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.

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 hugged her knees, feeling as if she was wrapped in

Jasper took her hand. "Stella, Dad's really looking out

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

Jasper had a heart-to-heart with his sister. "Rosie, Stella and I have decided to join the military.

want to see them go, but she understood it was for the best. "Brother, I

Jasper reassured her. "Don't be afraid of making mistakes at

ordinary folks were lining up to

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

and stumbled upon civil service job postings, all high-level positions. Stella couldn't help but think Daniel was serious about reform. To wield such authority must have taken significant effort and resolve. She hoped it would

visit the greenhouse. There, Rosie was instructing on planting

always rely on her siblings. They subtly stayed back, listening from the

left? Just because you're from an official's family, can you bully

as if deeply

who had seen all walks of life during the

Rosie explained calmly, "She

from someone so young. Aren't you afraid of divine

clarity. "Stop the

stolen? Where would I hide

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