After Chen Mo left the tent, he headed toward the hilly area.
Naturally, he had to avoid the Guards and Alarm Devices.
After all, even though the temperature was extremely low, sentries were still posted around the perimeter of the entire camp, assigned in rotation by the various families. The environment might have been harsh, but night watches were still necessary. Otherwise, if danger struck, getting frostbitten would be the least of their problems—they might even suffer heavy casualties.
Especially in the valley, no one could guarantee that danger would not arise while they slept at night, or that enemies would not launch an attack. Therefore, sentries were essential, and every family had to take turns standing watch.
Then there were the Alarm Devices. Normally, with Alarm Devices in place, there would be no need for sentries at all. As long as the devices were installed, they could provide excellent warning. Unfortunately, electronic equipment simply could not be used anywhere in the valley.
Thus, the Alarm Devices had been replaced with more primitive methods: passive warning setups that made noise when tripwires were triggered. That way, whether a person or a Strange Beast crossed the warning line, they could be discovered in time.
Everything had been arranged around the camp. The few sentries were likewise stationed at several elevated locations around the camp, concealed in sheltered spots as they observed the surroundings.
Unfortunately, the harsh environment and the howling wind and snow made visibility terrible. Moreover, there was no light in the entire valley. Relying only on the emergency lights within the camp, the sentries could not see very far.
Therefore, Chen Mo only needed to avoid the passive warning facilities and make a wide detour around the sentries. Naturally, his vision was far better than theirs, and with his