2025-01-15 02:01:39Choosing to personally lead a search mission contradicted the stability Allan typically embodied. Moreover, it directly opposed the responsibilities entrusted to him by higher-ups. Outwardly composed, Allan was undoubtedly battling a storm within.
As the highest-ranking officer, Allan was responsible for the safety and welfare of nearly 100 personnel. Stepping away from his position to focus on a less critical mission jeopardized the overarching priorities of the group. This choice signaled instability.
Balancing the weight of six lives against nearly a hundred, the disparity in importance was stark. Allan might argue that the hundred were safe while the six faced immediate danger, but why not delegate the task? What if Anton wasn’t among the missing?
This inconsistenc
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Memphis's decision to appoint Gemma as captain of the third company, aside from assigning a woman to lead other women, stemmed primarily from her deep conviction in protecting her subordinates and her unwavering hatred of zombies.Among the senior officers, Gemma was unique. While she had not lost family to the war, she had endured the most profound psychological impact from witnessing its horrors.She hated zombies more than anyone else and loathed her own perceived weakness even more. If only her blade had been sharper, her strike more precise, that F2 Level 21 zombie might have died, and no one else would have had to. She sought revenge for Raymond Lee, Samir, and everyone else who had fallen.Memphis valued this mindset above all else. He needed Gemma to instill the same resolve and hatred for zombies in the women under her command.Women, by nature, are often more emotionally vulnerable. Whether they like it or not, they tend to cry more easily, feel more hurt, spiral into despai
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Memphis publicly punished corruption, a perfect opportunity to cut down a commander or at least suppress credibility. Yet Memphis refrained, affirming his commitment to protection.Memphis appointed two battalion leaders instead of three, willingly sidelining Wylie to elevate Lazarus, granting him command in an official capacity. He was not left as a mere figurehead—this was a testament to sincerity.Memphis entrusted Jarred with handling the Lakeside issue, while Lazarus and Jarred jointly led the military security division, affirming a promise of high-level consultation rights.Most importantly, Memphis allowed Lazarus to lead the strongest forces, the most seasoned and critical core team, through Whiskey County, where Lakeside forces were stationed—a profound gesture of trust.Even the central forces were entrusted to Lazarus, stationed at the lion’s mouth. With such faith, who could question the authenticity of his deputy commander position?Ten minutes after the drones took fligh
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For two sides to connect smoothly, a common ground, a strong conduit, was essential.A former soldier was the perfect conduit. Being appointed deputy commander of a secessionist organization made him even more suitable.This man was the only one who could earn a degree of trust from both factions."Memphis... Thank you."Lazarus muttered these heartfelt words to himself.He understood that his leader was giving him a chance to rid himself of his deepest guilt.He had been tormenting himself as a traitor. But if he could personally establish the bridge, allowing the two sides of Grieving River to re
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Fifteen minutes later, as Memphis was about to pull out some dried fish to pair with chili sauce for a snack, Wylie exhaled deeply and said:"Leader, I believe we must use our most powerful firepower to destroy that obstetrics clinic as soon as possible. We need to annihilate the creature hiding inside immediately and ensure a decisive strike. There’s no need for further reconnaissance, provocation, or any attempts to capture it alive."Memphis raised an eyebrow at this and then smirked slightly before asking: “That sounds interesting, but why? We definitely need a safety lock in Crimson Flame Town."The concept of a "safety lock" had already been explained to Wylie by Jarred. Memphis didn’t mind, as the idea was no longer a heavily guarded secret. One of the three top leaders besides himself should be in the loop to effectively carry out their mission of locating such entities.While Wylie’s decision aligned closely with his own plans, Memphis wanted more. He needed to see if the you
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"Let’s assume they only faint and don’t die. But as per your assumption, if that creature suddenly awakens its ability to control zombies and successfully forms a horde, what are the odds that we can still conduct a rescue mission?""How long will those starving people on the verge of death have to wait? And what will their fates ultimately be?"Memphis’s barrage of questions left Wylie speechless.This…He… he had focused too much on solving the immediate problem and indeed came up with a perfect solution. But he completely neglected the surrounding context, the external consequences if the problem wasn’t tightly controlled.This was a grave mistake, akin to spraying bug spray directly onto a steak to get rid of ants. Sure, the ants are gone, but what about the steak? Is it still edible, or is it ruined? And worse, would eating it lead you to share the ants’ fate?The purpose of establishing a safe zone was to protect civilians. If the safe zone wasn’t set up in time and the people d
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Intelligence is the most critical factor in determining the success or failure of any major undertaking.Amanda’s intelligence system shows signs of overload, and its effectiveness is steadily declining. Why? Because the intelligence network isn’t deeply embedded enough. Only three "green agents" have risen to squad leader positions out of twenty. This shortcoming allowed corruption to spread to 27 individuals, including some of those very green agents.The old Squad 3 under Allan was the most plagued by corruption. Why? Because Anton spearheaded the misconduct, while Allan, overly accommodating, turned a blind eye, or lacked oversight and management, letting the problem spiral out of control.If Wylie were appointed deputy commander, not just eight but twelve sq
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With no other buildings nearby, any attempt by the extraordinary to approach would inevitably result in intense combat, rapidly spiraling out of control.The drone slowly descended onto the rooftop of a four-story building. One of the two men, dressed in white, cautiously approached. He noticed a yellow piece of paper attached to the drone, with the following words written on it:"Detach the cloth pouch under the drone and take out the contents."Reading the note, the man in white froze momentarily. However, he didn’t question it much—his mind had long stopped entertaining doubts, focusing solely on survival.After detaching the small cloth pouch, the drone flew away. Inside the pouch, he found a stone a
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After Adolph finished, Memphis couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement. He could no longer view this old man as ordinary. All he could see now was a sly fox.Adolph was determined to exploit the bait of "fame and fortune" to the fullest, employing capitalist tactics to strangle the proletariat while leveraging existing adversity to gain advantages. And the greatest beneficiary of this would be none other than the Sellers family.Why? Because only the Sellers had earned enough of Memphis’s trust, along with the ability, influence, and resolve to execute such a plan."Building something from nothing, huh?""The Sellers currently have nothing to implement this plan. The apocalypse has destroyed all their assets. All that remains are the people. What he’s proposing is like counting chickens before they hatch, grasping at the moon’s reflection in water—there are no guarantees.""But if they wish to preserve their family and thrive in this apocalypse, they have no choice but to star
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"The first factor is trust. Those who do not trust our organization are the ones who still hold faith in the government. They believe that the government will soon send troops for rescue, and this belief stems from long-standing pre-apocalyptic ideals. Therefore, the key is to alter this outdated trust.”"We will implement two parallel actions.”"First, we build the residents' trust in Hope Town. This foundation is already laid by the life-saving efforts, and the legal framework is established through the Hope Code. As long as we continue to uphold order and stability, avoiding any actions that harm or threaten the people, Hope Town will naturally gain gradual acceptance.”"Second, we must eliminate the residents' trust in the government. Our first step is to locate and secure all FM radio stations, ensuring that no resident can access external information. Then, we use Hope Town's radio transmitter to disseminate fake government messages. The content should repeatedly urge residents
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The Sellers family were among the elite of the old society. Just gauging from Sarah's abilities alone, it was clear how capable the core members of this lineage were. Once "licensed to operate.” their productivity would far exceed expectations. Especially now that they had pledged to develop and remain committed to the organization, the benefits they could bring would stand in stark contrast to the chaotic and unreliable nature of gangs or ragtag alliances.The second reason Memphis had allowed them this opportunity was his desire to diversify Hope Town's social structure—or more precisely, to conduct a "social experiment" and observe how Hope Town would react to the introduction of such an anomalous element. Would it improve, or deteriorate?This data would be crucial for properly building a sustainable organization in the future.Perhaps it was time to complicate the situation. By manufacturing manageable conflicts, multiple factions would deplete their resources while he positioned
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If Memphis were a vile person, and Hope Town was a cesspool of corruption, there would have been no need for Sarah to openly declare their connection. A quiet escape plan would have sufficed. Sarah’s immediate transparency indicated her unwillingness to conceal anything and her clear desire to align herself with Memphis.She wanted more than just a foothold in Hope Town. She sought influence and power, no longer content to remain merely a legal advisor. For this, she was willing to risk breaking the rules, even knowing the law better than anyone."A place with people will inevitably have conflicts. Violating principles like this may be wrong in theory, but it feels right emotionally."Memphis couldn’t stop others from harboring personal agendas, nor could he prev
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This allowed all his actions to seem justified, fitting within any narrative one could perceive. It made him entirely unreadable—his thoughts a mystery, his intentions obscure, and even his decisions, once made, felt inevitable.“Lawless.”Calling himself a bandit wasn’t a self-deprecating joke—it was the raw truth.Memphis glanced coldly at the two masterminds before letting his gaze drift to the clueless “big-bottomed lamb” standing there. A wave of irritation immediately washed over him.Big chests lacking brains had been proven time and time again. Who would have thought big bottoms shared the same fate? This woman didn’t seem to grasp the gravity of the situation at all. She displayed no hint of fear.When Rosa noticed Memphis looking at her instead of the document, and even claiming it was a forgery, she couldn’t help but ask in confusion: “How could it be fake? You haven’t even read it; how would you know if it’s real or not?"The corner of Memphis's mouth twitched uncontrollab
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Memphis was indeed frowning at the omission in the materials. Everything else was fine; nothing seemed worthy of criticism—so where was the residents' survey of preferences?Don’t say they forgot? What kind of operation is this?Just as he was about to ask, Rosa spoke first:“Memphis, I have something to tell you.”Instinctively curious, Memphis replied: “What is it?”Rosa’s inner smile grew. His propensity for "snooping" was too high—one vague sentence was enough to make him forget about scolding. She lowered her voice, adopting a pleading tone:“My grandfather wants to talk to you.”"Hm? Adolph? What could he want from me? Aren’t all proposals supposed to go through Sarah first?"Sarah, who Memphis had assigned from Hope Town to temporarily oversee operations, was responsible for compiling and preliminarily reviewing all proposals from Crimson Flame's residents.It struck him then: something was off. Why was this rookie delivering the message instead of Sarah?His brow furrowed slig
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5:30 PM on Day 24 Post-Apocalypse, outskirts of Crimson Flame Town.Eight hours into the rescue mission, the 4th Reserve Battalion, working in tandem with 24 Dagger members, successfully rescued 277 survivors from approximately 70% of the central town’s territory. This is an astounding number, highlighting the stark survival disparity.Crimson Flame Town's center had about 40,000 residents. To find 277 survivors by Day 24, with the potential for even more from the remaining areas, is remarkable. In contrast, Renaissance County and its surrounding zones, with a larger population, yielded only 158 survivors by Day 12—12 days earlier.Where Manipulation Types exist, human survival becomes extraordinarily tenuous.Memphis emerged from a small ice shard, his face etched with exhaustion. He and Wylie were the principal forces combing the southwestern region for survivors. Within a 4-kilometer radius of the maternity clinic, not a single soul remained unaccounted for, even the faintest signs
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Splash! Splash! Splash!The stones crashed into the lake like meteors slamming into the sea. Each impact sent waves surging violently, water spraying up to three meters high. Stones that missed the lake shattered the courtyard, spraying bloodstained concrete and debris everywhere. The entire area turned into chaos, the once serene surroundings now a murky mess.Jarred’s unconventional attack style could easily rival bomb strikes."Hssaaahhh…"From the lake’s center, countless purple bubbles, each the size of a fist, burst forth, releasing toxic green gas. Bloodied slime mixed with frothy water splattered about, creating a grotesque spectacle. A furious, cold-blooded hiss pierced the air, and a mas
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The walls being constructed by Hope Township consist of three layers with a total thickness of 1 meter. The primary components include mud mixed with mutated vines and barbed wire, reinforced with large stones and a steel core. The outer layers are sheathed in metal sheets and reinforced with sturdy wooden braces, making them incredibly difficult to destroy. Additionally, after construction, the walls are further strengthened by Earth Manipulation practitioners, compacting the earth and stone tightly for added durability.This segment of the wall had collapsed, the crumbled dirt resembling cold porridge, with steel rods scattered as far as 20 meters away. Some metal sheets and barbed wire were also punctured, showcasing the sheer brute force of the snake responsible for the destruction.Jarred examined two nearby sedans, both twisted
