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.

brow furrowed. “Evan, can you catch the

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

for him. Stella wasn't worried. "Alright, then I'll leave it

station. Aside from ensuring the farm's

Stella readily agreed.

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

worry, Stella.

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

messed-up world, life's cheap. They're making a scene to get a

breeding chickens and offer the guard's son his father's job to

pressed. "And if they

killer is the one who owes them, not the farm, which is also a victim.

was impressed; Poppy truly was

comes up, you know where

busily insulating the structure against the heavy snow, meticulously clearing

one of the greenhouses. Stella didn't disturb her but instead started her own

mulberry saplings were thriving,

expert appointed by the state, a man in his fifties

looked over the mulberry and honeysuckle saplings with a

base has a chance now. We need

had sickened many survivors and devastated many

asked, "Uncle, what

planting season. These plants love sun and withstand drought. If we can establish a green canopy,

understand agriculture. These

with Rosie and the others. "Youth is hope. With your perseverance,

and eloquent speech made Stella inquire. "May

Horace Hsin, a national-level agricultural

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

get you hybrid rice seeds, could you develop

a moment of thought, he replied. "It's tough, but with the

the seeds, plenty of them, salvaged from a high-tech agricultural outpost.