had already factored in the worst-case scenario into the entire operation plan.

As for what the worst-case scenario would be, Elchi appeared in person and told him.

Disaster struck prematurely, plunging the Sami Icefield into complete silence. No sound could be heard, and the outside world could not provide effective rescue. It was almost as still as the Great Tranquility of the Sea King era.

……

The Joint Exploration Association's headquarters contained the addresses of various research stations established by multiple countries on the Sami Icefield. After obtaining the map, Mike and his team only needed to follow the directions.

Fortunately, there was Magellan, a professional who had traveled all over the Sami Icefield and could easily point out inconsistencies on the map.

Mike had some interaction with the little penguin, and after the conversation, the man was completely disillusioned with Kal'tsit's arrangements.

It turns out that Magellan was someone he picked up on the road and wasn't part of the lynx's plan.

In other words, the lynx did not actually assign him any female team members.

As for whether Typhon was willing to stay, Mike didn't ask. Elki had already come to him, so he had to consider the Cyclops's feelings.

"I'm going out for a walk. Mr. Chongyue, you will chair the rest of the meeting."

Mike got up and walked out. Most of the steps had been confirmed, and the remaining work was to finalize the details of the plan. As the chief designer, there was no need for him to grab the microphone.

After all, once you break it down into different fields, professionals are trustworthy.

Mike had something else on his mind.

Rhine Life's team is about to arrive at headquarters. How should he face Muirsay?

Don't be fooled by the fact that the water sprite is like a girlfriend; she actually has similar habits to many young women.

Mike didn't dare to think about it any further after he thought of this.

Because Muirseth has already been abandoned once by a man named Christensen, and she is currently floating in the sky, it will be almost impossible to find her before Terra fully ventures beyond the planet and possesses space technology.

This abandonment left a deep scar on Muirsey, and it was during her most vulnerable moment that Mike entered her heart.

Just like the pictures posted by many guys on Tieba, he gave her warmth, thoughtfulness, love, and care, and just when she thought she had achieved a wonderful life and would never be alone again, he died in front of her.

Mike hadn't thought that much about it before, but now that the problem was right in front of him, he realized what kind of water spirit he was facing.

"I wonder if kneeling down and begging for mercy would work?"

Stepping out of the headquarters' administrative building, Mike wrapped his coat tighter around himself. The weather hadn't completely improved; the sun was rarely visible, and a thin layer of fog lingered in the air, making the already icy and snowy Sami Icefield even worse.

"Adding insult to injury" is not an adjective.

Even the most invulnerable body can feel the cold.

Mike thought to himself, thankfully he wasn't in his human form as Dr. Ann, who lacked defensive capabilities and the ability to adapt to complex environments.

His demon form can cope with extreme environments, but his appearance is too frightening. Even people in the base camp would probably mistake him for a demon, which would be a loss.

Only the Balanced Form... well, the Balanced Form has also been fine-tuned by Kal'tsit, at least the Balanced Form that Mike can control is better than the current state.

Before he knew it, Mike had arrived at the entrance of a decoration shop in the base camp.

The owner of this place is a Sami man who has returned from a long journey. He may have gone to countries like Casimir or Colombia, as the posters and slogans at the entrance clearly show his incompatibility with the local Sami culture.

Therefore, the shop's main customers were not Sami people, but members of expeditions from other countries.

Without Anma's blessing, the snowballs made by the Sami people cannot be taken outside, and the Sami people, who lack knowledge of the outside world, also find it difficult to provide presentable decorations or souvenirs.

Therefore, it is very important for a Sami person who has seen the outside world to understand what outsiders want and what the Sami can provide, so that they can make the most reasonable arrangements.

At least that's the situation right now.

For no apparent reason, Mike thought of the Kalan Trade and Sherag.

It had been several years since his last visit to Shelag. He didn't know if the snow-capped mountains were still the same as before, nor did he know if the relationship between the Silver Grey siblings had recovered even slightly after he left.

Well, Mike felt he shouldn't have such high hopes. Instead of expecting Frostleaf to forgive SilverAsh, he should just believe that their journey would be peaceful from now on.

What would you like to buy?

The owner of the decoration shop saw Mike lingering at the door and kindly asked him a question. Mike quickly shook his head, saying he needed to think about it some more.

The man slowly walked into the shop, where there were several shelves taller than himself, displaying all sorts of strange items, including specially treated ice blocks and a meticulously carved rock. Wooden carvings on the shelves were arranged in a row, each depicting a different race.

Mike wondered what kind of gift he could offer as a way to gain Muirsey's forgiveness.

He walked around the store, looking at one item after another, but didn't get the answer he was looking for.

Just then, he noticed that there seemed to be another customer on the other side of the shelf, who was also choosing gifts.

However, due to the tall shelves and relatively dense merchandise, Mike couldn't make out the other person's appearance, only knowing that she was a young woman.

At this moment, the owner of the jewelry store came over and asked in a low voice, "Sir, who do you want to give this to? Your girlfriend? Perhaps this weather bottle would be very suitable."

Mike picked up the crystal bottle in front of him and glanced at it. Because there was no electricity, the crystal bottle was cloudy, and he couldn't tell what kind of weather it was.

He asked in a low voice, "Are there really girls who like this?"

"Of course it will. As long as it's exquisite, ingenious, and made with 100% sincerity, the other party will be able to sense it."

Mike thought to himself, "He's not going to fall for such a simple trick, is he?"

But just as he hesitated, a young woman's voice came from across the shelf: "I'm afraid this kind of sincerity is not enough to move a girl."

The jewelry shop owner's expression was stiff. He couldn't refute whether the other customer was right or wrong, so he could only ask, "Then, miss, what's your opinion? Perhaps it can help this gentleman."

"First, we need to figure out what happened between this man and his girlfriend. Only then can we find the right solution."

Mike thought to himself, how could he possibly admit that he had faked his death and left Rhodes Island? Besides, wouldn't it be too despicable to ask someone else to help him deal with Muleseth?

70. They loved each other.

"So be it," Mike thought. "As long as he doesn't mention Muirsey's name, it's not considered bullying."

He paused deliberately for several seconds, but unfortunately, he still didn't get the young lady on the other side of the shelf to say that she wasn't interested in other people's business.

Indeed, the spirit of gossip lurks deep within every woman's heart.

Mike cleared his throat and began his performance according to his prepared script.

"I have a friend……"

"A very classic opening."

The woman opposite him sounded neither happy nor angry, but her interruption made Mike very unhappy.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Don't worry, I won't interrupt you again."

Mike paused for a moment before continuing, "I do have a friend who is a man of excellent character and noble soul. There's no one on earth more perfect than him. Well, he does have his imperfections. He's kind-hearted, gentle, and considerate, and also very resourceful. He left a girl he deeply loved for some unavoidable reasons, and now they might be able to get back together and return to their sweet and beautiful days. He asked me to buy him a gift to mend his relationship with the girl he loves..."

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

Before the young lady across the shelf could speak, the jewelry store owner, who was standing not far from Mike, jumped up first.