18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 192

The feast was a beautifully roasted whole lamb, and the preparation was simply impeccable. Stella didn't hesitate. She dived right in, savoring every juicy bite.

Her Arcadia only had one lamb, not nearly enough for many meals. Since she was here, she naturally had to eat her fill. She asked as she ate, "Bryce, it's not easy to get meat now, especially fresh lamb." "Indeed, it's a luxury outside," Bryce acknowledged. "But here in Silver Asylum, you can have it as long as you're capable enough."

Teddy chimed in, "That's right, with Bryce leading us, we won't just have lamb. We'll also have fresh beef anytime we want."

Stella was impressed with the quality of the meat. "This tastes like lamb from the northwest. We can't raise sheep with this flavor by the coast."

Teddy laughed. "You got it, Stella. It's indeed from the northwest."

Stella was surprised. "The southern coast is chilling, dropping to below zero. The northwest must be even colder. It's amazing that cattle and sheep can survive there."

Teddy was amused by her surprise. "Stella, the world is full of wonders. While it's scorching here, the winter had barely started at the northwest. Hence, the fresh lamb." Stella was speechless. "Not everyone gets to enjoy roast lamb in this heat. Thanks for the treat, Bryce." With that, she raised her glass to toast Bryce and Teddy. Just as they sat down, a commotion came from outside.

Piersen had returned, covered in blood, wounded and needing urgent medical attention. They had lost half of their group.

Piersen was furious. "Those bastards at Alpha Outpost ambushed us on the road. If I hadn't stayed strong, we would've lost more."

total of just over two hundred people at the base, and this mission had cost them dearly. Medicine was more valuable than gold now, and those who were injured were as good as gone. With Alpha Outpost stirring the pot, things were

Discarding his usual demeanor, he slammed his fist on the table. "Do they think we're

amidst the chaos, especially Cooper who was happily gnawing on a lamb leg. Their calm demeanor in the face of crisis irritated Bryce, but he managed to keep

getting bolder. They've destroyed our outpost and killed our people. What do you think we should do?" Jasper was unflinchingly direct. "You

aback. "The

"Eradicate them for good."

meant. "Jasper, you're unaware that Alpha Outpost is

backed by such forces, they would have taken over Silver Asylum when you were still vulnerable. They wouldn't bother with

He had advised Bryce long ago that opportunities quickly

released by Alpha Outpost. As

probably not aware, Jasper. Today, they brought out their armored vehicles and leveled our outpost. Only someone with solid backing could have access to such heavy equipment."

to Bryce's defense. "One of

military and police strictly control such equipment. Are you sure he didn't

turning tense. Teddy was getting annoyed. "Jasper, do you have a better

stick to my initial point. Eradicate them for good." Jasper said without a hint of emotion. "In this apocalypse, conflicts can only be resolved through force.

"Thanks for the meal, Bryce. If you decide on something, let me know. We can

a

the table in anger. Once he had cooled down a bit, Teddy spoke up. "Bryce, Jasper might be blunt, but he has a point. There's not enough supplies for both Silver Asylum and Alpha Outpost. Taking action now is better