18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 587

After getting the Willowbrook Military folks settled, Daniel and his son-in-law didn't get home until it was quite late. Daniel pulled Stella into his study for a private

chat.

"Secrets don't stay hidden long; Griffith's growth is evident to everyone, and news travels fast."

The Willowbrook Military had two goals for their visit. First, they wanted to reach out from Australia, which had been doing pretty well over the past couple of years. They had wanted to visit ever since they got Daniel's handwritten invitation, but their base was at a critical point in its development, and they were bogged down with countless issues.

As land emerged from the sea, survivors from various countries began claiming territories. China, Russia, and the UK, among others, were fighting for resources and land in their desperate struggle to survive. Plus, numerous private factions with their own bases popped up, intensifying conflicts and making survival even tougher.

Whether it's Willowbrook or Griffith, both were built on military foundations, sharing the same roots and the duty to uphold Australian civilization. They had a responsibility to unite and not let outsiders push them around.

Moreover, the legend of the Griffith base had traveled across the seas, taking on an almost mythical status, and even the Ocean Point Naval Station had heard about them. With time, location, and people on their side, Ocean Point Naval Station had stabilized after more than two years of governance. Whether it was due to friendship, blood ties, or the potential for collaboration, they came.

Daniel had weathered many storms to get to his current position, and he was no stranger to military power struggles. After today's reception, he was confident. "You don't need to worry too much. The land reclamation equipment you left behind and everything else you've done means the staff officer owes us a favor. Even if they have different ideas, this is Griffith. They won't act rashly here, nor do they have the power to."

country and had no intention of stopping. Now, he wanted to spend his remaining years with his family, protecting them from harm. Stella had special abilities, but she had also fulfilled her human responsibilities. Daniel wouldn't allow anyone

foremost. You just need to do what you think is right; don't worry about the rest." He regretted not being able to protect her when the land was sinking. That would

the unconditional warmth of a father's harbor, realizing that with such security, she feared nothing,

could open boundless horizons. Jasper had risen to the rank of Major, and Reagan had handed over the special salvage operations to

he was calm and composed. Not only had he grown stronger, but the Project Genesis tied their interests closely with Griffith. If anything were

reception, Jasper had been by their side throughout, showing Willowbrook's delegation Griffith's utmost sincerity. Chicken, ducks, geese, and vegetables prepared every which way filled the tables with twelve courses each. The sight of fresh poultry amazed the staff officers, "Old Daniel, you

livestock, Griffith even has farms," Daniel replied warmly. "Next time

Daniel's hand, "You've got to spill the beans, where did

military experts, Daniel smoothly reassured him, "No

promise you this - you won't leave

brought out their best Moutai, laughing heartily, "Here's to brotherhood in battle, to fathers and

just because of their Australian roots, but also the joy of reuniting with old friends and looking towards the future. The details weren't discussed at the dinner table, but the staff officer's delegation was massive, spanning military, agriculture, medicine, industry, and more - totaling

traveled thousands of miles by submarine through risky seas to get here. The lack of prior notice had led Griffith to mistake their approach for an invasion, which explained the scene Stella had witnessed at the docks.

of the delegation, Stella was willing to believe that Willowbrook had come with good intentions, "Did the staff officer mention the