Vol 3. Chapter 5: Utsugi and Erika
Utsugi of The Tree was busy. Erika of The Tree was busy too.
“Alright, time for exploration!”
“Departure confirmed—full speed ahead!”
Using the remote control system prepared by Ringo, they operated a large multi-legged reconnaissance vehicle.
Their destination was the Five-Lake Region.
To the south of Fratara City lay the largest of the five lakes, the Fratara Sea.
It was approximately 10 square kilometers in size—a reasonably large lake. Naturally, it was a freshwater lake.
The large multi-legged reconnaissance vehicle was, as the name suggested, specialized for scouting. With a maximum speed of 80 km/h, it skillfully maneuvered its six legs, rapidly accelerating across the terrain.
Unlike multi-legged tanks, it lacked a turret, making it significantly lower in height. It crawled along the rocky ground like an insect.
“Distance to destination—”
“800 meters remaining!”
Despite being called the Five-Lake Region, the lakes were not connected by waterways.