Although Hanako later tried many times to search for the whereabouts of her mother, whose chances of survival were slim, in the depths of the thick fog, she always found no results.

In the end, she could only accept the reality that her mother had passed away.

Today, deep in the dangerous underground shelters, most of the survivors who have no ability to protect themselves have perished.

Only the hunting team led by the old hunter was still struggling.

However, in the past week, the monsters have been moving more and more frequently, and the hunting team's hunting operations have become more and more dangerous.

Just four days ago, the old hunter disappeared.

The leaderless hunting team became a mess.

Although everyone lived separately according to the arrangement before the old hunter disappeared, they also met on time every day.

But Hanako could feel that everyone was desperate.

Now, apart from Hanako and Liu Ping, there are only five surviving hunters, two men and one woman.

So after the hunting ended yesterday, some of them asked to leave.

Without the restraint of some prestigious commanders such as the old hunter, the hunters' faith is collapsing. What's more, they are not soldiers to begin with, and they were just civilians before they became hunters.

Now asking them to risk their lives to ensure that the pollution here does not leak out is indeed a bit difficult.

But Hanako will never leave.

Even though she longed to return to the ground, longed to see the sun rise again, longed to be reunited with Natsume and the others.

But Hanako did not forget her mother Liang Qiuru’s advice.

So Hanako proposed that a team of five people should form a team to explore the starting point of all these evils, the secret passage hidden deep underground.

But the result is... no one wants to accompany Hanako to die.

Including Liu Ping, whom Hanako trusts quite a lot.

In her opinion, Liu Ping was a man who was usually bohemian but very reliable when he was serious.

But she didn't know that all the dead souls in Vault 03 were caused by the man in front of her.

With Liu Ping's personality, he certainly would not choose to accompany Hanako to die.

His desire to survive has brought him to where he is today, so how could it lead him to the abyss?

So after listening to Hanako's simple and innocent words, Liu Ping said: "That's what I said, but now I don't know where the diary is lost, and the camp has become a breeding ground for monsters. Tell me.

, is it possible for the five of us to find the answer?”

Hanako was stunned.

After calming down, Hanako gradually realized that she had indeed thought of things too simply.

It is true that her original intention is good, but pure goodwill cannot solve the actual evil. Even if she is passionate, the reality is that she can't do anything at all.

"Then...can we really just die here?" Hanako looked helplessly at Liu Ping.

Liu Ping couldn't help but feel unbearable when he saw Hanako's eyes. He was not completely hard-hearted, but he couldn't possibly die.

so……

"Otherwise, what we lack most right now is food, but the risk of hunting is too high now. We can easily attract monsters to attack us as soon as we shoot... So... I think we can open the way to the upper level first,

Then go up there and collect enough resources before making long-term plans." Liu Ping said.

In fact, this is not the first time Liu Ping has made such a proposal.

Several times before, when the old hunter was still there, he directly refuted it for no other reason.

The passage from Area E to Area C of Shelter 03 has long been blocked. The only thing that can be opened at present is the air circulation purification system on the right side of the camp.

That place is well connected in all directions, and once it is opened, it will be easy for the underground monsters to escape.

Just in case, as early as the camp was first established, all the survivors who chose to stay in the camp formed a unified opinion, that is, people can die underground, but monsters must not be released.

So when she heard Liu Ping once again proposed opening up the passage, Hanako immediately shook her head and said: "No! This is absolutely not possible!"

"Why not? Do you want to starve to death here?" Liu Ping asked in surprise.

Hanako replied firmly: "There is no reason. This is a promise. Since it is a promise, we must keep it. So even if I starve to death here, I will not agree to open the passage to the upper level."

Liu Ping froze when he heard this, feeling a little unhappy, but he didn't show it. He just sighed deeply and said: "Hey... I understand what you mean, but Hanako, think about it, if we all die, who will ensure these things?"

Things won't escape? We have to have someone alive to inform the outside world of what's happening here, right? Otherwise, even if the sun comes out, if the hidden dangers here are not eliminated, we don't know how many people will die."

Hanako was silent after hearing this.

She had also discussed these matters with Liang Qiuru.

But Liang Qiuru never compromised once.

So slowly, under the influence of her mother, Hanako also became "stubborn".

She said seriously: "A promise is a promise, Brother Ping, I will not agree to what you do."

As she spoke, Hanako loaded the magazine and stood up holding the weapon.

Although the gun was not pointed at Liu Ping, his attitude was already clear.

Liu Ping was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said: "Okay, okay...don't get excited, I just came to discuss it with you. Also...we can no longer use guns in today's hunting. We have to find a way to make as little noise as possible."

OK."

"You don't need a gun? How can you hunt?" Hanako was stunned.

"Silly girl, you don't have a gun but a bow and arrow and a throwing knife. Don't tell me that the old hunter didn't teach you how to use these things!" Liu Ping was happy. He took out an old-looking recurve bow from behind.

There is also a quiver with five arrows.

"Take it."

Hanako finally tried the recurve bow and said in surprise: "Where did you find it?"

"Don't ask me about it. Your brother Ping is quite good at finding things for me. Just tell him and I won't take advantage of you, right?"

Hanako took out an arrow and put it on the string, tested the strength, and then praised: "Well! It feels good!"

"That's enough. Let's not delay. It's time to go out."

"Yeah." Hanako showed a rare smile, and Liu Ping also became happy.

But……

When they arrived at the meeting place of the hunters, they found that the other three hunters did not arrive at the agreed time.

"It's weird, I thought they had arrived a long time ago." I looked at the time and saw that it was already past nine in the morning. According to the past, the sun was already shining brightly.

Liu Ping put down his backpack and first checked the active defense system near the meeting point.

Hanako, on the other hand, loves bows and arrows so much that she can't wait to find a target and try shooting one now.

After checking everything, Liu Ping found that Hanako was still the only one when he came back.

The other three hunters still haven't shown up.

At this time Liu Ping realized something was wrong.

"Let's go and have a look at their residence." Liu Ping carefully hid the sniper rifle in the cabinet and took out a semi-automatic rifle and two steel knives.

After checking the magazine, he and Hanako came down from the tower.

Back on the ground, in the hot and humid environment, you can hear the screams of unknown insects everywhere.

After wading through the water for half an hour.

They found a hunter's hideout closest to the meeting place.

As a result, before he even reached the door, Liu Ping alertly raised his weapon.

Hanako also quickly drew her bow and alerted her surroundings.

After a while, Hanako, who found no threat, quietly asked: "What's wrong?"

Liu Ping didn't say anything. He walked over carefully and picked up a bloody hat from the water by the entrance of the hunter's hiding place.

This belongs to the little dwarf.

He is always smiling. He is not very good-looking, but he loves to dress up, especially wearing hats.

Now that his favorite hat was thrown in front of the door, Liu Ping knew something was wrong.

Hanako also saw the hat at this time.

She exclaimed, but fortunately she covered it with her hands at the first opportunity.
Chapter completed!