"We still don't know how we managed to cross the border line, so what is the point of discussing it? I just don't understand—since the higher-ups knew there was something wrong with this mountain, why didn't they search it instead of waiting for us to arrive? Could it be that someone high up is protecting them and doesn't want any action taken?"
Xiu Mumo could not figure out what her father and the others were thinking, or if something had gone wrong among the high-ranking political figures.
"It might be connected to politicians, and the matter is extremely extensive. Investigating directly would cause quite a few casualties, which is probably why they handled it this way."
Chapter 37