Richard couldn’t turn down this opportunity. He had to subtly stall communication with the other side, ensuring the artillery would reach Lakeside by noon.
Of course, Memphis’s choice of bribe was based on insider intelligence. He offered Richard items that he wouldn’t be able to resist, forcing him to swallow them, sinking deeper into his grasp.
At that moment, the frontline team finally returned. Over a dozen modified trucks parked in front of the training ground, with more than 300 team members assembling neatly. Their faces showed expressions of intense pride and satisfaction. They were the survivors, the victors, with a bright future ahead.
While Brady gulped, Richard beside him widened his eyes in shock. Memphis was publicly offering resources here, in front of everyone. He quickly turned to Memphis and, in a firm tone, said:"Commander Jackman, I ask you to retract these resources. We operate by our own principles and cannot accept any items."His late-night dealings and others "receiving gifts" openly were entirely different matters. If anyone on a mission could openly accept bribes, Lakeside Base would be in chaos within three days.If Brady accepted this batch of skills, then the government base would be no better than a den of thieves, possibly even worse, with soldiers deployed outward becoming extortionists and even forcing other bases. And it was happening right in front of him; he couldn’t allow this to happen.Memphis’s lips curved slightly as he turned to look at a young woman, about 27, in the room and slowly said:"Maggie is the newly appointed squad leader, just yesterday. Lieutenant Tan, please state the
In these two days of fighting at Hope Town, the first time Memphis sent a gift, Brady had refused, his righteous, soldierly integrity feeling almost repulsed by Memphis’s approach.He’d pegged Memphis as an unscrupulous bandit who would turn to underhanded tactics when bribery failed. But Memphis hadn’t done that. Not only did he drop the shady dealings, but he treated them as well as ever—providing fresh food, spacious, airy sleeping quarters with hot water, fans, and even snacks. There were comforts unheard of back in Lakeside.On the battlefield, Memphis deployed nine Superhumans to guard one of their machine gunners, assisting them promptly and impartially. As a leader, Memphis personally motivated his soldiers, strategizing for success, leading by example, and winning every skirmish with precise, effective plans.As a soldier, Brady had to admit Memphis was an exemplary leader. Just seeing the admiration and trust in the eyes of the sixteen squad leaders here confirmed it.Now, w
Agreeing to play this waiting game meant accepting the slow sparring. The war had just ended, and he needed time to digest the spoils before building enough momentum to face Lakeside Base directly. For now, he had to begin subtly showing his claws and stance.With that matter settled, Memphis no longer bothered to make things difficult for Richard. He stood up and casually said:“I need to coordinate with Deputy Captain Lawton briefly, and then you can all depart immediately.”Memphis and Jarred then entered the small meeting room adjacent to the main hall, where they exchanged notes on their tasks. These included verifying intelligence about Lakeside Base’s higher-ups, locations with critical Attack Type assets, areas under heavy guard, supply storage zones, frontline combat status, and conditions of lower-tier residents in the rear...Finally, Memphis waved his hand, using a skill, while Jarred utilized the Simulation Ring’s power to replicate it.All day, Memphis had refrained from
Most of the other squad leaders didn’t understand, focused instead on their own squad’s casualties, each with a solemn expression.Memphis tapped his fingers on the table, speaking slowly: “Continue to coordinate with Dr. Beirne on refining the use of combined pre- and post-apocalyptic abilities in emergency care. I’ll provide two additional large ambulances and ten personnel. Expedite the training of more field medics. Resources are unlimited.”Relieved, Maggie bowed in acknowledgment of the order.The second issue was the zombie kill ratio via supernatural abilities. Out of the 60,000 zombies, humans personally killed only about 20,000; the rest fell to gunfire. This led to the consumption of 100,000 7.62mm rounds, with Irma’s, Osiris’s, and Nicky’s squads being the heaviest users.Naturally, Memphis ordered increased target practice for these squads, while reducing their AK-47s by half, replacing them with SKS rifles. This would cut their firing rate by 20 times, keeping ammunition
A highly sought-after Tier 1 skill is the Seed Planting skill. At the initial levels, it’s not particularly useful, consuming a lot of energy without delivering much impact. However, after being enhanced to +3 or +4, it can root itself and act autonomously without draining stamina. If lucky, one seed could eliminate a dozen zombies that get too close before withering away.Tier 2 skills are generally only available to elite members with accumulated battle experience or those who’ve borrowed or scrambled funds to acquire them. As always, ranged attack skills are popular, but the Tier 2 Light Armor remains the most coveted.This supernatural ability is purely defensive, yet its vital role makes it highly desirable among Superhumans. Under Light Ar
Today, upon acquiring the Counterturn skill and unlocking information about the Energy Type, his understanding of the supernatural world advanced a step further. He finally grasped the meaning of "storage."It refers to the aspect of retention, most commonly seen as energy storage, and it can be found in any system equipment. They store energy from additional attribute points, retain inherent skills, or adaptively store other skills through replication like the Simulation Ring, or craft specialized ammunition like anti-demon guns. Equipment is essentially fixed-form storage skills.Storage-related skills include Good Medicine, a second-tier skill that allows the creation of medicinal solutions that can be stored long-term, leaning more toward curing ailments and having some healing effect.The third-tier Moonlight Reflection skill is a skill that stores energy from moonlight.The Using Stillness Overcome Motion skill can also be considered a skill for storing absorbed energy.Skills l
"Ding! Third-tier active skill: Chaos Technique. Skill attribute: causes a reversal of directional perception in the target. Skill cost: drains 1 Stamina and 2 Intelligence every 2 seconds. Can be used continuously. Can be enhanced with progression.”Without hesitation, Memphis learned the skill. It had a significant cost; his previous second-tier Ice Manipulation consumed 1 Stamina and 2 Intelligence every 10 seconds, whereas this skill burns the same resources in just 2 seconds. Nonetheless, it was an excellent control skill, leaving him more than satisfied.After acquiring this skill, Memphis consumed the 7000 XP and 10 potential points on hand. He reserved another 7000 XP, 8 potential points, and two restorative skills for Jarred."Ding! Congratulations on reaching Level 18. Acquired class skill: Ice Armor!"Memphis rolled his wrist, then responded calmly:“Add 8 Intelligence, 3 Agility, 3 Stamina. Level up Ice Manipulation. Display attribute board.”“User: Memphis. Purebred Human
As Big Black Dog climbed up from the tunnel, it shook itself, scattering dirt everywhere, even splattering onto Memphis's clothes. It paid no mind, merely sticking out its tongue to lick its wet nose, then barked wildly:“Woof woof howwwl…”“Human, I’ve finished digging. Bring it over. Woof!”Memphis nodded, pointing at the refrigerated truck and barking back:“Yip!”“Good! Now let’s transport the treasure