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.

huge contribution this time. I'll

to Monkey. He didn't care about recognition; a tangible reward was what

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

be embarrassed, Stella deliberately

fifteen minutes and wouldn't let him go, spinning a tale of a narrow escape

promised repeatedly to apply for

was no match

stand it any longer and cleared her throat. "Director Jiang has other matters to attend

Monkey let go then.

away, and

wind and waves grew stronger, chilling

they returned to the hospital, they found Miranda anxiously waiting with the

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 accommodation

in the room, they quickly added layers of clothing and drank

a dog went into Arcadia for a shower, and when they came out, they added an extra sofa

orderly, and it had been a long

incident would not be

conditions at

face of life and death, even if given the chance

Point Naval Station's vigilance and patrols needed to

course, these weren't Stella's concerns. She pondered how to return those screws without making a

easy; the real challenge was passing the scrutiny of a base full of skeptics. But she'd cross that bridge when she came

bit chilly, Jasper was as warm as a furnace by her

expected by Stella, yet it also

the sea's turbulence and vanished just as swiftly overnight, as if nothing had happened. Justice privately

would show no mercy to pirates who harmed their own. They needed to set

disasters, the survivors

pirates, hardened by a life of violence,

basic human decency. The base

keeping the pirates only meant

would only bring harm to

not want to be criticized by other nations or survivor bases on

the matter was best; there was no need

survivors were blissfully unaware