Jinya sat a little closer to the fire so the warmth could reach its fur.
It lazily yawned, having rested enough, stood up, shook its fur, stretched its front and back, and after a wonderfully satisfying stretch, dashed into the woods.
The unfamiliar leopard watched for a while, then decisively followed.
A group of people gathered around eating instant noodles, chatting about the topic of the New Year.
This was the last field survey of this large natural reserve before the New Year. From the end of December to February the following year, the mountains would be covered with snow, and even the seasoned hunters wouldn't dare to enter. The vast expanse of white snow wasn't just a risk for snow blindness, but also presented the danger of missteps. If unlucky, an avalanche could get them too, and that would be the end.
