The sky remained dark and dull, with faint traces of light that were almost imperceptible.
The biting cold persisted. Although the Protective Suit insulated against the chill, the howl of the wind lashing against the helmet and the frost forming on the visor were enough to convey just how cold it truly was.
Walking through the thick snow, the expedition team members trudged on with great difficulty.
They were part of a national geological survey team, tasked with conducting geological investigations of the mountainous areas surrounding the city.
As a national expedition team, their equipment was naturally very comprehensive. When they set out, they had an all-terrain vehicle specifically allocated for transportation.
However, when they arrived in the mountainous area, the rugged terrain prevented the all-terrain vehicle from advancing. They had to leave two team members to watch the vehicle while the others proceeded on foot into the mountains.
