Chapter 235: Ambush
In the darkness, two-meter-tall grass swayed gently in the breeze, creating a soft rustling sound. The dense foliage was so thick that anyone more than three meters away would be nearly impossible to spot without guidance.
Earlier, as the patrol squad bantered among themselves, they felt no unease. But now, in the silence, the eerie darkness surrounding them sent a chill up their spines, filling them with inexplicable dread.
“Captain, Kendall is still alive. The monitor shows signs of life,” came Gade’s voice over the communicator.
The wristbands worn by the squad members allowed real-time monitoring of their pulse and transmitted the data to a control terminal. Each squad was equipped with an information scout who carried the terminal to track the team’s vital signs.
Under the drone’s guidance, the six-person squad finally reached Kendall, located over 300 meters away.
The combat suit was fully sealed, making it impossible to visually assess Kendall’s condition. The captain stepped forward, turned Kendall over, and pressed a button on the side of his helmet. A faint light illuminated Kendall’s face, revealing a visage twisted in terror.
“Kendall, what happened to you?” the captain asked.
But Kendall did not respond, his wide, terrified eyes staring unblinkingly.
Due to the Riken’s inability to be exposed to the environment of the Great Dawn Planet, the captain dared not remove Kendall’s helmet. He lightly tapped on the helmet and asked again several times but still received no reply.