Volume 1: Chapter 44: Patriot

　　Outside a temporary camp.

　　“…”

　　Talulah stood outside the camp.

　　Having been taught by Kashchey, she knew that this was the stationing style of the Ursus military.

　　Almost all the arrangements are replicas of the Ursus military, except that different materials are used.

　　There is no doubt that the person in charge of setting up the camp must be from the Ursus military.

　　According to Kashchey, the leader of the infected guerrillas roaming the Ursus tundra is a Wendigo.

　　In the Ursus army, there was once a Wendigo who served the former emperor of Ursus.

　　That was the most valiant embodiment of war in the Ursus army.

　　However, the Ursus people now have basically forgotten him, and only those Ursus people who once bathed in the glory of the previous emperor know him.

　　"Why, are you scared?"

　　The cold Carters girl looked at the dragon girl.

　　"If you are afraid, then there is no need to follow."

　　Two snow monsters who were out for reconnaissance stood behind the Carters girl, and more figures could be vaguely seen behind her.

　　They were figures dressed in the same pale robes.

　　They are snow monsters that roam the tundra in the snow and wind, harvesting the lives of evil people.

　　"No, I just feel sorry for the person who set up this camp."

　　Talulah shook her head.

　　"It's a very pure Ursus military style, but it's an old version that has been eliminated."

　　The dragon girl looked into the girl's eyes.

　　“…”

　　There was a hint of dissatisfaction in the eyes of the Carters girl.

　　What is this metaphor for?

　　"I'm sorry, but Talulah always speaks so directly."

　　The Elafia girl pulled Talula over and said apologetically.

　　"She didn't mean any harm."

　　Alina glared at her friend.

　　Can you speak?

　　"?"

　　The dragon girl was a little confused.

　　She was telling the truth.

　　The current Ursus army no longer uses this version of camping.

　　Although she hated the immortal evil god, he did teach her a lot of knowledge that was difficult for ordinary Ursus people to access.

　　“There’s a lot in there!”

　　Zerg's eyes lit up while being held by Kiana Kaslana.

　　One, two, three...

　　Lots and lots of creatures.

　　And he can also smell the Originium.

　　There are quite a few.

　　Both biomass and high energy resources exist!

　　“Gah!”

　　The Zergling held by Skadi became a little excited.

　　The deep-sea hunter looked down at the tiny creature in his arms—

　　She seemed to be able to vaguely sense something.

　　"Large group... resources... attack..."

　　The Poseidon consciousness started talking nonsense again.

　　Skadi shook her head.

　　Broken Tooth tried to jump out of his arms several times, but was grabbed by the back of the neck each time.

　　If this were to slip in, there would be chaos.

　　The deep-sea hunter was afraid that he would see Broken Tooth and others running out dragging someone.

　　"snort."

　　After hearing Alina's explanation, Yelena snorted coldly.

　　She also did not embarrass the Elafia girl.

　　On the way back, the Carters girl had already noticed Talulah's straightforward temper.

　　If Alina hadn't smoothed things over, she might have fought with Talulah on the way.

　　"Come in with me if you have the guts, Talulah."

　　The pale snow monsters made way.

　　They just looked at the visitors to the camp in silence.

　　Since he was brought here by my eldest sister, he is not an enemy.

　　only--

　　We still have to give him a warning.

　　After all, the eldest sister didn't seem to like the guy who was leading the group.

　　“So many people…”

　　Kiana Kaslana held the child tightly in her arms.

　　With so many people around, if she were to make trouble, she really wouldn't have the confidence to protect the child in her arms.

　　"No need to worry about them, Kiana."

　　Talulah turned around and comforted the group members who came across the border.

　　Although there are a lot of people, their strength... is only average.

　　Not even as good as Yelena.

　　As for Yelena... Talulah is still a little confident.

　　“…”

　　Alina covered her face.

　　She could sense the gazes of those people——

　　Almost all of them were filled with anger of being despised.

　　The Elafia girl was tired.

　　Talulah held her head high and faced the angry glares of the snow monsters without fear.

　　She walks among the horror legends of the tundra.

　　Alina followed closely behind.

　　Next came the somewhat nervous Kiana and——

　　The little child with bright eyes in her arms.

　　“Gah!”

　　The small purple creature attracted the attention of some of the yetis.

　　Inexplicably, they felt a sense of fear rising in their hearts.

　　It's like facing an apex predator head on.

　　The feeling of fear that was imprinted in my instinct at that moment.

　　It was as if their ancestors had once trembled in fear before similar beings.

　　Skadi, carrying a heavy sword on her back, held Broken Tooth tightly.

　　For some unknown reason, the springtail became unusually excited, as if it was infected by something.

　　“…”

　　At the end of the road, there stood a tall figure.

　　And the Carters girl stood beside him.

　　"Father, she is the one I met in the tundra, she calls herself an infected fighter."

　　Yelena pointed at the approaching dragon girl.

　　The tall figure looked over——

　　Although a little washed out, the Ursus military uniform still looked exquisitely designed.

　　A fearless look, a calm and composed temperament, and a fire in his eyes that seems to never go out.

　　Even in his long military career, he had rarely seen similar people.

　　Finally, the Dragon Girl stood in front of the figure.

　　"This is the first time we meet. Patriot is here for you, sir."

　　Talula extended her hand.

　　At this moment, she is facing the most powerful incarnation of war that Ursus has ever seen.

　　"...You know me?"

　　The tall figure lowered his head.

　　His shadow loomed over the Dragon Girl.

　　"The snake told me some anecdotes, such as that the leader of the guerrillas on the tundra was the Wendigo."

　　Talulah said so.

　　The next moment——

　　The Wendigo's hand rested on the front of her neck.

　　Even so, the dragon girl's expression remained unchanged.

　　"That snake...what is your relationship with Kashchey?"

　　A voice with a hint of hostility sounded.

　　"Father?"

　　His adopted daughter's voice sounded somewhat doubtful.

　　"Yelena, stand back. Shield guards, surround her."

　　Patriot gave these orders to his subordinates.

　　The more elite warriors surrounded Talulah silently.

　　The others were isolated outside the encirclement.

　　"What are they going to do?"

　　Kiana Kaslana tensed almost immediately.

　　Is this the rhythm of a fight?

　　She looked around -

　　The pale snow monsters also surrounded them silently.

　　The body tensed up.

　　What about strength?

　　Come up quickly!

　　The white-haired ball became a little anxious.

　　"…Trust Talulah, Kiana."

　　Alina's hands clenched slightly, but eventually she slowly loosened them.

　　“…”

　　Skadi wanted to put her hand on the hilt of the heavy sword.

　　It was just the movement of the springtail in her arms that made her choose to hold it to prevent it from escaping from her arms.

　　“Gah!”

　　The black bean-like eyes look a little silly and cute.

　　However, some snow monsters subconsciously took several steps back after looking at it.

　　The inexplicable fear that was engraved into their bones made them choose to stay away from dangerous existence.

　　“…”

　　The tiny swarm master tilted his head slightly.

　　"Zerg, don't look at them. I'll protect you later."

　　Kiana buried Zerg's head in her arms.

　　In this dangerous moment, she had forgotten the strength that Zerg once showed.

　　After all, a young child's appearance is very deceptive.

　　"The snake is dead, Your Excellency, Patriot."

　　Talulah looked the Wendigo straight in the eyes.

　　"I killed the snake physically, and someone else completely annihilated the snake's spirit."

　　The dragon girl said calmly.

　　“…”

　　The Wendigo did not withdraw its hand, but it did not move forward either.

　　"I am the adopted daughter of that snake, and he wanted me to be the next snake, but I hated that snake and swore I would never become that snake."

　　There seemed to be some suppressed emotion in his words.

　　"...I'll keep an eye on you."

　　Wendigo said word by word.

　　That snake was the best at bewitching people, and he no longer believed what Talulah said.

　　But if we let the dragon girl leave——

　　Maybe it will cause a huge disaster.

　　The fire burning in those eyes might turn into a fire of war that devours the earth.

　　Both infected and non-infected people will be involved.

　　"I accept your surveillance, Your Excellency Patriot."

　　Although the black snake had been swallowed by Zerg, Talulah didn't know whether the snake had any other tricks up its sleeve.

　　And Zerg is a member of the Dimension Chat Group and has his own world, so he may not be able to stay by her side all the time.

　　If Patriot were to monitor her, it would be a kind of insurance measure.

　　"Shield guard, retreat."

　　The silent shield guards lifted the siege.

　　They returned to their original positions.

　　But from time to time, someone would look at the girl standing in front of the Wendigo.

　　Not everyone can keep an unchanged expression when standing in front of Ursus' most sturdy incarnation of war.

　　"Father, what happened to Talulah?"

　　Yelena spoke only at this moment.

　　What is a snake?

　　"Don't ask, Yelena."

　　The snake was called the immortal black snake by those who knew it, and the immortal evil god by others.

　　Patriot was very afraid of him.

　　He could destroy the body of the immortal black snake, but he could not destroy the spirit of the immortal evil god.

　　Talulah said that the snake's spirit was annihilated, but Patriot dismissed her statement as ignorant.

　　So I had to keep an eye on Talulah.

　　“…”

　　Yelena said nothing.

　　Although she sometimes disagrees with her father and even calls him a stubborn old man, she still listens to his words——

　　Especially after experiencing the previous scene.

　　But was it wrong for me to bring Talulah back?

　　The Carters girl began to doubt her decision.

　　The other person seemed to be hiding some secret that even her father was afraid of, and even warned her not to ask about it.

　　And - who is Kashchey?

　　Yelena, who has lived on the tundra all her life, is a little confused.

　　All her knowledge of the outside world of the tundra came from the guerrillas.

　　No one mentioned the so-called Kashchey.

　　"call……"

　　Kiana Kaslana breathed a sigh of relief.

　　Looks like it's resolved.

　　The snow monsters also separated and no longer maintained the encirclement.

　　She still felt confused about how things were going.

　　Although I seem to have forgotten something, after I go with Talulah to liberate the infected mine she mentioned, it will be time for me to go back.

　　It’s so cold, it’s a bit unbearable.

　　Not to mention the kind of things that put stress on the heart from time to time.

　　"Mmmmm!"

　　The little child who was pressed against her chest started to flutter.

　　The strange feeling made the white-haired ball's face turn red.

　　She loosened her embrace.

　　"Zerg wants to eat!"

　　Biomass and high energy resources!

　　The little swarm master's eyes lit up.

　　“…”

　　The tall Wendigo was attracted by the childish voice.

　　He looked over.

　　"...Shield Guard, bring the food over."

　　Patriot said so.

　　"Yes, Captain!"

　　A shield guard quickly took the order.

　　They were also surprised to see children on the tundra.

　　His eyes are extremely bright and innocent.

　　It is undoubtedly a well-protected existence.

　　Although the captain had shown hostility towards the girl named Talulah before, the others should be good people.

　　"Here, young lady."

　　Some food was quickly brought over and given to Kiana, who was holding Zerg.

　　"Thank you, thank you..."

　　Looking at the figure of the warrior in front of him——

　　The armor and shields are full of marks, giving off a weathered feeling.

　　This is a seasoned warrior who has probably been fighting for longer than her stinky father.

　　"Feed him quickly, don't let the child starve."

　　Although the guerrillas’ resources were not abundant, they would not let the children suffer no matter how hard the situation was.

　　I looked down at the food in my hand.

　　Very... rough.

　　Not some very fine cuisine.

　　"Here, hot water. These foods may need to be eaten with water."

　　A yeti handed over hot water.

　　"Thanks."

　　Kiana took the water.

　　She just thought maybe she could do something for these people.

　　The resources in my own world are quite abundant.

　　The only problem...maybe she's short of money.

　　How about looking for that woman named Mei Raiden?

　　After all, that guy is a rich woman.

　　But soon Kiana shook her head.

　　No, I can ask anyone but that woman!

　　Otherwise, the white-haired ball was afraid that one day she would be forced to kneel in front of the door, listening to the voices inside and crying.

　　"food!"

　　The little insect swarm leader's attention was quickly attracted by the food handed to him.

　　It is most important to finish the food in front of you first!

　　“Ouch!”

　　Without a doubt, Kiana's fingers and food were swallowed again.

　　The white-haired ball withdrew her finger without changing her expression.

　　Yeah, I'm used to it.

　　Soon, all the food was gobbled up in one gulp.

　　If the white-haired ball hadn't been careful, the container of hot water might have been swallowed in one gulp.

　　“…”

　　Good...vigorous eating style.

　　The little child's mouth has grown... a little big.

　　The food that they could hardly swallow without water was swallowed in one gulp.

　　"…Is it okay for Zerg to eat like this?"

　　Yelena asked worriedly.

　　"Zerg is good!"

　　The little insect swarm leader narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he was enjoying it.

　　“Gah!”

　　The little purple creature said that the Overmind was right.

　　Then the tall Wendigo noticed this tiny creature.

　　He immediately and subconsciously picked up his spear and shield.

　　…………