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Shinu already felt something strange from the beginning, he had many suspicions since they entered the cave, it was not the same as when he explored before in many of his trips, everything was fine at the beginning, both the trip to Antarctica and the first days while they were preparing for the expedition, but when they decided to enter the cave, it seemed that everything was starting to get worse, but...what if it wasn't from the cave? What if the weirdness started much earlier? Shinu started to remember those first days of preparation, where most of them were socialising with their companions, others were doing their own thing taking advantage of the moment, yes, they were all making the most of their first stay in Antarctica. First? First?...if you think about it, for all the members, this is their first time in Antarctica, it was also their first time in Antarctica, that would be something they have something in common, but there is also something they all have in common.
『The one who ended up inviting me for the expedition in Antarctica, was the Chief of South Korea himself...he is a professional who has been living in this cold land for a long time, this is a settlement in Antarctica, it's more like a base, not for operations, but for research and discovery...now that I think about it, he has an important rank in this place, everyone besides us, they called him Antarctic Leader...is he an important man? What is this place? Why did he ask for us specifically if he has several trusted men here at his disposal...moreover...why is it that since we arrived, almost none of us are called by his name...』
Shinu already had a feeling about this, now that the expedition had advanced to this point, now he was also beginning to suspect the South Korean Chief and his record that he had, apparently he is the leader of this settlement, what did he bring them here for, did he know what was going on here? When the expedition group arrived and the first few days they were exploring Antarctica, what exactly was the South Korean Chief doing? Shinu remembers exactly those days and how that man made himself known, he was easily recognisable, a leader of his stature who cares about his people, he cannot go unnoticed just like that, but since they entered the cave, there are even moments when they forget that he is with them. What exactly was the South Korean chief doing those three days of preparation? Could it be that he was the first to enter the cave for some strange reason? If so, why did he do it? Why would he go alone? What did he find? What happened? What happened? Why is it that the moment we see him again, he doesn't even seem to be among us anymore, at least not in our world...
『Don't be long!!! Get the torches out now!!!! 』
The SouthKorea Chief shouted as he witnessed and sensed that something bad was coming to us, quickly we all managed to pay attention to our Scoutmaster, even for many this was the first time they had seen him after hours, without delay, everyone pulled out of their resources the torches that were there, or something to be able to illuminate the area. And when none of us could get the lighting out in time, the darkness had already reached where we were. We could see almost nothing, if we were outdoors even the moonlight would illuminate us, but being meters under ice and rocks, we could see that this is not an environment where life can hardly abound. This made it difficult to get the torches out, but it was nothing to be scared of either, it's just dark and the only people here are people we already know, plus we're too old to be scared of something like this.
『(It's just darkness, there's no need to be scared...we're all adults and above all professionals, something so simple can't ---------)』
『AAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!! PLEASE!!!!!! STOP THIS ALREADY!!!! I'M SCARED!!! I'M SCARED I'M SCARED I'M SCARED!!!!! PLEASE LET THERE BE LIGHT!!!! 』
Someone started to scream in the middle of the darkness, it was really a scream that was a product of the echoes that the 3rd layer had, it was resounding repeatedly inside our heads, because of the unexpected surprise that I got, I covered my ears so I could not hear it, it was really something annoying, we must keep calm, it is not so bad, the darkness can not scare you.
『WHERE ARE THEY!!!! PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME!!! FRIENDS!!! THEY ARE THERE, AREN'T THEY? ARE YOU STILL HERE? PLEASE!!! SAY SOMETHING! BE PRESENT!!!!! Don't leave me alone...please...』
I could easily recognize that voice since I ended up getting familiar with it, I finally managed to get my torch out and guide me from the screams of who was doing it, at the moment of illuminating, I found what I was already right. The Archaeologist was scared to death, he was really trying to calm down and be calmed down, the Electrician was next to him, patting him on the back and encouraging him that he is by his side, and that there is nothing to worry about, that nothing bad was going to happen.
『You calm down son, nothing bad is going to happen, we are all with trustworthy people, no one and nothing bad is going to happen to you (reminds me of when my children were going through these moments too) well good, that's how it's done, you're already calming down, you're all grown up *smiles*』.
At that moment, he was really acting like a father to the Electrician, Shinu who illuminated the scene to see who was screaming and scared, he ended up finding something that made him feel a little feeling that he couldn't get familiar with, he watched for seconds more how the kindness and gentleness of the dwarf Electrician, managed to calm down the Archaeologist who was now calmer. I could only think at that moment, if I had been equally afraid of the dark as a child, my father would have reassured me in the same way? I don't know, my memory didn't go back that far, my father died when I was still a little baby.
From what I was illuminating my classmates, I could quickly feel how they were illuminating me too, I ended up hitting my eye which blinded me for a few seconds, I quickly thought it was my mother who took the opportunity to tease me like she always does.
『Leave your nonsense aside mother...this is not the time to play...seriously when are you going to start acting like an adult? 』
『Ehh...it's true that I'm an adult, but that doesn't stop us from playing too...』
Changing the lighting and now focusing on who was shining on me, I quickly realized who it was, Shinu was the one who was shining on me and upon realizing this, you don't know how I felt that feeling of being as uncomfortable and annoyed as possible. I really didn't want to say anything when I saw him, in fact, I even turned away from looking at him, I didn't want to talk to him at this moment, besides how embarrassing...I ended up mistaking him for my mother, I'm sure he might even make fun of that.
『I'm glad you're feeling well, good job on helping to reassure our fellow Archaeologist 』.
I managed to hear his words perfectly, and why are you giving me this support? I don't care if you know that I'm fine, I'm fine, there's no doubt about that, the only people I want you to know that I'm fine is my family, after all, everyone has their most valuable people...and I assure you that you're the lowest thing there is, if only you weren't what you are, maybe I wouldn't have this little hatred or rejection towards you.
『"I'm glad you're feeling well"...not even if you were my father for you to worry about me...really because I think there are so many similarities...that bothers me, I didn't even know him...』
From what I was casting aside my gaze, I realised that out of pure instinct or whatever, by not aiming at Shinu, quickly the first thing I did was to re-light the Electrician and the Archaeologist, upon noticing this, the dwarf noticed my action, and with that tired but grateful look, he was turning to me to say.
『Thank you Nushi for your quick concern』.
To which I didn't know why he said that to me, he was worried, he said? Not at all, I just wanted to know who was screaming like a scared little boy, because when he started looking for who was screaming, no... even before that, I had a suspicion that one of the two stooges was going to be afraid of the dark. Nushi couldn't see it, but he wasn't that attentive to people either, but the Archaeologist was always accompanied by someone, whether it was his brother or another member of the exploration, he always had to walk next to someone or in a group. And also when he was at the party, many may not have noticed it or even noticed it because of Nushi, but the Archaeologist was the one who was looking for more light and warmth in the midst of it all. Every time it was dawn, even before entering the cave, he was grateful and pleased that, even if it was night, it was not all dark, and even if there was no light, the fact that he had someone by his side was enough to reassure him, the Archaeologist really valued the company of others and the friendship they have with each other. It literally reminded me of one of my friends from primary school, every time I find out more about these two, they really look like little kids....
『And that's it, this should be enough 』.
The Mechanic spoke, where instantly, a couple of spotlights and light were illuminating the area, thanks to the support of the head of South Korea, they could do it much faster, as the area was already more illuminated, the first thing I noticed was something, the atmosphere that wanted to convey now the cave, before because it was the Day Season, the light even though we are underground, because it was ice and snow that reflected the sunlight, because after all it was like that until the end of the cave, but now that the Night Season has arrived, now it gives a much more macabre and terrifying aspect, so to speak, the parts that are not illuminated, for someone who is afraid, you can think about many things, but I still don't understand it, there is nobody, there is nothing, there is only us, and nobody here is going to hurt us or scare us.
『Ha!!!! 』
『...Mother what are you doing? 』
『I wanted to scare you? Scared you? *smiles*』
『What do you think? .... 』
『You're very serious Nushi *pout*』
Although of course, there is only one person who, if she is going to try to scare me in all this, she has always done it since I was little, wanting to see me with a scary face, surely to be able to reassure me later like the good mother she is, but I don't know... when I know that my mother is the one who is going to scare me, she doesn't scare me at all, now that I think about it, I haven't experienced fear until now, the advantages of being a genius as many people say.
Quickly the Electrician took out a sheet and put it over the Archaeologist, who, when he was calmer and saw that he was not alone, calmed down and with a smile thanked everyone, especially the Electrician who only smiled in response. We all quickly went to see how the Pantheologist was, this must have taken him by surprise, but as soon as we entered, we realised that the Nurse had already gone ahead of us, and with a casual conversation, she was trying to convey that nothing bad was going to happen.
『See, I told you, they've already lit up the whole area』.
『You were right Nurse, for a moment there I thought I had already kicked the bucket hahaha...no seriously I almost died of fright...』
It seems that everything is fine here too, this reassured us all, that when we saw that he was fine, we were all really happy, but at that moment, the Archaeologist went straight to his friend, and would go on to hug him with utmost strength and affection, this was not expected by anyone, we knew they were friends, but it seems we underestimated their friendship, the Pantheologist was confused at this, but the Archaeologist was really worried even on the verge of tears.
『You're fine! Good...really good, I'm sorry if my scream scared you, but I couldn't handle this fear, but you didn't scream, you're amazing Brother *smiles*』
『Archaeologist...I didn't know you were afraid of the dark, don't worry, I'm not afraid of that, so I'll have your back brother so you don't feel like you're alone *smiles*』-『And also all of you friends, I trust all of you, I'll have everyone's back』.
『Me too, not just my Brother, I'd take all the risks for you』.
Both the Pantheologist and the Archaeologist gave us to understand the personal trust they had for us and for each other, hearing and seeing this, especially the dwarf duo, brought a smile to their hearts and they vouched for all of us, that they would look out for the well being of all. This left me speechless, for every new thing that happens, I am seeing something new as well, this was much more than simple companionship, true pure friendship was being forged...We were all happy with this, but the Typographer could only write in his notebook to document that.
『"Everything was filled with darkness from one moment to the next, seriously how weak they are if they are afraid of this, for someone like me who spends it in the dark without being seen it's something normal, besides what do these 2 say, the Pantheologian will watch our backs? I don't want him to do that if there is a chance of smearing me with his filth, and the Archaeologist, what risks are you going to take, if you are afraid of the dark and I am very sure you would not bear the misfortunes of others, I am very sure none of you would bear what I myself feel..."』-『"In terms of the dark, this is nothing."』
After he could write in his notebook, he would stare as everyone gathered at the Pantheologian to see how he had improved, whether he could make his way back to the outside or if he wanted to take a little time yet. But the Typographer only had his eyes on the Nurse, just remembering the kiss she gave him, and now the quick action she took when the darkness came, did you really have to be in such a deplorable condition to get that attention? Each time the Typographer was considering something he might be determined to take.
They had a new meeting in the Pantheologist's tent as he was the only one who had not been disarmed, he felt a little uneasy and worried, while his companions were talking to each other, what worried him most was the atmosphere, as there was still a trace of the bad smell of his bad condition in which he was, the thought of it made him want to lower his head, the last thing he wanted was for them to see the most pathetic form of his person.
『"The Pantheologist's tent smells really bad, I don't understand how my companions manage to avoid making a face of displeasure, I'm also resisting out of respect and kindness but...there's a limit to everything, but the Nurse is calm so I also have to keep my cool. Ah, she's handing out masks, it's about time, so at least I'll be able to resist a bit more this bad smell and this sick person who ended up harming all of us because of his foolishness.
The Nurse was handing out masks, the first to offer them to the Mechanic, who thanked her but politely declined, commenting that it was not necessary, as did the Electrician, the Geologist, the Cartographer, the Archaeologist, Nushi, Meilin, Shinu, the Biologist, and the Chief of South Korea, in the end they all ended up refusing to wear the mask, either because they were already used to the bad smell, or because it simply wasn't too much, Nushi who was the most direct of them all, commented at the moment of offering him the mask.
『It's not that bad, believe me my friend Panteologo, there are much worse things in life, what happened to you could have happened to any of us, although not that bad, but...it's simply not something we can deny you』.
Nushi spoke, who it seems no one could have said it better, yes, everyone knew perfectly well what happened and it wasn't at all shameful or something to make fun of or label him as the bad guy, because he simply wasn't, it was just a prank that is now paying the consequences. Hearing this the Pantheologian, let Nushi say it and let everyone think the same, looked back at the Nurse, who she was right, no one here was going to reject him despite this, the better understanding on everyone's part, really brought a tear to her eye as she was asking for thanks and forgiveness for all that had happened. The Typographer who was about to put the mask on, hearing this and seeing the reaction, seeing everyone do the same, for some strange reason he also played along, and without saying anything, put the mask in his pocket.
They were planning what they were going to do now, the fact that it was night really was a bad thing, the temperature was dropping to extreme levels, and as they were under the ice inside a cave, it could be even worse, they all quickly wrapped up warm as the cold could be felt to be increasing with each passing second. The South Korean Chief and Shinu were agreeing on the plans now, their goal is to ascend as fast as possible and to call for help, but no matter how they want to communicate, their phones and radios were not working, either because they had no battery or no signal, it is as if the transmission was jammed, only static could be heard from the radios.
『No communication, we can't ask for help, on our own we have to get out of here as fast as possible, thanks to Shinu, he left marks and signs all over the 3rd Layer, the Cartographer has also drawn the map and has an excellent memory, I have a somewhat blurred memory, but if I make an effort and concentrate I can guide and advise them to go to the Surface safe and sound, how do you feel Pantheologist? Do you think you can handle the journey? 』
『Yes, the pain is low, besides I would like us to hurry, I don't want to be sick anymore, the lingering pain...it's really horrible...』
『Perfect, you're brave Pantheologian *smiles*, it won't give us time to disassemble this tent anymore, so we'll leave it for a while like this until other explorers come, for the time being we all agree and together』.
『(Unbelievable, now I feel it more alive to the Chief of SouthKorea, is it because it's night? I don't know, but that leadership he transmits, reminds me of those days of preparation) 』
Shinu to this was happy and glad to have the SouthKorea Chief well present again, who this one took the reins even no longer giving Shinu a chance to plan with him, although this didn't bother him. The SouthKorea Chief was thinking about how they are going to avoid not getting cold internally, as that is also a big factor inside this cave, he knows, at this time the cold is not something that is taken half measures.
『We have alcohol to spare, that can help us warm up in the cold, no? 』
Meilin gave that option to be able to maintain the internal heat, where when listening to the Chief of South Korea, it was one of the best options there was, although of course it can play against if you drink too much, so we will resort to drink if you feel that you get cold in a chaotic or dangerous way, Meilin and the Mechanic will be in charge of the rations and the consumption of alcohol among the whole group. Where Meilin would turn to look at her son for sure with the thought that again she is not acting as an exemplary mother, but Nushi....
『Alcohol to warm us internally...it also stimulates the brain and helps give us some energy, although momentary it is useful...good thinking Mother』.
Nushi congratulated his mother for the thought she had, this was not expected by Meilin, who happily was happy to have received praise from her son, but quickly this changed her mind.
『But if it's disappointing that as a mother you resort to alcohol...when are you going to change mother? 』
Meilin to this could only laugh and smile because there was no way to respond to this, when Nushi saw him seeing him make that silly gesture, it only made her want to tell him to take it off, but for some reason, she just stared at him and didn't say anything.
『Okay, everyone agree, then let's get started and...-------』
『I haven't said anything yet Chief of SouthKorea』
『Biologist...I thought you agreed, sorry if I didn't take much more notice of you, if you have anything to say or complain about, I'll keep an eye out for it』
『Complaining? Not at all, it's just amazing to observe how they support and complement each other, the friendship they have, the companionship they have, the love...yes...love, it's something I don't understand...and...family, family is also important, we are all family? 』
It was somewhat strange now the Biologist's way of speaking, he was no longer as expressive as before, and the stereotypical way of speaking was finally taken away from him. When he said about the family, he was pointing at himself, many could not understand this, but the South Korean Chief could feel something else in him, maybe everyone see the Biologist, but the South Korean Chief could only see like a lot of pencil strokes all over his body, circling and figuring the figure of a person who was inside the Biologist. The SouthKorea Chief could only say.
『Yes, we are all one family, we are not your enemies, we can also help you in whatever difficulties you have...』
The Chief of South Korea stood up straight at this without fear, it was as if it was not the first time he saw this, an accumulation of souls that seemed to want to become one, it was strange, for some reason the Chief of South Korea after saying that, fixed his gaze above his head and finding nothing, it seemed strange to him. Moreover... why did he expect there to be something there? Hearing this, the Biologist brought out a warm smile inside him, saying.
『Help *smiles* Yes, let's all help each other 』.
This no one else saw it strange, as it conveyed the same feeling with which everyone recognizes the Biologist, the only ones who found it strange were Shinu and the Chief of SouthKorea, who the latter said it with other intentions of seeing or showing that those who make up that thing is really good. But Shinu was more suspicious of both of them, but of course more suspicious of the Biologist.
They all set off to leave the last layer of the cave, where while they were leaving, the Geologist approached the Typographer to ask him if he already knew what name he was going to give to the cave, where the Typographer had completely forgotten that this was his task more than anything else, he also recently resumed documenting everything that happens, so while they are leaving, he will take advantage of everything to document as much as possible.
『"I don't know, what name would be good, although with everything that happened, the only thing that would stand out the most would be the last thing, what do you think, call it Cagada xdxdxdxdxd for me is a good name, so everyone will know that the Pantheologian took a shit and had diarrhea hahahaha."』
『That's not right Tipógrafo, denigrating a fellow member just because it makes you funny is wrong, besides that's something he doesn't want, I don't want, none of us want, and I'm pretty sure you get in on it』
『.... "It was just a joke, of course I wasn't going to put something like that in the documentation, I appreciate those who are nice to me, and those who didn't do anything to me I don't have to take it out on them, you're too straight Geologist, that's the way you'll never put it"』
『Put? What is putting?...AHH!!! That!!! No no!!! As you say, yes of course I love Marta, but to put her? Her in particular? No way? Love has phases just like the earth, first you have to go a little at a time and then ....-------』
『"This guy when it's time, he's not going to be able to control himself"』-『"With that one name...I have to think of one..."』
At that moment, Shinu remembered something, he was the one who was carrying the Pantheologist who was thanking for the help he received, but this one remembered that the Geologist said that he would be the one carrying him, so he called him to do his job. Where the Geologist, excited and eager was now carrying the Pantheologian, asking him how he felt, where the surprised Pantheologian commented that it was really warm, where this brought a smile to the Geologist, who gave him the assurance that while he was in his hands, he would not let go of him at all.
They were illuminating each other with the spotlights they had, but there was one in particular that was different from the others, the Mechanic had a lantern of these old ones that still served, there was a candle inside and the glass illuminated a minimal area, this may not help much, but Nushi being curious, the Mechanic told him that besides illuminating, it also managed to warm you while you were walking, which was true.
『(Yes, he is a dwarf from the middle ages...)』
The ones who were leading and in the front, was Shinu and the Chief of SouthKorea, you could see how these were seeing along the paths that Shinu had marked and with that they were guided, also the Chief of SouthKorea with his intellect and fragmented memories, helped with the return, although there was also the Biologist in front of them, as if wanting to make small talk, but you could tell that he again wants to lead the team to guide us in this return. Which now Shinu had him tamed so to speak, limited to do only what they say and think. But, even though they emphasized it several times, the Biologist did not understand and again wanted to make himself be ahead. Yes he is quite a lunatic in my opinion.
『Hey son look *smiles*』
My mother approached me, I can't take it off for anything in the world, so, seeing the medieval lantern of the Mechanic, he took the opportunity to make figures on the ice where we were walking, watching him play and maneuver with his hands to give life to those figures, it was really something nice to see, he could see a rabbit, a dog, a cat, even dragons on the ice, that's a great skill, pity that this person has it.
『Yes that's a useless skill...but at least it's nice to see...』
『*smile*I love you very much son 』
『You don't even make an effort for the right time to say it anymore, you just say it because you want to...』
『I don't need a specific time to say how I feel about you Nushi, I love you and no one's going to change that *smiles*』
『...*blushes*...yes...I know that very well...』
Meilin really had a skill to be able to talk to her son and not be overtaken by him, while in the rest of the group, the Nurse was looking after the Pantheologist, who was not only her, the Archaeologist also helped her to have talks with him, creating much more companionship and trust among all of them, the 4 of them were talking, the Nurse, the Archaeologist, the Pantheologist and the Geologist, but there was also another one who wanted to join the conversation, that was the Typographer, who was turning his eyes back to know what they were talking about, he wanted to talk, he was looking for the exact moment to join in, but... just this one was embarrassed to talk to everyone else if there is the Nurse, maybe he will end up saying something that with friends is fine, but with the girl he likes maybe it's too much.
『("Yeah...it's best not to say anything...but how I'd like to talk to her...")』
『Using diaper is also not that bad, it's convenient and I wouldn't spend on water to flush the waste, how much do you count a pack of diaper? How much of tax would I reduce if I save on water? 』-『If I shit 2 times a day, that would be 2 diapers a day, a month that would be 64 diapers...and in water if I pay...Ay brother! You have to use diaper both!!!! 』
『Maybe...I poop once a day...it would make it more profitable for me!!!! 』
『("I knew it!!!! How can I join the conversation if they are talking about poop!!!!! Although I do it once a day too so...ahh!!!! That's why it's not time to join the conversation!!!") 』
But despite the silliness of the conversation, both the Geologist and the Nurse, laughed at this and it was clear that they were just having a good time, the Typographer really did not understand this, it was becoming increasingly difficult for him to separate the professional from the personal. But in that moment of joy, a sneeze could be heard nearby, the Nurse turned around and found the Cartographer, who was detailing more confidently the map he had previously made, but stopped for a few moments to wipe his nose. The Cartographer was one of the first to go to the Pantheologist who was ill, either because it was too early in the morning and he was in the snow, or because he was waiting without taking prior measures, it seemed that he wanted to catch a cold at this moment. And when he wanted to write again, after wiping his nose, he noticed that there was mucus on his hand, it was liquid for some reason, but he didn't have toilet paper at that moment, it was in his backpack and taking it out would delay the team... he didn't know what to do at that moment.
『Take』
At that moment the Nurse appeared at his side to offer him toilet paper, this was not seen coming by the Cartographer as at the time of drawing he was concentrating hard, he felt uncomfortable and worried that he would again cause trouble. So the Cartographer, this ignored him to his face and would go on to wipe the snot from his hand on his clothes, which....
『Come on, don't reject me! 』
There being no other way, the Nurse to see how the Cartographer preferred another measure than to take her good action, this annoyed her so in a forced way, she wiped his nose with the toilet paper by force, seeing the Cartographer as he wanted to move aside, but the Nurse had him by his arm, so there was no other way.
The Cartographer, at last, had finished, and the moment he did so, he felt that he could now breathe better, and as it was cold, he quickly felt the cold and would go on to embrace himself. Which this for the Nurse, to see him acting so natural like this, again for the moment, she felt happy and flushed at this. She knew what was happening, although she still didn't know the reason why the Cartographer wants to avoid her, but she couldn't ignore what was happening to him, this was signs of a flu, so she offered him some pills for the discomfort.
『I know you don't want to hang out with me anymore, but I couldn't ignore someone who may or may not be sick, it looks like you got careless and are about to catch a cold, here, these are sickness pills, I do it because that's my job, but I'd like you to accept them, because I'm really worried about you...*shy*』
The Nurse understood this, but she wanted to let the Cartographer know that she was doing it personally rather than professionally. The Cartographer did not like this, this feeling, he knows the damage he did to her that day when he dropped her, he did not want to, but...he wants to make amends, he wants to tell her why he ignores her, she cares about him even though he rejects him, he really is a good person, he has to respond in the same way as he was before. The Cartographer had at his side as the Nurse had in her hand the 2 cold pills, the Cartographer was with red cheeks not because of embarrassment, but because he was warming up. He was going to take them, he wanted to take them.....
『(She's really a good friend...*smiles*)』.
But at that moment, he could feel that someone was looking at him at that moment, he could see exactly how the Typographer was looking at them without taking his eyes off both of them, not even blinking, watching them as if waiting for him not to do something wrong. At that moment the Typographer remembered what he told him earlier "Stay out of it" The way he was looking at him, that hatred, that rejection, waiting for him to do something wrong for him to also start harassing him. Quickly from what he was going to take the pills, the Cartographer just wasn't going to take it, he didn't want to cause any more trouble in what was going on, but the Nurse seemed to have another thought.
『You will not reject me a second time』.
This the Cartographer did not understand, but the Nurse quickly put the pills in his pocket and closed it so that they would not fall out or get lost. At this the Cartographer wanted to open his pocket and then what? throw it away? Is he really going to throw away or return something that he clearly intends to help him? The Cartographer let his hands loose and went on to draw in his notebook, it seems that it didn't take him that long, and showed him the drawing he had recently made for the Nurse, which read.
『Thank you and...sorry』.
The Cartographer was shy and blushing, showing the drawing to her friend, who was happy to see that it seems that the problem was solved, she does not know what happened, but the fact that he had accepted the gift, that he had asked for forgiveness, gave her to understand that it was hurting him in the same way for treating her this way, made her smile, with a happy gesture and blushing, she said to him
『You're important to me too, right buddy? *smiles*』
The Nurse understood, there was no other way to look at him, if she does that, she would only cause herself more harm, the Cartographer upon hearing this, was actually glad for this, and with a simple smile and the movement of his face, he implied that he also considers her a friend and hopes they get along better from here on out. When he happened to look in front, there was no longer, the Typographer was no longer looking at him, this calmed him down, because he was finally able to clarify that he is only going to stay at it, there is nothing special about both friends.
They called the Cartographer, Nushi and the Chief of South Korea wanted his map to better guide them, he would quickly say goodbye to the Nurse and go with his other companions to the front. He thought for sure that they are calling him to make sure the way back, but seeing the gesture of concern of both, he realized that it was not so. For several minutes they have been walking, Shinu followed the paths he had marked, but for some reason, he does not remember those places he marked, they were strange, also the shape of the marks were more like a copy rather than an authentic one. And in many occasions they found paths where there were no marks for a good stretch, this worried and puzzled Shinu, but that's where the Chief of South Korea came in, with his intuition and the experience he has, he seems to remember the way out, but....
『What? They're already lost? Don't they know where the exit is? 』-『That's why I told them to let us take over』.
The Biologist took the opportunity to not shut his mouth, seeing that they were lost, he made it stand out more, this to make him worry and doubt his capabilities, to this Shinu answered him not to say it louder or repeat it, he does not want the others to panic about this, the team believes they are going the right way. The SouthKorea Chief was trying to remember, he remembered certain paths, but anyway his memory was playing a trick on him, while they were walking according to what they believed was the right path, the Biologist would not shut his mouth.
『Walking on a hunch? Really? Aren't you both experts at this? You Shinu, you say you got this far on a hunch, that your achievements were because of it? Do you really leave something so difficult to something so abstract? And your South Korea Chief, I don't even understand what you are doing here with us, I don't understand why it is easier for you than for me...because you are not carrying anything on your head, you were a great person and leader in Antarctica, I know about you because I investigated you before, you were born knowing, where instead we lost what we were...I took action beforehand, you said you were going to help me, so that's what I am doing』.
What did the biologist want with this? Was he inciting them to something? Was he trying to upset them? Was he trying to confuse them? But the more he spoke criticizing and speaking according to what he knew about those two men, it seemed that they began to have an effect, since they did not even answer him or looked at him, they just kept walking what they thought was right, where the more they walked, a smile was marked on the face of the Biologist that...
『Come on, let's all help each other...*smile*』.
『What...is this place...』
Quickly Nushi had no explanation to the place where they had arrived, for some reason they ended up heading to a huge ice bridge, the Chief of South Korea did not even know what this was doing here, or maybe his mind is also playing a trick. The other members when they arrived, also found themselves surprised by this, many illuminated the place and could notice several things, first of all, it was an ice bridge, at the edges there was nothing, it was empty, and at the bottom of it all, no matter how much you illuminated, it seems that the fall had no end. Nushi was worried about this, he didn't see the point, there was something like this before? It's an area they didn't explore? I had to find a way to reassure them, but....
『Incredible!!! This is unbelievable!!!! This is what I was talking about!!! 』- 『Look no more folks!!! The adventure we've all been waiting for! I knew it couldn't end like this! The expedition wasn't over yet!!!! 』
The Pantheologist was really happy with this, and not only he, the Archaeologist was equally excited, the 2 friends who were not satisfied with the results, were happy to see that it was not over yet. And thanks to the encouragement of both of them, this made the others happy, the Geologist happy that there was still a civilization in the cave, the Typographer documenting that this looked like a scene from a manga, the dwarves were amazed and wanted to tell their relatives about it, the Cartographer wanted it to be daylight to be able to draw this place accurately. Nushi and Meilin, likewise, for both of them explorers at heart, to find something beyond their expectations, they had it right in front of their eyes. But this for Shinu, this worried him a lot, now everyone is in high spirits and for sure they want to explore more, the Chief of SouthKorea was also worried, they had to say something before this gets worse, it was not at all to rejoice, but....
『You see my friends!!! It's not over yet!!! Life is opening its doors to something even more incredible!!!! Experiences and experiences, achievements, knowledge, feelings, emotions and adventures!!!! Everything you can imagine is yet to be discovered!!!! You are amazing people!!! You are my friends who will help me at all costs!!!! I know you all well! You are ambitious inside, you were not satisfied with finding an ice wall! At the end of the bridge even better things are waiting for us. I want to see it! You want to see it! Be the first to experience what the Abyss can offer us!!!! 』
The Biologist ended up stepping forward and ended up giving a speech to encourage the spirit and spirit of his other companions, that when they all heard it, it really hit them in the heart, they could fulfill that personal desire that everyone has and wants to fulfill. Shinu and the Chief of South Korea wanted to stop him, but it was too late, they had all been cajoled by the Biologist's words, he was not going to stay like that, even for the Pantheologist who was sick, he wanted not to miss this opportunity. Shinu turned to the end of the ice bridge and seeing only darkness, not knowing what awaits you there, he was really worried about that fact, but the Biologist pointed energetically in front of him.
『Let's discover what we can't see!!! Everything in the world belongs to us!!!! 』
With his finger in front pointing and marking the victory, with a smile that could fool everyone, everyone was about to make a big decision, as they were at the gates of entering the 4th layer of as he called it, the Abyss.
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