18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 466

By the time Stella and her crew rushed to the scene, they saw about a dozen soldiers storming in like a whirlwind, quickly taking control of the situation.

"Darn, didn't even get a chance to show off," Bran grumbled, "I was hoping to earn some stripes today."

Stella, trying not to laugh, said, "You did your part at the hospital. Maybe you can ask Justice for a little reward later."

The hospital? Bran nearly face-palmed.

Oh well, it's not embarrassing in front of his sister and brother-in-law.

Monkey's eyes lit up as if greased. "Sis, do we get rewards for making a mark?"

"Not sure, but I think so."

"Great, I'll do the talking later, aim for a bit of glory and a prize."

With his gift of gab, he should manage just fine.

Over a hundred pirates, even when caught red-handed, still refused to confess, defiantly shouting, "We're civilians! What right do you have to treat us this way?"

This wasn't their first attempt to infiltrate the base by pretending to be compatriots, but the scale this time was unprecedented. Once inside, they would extend their black hands towards the unsuspecting survivors.

This time it was an organized pirate gang, with murder and looting on their minds. They had come prepared, taking advantage of the changing weather at sea-a cold-blooded act devoid of humanity.

The base had an interrogation department that wouldn't let them get away with their lies.

Justice had no interest in debating with them and ordered everyone to be detained, to be interrogated by the relevant departments the next day.

Upon seeing Stella and Jasper arrive, he immediately asked, "How'd it go on your end?"

"Brutal," Stella said bluntly. "Lucky we found out in time, or not only would our supplies have been at risk, but even the medical staff might not have been spared."

Same skin, same language. They had gathered some intel when the ship docked, but they hadn't anticipated such a comprehensive plan from the enemy.

If they had succeeded, it would have spelled disaster for the base.

definitely made a huge contribution this time. I'll file a

compared to Monkey. He didn't care about recognition; a tangible

more realistic, he even smeared his face with blood. "Boss, you have no idea how

wanting to be embarrassed, Stella

his nature as a middleman, Monkey held onto Justice for a good fifteen minutes and

apply for their

he was no

it any longer and cleared her

Monkey let go then.

were cleared away, and

waves grew stronger, chilling to the

hospital, they found Miranda

hospital staff, still in shock, were relieved to learn that the pirates had been captured. They didn't forget to heap praise on Stella and the others. Stella got keys for two rooms from the

they quickly added layers of clothing and drank hot

they came out, they added an extra sofa bed and pulled out thick blankets to

it had been a long time since there had

would not be the

the conditions at sea would only

the chance to choose again, the

and patrols needed to be stepped

She pondered how to return those

nothing was easy; the real challenge was passing the scrutiny of a

bit chilly, Jasper was as warm as a furnace by her side. After breakfast, Jasper went

pirate invasion was somewhat expected by Stella, yet it also fell

just as swiftly overnight, as if nothing had happened.

who harmed their own. They needed to set

disasters, the survivors should

really expect these pirates, hardened by a life of violence,

most basic human decency. The base

the pirates only meant depleting the already

only bring harm to more

did not want to be criticized

best; there was no need for

most survivors were blissfully