"Since he didn't take pictures of us, why did he refuse to show us his phone?" argued one of the women. "No woman in this world would use their own chastity to tarnish a man's reputation. He refused to let us check his phone because he's afraid of us seeing those pictures on his phone!""Yes! We may be a disadvantaged group, but that doesn't mean we should be bullied like this!" another woman commented, showing determination.Ruth couldn't help but chuckle at their passionate defense. "Alright, since you've reported it to the police, let the police handle it!"Soon, the police arrived. As an official authority, checking Eric's phone posed no problem. However, when they examined the contents of Eric's album, the police officers were taken aback.Eric calmly handed over his identification and said, "It's for work. Sometimes, I need to capture images for documentation purposes."The police officers saluted Eric before approaching the young women. "We've checked his phone, and there a
The following day witnessed a sizable shipment of supplies arriving from King City. Interestingly, the initial batch of provisions from Salt City had already been depleted. Apart from the consumption at the stadium, nearby residents also flocked to collect free supplies.Upon reaching the stadium, the distribution of these vital resources commenced. With the exception of the stadium itself, all distribution tasks were assigned to Roland's team. They had been efficiently securing supplies since the incident involving intercepted shipments from Salt City.The irony of the situation was apparent. Originally, this responsibility should have fallen on officials dispatched by Dortmund City's local government.However, Ruth's trust in the local government-appointed individuals had waned, prompting them to delegate the task to Roland and his team.The distribution process unfolded in an organized fashion, yet unexpected challenges emerged. Initially, Ruth had meticulously planned distrib
Sylvia seethed with anger upon discovering the incident. "It's like everyone thinks they can be an influencer. Seeking attention by deceiving the public and fabricating stories, they're a bunch of disgusting people with no morality at all!"Having been a victim of similar situations, although it hadn't significantly impacted her life, it did affect her mood."Didn't we already mediate the situation?" Ruth questioned. "After the mediation, why did they still post such things online? How could these girls be so malicious? Find out where they are now. How dare they try to slander the Combat Department. It's really asking for trouble."Ruth had given them a chance before, so she decided to take action now. Even though Eric believed this incident wouldn't substantially impact him, it was still negative publicity. As a Lieutenant General, Ruth could not simply ignore it.On the other hand, Eric continued focusing on his work at the stadium. With no time to follow the news or pay attentio
It was simple to throw Dortmund City into chaos. All that was needed was to enlist a few influential internet personalities or bloggers.Amidst the unsettling atmosphere caused by the virus in the city, people were stocking up on supplies at home, regardless of their actual necessity.Eric found himself still influenced by online matters. Once again, his personal information had been exposed on the Internet, revealing most details about him, including his role as one of the founders of the Innova Group and information about his biological parents.Some individuals even attempted to dig up information on Ruth and Sylvia.Ruth couldn't tolerate it and took action. Despite knowing that Eric was busy and did not have time to deal with these matters, she found herself quite bored after handling the daily logistics. Sylvia felt the same.Once Ruth took action, several individuals spreading false information about Eric were brought to the police station.Facing Ruth and Sylvia, these
Inside the stadium, Eric tirelessly attended to numerous severely infected patients. Despite the Combat Department's discovery of some effective medications, their impact remained limited for patients with severe symptoms. The human body operated on a delicate balance, and severe cases necessitated intervention to restore equilibrium.Eric's efforts were strenuous. He employed special acupoint techniques utilizing his inner energy to expedite the patients' recovery. However, a person's inner energy was finite.Taking a deep breath, Eric inserted all the silver needles into the patient. His approach was not a direct attack on the virus, as he lacked a specific method for complete eradication. Many holistic medicine treatments took indirect routes, utilizing the body's functions or potential to combat the virus.As Eric prepared to withdraw the needles, Winona and the other female students arrived unexpectedly."Sir!" they exclaimed, kneeling beside Eric. "Please spare us! We know we
Eric walked away after finishing his speech—he couldn't afford to dwell on these matters.The guards kept the female students from catching up, escorting them forcefully out of the stadium.After eight hours of treatment, Eric finally had a rare moment to relax, though he remained concerned about the upcoming virus outbreak's peak. In the last few days, the number of severe patients in the stadium had noticeably increased, reaching a capacity of 3,000 infected individuals.Frowning, Sylvia said, "It's a bit strange, Eric. Look, among all of us, Hol. Clarke hasn't been infected, and those highly skilled holistic physicians are also mostly unaffected."On the other hand, a few people from Roland's side have been infected, but none of the grandmasters from the Combat Department have any issues. Roland is also a martial artist, and he's not affected either!"During their time at the stadium, Sylvia had been busy collecting and comparing data on the infected with the uninfected. She lo
The anticipated peak period had finally arrived, and the stadium was well-prepared with thorough scientific analysis, estimates, and the necessary supplies from Salt City, King City, and King City University. Meanwhile, the eight-hour work shift for holistic physicians had been extended to 12 hours to confront the impending surge.The influx of infected individuals entering the stadium had risen from over 2,000 to more than 3,000, excluding those who had already recovered and left.Equipped with knowledge of disinfection methods, Sylvia specifically assisted Eric in his efforts.As the number of infected individuals continued to rise, the workload for everyone increased. However, the understanding was that this peak would eventually pass.The Combat Department's laboratory persisted in its research on the virus. Given the virus' high mortality rate, nobody dared to be careless. Although the official work hours were set at 12, most individuals were putting in 14-15 hours.Even Rola
After swiftly finishing his meal, Roland conveyed, "Valerie just called. Brook and the others were discharged from the hospital this morning. She and Keith have been frequenting the hospital, but it seems the number of patients has surged in the last two or three days."Eric and Sylvia exchanged worried frowns. All their friends and family resided in Salt City.Roland shared the same predicament. He had gone to great lengths to escort Valerie out of Dortmund City to shield her from infection. However, the virus outpaced their expectations. If one person in a city was infected, a widespread outbreak would be inevitable within ten days or half a month.Eric's heightened concern stemmed from Melinda's recent recovery, a little over a year ago. If she contracted the virus in Salt City, it could lead to complications."Go ahead and eat. I'll make a call," Sylvia said.This information had to be credible—something significant was unfolding. After all, Dortmund City and Salt City were ap