The resources in the greenhouse have reached the point where they have to be replenished, and Wadson says he doesn't have much time left, which is also to say, there is not much time left in Greenhouse No. 4.

Yanagihara wasn't upset by Wadson's untimely request, as it didn't make a difference to her.

As long as the price is right, she will fulfill Wadson's commission, which is what she promised.

Looking sideways at Al on her shoulder, the girl was still sleeping deeply, maybe it was too tired for her today.

With Al on his back, Yanagihara turned around and nodded at Wadson and said.

"Nothing, you say."

"Thank you for your understanding." Wadson raised his hand and pressed the brim of his hat to speak.

"I believe that Ms. Yuan also saw it when she came, and now there are a large number of beasts outside the fourth greenhouse."

"Hmm." Yanagihara replied undeniably.

She had wandered the ice fields for a long time, and had seen many gatherings of beasts, but in comparison, it didn't seem to be as serious as this one.

On the way to Greenhouse Four, she had seen at least four or five signs of animal movements, not to mention the wolves she had encountered head-on under the greenhouse.

What's more, the gathering of the herd seems to have spread beyond Greenhouse 4.

Yanagihara had heard the radio and knew that there were many places where this was happening, except for Greenhouse No. 4.

I don't know why, but this year's herd seems particularly uneasy. They are collecting a lot of food, and it feels like some animals are stockpiling food before winter.

The only thing that doesn't understand is why they do it.

"The herd makes it a big problem to travel inside and outside the greenhouse." Wadson said, putting the cigarette in his mouth again, taking a deep breath, and then exhaling a cloud of white mist.

It seems that this is the only way to make him relax a little.

"Ms. Yuan said that she is a wanderer, and she must have been to many places, so she should know what kind of situation this will make the greenhouse face."

This problem is not complicated, the herd affects the passage, which will naturally affect the flow of materials between the greenhouse and the outside world.

Yanagihara thought briefly and came up with an answer: "Greenhouse resources are in short supply now?" ”

Wadson clutched the cigarette between his fingers and flicked his fingers: "It can last for another month or so at most." ”

He did not answer yes or no, but directly stated the current situation of the greenhouse.

A month is a short time, and when you count the time it takes to deliver supplies, the time to expel the herd is only two to three weeks at most.

Once the operation fails and the greenhouse dries up, everyone in this huge building will have to face the path of exile.

It's a huge pressure, but it's all on Wadson alone at this time, and it's no wonder that he has become like this.

The soot fell to the ground and was then blown away by the wind.

"The number of beasts this time is very large, and the manpower of the greenhouse guard alone is not enough, and it is necessary to recruit as many hired personnel as possible to fill the vacancy, so Ms. Hara."

Wadson's eyes were on Yanagihara, who was the only three of them in the street, and the light of the street lamp shone on them.

It's like a stage play being staged on a dark and empty stage, and the three of them are the leading actors.

"My commission is to hope that you will be able to participate in this expulsion of the herd. To do this, the Greenhouse Guard will provide you with all the supplies you need for the operation, and will pay you ten bottles of oxygen, four barrels of gasoline, one set of liquid fuel, one set of nutrients, ten boxes of ammunition, one box of jerky, and a new snowmobile. Also, this is my personal request, and I hope you will be able to grant it. ”

Wadson knew that Yanagihara wouldn't stay in Greenhouse No. 4 for long, so he understood what Yanagihara needed most.

What travelers need most is naturally the supplies they need on the road.

Therefore, he gave Yanagihara such a condition, but he did not use Alice's matter to force Yanagihara to agree, but conveyed his attitude in the form of a request.

He understood how dangerous this commission was, so even if Yanagihara refused him now, he could understand it.

But at the same time, he really needed help, and he couldn't bear the pressure anymore on his own.

Wadson waited for Yanagihara's reply, didn't rush to urge, just took another puff of his cigarette.

But what he didn't expect was that before the cigarette in his mouth came out, Yanagihara gave him an answer.

"Yes." Yanagihara lifted some of the coat that was about to slip off Al and replied simply.

Wadson raised his head in astonishment, and looked at Yanagihara, who was calm and without the slightest expression.

He didn't understand why Yanagihara would accept this commission so simply, what the beast herd represented, Yanagihara as a wanderer should know better than anyone else.

But what's going on now, hasn't she just figured out the situation?

After a moment of astonishment, a relieved smile suddenly appeared on the corner of Wadson's stubb-covered mouth.

He spat out the smoke from his mouth and said with a chuckle.

"Heh, I think I know now why this girl believes in you so much." As he spoke, Wadson snuffed out the cigarette in his hand and looked at Al on Yanagihara's shoulder.

"Ms. Yuan, you are really a reliable person."

Being able to face any problem calmly forever can make people unconsciously trust.

"yes, you're the first person to describe me like that." Yanagihara carried Al down the street steps and glanced back at Wadson one last time.

"Then I'll go back first, remember to inform me when I leave, I'll come."

With that, she stepped out of the aperture under the streetlamp and into the dark street.

"Ms. Hara." Under the street lamp, Wadson stood there and said in a solemn voice, "Please." ”

"Hmm." So in the dark and lightless street, an answer came from afar.

"Leave it to me."

Yanagihara is very good at dealing with wild beasts, as she has always been, as she tends to be more savage than them.

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On an empty path, walking alone in the night, there will always be a feeling that my heart is also empty.

It's a feeling that can't be explained, and I can't tell whether it's loneliness or silence.

In the past, Yanagihara would always be like this, because wherever she went, she was almost always alone.

Sometimes she thinks that maybe that's why she wants to sink into the deep sea.

Because she doesn't hate this feeling, but she likes it.

However, tonight, she was destined to have no way to enjoy the time alone, after all, she had an extra child on her back.

Walking through the greenhouse at night with El on his back, Yanagihara looked at the massive structure made of rusty metal frames and reinforced concrete, and subconsciously felt a little distracted.

The greenhouses always look crowded, because the buildings are piled on top of each other, and even the tracks in mid-air are built to facilitate the passage of trains.

Occasionally, a few lights flickered at night, and it was the evening train carrying the last few guests.

In fact, Yanagihara hadn't thought carefully about what it would be like to take an extra child with him on the rest of the trip.

But she probably didn't think about it, because no matter what, they had only one goal, and that was to find a peaceful death.

Anyway, until Al wants to leave, she will take Al with her for the time being.

However, just as Yanagihara was looking at the greenhouse, a voice woke her up.

"Yanagihara."

Yanagihara turned around and realized that it was Al who had woken up, looking at him with those blank eyes.

In fact, as early as Yanagihara met Wadson, Al had already regained consciousness, but she didn't open her eyes immediately.

And Yanagihara's back was not very comfortable to lean on, which made it impossible for the girl to sleep peacefully.

"What's wrong?" Yanagihara asked aloud as he looked at the girl.

"Will Yanagihara really go? The commission. ”

At this time, Al is completely different from before.

The expression on her face was numb, like a doll that had been stripped of her soul, sitting sluggishly with stiff movements, speaking harshly and stereotypedly, without any emotional ups and downs.

Yanagihara, of course, knew what the girl was talking about, and she replied with her eyes curled up again and put on that lazy look.

"Yes, after all, I promised him, didn't I?"

"Hmm." Al nodded silently, then continued to ask with a blank expression.

"Will you come back alive then?"

She didn't know exactly what Waldson was talking about, but she had seen the wolves when she came to Greenhouse Four, so she vaguely understood the danger.

Yanagihara glanced at her and said ambiguously.

"I'm not going to die."

"That's it." Al listened, answered, and leaned back on Yanagihara's back.

"Then I'll wait for you to come back."

But whether she really believes in Yanagihara is obviously not necessarily, she may just be used to an uncertain future.

She didn't have a choice, because no matter what, it seemed like what was supposed to happen would happen.

So she didn't say anything more, just kept silent quietly, staring blankly at the road in front of the two of them.

Until a white light came up at the end of the street, and it was a greenhouse train, dragging a heavy carriage past the two men.

The wind was blowing, and the lights in the carriage swept through the windows of the two people's faces, illuminating their appearance.

In the light, Al seemed to say another word.

But Yanagihara didn't hear clearly, she only heard the dull roar of the train, and then accompanied the train away.

Then the lights disappeared into the street once more, and there was silence all around.

At this time, Yanagihara asked out loud.

"Al, did you just say something to me?"

But Al didn't repeat what she had just said, she just closed her lips slightly, then shook her head and said.

"Nope."

"Well, that's probably what I misheard."

"Hmm."

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Perhaps the meaning of life lies in this, missing out and gaining and losing.

Yanagihara misses a word from Al, which makes her mistakenly think that Al, like herself, has no hope.

That's when she decided to take Al with her on this hopeless journey.

And this also changed the rest of her life.

Yes, she will eventually die, the difference is, how she died.