Chapter 59

"What... What does that mean?"

Inside the bus, when Brian mentioned leaving the bus, everyone looked puzzled, not understanding why he would suddenly say such a thing.

After hesitating for a moment, Brian glanced around and, seeing that nobody was paying attention to them, took a few steps closer. In a low voice that only a few people nearby could hear, he recounted all the details of his recent nightmare.

"Brian, do you know what you're saying?"

As Brian slowly recounted his experience, disbelief crossed the faces of everyone. They looked at him with expressions that seemed to say, "Are you half-asleep or something?"

Seeing that no one seemed to believe him, Brian felt somewhat helpless. Indeed, trying to correlate reality with a dream was somewhat absurd. If he weren't experiencing it himself, he probably wouldn't even believe it.

However, the vivid scenes from the dream and the familiar feeling from seeing the soldiers outside just moments ago, coupled with the palpitations urging him to leave, made it impossible for him to just sit there.

Unlike the others who didn't believe him, Wilfred's expression remained unchanged. As an experienced man, he had his own way of judging things. Perhaps apart from his daughter Anna, no one else could influence his judgment. As Brian recounted his experience, Wilfred watched his face closely, trying to discern any signs of lying.

It wasn't that he suspected Brian had any ulterior motives. After spending these few days together, he could tell that the boy wasn't bad. Moreover, there was no reason for him to harm them. However, they weren't exactly family, so it was better to be cautious.

But as Brian finished his last word, Wilfred couldn't detect any signs of lying. If it wasn't for Brian being an exceptional actor, then everything he said must be true. Although both possibilities existed, Wilfred was more inclined to believe the former.

With his judgment made, he hesitated. Perhaps Brian was just affected by a nightmare. Even if what he said was true, Wilfred wasn't sure if he should take it seriously.

However, when Wilfred looked at his daughter Anna beside him and remembered all of Brian's descriptions of the scenes, he gradually made up his mind. Regardless of whether the events in the nightmare would come true, it wouldn't hurt to hide for a while. After all, the safety of his daughter was paramount. What if it did come true?

Glancing at Brian deeply, he spoke, "Alright, let's temporarily leave and find a safe place..."

"Huh?"

Originally, Sylvie and Anna thought Brian was influenced by his nightmare and didn't fully awaken. But when Wilfred suddenly spoke and agreed to temporarily leave, they were both stunned, looking at him with surprise.

Before they could react, Sarah and Alan gave their own responses.

"We also think we should leave."

As two of the younger members of the group, they had a close relationship with Brian. They didn't even consider the possibility of him intending harm. Although they found the situation somewhat absurd, they chose to believe Brian unconditionally and nodded in agreement with the proposal.

"..."

Sylvie and Anna looked at the serious expressions of those around them, feeling somewhat puzzled. They couldn't understand why they were taking a nightmare so seriously.

But before they could fully comprehend, Sarah and Alan had already given their responses.

"I guess it's okay for us to leave too."

Seeing everyone agreeing to leave, Sylvie and Anna also nodded in agreement. Since there was no harm in leaving for a while, they might as well enjoy the cold breeze.

With the decision made to go out and take refuge, everyone began to pack their things. They only took what they could easily carry in backpacks. Soon, everyone was ready, and they headed towards the front of the bus.

Their group walking with bags attracted the attention of those inside the bus, who looked at them curiously, not understanding what was happening.

"What... What are you guys doing?"

Tracy had been resting with her eyes closed, but when she heard the murmurs and footsteps behind her, she thought something had happened. She immediately opened her eyes and turned to see several people walking towards her. Most of them she recognized, so although she was puzzled, she waited for them to come closer before asking in a friendly tone.

As the group slowed down and Wilfred led them towards Tracy, he bent down slightly and whispered softly, "It's a bit cold inside the bus, and one of our companions is injured and in pain. We want to find shelter nearby, make a fire to keep warm, and relieve the pain."

He pointed towards Sylvie, who was pretending to be weak, leaning on Anna, to indicate that what he said was true.

This was the wording they had agreed upon earlier. They couldn't use the excuse of a nightmare to justify staying inside, as that would surely not work. So they used Sylvie's "injury" as a reason, making it easier to get off the bus.

Since they couldn't choose to stay inside the bus and had to hide in nearby houses individually, they wouldn't have the soldiers' assistance. Safety was now their responsibility. Moreover, even if the soldiers could rescue them, with the fierce blizzard, it was uncertain if they would hear their cries for help.

"Well..."

Tracy listened to Wilfred's words and glanced in the direction he pointed. She wondered how Sylvie got injured, but she respected their decision. However, she reminded them, "Once you leave this bus and before we reach the hospital, you won't be under our protection anymore. You'll be responsible for everything yourselves."

"...No problem."

Pretending to hesitate for a moment after hearing Tracy's reminder, Wilfred then nodded heavily, indicating that he understood.

Seeing Tracy standing up suddenly and offering to help them, Wilfred and the others were surprised. They couldn't understand why she made such a decision.

"Ken, stay here and look after things for me. Open the door."

Without waiting for their refusal, Tracy walked towards the soldier sitting in the driver's seat.

Ken nodded and pressed the button to open the door as Tracy approached. As the door slowly opened, the cold wind rushed into the bus, making Tracy shiver slightly. She waved her hand towards Wilfred and the others, then stepped out of the bus.

Seeing Tracy getting off the bus, Brian and the others followed suit.

The biting cold wind forced its way through the gaps in their clothes, and snowflakes fell on them, covering them in a layer of white.

Feeling uncomfortable after leaving the relatively warm bus, they took a deep breath and straightened their clothes, then headed towards the agreed direction.

Due to the heavy snow and uncertainty about whether Brian's nightmare was real, they couldn't choose to go too far. But if everything Brian said was true, staying too close would inevitably lead to disaster.

After discussing for a while, they finally decided to look for a house about 100 meters away from the road for temporary shelter. This distance would allow them to observe the situation near the convoy and ensure they weren't too close to be unable to escape.

As they walked, Brian noticed faint lights from houses around them, indicating that there were people inside. Turning to look at the convoy behind them, he felt the palpitations gradually fade away as the distance increased. It was as if telling him that his choice was correct.

Covering his chest with his hand, he now vaguely believed that everything in the nightmare might be

 true. But... why would he have such a dream?

"Sigh."

He sighed softly, not dwelling on it too much. He noticed that Sarah and Alan were struggling to walk, so he stepped back and stood behind them to help them move forward.

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