18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 120

Cody was distracted, losing miserably at the game.

Thankfully, they were only gambling with snacks. Otherwise, in his current state, he would have lost his underwear.

In the afternoon, the Moore family paid a visit, bringing over a local delicacy from their hometown-deep fried doughnuts.

The residents of room 1803 reciprocated with some snacks. They weren't overly generous, but they made sure not to leave the Moore family feeling short-changed.

In the evening, they had dinner, watched some TV, and took the dog for a walk. That was how they spent Christmas, not bothered about working out.

On the next day, the food drastically deteriorated-overnight mashed potatoes, and pasta mixed with meat sauce.

Out of sheer boredom, the inhabitants of 1803 started working out. Rosie and Cooper trained together, while Stella and Jasper practiced with each other.

On the eighth day, bundled up in thick clothing, the occupants of 1803 prepared to go out for some fresh air. They were on the verge of going stir-crazy. "Stella, are you coming?"

Having survived three years in the post-apocalyptic world in her past life, Stella was used to the harsh conditions. "It's too cold," she replied.

Not long after the trio left, the walkie-talkie rang. "The cold-resistant potatoes are sprouting."

Even the sprouting of potatoes was enough to pique Stella's interest in these boring times. "I'm on my way."

Upon reaching Unit 1801's balcony, she saw the potatoes breaking through the soil, their tiny sprouts showing a hint of green.

She counted, and about seventy to eighty percent of the potatoes had sprouted. Assuming the rest would sprout in a few days, the survival rate was satisfactory. This was all thanks to the quality of the soil. It was fluffy and nutrient-rich. On the other hand, the Moore family's potatoes were not faring as well. Their soil, which was dug up from the outside, was hard, sticky, and lacking in nutrients. Even with Katie's farming expertise, their sprouts were weaker. "Do we start giving them light now?"

"Let's wait a few days until

to say. Stella, sensing their hesitation, pretended

the holiday. From tomorrow, everyone would be eating their own rations. Stella was looking forward to finally eating the food she had hoarded from Arcadia. She was practically salivating at the thought. After dinner, Angela finally spoke up. "Stella, I

new job postings today. The city even set up a procurement department to buy things like firewood and

was not a long-term solution. The city was trying to encourage people to become self-reliant. There were

1803. The disaster was not going to end anytime soon, and no one knew what the future held. During the holiday, the trio had been doing a lot of thinking and had decided

their hoarded supplies could last two years. But what about after that? If the harsh conditions continued, it would become even more difficult to find supplies. They couldn't wait until they

they concluded that the security patrol was the best fit. It was a

knew they couldn't compare with Stella and Jasper,

to find a way to survive. Stella couldn't reveal that Arcadia to provide for them, plus she didn't have the capacity to support them

but remember to stay

would never work. Not in

of relief. "I'll fill out the application form tomorrow and see if I can get

they would make up for it by providing some food. Stella didn't say yes or no. She would wait to see how things

months of intensive training, even the most

there was less competition for it. When they went for their interview, the police officer and the patrol captain

the Sunrise Sanctuary. It was so far away that they would have to

start work the day after tomorrow. But because of

you all get assigned to the same

be assigned to

vests made of color-coated steel plates.

was not easy. Angela and her companions had brought them along just in case, but they wouldn't use them unless

with their decision and reminded them, "Although they now allow us to carry weapons, guns are still prohibited. Make sure to hide

to each carry two bullets and left the rest with Stella for safekeeping. "If anyone dares