"Dark Continent." Menchi, her hair tied into five braids, looked around, nodded, then shook her head. "I understand what Gelman meant by that earlier."
"What did he say?" Buhara instinctively tugged down the hem of his shirt, trying to cover his large belly.
"'Whether it's dangerous depends on the actual circumstances.'" Menchi repeated the words with a hint of irritation, hands on her hips. "Were you not listening during the meeting?"
"The Dark Continent isn't a place humans are completely unable to explore."
"For example, the Sahelta United States reached the Dark Continent, crossed the forest, and walked a full four hundred kilometers before arriving at the Ancient Labyrinth City."
"That proves humans can explore the Dark Continent."
"But the challenge is how to establish a foothold here, and how to return."
The Sahelta United States ventured deep into the interior without any support. When they encountered the Plant Weapon Gold Silver Ingot, they had no way to deal with it and couldn't retreat in time.
Even after they escaped the Ancient Labyrinth City, the journey back was so long it seemed hopeless. The fact that two of them survived was a miracle.
Buhara nodded repeatedly as he listened.
"What do you think, Biscuit?" Menchi turned to Biscuit, who was looking around.
"What do I think? I think it looks like this."
"This is my first time in the Arid River Valley, too." Biscuit smiled. "It's fascinating. As for what Gelman said, I mostly agree."
"But as long as Gelman is still alive and can use the Lantern, we don't need to worry about ending up in that terrifying situation."
"When you think about it, it really is chilling. In a dangerous situation with no reinforcements ahead and pursuers behind, we'd have to find our way back on foot."
"Forget