Chapter 53 Shortcuts? Shortcuts!

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A few abandoned cars, anchored in the Gobi Desert and covered in sand, were the hideout for five Pioneers who were constantly observing the conditions on the road.

When they saw a vehicle appear, a trace of joy emerged on their faces.

The frail Pioneer responsible for using the binoculars turned to a slender, lizard-skinned figure and said,

"Boss, someone's coming."

That figure, referred to as the boss and having lizard-like skin, could be seen to have fairly regular features, but the vertical pupils and shark-like teeth in her mouth created a sense of dread.

"You're in luck, replacement lambs have come, so consider your earlier problems resolved."

The Lizardman had been lying lazily on the scorching Gobi sand, seemingly indifferent to the desert's temperature, even deliberately staying under the sun.

Now, she stood up with an expression of indolence on her face.

This made the other several figures, obviously dressed like Outsiders, shrink back in fear.