Bang dang! Bang dang~~!

The road on the top outer wall is full of broken metal fragments because it has not been tended for many years, and these large and small fragments are constantly jolting the people on the half-track.

"The road conditions in this area are really not very good!" The boy said after bowing his head to avoid a crossbar in front of him.

"Yes! Along the way, there are corpses of these robots and parts scattered after something I don't know break! Yuri said as she looked up at the robot that had frozen into a lump of ice.

"What about Lu Yue? …… I don't think I saw her since I just now............" Chido asked the boy as he picked the best route.

"Her words won't appear for a while because she's going to reorganize the only remaining data fragments!"

"That's it! ………… If only I could find useful information! "Senhe skillfully navigated the large obstacles on the road in a zigzag driving course.

"The proximity to the place ...... It's similar to there......" Sendo said, looking at the tattered road behind him.

"Hmm............ Where? Is it a place for us to take a bath? ………… Where is the power plant above ground............" Yuri asked, searching for what little memory she had left.

“………… No! It's the place where I was injured......," Chido corrected.

"Ahh Where is the resemblance? …… The place where Chi-chan was injured ............"

"Industrial!" Chiho replied.

“…… To put it this way............ Oh, too! Yuri said, looking at the number of huge robots on the road.

"But it's colder here than the snow at the power plant on the ground!" Chido said as he looked at the white ice crystal-like mist he exhaled.

"Luckily, Ukiba-chan made us new clothes before!" Yuri said, tightening her coat.

“………… But under this circumstances, I'm afraid the temperature will continue to drop! Chinohe said as he watched the ever-increasing snowfall.

"How high is it now? ………… I think it's getting a little cold! Yuri shuddered as she felt the low temperatures that accompanied the snowfall.

“………… The altitude is also the reason why it is so cold here! The boy said as he put the shivering Nuko into the cylindrical backpack he had made earlier.

"Na! Isn't floating wave sauce cold? Yuri asked, looking at the boy curiously.

"As long as you don't pay attention............ This level is still barely acceptable! The boy said to Yuri beside him.

"Ignore it............ Then I'll give it a try............" Yuri began to take her attention away from the cold temperatures, as she did as a teenager.

"Neglect............ Neglect.................. Hiss! It's so cold, it's cold! A gust of cold wind undid Yuri's efforts............

“………… It's completely useless! Fukiba-chan! Yuri protested.

"In that case............ That's all there is to it! The boy took out a blanket from his personal space and said.

"Ahh Yes! Just put on a blanket! Yuri excitedly took the blanket from the boy's hand and wrapped the two of them and Nuko in her backpack.

"Ahh Very cunning! Just the two of you............ I'm also cold............" Chiho turned around and protested.

"How about a driving swap on the way?" Yuri suggested while feeling the warmth of the blanket.

“………… Forget it! Chito thought about Yuri's driving skills and still refused!

"It's okay! I'll return the borrowed temperature later! Yuri said as she closed her eyes and enjoyed the warmth of the bed.

“………… I said such unexplained words again! Qianhu said with some annoyance.

“………… Sorry! Let a thousand households and one person be frozen...... And we put on blankets............ "The boy said embarrassedly.

“………… It's okay............ After all, I'm the only one who can drive this car, right? Let's have a good rest! Qianhu comforted.

"Ahh ………… And that! The boy thought of something, and pulled out a somewhat worn but clean cloak from his backpack in the carry-on space.

"Na! It should be a little better to put on this! The boy said as he put his cloak on Chino's body.

"What is this cloak?"

“………… The ...... I wore when I was thirteen Now it's so small that I keep it in my backpack............ It's a little shabby, but the warmth is pretty good! ………… If you don't mind, put it on! The boy said.

“………… Thank you! ”

"Keep going! ………… While the snow hasn't continued to grow............" the boy said, looking at the snowflakes that kept flying around him.

"Hmm!"

The car kept going............ Pressed deep track marks on the snow............

It's like a pastry chef who doesn't skimp on frosting............ More and more snowflakes are falling from the sky............ The snow on the ground continued to thicken, so that the thousands of households who drove their cars also felt the increasing resistance............

"It's not as cold after the cloak as the floating waves............ But the snow has also accumulated a little deeper............ It's time to find a place to stay tonight! Qianhu looked at the snow that was not more than half of the wheels and muttered to himself.

“………… Are you going to set up camp? ”

"Are you awake?" Qianhu turned his head to look at the young man who had already opened his eyes and asked.

"Hmmm! ………… Did you find a suitable place? The boy asked.

“………… I don't think there's a better place to be! Qianhu looked at the smooth road in front of him except for some solid pillars, and said with some headaches.

“………… It's really troublesome! ………… In that case, we'll have to build a makeshift shelter out of snow blocks in the leeward of those pillars! The boy pointed to a pillar in front of him.

"Looks like that's all there is to it!" Chiho nodded in agreement.

She pulled the car to a stop on the shadowed side of the pillar, then turned off the engine and walked to Yuri's side.

"Yu! ………… Especially! Wake up! Chiho pushed Yuri and buried her head under the blanket.

".................." Yuri did not react.

"Huh?! Wake up! Senhu took out a shovel from his pocket and slapped Yuri on the head.

"Uh.................. Pain! Yuri lifted the quilt and touched her head and sat up.

"It's time to get to work!" Qianhu said.

"Oh~~~"

The three of them, led by the boy, piled up the snow on the ground on the side of the pillar, forming a relatively large slope............

"I love doing this!" Yuri said as she shoveled a small hole in the bottom of the slope.

"Snow caves?" Chiho asked, pointing to the snow cave that was getting bigger thanks to Yuri's efforts.

"That's right! That's it! ”

"Why?"

"Because isn't it fun? If you pile it up, it will get bigger no matter how much you do............ If you dig it, it will get deeper............" Yuri said, wiping the sweat from her head after shoveling a handful of snow.

"But it's getting more and more tiring to do so!" Chiho, who was small, climbed into the snow cave and said as he used his helmet to clean up the remaining snow at the bottom.

"How so............ Watching the igloo take shape like this gives me a sense of accomplishment! The boy who strengthened the igloo with the snow blocks dug up by the girls said with a smile.

"Yes! Right! Yuri called out happily.

"Hurry up and get to work!" Chido said after throwing a hat of snow out of the snow cave.

"Oh!"

That's it............ With the cooperation of the three of them, a good-sized igloo was completed............

"Hmm~~ I want to be a little bigger!" Yuri said with a shovel.

"Nope! It's almost that big, and that's a good fit! Chiho said as he looked at the igloo that could accommodate just three people moving inside.

"Now that it's done............ Then let's go inside! The teenager suggested.

"Hmmm! Just sweated a little............ It's getting colder than ever! Qianhu shuddered.

The boy carried the satchel that Nuko was hiding in and followed the two girls into the igloo............

"So...... I'll close the hole! Yuri said to the two in the igloo.

"Hmm!" The boy nodded.

"You~~, remember not to close them all, because it will become hypoxic ............," Qianhu advised.

“………… I see! Yuri nodded knowingly, sealed most of the hole with snow, and returned to the spacious interior and sat down.

"Now that the shelter is done............ Then let's start preparing for today's dinner! The boy said and began to get busy.