18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 516

Ivans had brought over a stash of medical supplies, including anesthetics, all pilfered from Union Base.

Stella first administered a potent medicine, followed by an anesthetic injection. She then cleaned Ivans' festering wound, disinfected it, and stitched it up.

"Ivans, if you want to save your leg, you've got to watch what you eat. No meat, no booze, and make sure you get plenty of greens."

She adjusted his medication, then sent him off with a hefty five-pound bag of veggies, reminding him to come back in two days for a dressing change.

Shutting the door to her makeshift clinic, she caught up with her siblings on what had been happening back at the base.

"If things went smoothly, Peter should've made it back to the naval fleet by now." Exhausted, Stella retreated to her bed to rest.

Jasper could tell she was feeling down, envious of those who could go home.

It wasn't just Stella feeling the blues; Rosie was too, though she put on a brave face.

He gave Rosie a reassuring pat on the shoulder.

She was mature beyond her years, "Brother, I'm okay."

You win some, you lose some. Had they not left, things might have been worse.

The Arctic wasn't all bad, just a bit chilly.

Jasper went back inside, intending to lift Stella's spirits, but found her mood had already improved.

The words he'd prepared remained unspoken.

Two days later, Ivans returned for his dressing change.

He didn't forget to update them, "Yang and He, they've left."

There had been over thirty Australians at the base, and all had chosen to depart.

Ivans was generous, giving each person five pounds of potatoes and three pounds of seal meat, even arranging for them to join a hunting party for the journey, ensuring they had support along the way.

"If all goes well, they'll reach the port in two days and join the other survivors heading back to your country."

All the talk was simply a matter of courtesy.

thank you for your help, without

are

they

...

Two days later

carried a

clad in

bundled in animal hides, others clutched their perforated, torn

occasionally drifted towards

flew a tattered but still

to rush or panic. The country promised to take us to a

brow furrowing as he surveyed the swelling

300 strong, including those Russia sent yesterday. How come there are so many all

is harsh. When word got out about Australia establishing Hope Point and

other Eastern nations had been stranded in

each other yet

many faces in the crowd that certainly weren't Australian, now trying to

think they can

worried, "Impersonation is one thing, but I fear they might steal from our people, take IDs, or anything that could

warning his compatriots to be

of foreigners

gangs had been terrorizing the

collective appearance today

flew in low from

as a massive warship, flying a bright flag, approached,

coastline erupted in

Point

hardship now sparkled with tears they fought to hold

ship, reporting the situation, the warship anchored 300 meters from the icy shore,

armed soldiers was Vice-Captain Liao. He addressed the crowd

from

you're an Australian who wishes to go to Hope Point,

identified the ship with the flag and

chain to persuade the crowd to make

it's good to see you. We're survivors from the Sichuan official base drifted here two months ago There are

showed his ID and work badge

their ordeal, Vice-Captain Liao expressed his admiration, "You've done well to keep our people