18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 553

Chapter 553

If he had a choice, Daniel wouldn't have sent his daughter away. But she needed the military honors to prove her worth.

"The Kindle Chest might be lost, but the Firestarter Project has its coordinates. Finding it isn't the hard part; it's the salvaging and transporting that's tricky."

Stella thought for a moment. "Won't people object to this?"

"The big picture comes first. Progress is our focus, and this plan was their decision after much discussion."

Progress benefits everyone. Daniel's concerns had been debated endlessly and shelved only due to current limitations. But now, he was issuing a military order.

It was all above board, both in public and private.

Stella and Jasper knew that to climb the ranks, they had to earn their stripes through their own efforts. If they were incompetent, any forced promotion would be harmful. Those who rise by their own merit leave no room for dissent.

Stella had no objections and decided to enlist in the military.

"I've already picked a team for you. Their families died in the disaster, so they have no ties or weaknesses. You won't have to worry about keeping secrets from them. Use Arcadia's supplies as needed."

Everything would be converted into military honors.

Stella didn't doubt it. It wasn't surprising that someone in Daniel's position would have a loyal team.

slowly digesting Daniel's thoughtful concern. The steely resolve within her was starting to crumble. It was a strange feeling, like running through a downpour and suddenly finding an umbrella overhead. And the person holding it preferred to get soaked themselves. She closed her eyes and

hand. "Stella, Dad's really looking

nestled into his embrace, whispering softly, "I know. We'll sign

had a heart-to-heart with his sister. "Rosie, Stella and I have decided to join the military. We might be sent all over, so the greenhouse and its management will be your responsibility.

them go, but she understood it was for the

be afraid of making mistakes at first. Learn from them, and you'll grow. Stella

to enlist. Each one looked as if a strong gust could

tests-climbing, running, jumping-as if it was child's play. The recruitment officer entered their data. "Report back

couldn't help but think Daniel

spare, they decided to visit the greenhouse. There, Rosie was instructing on planting but seemed to be in a confrontation, drawing

worried. Rosie was no longer a child; she couldn't always rely on her siblings. They subtly stayed

sat on the ground, wailing, "Is there no justice left? Just because you're from an official's family,

cried as

who had seen all walks of life during the end times, approached.

Rosie explained

blubbered, "Oh Lord, such wild accusations from someone so young. Aren't you

the wailing. Tell us plainly, did you steal or

frantically emptying her ragged pockets. "What could I have stolen? Where

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