章 177: Signs

"Haaaa... Haa... Is that all?" Reena gasped, her voice echoing with exhaustion. She sank wearily to her knees, her trembling hands desperately clutching the ground to support her weary body.

"Yeah, I th..." Melta began to say, but her words abruptly halted as her attention was captivated by something within the confines of the tightly enclosed farm area. Numerous high wooden fences barricaded the space, creating a sense of seclusion. It was then that her eyes caught sight of a vibrant, green-yellow plant, tinged with shades of yellow, plunging into the earth, yet its exposed roots betrayed its presence and action.