The sergeant gave the order, and the soldiers stopped in their tracks, taking a brief rest in front of the watchtower. Some removed their heavy equipment and leaned against the wall or sat on the ground to rest. Others took out simple rations and water bottles to restore their strength. Some soldiers ran into the watchtower for a quick relief.
The military mages, still unwilling to give up, gathered to quietly discuss the matter of the curse.
On the vehicle, the Snow Woman showed no intention of getting off.
Although the Snow Woman clan had physiological needs similar to normal humans and gained nutrition through eating, being in the same compartment with the Hero, the occasional body contact alone was enough to make the Snow Woman feel so full that her abdomen was slightly bloated, thus there was no need to get off the vehicle.
"Do you want to get off and rest?"
Upon hearing her inquiry, the Hero withdrew her gaze from the window and shook her head.
