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 you catch the

He was calm and steady. "Not a big deal,

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

the station. Aside

Stella readily agreed.

walked away, she turned to Poppy. "What's your

worry, Stella.

her youth, her words carried an air of seasoned wisdom. Stella's curiosity was

cheap. They're making a scene to

of breeding chickens and

pressed. "And if they

them, not the farm, which is also a victim. We're offering this out of compassion; it's more

Poppy truly was Shane's

If anything comes up,

neighboring greenhouse, Stella saw workers busily insulating the structure against

greenhouses. Stella didn't disturb her but instead started

mulberry saplings were thriving, lush and

were under the care of an agricultural expert appointed by

mulberry and honeysuckle saplings with

The base has a

sickened many survivors and devastated

was infectious. Stella asked,

they'll make it through the planting season. These plants love sun and withstand drought. If we

understand agriculture. These seedlings are cold-resistant and drought-tolerant. Impressive

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

speech made Stella inquire. "May I ask your

Hsin, a

official base in the province. What truly shocked Stella was that his mentor was none other than the renowned agronomist known for

"Horace, if I could get

thought, he replied. "It's tough,

salvaged from a high-tech agricultural outpost. She had barely planted any, and hundreds of