The Kimberley Plateau is not suitable for cals’ survival, everyone knows this.
Even if you bring cals into the Kimberley Plateau, you won’t get very far before you have to let them go.
So the issue of food must be resolved.
If it really doesn’t work out, we’ll have to go with Hua Yun’s suggestion and abandon so of the food.
Although losing the food is quite distressing, there’s really no other way.
After a mont of silence, Chen Wen said, "Alright, let’s not just sit here. Soone co with to the gathering point to see if we can trade for so useful supplies. If it really doesn’t work, we’ll do as Hua Yun said and abandon so supplies."
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded.
Dennis went with Chen Wen to the gathering point, planning to see what supplies were available there.
Upon their arrival, the staff imdiately handed over the inventory list to them.
Chen Wen and Dennis looked it over; the items available were either useless or they already had them.
Returning the inventory list, Chen Wen brought up the issue of cal placent.
When the staff heard that Chen Wen planned to take all the cals, they didn’t say much. While it’s rare, it’s not unheard of.
Hence, they handed over a contract for housing the cals for Chen Wen to review.
As long as Chen Wen paid a certain amount of money, the association would move the cals to a farm very suitable for their survival and handle the necessary docunts.
The whole process wouldn’t require Chen Wen to worry.
The association would have experts escort the cals, ensuring their safe transport to the farm.
They would even use drones to follow and film, ensuring none of the cals are lost.
Once Chen Wen’s survival journey ends, he can take the cals directly as long as he finds the right import and export channels.
The service was very thoughtful and detailed.
The premise was having money, as the contract price was enough to astonish soone with a relatively good family background.
But Chen Wen happened to not be short on money.
So, after briefly reviewing the contract and confirming no significant issues, he had the staff send it to his professional legal team.
Soon, after receiving confirmation that the contract was fine.
Chen Wen decisively signed his na and had the staff inquire with the Australian Association if he could temporarily house his wedge-tailed eagle similarly with the cals.
A mont later, the staff gave a positive response: "Yes, we will take care of the wedge-tailed eagle until your survival ends."
With the staff’s confirmation, Chen Wen breathed a sigh of relief.
He no longer had to worry about the animal arrangents.
After a brief discussion with the staff,
Chen Wen signed a second contract, entrusting the wedge-tailed eagle to the Australian Association.
Before leaving, Chen Wen borrowed the staff’s computer and took a detailed look at their upcoming route on the map software.
After reviewing the route, Chen Wen frowned and left sowhat disheartened.
...
After resolving the animal issue,
Chen Wen returned to the group, who had already discussed so alternative thods.
Seeing Chen Wen return, the group imdiately recounted the approaches they had just discussed.
While listening, Chen Wen began contemplating as well.
After the group finished speaking, he said, "I think detouring is impossible; we don’t have that much ti."
While using the computer to look at routes earlier, Chen Wen roughly estimated the ti needed to detour.
If they completely avoided the swamp area, it would take at least fifteen to twenty extra days of travel.
This far exceeded their estimation.
Chen Wen shared what he’d seen on the computer with the others.
Their expressions shifted slightly.
However, not detouring was already part of their planned strategy, so their spirits remained steady.
The most pressing issue now was the luggage.
Then Chen Wen added: "I have an idea for the luggage issue. There’s a clause in the cal housing contract I signed just now."
Upon hearing this, the group was puzzled.
What does luggage have to do with housing cals?
But soon, Chen Wen said, "That clause states: Before the cals arrive at the farm, the association will send specialized staff responsible for overseeing and transporting the cals, with drones even filming to ensure none are lost."
The group listened, still sowhat confused.
Then Chen Wen spoke, enlightening them: "I thought about it; we can lead the cals, letting them carry our supplies, across the swamp to King Leopold Ridge, then release them for the staff to take them back."
"During the days heading to King Leopold Ridge, we can eat canned goods and staples to replenish missing nutrients. By the ti we arrive, we’ll have eaten most of the hard-to-carry food, allowing us to travel light."
Chen Wen’s idea suddenly illuminated the group.
They never considered this solution.
"But can the cals cross the swamp?"
Dennis hesitated.
He had never seen cals travel through a swamp.
Chen Wen looked at the drodaries and said, "We can try. After all, drodaries have relatively long, thin legs and wide feet. Although it’s easier to get stuck and slip in muddy areas, it’s not insurmountable."
"Plus, with Adam scouting ahead, we can navigate through easier paths, don’t you think?"
After contemplating for a mont, Dennis slapped his thigh: "It’s worth a try!"
After discussing so specifics,
Chen Wen and the group finalized the plan.
They discarded unnecessary supplies—like the cal’s stomach pouch that had long since spoiled—outside the second gathering point.
Then concentrated the food onto the backs of two drodaries.
The remaining supplies were divided by weight among the five people, each carrying a portion.
After adjusting everything, Chen Wen planned to continue the journey with the cal king and the previously tad cals.
At this point, a staff mber, noticing Chen Wen preparing to continue leading the cals, was a bit confused.
"Mr. Chen Wen, what are you..."
The staff approached, stopping Chen Wen who was about to leave.
Chen Wen laughed heartily and said, "I was about to find you guys. I’m planning to travel with two cals all the way to King Leopold Ridge, then release them. I’ll need your help looking after them when they return."
Hearing this, the staff was dumbfounded.
He stamred, "But... doesn’t this violate the regulations?"
Chen Wen was prepared: "I’ve thoroughly reviewed the contract terms; don’t worry, it’s definitely compliant!"
Upon hearing this, the staff took a deep breath.
He requested to contact the association, and Chen Wen gladly agreed.
He wasn’t worried about any obstruction from the association, given that their team included an Australian participant.
After hearing Chen Wen’s request, the Australian Association was silent for a mont.
But soon, the voice from the vice president ca through: "Approve their request!"
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