18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 577

Mark didn't waste any time bringing Evan on board. One would manage the paperwork, while the other kept the peace. They had worked together back in Griffith, so they knew each other well. This partnership was bound to be seamless.

Stella walked up to them. "Evan."

Evan nodded. "Perfect timing."

Seeing Poppy, both angry and helpless, Stella asked, "What's going on?"

"Stella, someone's stolen the livestock from the farm."

Stella was stunned. ".

"..."

So, the big-shot head of the Inspectorate came all this way just to investigate

some missing farm animals? This was Evan, a key figure in Griffith's justice system, usually dealing with high-stakes cases. And now, he's chasing after stolen poultry?

But then again, in these catastrophic times, human life had become cheap.

No joke, livestock was now incredibly valuable. It wasn't just about feeding people; they were crucial for maintaining ecological balance.

To put it bluntly, these animals weren't just livestock; they were symbols of civilization.

Overnight, more than twenty animals had vanished from the farm: chickens, ducks, geese, quails, and turkeys, all ready to lay fertile eggs. It was downright infuriating.

The worst part? The thief knocked out the farm guard. In the freezing cold, the poor guy bled out in the snow.

Security at the base was tight, with firearms and ammunition strictly prohibited. Petty theft happened, but the farm was owned by the boss's daughter, and the base had a 20% stake in it.

Poppy couldn't figure out who would be so bold as to stir up trouble like this.

Nearby, the victim's family wailed as if the world was ending.

furrowed. “Evan, can

a lead. He was calm and steady. "Not a big deal, but it'll

a piece of cake for him. Stella wasn't worried. "Alright, then I'll leave

Aside from ensuring the farm's cooperation, they had

Stella readily agreed.

she turned to Poppy. "What's your plan for dealing with

worry, Stella. I've got this

her words carried an air of seasoned wisdom. Stella's

life's cheap. They're making a scene to get a

give them a pair of breeding chickens and offer the guard's son his father's job to

if they

also a victim. We're offering this out of compassion; it's

was impressed; Poppy truly was

If anything comes up, you know

the structure against the heavy snow, meticulously clearing the accumulation from the glass

greenhouses. Stella didn't disturb her but instead started

were thriving,

of an agricultural expert appointed by the state, a man in

and honeysuckle saplings with a smile breaking

base has a chance now. We need to start cultivating and reforesting as

and devastated many crops,

mood was infectious. Stella asked,

the planting season. These plants love sun and withstand drought. If we can establish a green canopy, we can expand our planting area. In a few

optimism. "I know you understand agriculture. These seedlings are cold-resistant and drought-tolerant.

and the others. "Youth

eloquent speech made Stella inquire. "May

was Horace Hsin,

province. What truly shocked Stella was that his mentor was none other than the renowned agronomist known for his "cool dreams under

suddenly asked. "Horace, if I could get you hybrid rice seeds,

aback. After a moment of thought, he replied. "It's tough, but with the seeds and five years, I'm

outpost. She had barely