The scout Puki quietly retreated without alarming the Cave Dwellers.
Since the location of the nest was already known, there was no fear of them escaping.
Because this scouting Puki was controlled by Subordinate Control, it couldn't directly connect to the Fungal Network, whether it still existed or not, so Lin Jun decided to lay the Fungal Mat first.
Even the front line's strategy could be temporarily postponed.
...
"What? Retreat!?"
Louisa, who had just shot through a snake's head with a Blood Awl, couldn't believe the order she received.
The Snake Cave was full of Snake Monsters, but its narrow and complex terrain prevented the Puki army from using their most proficient long-range fire suppression.
Almost every inch of progress in the Snake Cave required a Puki's sacrifice.
Moreover, with the expedition team's numbers already halved, the advance was very slow, but they were close to reaching the core area.
"Boss, we're almost at their nest!
