Chapter 55: Campfires and Singing by the River
"Razor?"
"Why are there so many people in the camp?"
Lindsay walked straight to the explorer.
The other party is directing the construction of the camp, and camping at night in the open air is not a good choice.
Razor saw that it was the hunters who had returned, and immediately breathed a sigh of relief:
"It's the flotilla that left the city behind."
"It's hard for them to find a suitable place to park their boats, and when they come down the Echo Valley River and see us, they want to camp with us."
"I see." Lindsay said she understood, turned around and was about to leave.
On the contrary, Razor stopped him and asked with some curiosity:
"Drake, aren't you worried about them putting us in danger?"
"Everyone is more cautious at this time, right?"
“……”
- because I've already seen it on the map.
Lindsay, of course, did not answer like this, but came up with a more polite explanation:
"At times like this, helping each other is more conducive to survival."
“……”
Razor's gaze was a little subtle.
The next moment, he made an unexpected invitation from Lindsay:
"Drake, are you interested in joining my expedition?"
"Although our team is adapted to survive in the wild, we don't have professionals like hunters yet. And on top of that, adventures need people like you who understand things. ”
Lindsey shook her head in refusal:
"I'm sorry, I still have important things to do, so I don't have much time."
Razor didn't force it, shook Lindsay's hand, and sent his blessing:
"Well, then I can only wish you good luck."
“……”
The hunters who had broken into the forest returned, and with a large number of prey, the atmosphere in the camp suddenly improved.
Lindsey then got to know the new crew members.
They are a team organized by businessmen.
The members brought money with them, so there were many more people than Razor's fleet.
And compared to Lindsay's men, the later fleet sailed the river for an extra day.
This is the forest in the midst of riots.
Not only were they attacked by demonic beasts, but even a ship accidentally got entangled in the plants in the river and eventually overturned.
It can be regarded as experiencing a lot of thrilling moments.
Now that they are accepted by the other team, they also cherish such a safety scene very much, and they are quite honest, and they can be seen working hard everywhere in the construction of the camp.
Lindsay returned to where she had been.
Even in the wild, the identity of the Awoken is respected.
He had built a shelter out of wood before leaving, and the campfire was still burning, and the wood next to it was piled up in a triangle to make up about a day's use.
Vecner was on the side, helping to transport the felled wood.
When the young man saw Lindsay returning, he ran over with the wood in his arms, and his excitement was undisguised:
"Mr. Drake, how's the situation going outside?"
Lindsey shook her head:
"It's not good, it's not bad."
"We didn't encounter any unexpected dangers, but we don't see any signs of forest mutation fading."
Maybe it's because of the number of people in the camp.
And it also opens up a lot of space.
Veconer was in much better shape than Lindsay when he left, and even took the initiative to joke at the moment:
"I've heard that there are some remote towns in the forest courtyard that were built because they got lost in the forest and couldn't get out."
"Do you think we're going to be like that here?"
Lindsey corrected this statement:
"Those of us here came out for the adventure and are unlikely to stay here."
Vecner smiled.
He leaned closer, pulled out a small paper bag from a nearby pile of wood, and pointed to the latecomers:
"When these people came, they gave out some supplies to show their goodwill."
"I've got one for you, too."
Lindsay opened it and saw 3 gold coins.
It's normal to buy people's hearts with money.
Lindsay had no problem after appraising, took two of them himself, and threw one to Veckner in front of him.
Vecner's expression changed, but Lindsay said before he could speak:
"Don't say no."
"I may have to go out hunting these days, you stay in the camp, help me keep an eye on what's going on, and tell me about the noteworthy changes."
When Wiconer heard this, he accepted it.
Lindsay also went into the shelter, resting, and at the same time opening the map, which was kind of a warning for everyone.
That night.
A brand new camp was basically opened.
Although the surrounding trees danced wildly, they were like ghosts. But more than a dozen awakened people were safe, and no one was hurt.
Explorer Razor clearly knows the importance of mindset.
He instructed his companions to light a bonfire in the middle of the camp and called for people to gather around to sing and dance, and the positive atmosphere quickly dispelled many of the worries.
Lindsey emerged from the shelter.
He sat next to him, quietly watching the night unfold.
Razor led the singing in lingua franca:
"Who will you be, explorer in thousands of years?
I can't send you a wave from the valley of silence, nor a warm breeze from the clouds of the island.
…
Look in front of you!
Walking in the unknown land, we are like dancing in the waves of the sea, and the magnificent scenery for thousands of years has never left.
This throbbing, let's go forward to challenge together!
May you enjoy this blessing from thousands of years ago during your journey......"
The content of this song is not complicated, and the tune is simply positive, celebrating adventure.
But listen to the people sing along.
I have to say that Lindsay's mood is also a little better, and she even sings along quietly in a voice that only she can hear.
It's definitely better for a group of people to sing and dance before a crisis than to hug each other and shiver.
In the midst of the song, Lindsay once again turned her gaze to the map.
"Huh?"
His gaze, which had just relaxed, froze instantly.
The whole person immediately stood up and shouted at Razor on the other side of the campfire:
"Razor, something from the east is approaching, it may be dangerous!"
Brushed up——
The Awoken in the camp responded almost instantaneously.
The dancing and singing suddenly stopped, and then the bowstring tightened, and the blade of the sword was unsheathed.
The people in the camp drew their weapons, and the power of essentia spread under the glow of the campfire.
Everyone held their breath and waited.
Countless eyes are fixed on the East.
“……”
Time slips away little by little with your breath.
In times of crisis, people are also more sensitive to the perception of time.
Less than two minutes passed, the atmosphere in the camp was not quite right, and some people began to gasp violently.
They still didn't see any danger coming from the forest.
But the swaying woods grind and lap, and the noise breeds mutual suspicion in people's hearts, and a desire to deny danger.
Soon, some people turned their skeptical eyes to Lindsay.
The expression also became mixed.
“……”
Lindsey didn't say a word.
He took out his dagger and handed it to Vecner beside him, still waiting for him.
As the suspicious gazes continued to increase.
Explorer Razor's ears moved, and his skill was activated!
Even if there was no movement in front of him, his powerful sixth sense made him inexplicably aware of the impending danger!
Razor immediately yelled:
"Don't let your guard down!"
"Drake's news is right, something is approaching from the east, everyone is ready to fight!"
(End of chapter)