18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 533

Bran smelled awful, and Stella, rummaging through her bag, pulled out a water bottle with chilled tap water, insisting he clean his face and hands.

Once they found a spot to sit down, Bran started recounting his ordeal. "I was part of a rescue mission out at sea. Our naval ship was evacuating people in the Arctic when we got caught in a massive storm on the way back..."

They had survived, but the ship's components were damaged, making it impossible to navigate properly. To make matters worse, the storm had shifted the ocean currents.

And it was the windy season.

With no other choice, they drifted.

After nearly three months adrift, they stumbled upon new land.

Not just any land, but there were the Southern forces they had dreamed of finding.

The team had just landed and was actively setting up a base.

The captain had given them the coordinates for Hope Point. For some reason, the commanding officer decided not to head to Ocean Point Naval Station but chose to stay put instead.

They provided a lot of help, not only repairing the ship and offering fuel but also scrimping together supplies to share.

Bran was already a soldier from the South Base, and knowing the name of the base only solidified his decision to stay.

Meanwhile, those willing to move to Ocean Point Naval Station were not hindered by the base at Griffith.

"Besides me, Deputy Mayor He decided to stay too," Bran added.

Ocean Point Naval Station had better conditions, but both of them were Griffith natives and felt a stronger sense of belonging to the South Base.

Stella pondered that aside from a sense of belonging, he probably wanted to search for his family.

If the Porras family knew about the existence of Griffith Base, they would likely choose to come, increasing the chances of a reunion.

She asked, "Did you find Shane?"

At the mention of old man Shane, Bran's eyes reddened instantly, "The old man... he..."

In fact, Bran's choice was right.

The Porras family did come, but Shane was no longer with them.

From a thriving family of dozens, only Josef and the second daughter of the Porras remained.

had found their way here half a

in Australia, a leading figure

to

were not the

of natural disasters, it's estimated that less

was quick to discipline with his cane, he

and wild, was closest

children are ready to care for their aging parents

didn't know how to

to change the subject, "So,

I'd keep the Porras family strong. What's wrong with

past, he wouldn't bother with anything less glamorous than diamonds

he had to rely on himself to survive

divert the conversation, "How's Deputy

and niece at

the barracks, and they're living together, looking out for each

sighed, seeing the change in

you and Jasper

a few days. I'll come

arrived, haven't found a place to settle down yet. We want to get a feel for

yet, but the strict management means the security

his address, "If you've got nowhere to go tonight, come to this place. I'll find a way to set

expression darkened, "What's he really

a question. No one expected to run into Bran, and at the moment, his motives

demeanor, he was

must have guessed something, otherwise, he wouldn't have tipped

kid with a penchant for fast cars and beautiful women, a wasteful heir who showed no respect to

was loyal to his

disasters had

encounter in the new settlement, his flattery and favors

the affectionate way he called her "sister," had developed a soft spot for

was the real issue. Before, Bran had only himself to worry about, but now he

could say if he was still the same Bran? Rosie, confused, asked, "Brother, sister-in-law, are we moving again?"

Where to go next?

are social creatures, but because of the secret they carried, they chose to isolate themselves, leading to Rosie developing depression and anxiety. Stella, with her

with people around them