"The carriages are reinforced," Zhao explained to three of the auxiliaries. "We'll maintain a tight formation to take advantage of our lucky fungus's crystal and... Keep an eye open, we can't assume there won't be more attempts tonight..."
They were ready to depart, with only one auxiliary remaining near the clearing's edge where the carriages waited, when...
"Wait!"
Han shouted while running from nearby bushes toward the last carriage, adjusting his belt, his face red from exertion and his clumsy movements betraying his rush to reach the carriages before they left.
"I'm coming!"
"Finally!" Klein snorted with irritation. "I thought you'd gotten lost in the forest."
"Hey Han, weren't you just going to 'pee'!" Jin smiled maliciously. "Congratulations on holding it so long during battle and in the hole without soiling your pants! New endurance record!"
Happy New Year! For some of you, it’s already here thanks to time zones, but I just wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for all your incredible support. This journey wouldn’t be the same without each of you, and I’m beyond thankful to have you here. May this new year bring you joy, success, and all the things you’re hoping for. Here’s to a brighter future!
Thank you for being part of this story. Cheers to 2025!
Thank you so much for reading!
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