Chapter 913

The snow was light at first, as if someone had scattered white grains on the ground.

It didn’t take long for the snow to become heavier and thicker, fluttering everywhere like goose feathers.

A vast expanse of white soon enveloped the world, and trees with fallen leaves were covered by pure white snow. Snowflakes fell one after another as the wind blew.

Cassandra, Ashlyn, and the rest were braving the snowstorm while they patrolled the disaster site, checking to see if any victims were still left behind.

At that time, it had been five days since the earthquake occurred.

Within those five days and nights, if there were anyone still buried beneath the ruins, the chances of them surviving would be slim.

Moreover, the heavy snow presented new challenges to the rescue team.

It would greatly reduce the sensitivity of those detectors and equipment if the muddy roads froze again early tomorrow morning.

“It’s so cold!” Cassandra wore a red and white checkered coat, which made her look like a fairy walking through the pure, white snow.

After rubbing her hands together, Cassandra blew on them to warm them. In order to get herself warmed up, she even stomped her feet.

Her feet were swollen, red, and numb from the cold despite wearing rain boots.

Cassandra looked at Ashlyn, who was walking ahead of her. The girl maintained her upright posture as she walked, seemingly unaffected by the heavy snow.

Despite her rain boots being soaking wet, she was like a lifeless statue that only knew how to search and rescue victims.

“You’re really awesome, Boss!” A puff of water vapor escaped Luigi’s mouth as soon as he spoke.

The weather was indeed very cold.

“All right, cut the bull. Let’s hurry up and finish our task so we can go back to our rooms and rest. If it really freezes over tomorrow, it won’t be easy to get people out of the ruins. It’s better to locate and rescue as many people now as possible.”

Cassandra began digging with a shovel as she spoke.

The detector beeped again, indicating that there was someone trapped underground.

After completing their task at night, Ashlyn didn’t expect to see an old acquaintance at the disaster site when they returned.

A woman in a black army uniform and boots, with a leather belt around her waist and a military hat in her hand, was patiently waiting in Ashlyn’s tent for her.

“You are…” Ashlyn froze for a moment, frowning slightly.

In front of her was a gorgeous woman with a dashing look in her eyes. Her skin was tanned and healthy, and Ashlyn had a feeling she knew the woman.

“Ms. Berry!”

As the woman lifted her leg and stomped on the ground, she raised her hand to give Ashlyn a smart and perfect army salute.

“I am Janet Smith, captain of Thirteenth Air Force of H Nation Army Air Forces!”

The woman’s voice was loud and bright, and she had a determined look in her eyes, exuding a powerful aura that no ordinary girl possessed.

Ashlyn burst into laughter as soon as the woman made her introduction.

She then patted the woman’s shoulder and said, “Wow, since when did our meek and delicate Ms.

Janet Smith become an air force captain?”

Nodding her head, Ashlyn added, “I’m really impressed.” She had a hint of joy in her eyes.

“Stop laughing at me, Ms. Berry.”

Even so, Janet couldn’t help but laugh as well, finally easing herself up quite a bit.

“Since the National Day parade, I decided to join the army. Every day, I’d sit in the barracks with nothing to do. I felt like I was basically wasting my life away.”

She then looked at Ashlyn with admiration and continued, “Because of you, I’ve decided to join the air force!”

“Me? I can’t help you. Only you can help yourself. It is you who can make your life more meaningful.”

Ashlyn spoke as she sat on a small stool beside her. “Sit down.”

She then poured a glass of water for Janet. “We have limited conditions and facilities in the disaster site. Have a glass of water.”

Looking at Ashlyn’s charming face, Janet felt that Ashlyn was always calm and poised wherever and whenever she was.

Janet once assumed she was about to catch up to Ashlyn, but somehow the latter would always be able to make her realize that they would never be equal.

In fact, the distance between them was way greater than she had imagined.

I need to work harder than ever.