With a war going on not far away, sending a truckload of supplies like this would likely result in it being completely swallowed up. Therefore, after bypassing Chernobog, the vehicle headed directly west. At its closest point, the city of Chernobog was even visible from the vehicle.
"We're so close to the city, aren't you afraid of being discovered?"
Flandre Scarlet asked with some excitement as she looked at Chernobog in the distance through the window.
"Of course not, Miss Flandre. Or rather, it's precisely because eastern Ursus is currently in a state of war that we dare to choose this route. You might not have heard of it, but smuggling is more frequent wherever war occurs. After all, war is the best stage for nourishing capital. The disguise of this vehicle will make people think we are smugglers. While those in power may not like it, no one will refuse us. After all, war brings not only skyrocketing prices but also the embarrassing situation of not being able to buy things even if you have money..."
Flandre indicated she didn't understand, but since they thought it was fine, then it was fine.
"Stop!" Flandre suddenly spoke.
Hearing her words, the driver slammed on the brakes, and the vehicle came to a halt. Flandre closed her eyes to sense for a moment and then said, "Behind this hill, there are many people moving south!"
Flandre pointed to the small hill in front of them. The driver stepped on the gas and reversed the entire vehicle into a nearby thicket. Shortly after the vehicle entered the thicket, a team of scouts passed over the hill. They glanced over here, and after finding no trace of anyone, they left.
The group in the forest watched the scouts leave, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. If it hadn't been for Flandre's reminder just now, they probably would have plunged headfirst into the large Ursus army on the march.
Even though the Shadow Guards were the elite guards who had left a government body with Wei Yenwu, they were only the strongest among ordinary people. Perhaps they could take on ten at once, but if faced with a hundred, they would likely have to run. And on the other side of the hill was a well-equipped army. Going up like that would be no different from delivering their heads from a thousand miles away.
In this car, perhaps only Flandre could escape; everyone else would simply be throwing their lives away here. The vehicle remained parked there, motionless and quiet for four or five hours. Only after confirming that the marching army had completely left did they set off again. At this point, even the Shadow Guards couldn't help but let out a cheer. After all, strolling under the nose of the Ursus army was something they could brag about to the other old guys for at least half a year once they got back.
During the rest of the journey, Flandre would issue instructions from time to time. Sometimes the other party was just passing by, which was the simplest case; they just had to find a place to hide. But a few times, the vehicle was directly on the other party's marching route. Fortunately, Flandre discovered them early. The vehicle accelerated desperately to pass through, barely managing to brush past the other party.
Although they were spotted on the road, for such small forces in the heart of their own country, the army personnel only assumed they were other Ursus people passing by and did not investigate or pursue. This allowed them to safely cross the Ursus army transport lines and reach the other side.
After leaving the Ursus army lines, things suddenly became much more relaxed. The veteran Shadow Guards in the car were now in the mood to chat. Meanwhile, Flandre had already contacted Alina and was locating the Reunion Movement through her.
"Mm, they are to our southwest, about another day's drive away."
Flandre pointed at a fork in the road. Under her guidance, the vehicle turned onto the road heading southwest.
"Someone is watching us from the surroundings!" After passing a bend, the driver suddenly spoke.
"We're very close to the Reunion Movement's base; it should be their people."
Flandre looked around. Although she didn't see anyone, after calming her mind to search, she found the gaze the Shadow Guard had mentioned. It was in a very hidden tree on a hill three or four hundred meters away. Ordinary people standing here wouldn't necessarily see anyone, but the Shadow Guards were actually able to sense that gaze.
Even if decades had passed and their combat power might have decreased, their experience was absolutely top-tier. Flandre was simply very impressed by this.
"Go report to the executive. A vehicle is heading toward our base. Their purpose is currently uncertain."
The news reached Buldrokkas'tee. Upon hearing it, Alina immediately stood up.
"It's Flandre, I can feel it. She's nearby, she's back!"
On the other side, Talulah, who had been sitting, suddenly stood up. "I'll go pick her up! Alina, call the doctors over and be ready to start the next step of Yelena's treatment at any time."
Alina nodded and jogged toward the location of the Rhodes Island doctors. The Rhodes Island medical team was sighing over the battle between Kazdel and Ursus. The outbreak of this war had completely cut off communication. If it hadn't been for Lady Yelena, who stayed behind to stall for time for their group when they were discovered by the Ursus army because they were too slow to pack, she wouldn't have been so seriously injured.
That was why they were sparing no effort to save her. But... the supplies here at the Reunion Movement were too scarce.
"We can't go on like this. Why don't we go to Talulah and suggest going to Victoria or Leithanien to raise a batch of medical supplies?" Someone suggested.
"What do we have to raise them with? The Reunion Movement can't even protect itself right now. And how long would we need? Moreover, how much longer can Lady Yelena hold on?"
The team fell into silence again. Just as they were preparing to go out to gather herbs, Alina rushed in.
"Quick, quick... Yelena..."
Hearing her words, they thought Yelena's condition had worsened, and several people rushed out at once. When they arrived at Yelena's ward, they found her condition unchanged. Alina finally caught up.
"Why did you run so fast? No... it's the medicine, the medicine is coming! Talulah said to have you guys ready here, and as soon as the medicine arrives, start the surgery immediately."
Just then, the sound of a vehicle's horn came from outside.
"It's here!" Alina opened the door and ran out.
They saw the fully loaded off-road vehicle driving over. Talulah was currently hanging onto the side of the vehicle, guiding them. After it stopped, a Shadow Guard handed a manifest to Talulah.
"This is the manifest for everything we brought this time."
Talulah handed it directly to the Rhodes Island doctor. After looking at the manifest, the doctor broke into a smile. "Great, many of the things here are even better than what we needed. Quick, you few, come move the medicines. You guys go set up the operating table immediately."
Only after finishing did the person look at the few people getting out of the car. Three of them were middle-aged men wearing bamboo hats, and the last one was a child. Seeing her, their pupils constricted—a Blood Demon. However, since there were currently two Blood Demons in Rhodes Island, they were not unfamiliar with them.
While the Rhodes Island doctors began the rescue, Flandre found Talulah.
"Sister Talulah, these two letters are from the Governor and his wife for you. Sister Ch'en Huijie didn't write you a letter..."
Flandre handed the two letters over. Talulah had been very happy, but upon hearing Ch'en hadn't sent a letter, her eyes dimmed a bit. It was then that Flandre showed a little devil-like smile and handed over a video player.
"The reason Sister Ch'en Huijie didn't write to you is that she didn't have much time after receiving the news, so she recorded a short video instead."
The next second, Talulah's eyes brightened again. She quickly grabbed the video player and tried to open the video.
"Miss Talulah, let me help you open it!" one of the Shadow Guards nearby said.