Carlos informed, "I've also stockpiled food outside the city. I brought a considerable amount of supplies with me when we retreated to Beast City; it should last us for a while."
Arthur gave Carlos a disdainful look. They'd promised to form a free tribe and not enter the Beast City, but they still came. They just didn't want to talk about it or argue because of Guo Xiaoxiao.
"Alright, let's take turns keeping watch. That way, we'll be fully prepared if the orcs come to attack."
Guo Xiaoxiao: "Yes, that's right. We need to find someone to guard it. I don't know how long the anti-fog shield will last. This is the first time I've used this skill."
The orcs gathered around them, listening intently to every word they said.
The word "female" was changed to "great witch".
"Great Shaman, new orcs join Beast City every day. What if those who joined a few days ago have already been infected with the parasite but haven't shown symptoms yet? What should we do if they are infected?"
"That's right, some of the females all brought a few orcs with them into the beast city."
"It's too late to kick them out."
Monet jumped out and said
"Don't panic, everyone. Every orc who joined has been checked by me and Alo, and none of them are carrying parasites."
Although parasites are tiny, once they infest a body, they can penetrate anywhere. Some will even roam to the corners of the body, such as under the eyelids, in the mouth, or between the buttocks.
That's fine.
…
Although this was his protection, the crisis was not over. There was nowhere to land under the city walls; the parasites would only leave after they had finished eating the corpses.
Arthur thought that once the parasites decreased, he would have Xiaoxiao remove the protective layer, then pour gasoline on it and burn it before cleaning it again; they couldn't go out now.
But it's still much better than gasoline, because the infected aren't the majority. Of the several hundred people, many escaped, and even the wounded ran for their lives. Currently, only a few dozen people have died outside the city.
The dark, gloomy weather outside returned to normal, and the skill effects completely disappeared…
Arthur: "Abil, take Xiaoxiao back. We'll handle the rest."
Guo Xiaoxiao didn't argue further and obediently followed Abil back to the castle.
…
When Amansa saw Guo Xiaoxiao return, several females swarmed around her, eagerly asking her questions.
"Xiaoxiao, you're finally back! We were so worried! What's the situation outside? We could hear the shouting even from inside the castle!"
"The sound was terrifying, heart-wrenching, as if the person was suffering immense pain."
"The city gates haven't been breached, have they? And what about us? How many of our orcs are injured? Have they been infected by parasites?"
Several females were chattering away. Abil didn't want to explain further; he decided to go back to the city walls to take another look.
"Female, I'm leaving now. Stay in the castle and play, don't wander too far."
"Okay, go ahead."
After saying goodbye to Abir, Guo Xiaoxiao answered Amansha and the others' questions one by one.
"We're all fine, no one's injured. The city gates are intact and haven't been breached, and neither have the parasites. Everyone's safe and sound, not a single one is missing. Don't worry."
Amansa breathed a sigh of relief: "That's great! All my males were guarding the city gates. I was so scared, I was afraid something might happen to them."
The other females, like Guo Xiaoxiao, still care about their partners and don't want them to get hurt.
…
Arthur and the others didn't return until late at night, and Amansa and the other males took them back.
Sitting at the table, just staring at the roasted meat made them feel nauseous; if it weren't for needing to replenish their energy, none of the males would have wanted to eat.
Guo Xiaoxiao: "You're back so late, how did things go? The main problem is still hunting; if we don't solve the food issue, it'll cause a huge mess."
Arthur: "The food in Beast City can last for more than half a month. After the parasites were discovered, we intentionally stored food and dried meat."
They've been busy all day, gathering all the food from Beast City together.
They make regular, fixed-quantity allocations every day, and no one is allowed to hoard supplies during times of crisis. Arthur and his group will also set a good example.
Carlos, Guo Xiaoxiao is pregnant, she already eats a lot, are you suggesting she stop eating? He raised an objection, but the beastmen didn't object.
This time, we're so grateful to Guo Xiaoxiao. She wouldn't even let us eat while she's pregnant; we can't go too far. If she gets angry and abandons Beast City with Arthur and the others, everyone will die.
To ensure Guo Xiaoxiao is well-fed, her food intake remains constant.
Guo Xiaoxiao: "The most urgent task is to find a solution. This parasite has been roaming outside the city, infecting all the animals. We won't be able to find food to hunt anymore."
Mickson frowned: "Should we abandon the plan to relocate from Beast City?"
"No, there are too many. If they were all relocated, food shortages would be a problem, and it would likely cause even more serious riots."
"They can't even find a suitable place to migrate. These are orcs from the southern continent. Some tribes, in the midst of the chaos, may not even come to Beast City. They might go to other continents. Just think about it, the other continents are probably already in a state of despair that we can't even imagine."
Carlos thought for a moment: "I think we should take advantage of the fact that the parasites haven't completely spread yet and hunt more prey tomorrow."
"Even with the risk of parasitism, the main thing is to keep a close watch on things and have veterinarians conduct frequent checkups to prepare for the future."
Guo Xiaoxiao: "Going hunting tomorrow?? Carlos, don't go, it's too scary!"
Carlos gently stroked Guo Xiaoxiao's hair and said...
"It's okay, I'll be careful. Don't worry, just act like usual, eat and play as usual. It's so late, you should go to sleep. We can discuss it some more later."
"Randy, take Xiaoxiao inside to sleep."
"Ah... I'll go with you..."
Randy: "Rest"
Randy took Guo Xiaoxiao back to her room and comforted her for a long time before letting her fall asleep.
…
As dawn broke, Carlos led a group of orcs out, but they didn't leave the city. Guo Xiaoxiao, without dispelling her skills, went to check the orc city walls to see if any sections had been breached.
Guo Xiaoxiao saw Arthur as soon as she woke up in the morning.
Yesterday's clothes have been changed; he is now wearing a white robe with animal patterns, which makes him look majestic and extraordinary.
He didn't look well; everyone hadn't slept all night and was in poor spirits.
Good morning, Arthur.
Guo Xiaoxiao greeted them.
"Okay, good morning. I'll be home a little late today. You get some rest and don't wander off, okay?"
Arthur's tone was indifferent as he leaned in and lightly kissed Guo Xiaoxiao's forehead.
"Okay, I understand."
Guo Xiaoxiao replied that they couldn't cause any more trouble at this critical juncture, and that they would communicate properly with the system when they got back.
Arthur gave her a few more instructions before leaving. Mickson, Cang Jue, and Randy also said goodbye and left.
Carlos stayed for a while, helping Guo Xiaoxiao finish her breakfast before leaving. He also wanted to stay by Guo Xiaoxiao's side, protecting and watching over her, but the situation was urgent, and he had no other choice.
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