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But before she could step out of the main entrance, she saw Sadie hurrying after her from behind.

"Captain."

"What\'s up?" Boggy stopped and turned around.

"I\'m coming with you," Sadie said bravely.

"Coming with me where?"

"Today is the day the vice-captain is supposed to return. You\'re going to the surface to find the vice-captain, right?"

Boggy was somewhat surprised. It seemed that she had not expected the usually silent and reserved girl who always stayed in her brother\'s shadow to possess such keen observational skills.

She was slightly taken aback and then shook her head, "The surface is too dangerous."

"It\'s precisely because it\'s dangerous that you need more hands," Sadie said, "Take me with you. I can help."

"And your brother..."

"He\'s out of life-threatening danger now. I can ask my mother to help me take care of him," Sadie said softly, "But the vice-captain is alone right now."

Boggy\'s expression grew stern, "You have to think this through. This trip will be very risky, and we might not be able to come back. And I\'m not sure if the vice-captain is still alive."

"I have thought it through. The vice-captain once saved my brother," Sadie declared, "I can\'t abandon him."

"All right then." Boggy no longer hesitated, "Get ready, and I\'ll see how we can get back to the surface."

The Giant Curtain consists of three levels, with one above the ground and two below. The three levels are connected by four massive elevators.

The original builders had considered the possibility of the top level being compromised, so by cutting off the elevators and sealing the elevator shafts, the two lower levels could temporarily be secured.

However, living underground indefinitely was not practical; resources were one aspect. As long as the supplies were sufficient, the existing water and food could support them for two to three months without problems. The bigger challenge was energy.

The primary energy source for the Giant Curtain was electricity, most of which was generated by solar panels on top of the city that converted solar energy.

After the upper level had been compromised, these solar panels could no longer be maintained and were also heavily damaged. Now, the electricity supply in the lower levels was starting to get tight, and the situation would only worsen over time.

The council and the Hunter\'s Guild were currently discussing the possibility of retaking the first level, but even if they managed to seize it back, defending it without the walls would be difficult.

When Boggy arrived at the Guild Hall on the second level, she found it already surrounded by people.

There were not only hunters from various hunting groups but also officials from the city council and many civilians looking for information.

They all wanted to know the next move of the Guild and if there was any hope of stopping this terrible disaster.

Boggy squeezed into the crowd, slowly making her way forward when someone suddenly tapped her shoulder.

Turning around, Boggy saw a familiar face.

"What are you doing here?" Guli asked.

"I\'m looking for Vice President Qin Zhao."

"Why?"

Boggy did not answer, she knew that if she told the truth, Guli, with his personality, would definitely not agree to her taking the risk of going back to the surface.

Seeing her unwilling to speak, Guli could only sigh, "Come with me. I know where Vice-President Qin Zhao is right now."

Although Harpist was no longer as glorious as before, the treatment for a Diamond Level Hunting Group had still been preserved.

Guli led Boggy to a side door, where they easily reached the second floor while avoiding the crowds, then followed the corridor all the way to the end and pushed open the door to a conference room.

In the conference room, not only was Qin Zhao present, but Boggy also saw many notable figures of the Giant Curtain.

There was Wei Cha of the Flame Tooth, the Cyren Hunting Group she had previously collaborated with to confront the Six-armed Giant Ape, the siblings He Chengyu and He Yueji were there, the leader of the Golden Sword, Hogan, and the leader of the Steel Frontline, Westa...

Together with Guli by Boggy\'s side, all four leaders of the Diamond Hunting Group had arrived. Additionally, many from the Golden Hunting Group were present, mostly well-known established hunting groups, and President Yuzz from the Hunter\'s Guild was also there.

However, he was almost 90 years old and was not in good health. Since last year, he had almost always been in a sanatorium, rarely showing up except for very important occasions; the guild\'s daily affairs were handled by the two vice-presidents.

Apart from the Hunter\'s Guild, quite a few members of the city council were there, led by Vice Chairman Zheng Shi Xun, about a dozen in number—all important figures in the council, including First Judge Dionysus.

But what surprised Boggy the most was the figure at the center of the conference room.

—Methe.

The daughter of Dionysus, the same girl that Twin Sunflower had helped escort back to the city.

Under the gaze of so many important figures, she was clearly a little nervous, yet her thoughts remained clear. Seeing Boggy and Guli walk in, she continued.

"In any case, that is the result of my teacher\'s research... those red sands, they have affected the minds of those beasts."

Zheng Shi Xun frowned, "Why didn\'t you report such important information earlier?"

"I only knew that my teacher was conducting a very crucial study, but she kept the details of her research confidential. It wasn\'t until after her death, when I was sorting through her belongings, that I found her research notes," Methe replied.

"Realizing the importance of this notebook, I immediately sent it to the Hunter\'s Guild."

"You are saying these red sands... they are not naturally formed?" President Yuzz, who had been resting with his eyes closed, now spoke.

"That\'s right, according to my teacher\'s research findings, based on her theory, they come from some kind of beast we have never seen before, and it\'s very likely that it is behind this beast tide."

"In other words, if we take down that beast, we can solve the current crisis and save the Giant Curtain?" Wei Cha asked.

"Uh… I can\'t provide any guarantees for you. This is just my late teacher\'s conjecture. She was a geologist, not a biologist."

"Then let\'s quickly bring in a few biologists," Zheng Shi Xun muttered, "and have them research these red sands."

"There\'s no time," said Qin Zhao. "Whoever is behind this beast tide is undoubtedly very clever.

"The rate of damage to the solar panels has exceeded our expectations; now less than half of them are still operational. In another two days, we might lose over 90% of our solar panels and will not be able to maintain the operation of the city."

"So, Vice-President Qin, your suggestion is…"

"We need to find that thing and take it down."

"Then let\'s recruit all the manpower we can, hunters, legal enforcers, my fitness coach, and put together an army," Zheng Shi Xun said.

"The number of beasts outside has already far exceeded the limits of what we can handle."

Yuzz spoke, "We are no match for them in a direct confrontation, and as you\'ve heard from Vice-President Qin, that thing is clever. Once it\'s on guard, we might never get a chance to approach it again."