2025-01-07 02:01:26Never before had Allan felt such bitterness toward his younger brother. For the first time, he seriously considered stripping the boy of his "vice squad leader" title.
The other squad leaders also sat with heavy hearts as they scanned their lists. If a subordinate misstepped, the leader bore twice the punishment. Even if they personally did nothing wrong, they were still fined. This naturally bred resentment, but what could they do? Protest? Haha...
Anyone who dared oppose penalties for corruption would face universal backlash. At that point, they might as well resign their positions and prepare for menial work like foraging wild vegetables or raising rodents.
The only silver lining was that this round of punishments was semi-private. The primary damage was financial rather
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Without legitimacy, everything devolves into farce, and nothing meaningful can be accomplished.A classic question about the theory of rectification of names is: "Why study so much?"In the working world, capability is crucial, but a university degree is equally important.Without a degree, there is no proof of training, no indication of having undergone rigorous education or societal certification. As a result, no one would entrust you with significant responsibilities, as even governmental positions require educational qualifications to determine salary grades and benefits.On the other hand, possessing a university degree—even an average one from a mediocre institution—grants eligibility to apply for specialized positions. It provides an official title as a "graduate.” shielding against doubts or challenges.This demonstrates the importance of legitimacy.The bustling trade in fake diplomas exists not by chance. People are purchasing not knowledge but status, qualifications, existe
Apocalypse System: How To Destroy My Resources? Chapter 717:
Due to objective reasons such as natural disasters, epidemics, and emergency situations, it temporarily remains unimplemented, however, the people have already reached a consensus.The most urgent matter now is to first listen to the opinions of the people, solve their difficulties, and prioritize stabilizing their lives, in accordance with the content of the "Emergency Situation Law" currently issued by the state. That is the proper process and legal procedure.The chairman of the people's council, elected by the people and accountable to the people, will thereby achieve a nearly perfect legitimacy.From today, all orders issued by Memphis will go through this administrative system. By leveraging this near-perfect legitimacy, his commands will carry unlimited weight. Becaus
Apocalypse System: How To Destroy My Resources? Chapter 718:
The town's vast population stems from its strategic location adjacent to Nimbus County in NO Province, serving as a major trade hub between the two counties and provinces, a vital point of commerce.Crimson Flame is renowned for its industries, including food canning, soft drink bottling, confectionery production, rice noodle manufacturing, steamed buns, and ceramics. It also boasts a robust logistics network with an eastern district housing dozens of cold storage facilities and parking lots filled with over 200 trucks and tractor-trailers.There are also amusing rumors that the women in this town are famed for their large hips.As a significant trading post, Crimson Flame Town naturally developed an extensive transportation network. Two major inter-county roads, LN712 and LN308, run through its center and the industrial outskirts, complemented by dozens of side roads that seamlessly connect the 50 square kilometers of the town.The town is generally well-developed, and its residents
Apocalypse System: How To Destroy My Resources? Chapter 719:
The five-story mansion was located near the center of Crimson Flame Town. By all accounts, Memphis wasn’t keen on mounting a rescue operation immediately—it wouldn’t hurt to leave them for another day or two. However, his team lacked anyone from Crimson Flame itself. Without a local guide, navigating the area was bound to be challenging. Rescuing the people inside would be both convenient and achieve the goal of acquiring crucial information.In any operation, intelligence was the most vital asset. Gaining someone knowledgeable about this area would save them a lot of effort.The communications team member calculated briefly before responding firmly: “Approximately 3,700 meters to the southwest, passing through P5 Street, G7 Street, and HSK13 Road. However, HSK13 is severely blocked, so we’ll need to div
Apocalypse System: How To Destroy My Resources? Chapter 720:
Silence blanketed the third floor of the mansion, the air thick with despair where hope had briefly flourished. The elderly man’s lips twitched as if on the verge of a stroke. Meanwhile, the others froze, their faces drained of color.The women, in particular, seemed on the verge of tears. Bandits, known for their notorious tendencies, were infamous for two things: killing and assaulting.Encountering bandits in the apocalypse was a fate arguably worse than facing zombies.After about ten seconds of stunned silence, the old man finally managed to take several deep breaths before gritting his teeth to ask,"What... what do you want?"Memphis glanced around the room and replied nonchalantly,"I’m looking for a local who knows the population of this area well."At his words, the group fell into silence again, none willing to volunteer for a bandit.A long pause ensued before one of the twin sisters hesitantly stammered,"I... I can help you... but you must promise us..."Memphis raised a
Apocalypse System: How To Destroy My Resources? Chapter 721:
Ten minutes later, the BTR-60 arrived at the front of the villa.The zombies nearby, upon hearing the noise, sluggishly turned around before howling mournfully. One by one, they lunged at the armored vehicle. However, there were only about a hundred of them, which posed no challenge to the ten Dagger team members. After two minutes of fighting, all the zombies in the area, along with those attracted by the noise, had been exterminated.Memphis stood on the upper floor, looking down at the fight below without lifting a finger.Nurturing others ultimately served the purpose of saving himself a few potential points.Once the battle concluded, several Dagger members were assigned to stand guard in all directions while o
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While waiting for the Dagger team members to investigate the number of hidden Strength Types, Memphis turned to Rosa and asked: “Do you know of any places where women might gather—specifically pregnant women?"Rosa, still weak and exhausted from several days of starvation, thought for a moment before answering honestly: “I'm not entirely sure, but Dr. Lovez and Dr. Myers run a large clinic not far from here. My sister-in-law went there for her prenatal checkups."Memphis's eyes lit up. "Of course.” he thought. He had completely overlooked the obvious—hospitals and clinics would be the first places to check for pregnant women, especially since the apocalypse struck during working hours, so they were likely open.A few minutes later, the radio crackled with a report: the team had located four Power1s and one Power2 in the residential complex. However, many rooms were tightly sealed, with curtains drawn, making it impossible for the drones to scan effectively.Memphis wasn’t overly disap
Apocalypse System: How To Destroy My Resources? Chapter 723:
The sound of water splashing echoed inside a fashion store turned makeshift hideout. While Rosa bathed in the store's restroom, Memphis wasn’t idle. He laid out a spread of food on the table and began eating with gusto.His recovery stat, bolstered by the meat of a level-18 mutant fish, had reached a solid 45 points. At this rate, he was recovering 1 stamina and 1 intelligence every 2 minutes, and if he relaxed and closed his eyes, it would improve to 1 recovery every 40 seconds. This was an incredible rate."If only my recovery stat hit 60 points.” he muttered between bites. "I could sustain mid-level combat indefinitely without worrying about running out of potential. I wonder what kind of recovery-class skill my profession will unlock..."As Memphis continued
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With his extensive knowledge of the extraordinary, Memphis quickly came to a conclusion about Big Black Dog:"Evolution?"The dog was currently at Level 29. It had consumed vast quantities of magical crystals, potions, zombie flesh, and countless extraordinary treasures. If it didn’t evolve after all that, it would truly be a disgrace to its lineage.Big Black Dog’s evolution delighted Memphis. If this dumb dog broke through to Level 30, Hope Town would finally have a true powerhouse. Be it mutated snakes or frogs, one strike would flatten them.Moreover, the fact that the dog chose to evolve here, without any concern for external dangers, indicated its absolute trust in the safety of this area.Both Shaina and Big Black Dog had, in their own ways, demonstrated their trust in Hope Town’s security on the same day. It was a good omen.Jarred, standing anxiously nearby, couldn’t help but ask nervously after seeing his boss bark and receive no response from the pet:"Boss, what’s wrong wi
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In Hope Town, those who were soft and delicate often chose lighter roles. Few made it to the ranks of official soldiers by Day 25 of the apocalypse, as the path was grueling, taxing both physically and mentally, often at the expense of one’s appearance.Pressed under the immense aura radiating from Memphis, Paula bit her lip and decisively raised her hand. In her palm spun five rapidly rotating fire blades, a sign of her determination to try rather than retreat.Seeing her resolve, the onlookers grew attentive, their anticipation palpable.The five second-tier Fire Blades in Paula’s hand began spinning faster, showing signs of merging into a single, cohesive fiery wheel.However, courage couldn’t quell her nerves. The Fire Wheel was uneven, fluctuating between cohesion and separation, on the verge of exploding prematurely.Osiris grew agitated, nearly shouting in frustration. Memphis, on the other hand, merely furrowed his brows slightly and instructed calmly:"Release it."Whoosh.Pa
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At this moment, he swung his hand forward, sending the half-meter Fire Wheel hurtling toward the wooden dummy stationed at the enemy's position. Upon impact, it exploded with a deafening roar, unleashing eight massive arcs of fire that engulfed a 40-meter radius in a fiery inferno.The continuous burning effect became evident. Even in the barren clearing, where nothing substantial remained, flames roared with increasing intensity. Each second saw the fire spreading wider, melting sand and gravel into molten sludge. The fiery devastation painted the sky crimson with its overwhelming heat.The surrounding team members watched the scene in stunned silence, their bodies trembling. If such an attack were directed at them, there would be no escape—they’d be reduced to charred remains in seconds.Osiris pointed at the massive blaze in the distance and said:"This is nearly the maximum power of the third-tier Fire Blade that I can unleash. Both the inward compression and outward release forms
Chapter 759:
Once connected, he followed Osiris's steps, using his willpower to continuously enhance his control over the skill.After ten seconds, the Fire Blade indeed shrank in size, turned blue, increased in pressure, and spun twice as fast as before.Seeing this, the team member grinned widely and laughed: “It works! Haha, it works! I did it!"However, as he laughed, the fiery blade began to wobble uncontrollably. Within moments, it lost its compressed state with a faint puff and reverted to normal—even showing signs of extinguishing.Osiris, witnessing this, roared angrily: “Focus! Stay focused! Damn it, do you want to kill someone? If you release a half-baked compressed strike, it's more dangerous than a basic attack. It might even explode on the spot! You're training, not fooling around—what the hell are you laughing about?"His frustration was justified. Osiris had endured countless explosions while perfecting Fire Wheel, and the mere thought of it triggered his lingering trauma.Luckily,
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Osiris wanted those wielding Fire Blade to master the skill to the point where the first dummy could burn entirely without the second dummy being affected by the "continuous burning" effect.Why? So that melee fighters working alongside ranged attackers wouldn’t be hindered by friendly fire, wouldn’t fear being accidentally struck, and wouldn’t be obstructed by or trapped behind flaming zombies.The official member who had just been scolded by Osiris failed this test. His Fire Blade strike produced six flaming blades. Five ignited the first dummy, while one mistakenly hit the second dummy, reducing both to ashes.If the second dummy had been a melee teammate fighting on the front lines, it would have been a case of accidental manslaughter.At this point, Osiris stepped into the training area. The logistics crew, understanding his intentions, quickly replaced the burnt dummies with two fresh ones, setting them up within the target circle.The new dummies were placed just 15 cm apart. N
Chapter 757:
Setting aside the reconnaissance report, Memphis turned to two documents on his desk. One was a criminal wanted notice from Harbor Line District, with Gemma’s name prominently listed, and the other was a communique regarding facilitating contact for the relatives of surviving residents.After a careful 10-minute review, Memphis assigned two tasks to Amanda for execution.The final item on his evening agenda was reviewing the combat footage of Jarred versus the mutated snake.Picking up the video recorder, Memphis yawned as he played back the scene of a two-legged human and a legless reptile locked in an intense chase."This snake looks pretty strong…”"Is this a water snake?”“Spitting venom like that... nasty.”“Damn, it’s fast as hell…”“If it were chasing me, I’d be screwed immediately…”“What? That Void Strike, a fourth-tier skill, is insane…”“I wonder how snake meat tastes…”“Grilled, it tastes grilled. Boiled, it tastes boiled…”“I’ve heard snake-infused liquor is excellent…”“
Chapter 756:
The consequences were too severe for anyone to risk. Even the most greedy wouldn’t dare.And for those thinking they could abscond with the skill? Escape where? Lakeside? That was laughable. How far could they run? For how long?Memphis activated the gray-white skill, carefully focusing on it. In an instant, a mechanical system voice echoed in his ears:"Ding! Fourth-tier active skill: 'Tiger Lost in the Plains.' Skill attribute: Creates a suppression zone with a 10-meter radius around the user. Enemies entering this zone cannot deal critical damage to the user and take an additional 10-30% random damage from the user's attacks. Skill consumption: 10 stamina, 5 intellect. Skill duration: 10 seconds. Skill cooldown: 60 seconds. Can be enhanced and advanced."As the mechanical voice faded, Memphis couldn't help but feel an odd expression crossing his face."Seriously, how can a skill name sound this 'dramatic'?""'Tiger Lost in the Plains'—clearly derived from the idiom 'A tiger humbled
Chapter 755:
In the world of the underworld, one’s fate isn’t entirely their own.In the world of skills, abilities aren’t entirely one’s own.In the world of zombies, existence isn’t entirely their own.These days, even being a zombie isn’t easy.Zombies must endure various constraints, unable to "live" as they please.Even if they remain still, they instinctively feel hunger and are driven to seek humans to devour. Once they find humans, they risk being destroyed. Even if they don’t actively hunt, humans will seek them out to kill, drawn by the experience and resources they carry. Their very existence is intrinsically tied to the underworld.If there’s no food, they can starve, hiding lazily in backyards without provoking anyone. They could choose to avoid the world, gaze at the sky and ground, and resolve to be kind and virtuous zombies. But even then, they aren’t free. Zombies that sit quietly like tame dogs will still be dragged off by Manipulation Types to act as errand runners, unaware of w
Chapter 754:
The zombie-attracting waves emitted by the Manipulation Type, Manipulate M3 Dragon Light, were expanding. Its ability to replenish its forces suggested its war machine’s sustainability, with no risk of depleting resources.The report ended there, leaving Memphis deep in thought, his brows tightly knitted.With its current arsenal, Hope Town was unlikely to withstand the 110,000-strong zombie horde.The Soul Suppression attacks from M3 had an exceptionally long range. Meanwhile, Hope Town’s long-range firepower consisted of only three 2a28 Grom cannons, which were far too sparse. The remaining weaponry lacked sufficient range, forcing them into mid- or close-range combat—a perilous endeavor.“
