18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 589

Chapter 589

In terms of military or technological prowess, Griffith didn't even come close to Willowbrook; they should've been focusing on what Ocean Point Naval Station was lacking.

Stella quickly decided to check out the poultry farm, skipping the barracks and the desalination plant. The farm had grown massively, now a substantial operation, with many birds almost ready for market.

The moth plague didn't discriminate - both humans and birds got sick from inhaling the toxic dust. Poultry was valuable, and after some thefts, Poppy had insisted that at least half the workers stay overnight at the farm. The workers were more than happy to oblige, as the staff quarters were more comfortable than their own homes, and they treated them like their own.

Treating the staff was manageable due to their small numbers, but thousands of birds...

When Stella arrived, she found Poppy with her face wrapped in layers of cloth, directing the workers to fumigate the coops with mugwort. Tears were streaming down her cheeks uncontrollably. The workers were also struggling to hold back their emotions.

Stella felt a deep sorrow; in this disaster, human life seemed as fragile as straw. When Poppy saw her, her barely-held composure began to crack. "Stella, the birds are in bad shape. What are we going to do?"

by this sudden catastrophe? Poppy couldn't stand it; things were getting better, so why did disaster always

altruism; they needed to keep their livelihoods. If the farm went

red and their heads drooping. The mugwort wasn't helping much. She decided to try

powder from Arcadia. She mixed the powders into the starch and greens, then poured boiling water

won't get in. Use these herbs to make a wash, and I'll come back later." The other bag was for the birds. Half an hour after the “adrenaline,” if symptoms eased,

a rush to find Staff Officer Si and others; she couldn't stay long. Her instructions brought some calm to Poppy. Upon learning that Stella was looking for people, Poppy remembered something.

riser. When she noticed something wrong with the moths, she hurried to the farm. On the way, she encountered a group of strangers who didn't look like base residents. If she wasn't mistaken, they were the Willowbrook delegation Uncle

pay it much mind. Stella pondered, "What was

and they were all covering their mouths and noses. Someone even

made a beeline for the hospital. As expected, the hospital was swamped, with no room even to squeeze through. It was a bleak sight - panicked patients everywhere, some with bleeding eyes. Medical staff were scarce, treatment took time, and the overwhelmed patients were losing control. Those untreated resorted to cursing or fighting. Many healthcare workers were injured,

seeing her in protective gear, desperate hands reached out. "Doctor, save me, I'm going blind..." They were interrupted by violent coughing. Talk was cheap at times like these. "Wait, you won't die." Stella pushed through, resolute towards

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