CHAPTER 127: CHAPTER 127: WITHOUT CASSIAS

She stared at the pitchfork in Cassias’ hand with a dazed look on her face. Originally, she had thought that she would never find her weapon again.

She had secretly gone to Pure Heart Lake, but she couldn’t find it. Colonel James and Captain Dalton also told her there was no pitchfork in the octopus monster’s carcass when they cleaned the lake.

So, she simply thought that it had sunk to the bottom of the lake. Unexpectedly, it had been with Cassias all this time.

Tilting her head, she asked in surprise, "You took it out of the octopus monster’s body?"

"Yes, sorry, I almost forgot to return it to you," Cassias said earnestly.

"It’s nothing." She waved her hand. From her space, she had taken out a whip to deal with zombies or other dangers; more areas had been unlocked.

Zombies were easier to deal with, though; she could just command them to stop and then kill them. Although she had advanced to level four, her range and time of zombie control were still limited.

Nevertheless, they had doubled a few times over.

She took the pitchfork from Cassias’ hands and traced her fingers on the wooden handle. Why did she feel that the handle had become much more shiny and sturdy? And the tines too!

He must have taken great care of it. Hugging the handle, she muttered softly, "Thank you."

Soon, she would join Laziel and others to venture into the woods. There were some mutated animals there...

Zombies were still present in the Capital, but the rate was still much lower compared to other cities. In order to find more crystal cores, they had to resort to hunting mutated animals.

Coincidentally too, the base assigned them a mission to exterminate the mutated animals near people’s resident. Those people lived near the forest, and it had become a problem lately.

More and more mutated animals ventured to their residents, running increasingly rampant.

This time, Cassias wouldn’t join them, though. He had some matters to deal with his parents.

"Be careful." His gaze became inexplicable. Worry occasionally flashed across his face. There was also reluctance.

They had taken some time to convince Nerith to let Zerra go with Laziel and others. She didn’t seem to trust others compared to Cassias, who would get an instant pass from her.

"When you see danger you can’t handle, don’t force yourself. Just stay safe, okay?" He reached out to brush her soft black hair.

Zerra was shocked, but she quickly calmed her chaotic little heart. T-the male lead was trying to extend his evil claw onto her hair now, messing it up!

She grumbled to cover up her strange feeling. After they were done, she strode toward Laziel, Nyra and others, who were already waiting.

They had gathered outside the base because of the temporary ban inflicted on Laziel. So, even if he joined them in exterminating the mutated animals, he wouldn’t get any bonus payment.

The moment she got inside the car, she sighed at the peculiar feeling. Usually, it was Cassias who would be driving, but now it was Darren.

Her eyes roamed around briefly until she spotted Meira. Inwardly, she groaned. This trip would be quite eventful... however, it might also give her a chance to let Laziel see Meira’s true nature.

That girl was truly restless. Even with her boyfriend beside her, her gaze sometimes still fell on Darren’s figure. A calculating glint occasionally lit her eyes.

"Is everyone already here?" Darren asked. He counted the people in his car, then got out to ask the other car.

Until another vehicle appeared beside them. The people rolled down the windows, revealing several familiar faces. Zerra’s temples throbbed.

She had begun regretting it for joining them a little ...

"Mr. Valez, the base sent us to assist all of you." The familiar thin, long-faced stared at them.

"Oh, I haven’t introduced myself yet. My name is Arnold." Then, he introduced others on his team.

The other people in the car had various expressions upon seeing them. Meira’s face was especially pale. Laziel knitted his brows in obvious dislike.

Darren frowned, hesitating. However, since these men weren’t starting trouble with them this time, he couldn’t refuse. It was unknown whether they were merely acting or not; he hoped they would continue to behave along the way.

They would certainly need more manpower. He had previously wondered whether the base would send another team after them, and now his question was answered.

"We are going to set off soon," he told them. "Is everything ready on your side?"

Zerra glanced at the area inside the base. She spotted Byron’s figure staring at them. In an instant she knew who had sent those people–Byron.

He must have thought that the Capital’s main base wasn’t lively enough...

"It’s okay. I will protect you." Laziel assured Meira, who was on the verge of panic.

In the passenger seat, Nyra glanced at them both through the rearview mirror with slight scorn, crossing her hands over her chest.

After a while, Darren came back again. He started the car, followed by two other cars from behind.

The trip only took two hours, and they instantly arrived at the destination. The moment they got out, some critters, like squirrels, immediately threw rocks at them.

"Ouch!" Laziel, who was the first to get out of the car, hissed. A small stone had hit his forehead.

He went inside and clutched Meira’s hands. "You stay inside."

By the time he went out again, others had already left their cars to deal with the critters nearby. Some animals were intelligent enough and instantly detected them as dangerous.

They began to throw things at Zerra and others. Some faster animals even took the chance to bite unsuspecting people. Their tiny figures made it harder to guard against.

The sounds of guns reverberated, shooting at each animal.

"Don’t let them bite you. Stay alert!" Darren reminded.

At this moment, Zerra’s eye twitched when she saw Meira getting out of the car. She ran toward them, stopping not far from Darren.

"What are you doing? Get back inside the car!" Laziel seemed a bit frustrated. He approached her and was about to drag Meira back, but the girl evaded.

"I have my gun. Let me try to protect myself." She muttered. Before he could respond, Meira aimed in a certain direction.

Zerra’s pupils constricted. This girl had gone crazy. She was aiming in Nyra’s direction!

Meira pulled the trigger.