The senior man gathered his belongings, grabbed some dry food, and stepped out with a hunting rifle.
He asked Nicole, “Youngdy, do you know how to use this?”
Nicole nodded.
She had learned from Roscoe back in the vige, though she wasn’t particrly skilled.
She confessed, “I can use it, but I’m not very practiced.
”
“No worries.
As long as you’ve handled it before,” the senior man said confidently.
“We’re facing a serious threat this time.
We need to be ready to defend ourselves.
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Despite his age and having less to lose, the senior man felt Nicole was too young to face such danger.
He then brought arge bucket and announced, “Let’s get moving.
”
Nicole noticed the bulky bucket and asked, “Sir, what’s inside that? Isn’t it a bit too heavy?”
The senior man shook his head.
“It’s not heavy, not heavy at all.
It’s filled with good things.
”
He didn’t borate, and Nicole didn’t probe any further.
She offered to help carry it, but he declined.
Nicole packed her dried meat and rifle.
The senior man, hardened by years of mountain life, moved quickly despite the weight he carried.
A journey that would have taken Nicole four days on her own, they managed toplete over half in just a day and a half.
They traveled during the night and rested during the day to steer clear of wild animals.
Once they found a safe spot, they settled down to sleep.
Exhausted, Nicole fell asleep almost immediately.
Meanwhile, back at the senior man’s mountain hut, unexpected visitors had arrived.
The leader, wrapped in a ck jacket and wearing a crisp crew cut, appeared both handsome and stern.
Just then, Alec called out, “Sir, could this be your wife’s bracelet?”
Jarrod took the bracelet, inspected it closely, and replied, “Yes, it definitely is.
”
Still uncertain, Alec asked, “Sir, how can you be so sure?”
“Look here.
” Jarrod pointed out a distinctive mark inside the bracelet and casually remarked, “It’s unmistakably hers.
”
The bracelet bore the distinctive MQ Jewelry logo, its presence an anomaly in the modest surroundings of the thatched hut.
Nicole, not one for ostentatious adornments, favored practical gold pieces.
As a result, she had MQ Jewelry send her theirtest gold creations every season.
These pieces weren’t valued solely for their weight but for their exquisite craftsmanship.
Even a small item could fetch a price far surpassing that of standard gold.
Yet, herey one of these treasures, seemingly abandoned in the rustic confines of the hut.
Jarrod’s brow furrowed in concern as he spoke in a hushed tone.
“We need to find out where Nicole went, and fast.
”
Alec nodded in agreement, his expression resolute.
“Understood.
”
Apanied by their trained hunting dogs, they swiftly picked up a scent and set off deeper into the rugged expanse of the mountains.
Observing Jarrod’s determination to join them, Alec hesitated before speaking up, concern evident in his voice.
“Sir, maybe we should take a breather? You’ve barely had a proper rest in 72 hours except for that short nap in the car.
Your body can’t keep this up!”
Jarrod, distinct in his manner from the rest, didn’t share their ability to easily doze off during car rides.
Instead, he merely furrowed his brow lightly, appearing as though he hadn’t slept well, likely due to the weight of his concerns.