Is someone there?

Upon hearing Yavik's warning.

The hearts of the expedition members froze, a chill more penetrating than the cold weather immediately surfaced.

This was truly a no man's land!

Other than expedition teams like theirs pursuing the Arctic, who else could appear in such a place?

And coupled with the recent changes in the world...

A fear of unknown creatures in this icy world immediately began to arise within them.

At this moment when fear began to take hold.

Giovanni, as the leader of the expedition, spoke without hesitation to calm the group:

"Yavik, as we move forward, let's get a bit closer over there."

"If it's other explorers in trouble and we are capable, we'll offer some help!"

Giovanni's explanation had substantial flaws logically.

But in such a tense state, it effectively calmed the group, as not many were still analyzing the situation rationally.

Especially after Yavik responded with "I understand."

The gradually unsettling atmosphere within the team finally calmed considerably, leaving only the decision on how to respond to this discovery.

If it were a typical expedition team—

After reaching this step, their actions could naturally proceed steadily, advancing their exploration plan as per the rhythm.

But today's expedition team was different.

Because Ronald and Costate, both exceptionally skilled Casters, were among them.

Moreover, they did not intend to pretend that there was nothing unusual.

"Costate, take care of everyone, I'm going over there to have a look."

"..."

"Sir, I understand."

With just this brief exchange, Ronald left the team and walked directly towards the direction Yavik had indicated earlier.

"Ronald, what are you doing?"

Upon noticing the situation within the team, Giovanni naturally intended to stop Ronald's reckless action.

However, Ronald merely waved to him with a relaxed expression, showing a reassuring smile:

"Giovanni, don't worry."

"The account given to you by Entrode is quite accurate, I can indeed assure the team's safety."

"Its name is Styx,

the dark water flows downward, to the base of a dim and perilous cliff.

..."

As his words concluded, Ronald activated his spell and continued forward.

In these few seconds.

Giovanni, a seasoned adventurer, finally noticed the subtle hints from Ronald's figure.

In such a harsh environment.

The Ronald in front of him showed no signs of fatigue from the environment, nor any appearance of discomfort.

As if taking a stroll in his backyard, this man bypassed Yavik at the forefront with a few steps and walked directly towards a rather steep side of the slope.

This...

Even if Giovanni racked his brains, he couldn't think of any person with such physical condition.

Unless it was something beyond human understanding that he had encountered during his adventures...

Giovanni pondered thoughtfully.

Ronald, walking at the front, also had mixed feelings.

The hunter guide in the team, Yavik, had truly exceptional observational skills.

Due to it nearing evening, the distorted sunlight between the peaks and the snow formed a very special reflective relationship, making it difficult for ordinary people to proceed forward without missing some visual cues.

Yet the anomaly Yavik discovered was hidden in such a position.

Even Ronald himself—though he had excellent eyesight, it would still be challenging to detect any traces hidden in such a spot without the auxiliary search provided by a spell.

Of course, the situation was now different.

Supported by the Divine Comedy spell, Ronald quickly confirmed the identities of the two individuals ahead.

One of them was a pure-blooded human Caster, while the other was not detected by the spell.

Non-human huh...

Sensing this situation.

As Ronald advanced, the spell from the "Purgatory" was instantly activated, immediately revealing the information of the figure next to this Caster.

—— Yeti.

—— Age: Forty-seven.

—— Body status healthy, formidable melee combat ability, high loyalty when well-fed.

It indeed was a summoned creature!

"I didn't expect to encounter a Caster here."

As Ronald approached, he did not conceal his presence, naturally alerting the other party to his approach.

Both sides tacitly agreed to meet at a relatively gentle area on the slope.

And even more fortunately.

This Caster with a summoned creature displayed a relatively friendly attitude.

"Fleg Kline, currently conducting research and spell experiments in the snowy mountain region."

"Ronald Adler, safety officer of the Arctic expedition team."

During their mutual introductions, Ronald also observed the situation of the Caster before him.

Being able to appear alone in such a place.

Sufficient casting ability goes without saying.

Besides this, Ronald clearly saw that the Caster named Fleg, didn't prepare any cold-proof equipment, opting instead for a straightforward magical warming method.

Beside Fleg stood a yeti, slightly larger than a human in size.

It carried a large pack on its back, presumably containing provisions prepared by Fleg.

Upon hearing Ronald's self-introduction, Fleg's expression turned slightly surprised.

"Arctic expedition team?"

"Mr. Ronald, looking at your team behind you... they don't seem to be Casters?"

Fleg was quite puzzled.

Being a Caster conducting exploration and experiments here, he understood the danger level of this land better than anyone.

Ordinary people coming to such a place...

Excuse his frankness, but this act was almost akin to courting death!

Ronald smiled and replied:

"As you see, aside from me and another who ensures the team's safety, the entire expedition team consists of ordinary people."

"That's too dangerous!"

Fleg immediately furrowed his brows, his eyes carrying a kindly admonition.

"Such extreme environments are not meant for ordinary people, you had better advise them."

Though the Caster before him wasn't optimistic about the expedition, Ronald had already confirmed through his spell that the other party had good intentions, and these words were merely kindly suggestions.

"These individuals are all professional explorers, their purpose here is to reach the Arctic." Ronald paused, then continued, "For an explorer, this is the most important goal in their life."

"..."

"Explorers, huh?"

Hearing Ronald's response, Fleg didn't persist further.

He stood there, glancing back at the expedition team still trudging ahead determinedly, showing no sign of retreat, his expression becoming somewhat complex:

"If that's the case, then I wish you all a safe journey."

"In addition to that, I can offer you some advice."

As he said this, Fleg turned and pointed towards the direction beyond the snowy mountains, his tone filled with intense vigilance:

"I initially planned to stay here for about three more months, but now I've been forced to return."

"Because to the north, some strange non-human creatures are gathering, and I prefer not to have any conflict with those seemingly dangerous entities, so I retreated before alerting them."

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