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.

“Evan, can

and Evan had a lead. He was

him. Stella wasn't worried. "Alright, then

ordered the body to be taken back to the station. Aside

Stella readily agreed.

away, she turned to Poppy. "What's

Poppy replied, "Don't worry, Stella. I've

of seasoned wisdom. Stella's curiosity was piqued.

making a scene to get a better deal,

had a compensation plan. "I suggest we give them a pair of breeding chickens and offer the guard's son his

pressed. "And if they don't

firm. "The killer is the one who owes them, not the farm, which is also a victim. We're offering

impressed; Poppy truly was Shane's rightful

comes up, you know where to

the neighboring greenhouse, Stella saw workers busily insulating the structure against the heavy snow, meticulously clearing the accumulation from

was out of sight, busy in one of the greenhouses. Stella didn't disturb her but instead started

saplings were thriving,

were under the care of an agricultural expert appointed by the state, a

mulberry and honeysuckle saplings with a smile breaking through his

The base has a chance now. We need to start cultivating

survivors and devastated many crops,

mood was infectious. Stella asked, "Uncle, what

them now, with snow to nourish the soil, and they'll make it through the planting season. These plants love sun and withstand drought.

understand agriculture. These

to the farm, well-acquainted with Rosie and the others. "Youth is hope. With your perseverance, the future is

attitude and eloquent speech made

was Horace Hsin,

shocked Stella was that his mentor was none other than the renowned agronomist

get you hybrid rice seeds, could you develop a new

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

them, salvaged from a high-tech agricultural outpost. She had barely planted