Beside him, Qin Yu clearly realized the problem as well, her face showing a grave expression.
There are only two known ways to get out.
One option is to cross these mountains to get out; the other is to go out through the valley entrance.
Taniguchi can obviously be ruled out.
Unless those Black Rat are idiots, they wouldn't let them out.
The only feasible option is high mountains.
Under the previous, less stringent regulations, their best chance of escape was to use a large number of Calamity Beast to distract the Black Rat. But now...
"Captain!" She instinctively turned her gaze to the captain.
"Alright, let's go take a look at other areas!" Shen Heng stood up.
Although the situation is generally the same in other directions, it's always good to confirm it.
Subsequently, they stopped at three different locations to observe the situation over the next half day.
As expected, Black Rat would pass by the foot of the mountain every now and then to patrol.
Moreover, the patrols were not limited to the foot of the mountain and the forest; the area that was deserted in the morning was now being patrolled by Black Rat.
Time quickly passed, and it was already evening.
After glancing at the Black Rat flying overhead, Shen Heng lay still and waited.
Time passed by, second by second.
It wasn't until it was completely dark, and then another two or three hours later, that Shen Heng finally made a rough confirmation, after he still hadn't seen any Black Rat patrolling.
Inspections are generally only conducted during the daytime.
Why?
Shen Heng pondered deeply.
Beside her, Qin Yu looked up at the towering mountain wall in the distance.
Her consciousness, guided by her gaze, was also fixed on that mountain wall.
"Aren't those Black Rat patrolling at night anymore?" the voice in my head asked, sounding somewhat uncertain.
"Yes, it should be," Qin Yu said hesitantly, her voice also carrying a hint of uncertainty.
"Hmm? Wouldn't that be better?!" The voice in my head sounded pleased.
"All done?!" Qin Yu was taken aback, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.
"Yes, look! All we have to do is hide here like we did today, and then climb the mountain when they're not patrolling at night! That way, those Black Rat definitely won't be able to catch us!" the voice said happily.
Qin Yu paused for a moment, feeling that there seemed to be something wrong with the plan, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
"Quick, quick, quick, tell your captain!" The voice in my head urged excitedly, as if it was very clever to come up with this plan.
Qin Yu hesitated for a moment, but ultimately, urged by him, she turned her gaze over.
"Team leader!"
"What?" The figure beside him looked over.
"Could we do what we did today, come here and hide during the day, and then crawl out at night when the Black Rat aren't patrolling anymore?" Qin Yu asked in a low voice.
There was no response to that question. Shen Heng asked, "Why do you think those Black Rat aren't patrolling at night anymore?"
Qin Yu was taken aback.
The consciousness in his mind also paused for a moment, then subconsciously said, "Isn't it because the Calamity Beast Calamity Beast all go back at night, so none of them will escape?"
Qin Yu didn't continue the conversation; she paused and began to think for herself.
Why are there Black Rat Black Rat during the day but not at night?
Because, as Sister Liya said, the Calamity Beast that mined at night all returned to their resting place?
No, if that's the case, then there's no need to search during the day.
During the day, those Calamity Beast would be summoned to the mines to mine.
Even under these circumstances, Black Rat still patrol the perimeter during the day.
for...
Her train of thought suddenly paused. Qin Yu stood rooted to the spot, stiffly raising her gaze.
"Because they've confirmed that even if some Calamity Beast wanted to climb out at night, it wouldn't be able to succeed?"
"Huh?" a voice echoed in my mind.
There was no response. Qin Yu looked at the captain and at the Coiling Mountain Beast illuminated by the night.
The other party spoke in a deep voice.
"While I'm not entirely sure, that's roughly how it should be."
"Huh? No, what the hell? Those guys haven't come to patrol, how are you sure you can't escape tonight?" the voice in my head asked.
"It must be the same reason why mining can only continue until sunset," Qin Yu murmured to himself.
The circumstances are largely the same, yet they present two completely different choices.
This either indicates that the decision-making process was flawed, or that there were reasons behind it.
Qin Yu lowered her eyes, her gaze filled with solemnity.
At that moment, she truly understood what the captain meant when he said, "See the essence through behavior."
"Huh? Same thing, that one, avoid nighttime?" the voice in my head said in surprise.
Although it was a question, it didn't seem like they cared too much about the answer.
Even she realized where the problem lay after saying this.
"Captain, what about us?" Qin Yu asked in a low voice.
"Let's stay here for a while longer, and once we've confirmed that the Black Rat haven't come over, then we'll..."
Shen Heng paused, then looked into the depths of the forest.
Let's go deeper into the forest and take another look!
Qin Yu slowly nodded.
The two stayed in the same spot for several more hours, making sure there were no Black Rat patrolling at night, before leaving and heading deeper into the forest.
This time, they will be even more cautious than before.
Previously, the assumption that there might be danger in the forest was simply based on the rule that mining could only continue until sunset.
This time, however, a new condition has been added for testifying.
There is indeed a high possibility of danger in the forest!
Two people—or rather, two beasts—walked silently through the forest.
"No, you really didn't need to go, did you? Knowing there's danger..."
A clear voice echoed in Qin Yu's mind.
Listening to the conversation around him, Shen Heng walked forward in silence.
He certainly understood that, if possible, it was best not to take the risk.
But the problem is, that only applies under certain conditions.
Now, both routes out are basically blocked. Although he knows the hope is slim, Shen Heng still has to grasp at that sliver of hope that he can escape!
Is the forest truly dangerous at night? What kind of danger? Why is there such a danger? Can it be utilized?...
One question after another swirled in Shen Heng's mind.
Knowing the answers to these questions may not necessarily be useful, but at least it can ensure that the hope of escape does not slip through their fingers.
Thinking of this, Shen Heng continued to pay attention to the other sounds around him while looking around.
The forest is still the same forest.
It was quiet and still, with absolutely no sign of any other Calamity Beast.
That's how they are, all the time...
The sound rang in my ears.
"Why are these two still out so late?"