18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 194

So it was settled. Jasper took his leave to rest.

The next day, Bryce sent out a messenger to arrange negotiations with Alpha Outpost, while Stella asked him for some dynamite and gasoline. "Stella, what do you need these for?" he asked, feigning ignorance.

Not one to beat around the bush, Stella replied, "We can't have our dog unprepared. What if he gets tired halfway or drops it in the wrong place?"

"Oh, right, almost slipped my mind." Bryce quickly made arrangements, but not without adding a word of caution. "This stuff is dangerous. What if the dog runs around the base with it and someone who's not careful takes a shot? It could be disastrous. How about we practice with mud first, and use the real stuff when it's showtime?"

"That works," Stella agreed. "But don't forget about the sniper rifle. We can't be expected to supply both the manpower and the weaponry now, can we? Besides, we don't have access to that kind of gear."

"No problem, I'll figure something out."

Sly old fox, always on guard.

In the evening, Bryce watched from the veranda of the mansion as Cooper, the dog, ran, crawled, and jumped around with the mock dynamite, attracting the attention of the entire base. Even Bryce was itching to own such a fine dog.

Alpha Outpost must have taken a considerable hit as well, as they agreed to the negotiations. However, they insisted on setting the location. This didn't sit well with Bryce, but considering his ultimate goal wasn't negotiation but annihilation, he finally agreed to their terms. However, the terrain was disadvantageous for them, making it impossible to set an ambush in advance.

"Did you find the sniper rifle?" Jasper asked after surveying the area.

After some effort, they managed to acquire one through special channels. It wasn't the latest model, with a range of only about 1800 meters, but it was more than enough for Jasper.

Jasper wasn't in favor of setting an ambush ahead of time. If they were going to negotiate, it should be done out in the open to attract the attention of the other party. Any sneaky actions would only make them suspicious. In the end, Bryce agreed.

to take place two days later,

and they might think in sync with Jasper. Therefore, he wanted to

operation, it would be embarrassing if anything were to hinder

battle breaks out and limbs start flying, it could traumatize the

might have ulterior motives and take Rosie hostage. If they disagreed, they would not only be unable

problem. But Rosie is a bit timid. I don't want her to get hurt before I

worry, Rosie is such a darling. I'll make sure she's well taken care of

advantage of the situation. Without his tactical position, how many people would be willing to

back to their quarters, Jasper told Rosie the truth. "Rosie, Stella and I have to go out tonight and won't be back until tomorrow. Can you stay here by yourself?" Rosie didn't want to be alone. "But I want

took you with us." Jasper touched her head. "Don't be

Rosie was reluctant, she agreed. "Jasper, I'll take care

began packing, and Jasper handed Rosie a silenced pistol, hinting for her to hide it

hid it perfectly. No

prepared to leave. Cooper was reluctant to leave Rosie and nuzzled her for a good while. After leaving enough food and instructing her to bolt the door, Jasper

If we come back and find anything wrong with Rosie, you know what will happen, right?" Teddy swore, "What are you saying? I consider Rosie as my own daughter. If anyone

The house was dark, but

Asylum behind, the Hummer

from the base, situated between two mountains, one high and one low.

over Silver Asylum. Therefore, a sniper was essential. What Jasper had to do was eliminate them

planned to arrive at dawn, which would be more than enough. Considering Alpha Outpost's disdain for Bryce, they wouldn't be prepared to this extent. Upon reaching the

confirming with Cooper that no one was around, Stella parked the car in the Arcadia. They moved in the dark to a crucial crossroad on the way to Alpha Outpost and found a hidden spot with a good view. With