MasukIvy and Darren quickly disarmed the two individuals fighting right in front of them. The people they had initially assumed were enemies preparing to attack them turned out to be familiar faces instead.
Albert the youngest member of Darren's former team and Josh the oldest.
"What the actual fuck?" Darren cursed under his breath as he forcefully separated both men, causing them to stumble backward and fall onto the dusty floor.
His face darkened with irritation.
"Are
Ivy and Darren quickly disarmed the two individuals fighting right in front of them. The people they had initially assumed were enemies preparing to attack them turned out to be familiar faces instead.Albert the youngest member of Darren's former team and Josh the oldest."What the actual fuck?" Darren cursed under his breath as he forcefully separated both men, causing them to stumble backward and fall onto the dusty floor.His face darkened with irritation."Are you guys serious right now?""Darren!" Josh called out as he immediately scrambled back to his feet. He pointed an accusing finger toward Albert, the anger in his eyes intensifying. "Maybe you should talk some sense into this loser!""Loser?" Albert snapped, jumping to his feet as well. "You're the one who started...""Enough!"Darren's thunderous voice cut through the argument before Albert could finish.The two men instantly fell silent."I'm extremel
Ivy and Darren soon arrived at the pharmaceutical R&D factory, as directed by the system, only to find the main gate standing wide open.They both got out of the armored vehicle with their guns firmly gripped in their hands, fully prepared to blow off the heads of any monsters they encountered.The building appeared worn and abandoned. Broken glass littered the ground, cracks ran across the walls, and signs of destruction could be seen everywhere."Bark! Bark! Bark!"The illusion dogs barked behind Ivy and Darren, looking fully prepared for battle."You're all ready too, huh?" Ivy asked with a light chuckle as she gently rubbed one of the dogs' heads. "Of course you are.""What's this?" Darren voiced out, his eyes filled with seriousness. "I have a bad feeling about this place. I mean, why is the gate wide open as if we're being expected? And if we are being expected, then where are the monsters we're supposed to be fighting?"Ins
Darren checked through the remaining numbered identity cards, only to discover that Sunny, the dog, was actually assigned Identity Number 001. The other illusion dogs, Ivy's children, and the remaining survivors were all numbered after him."This is surprising," Darren murmured under his breath.He rubbed his eyes and checked the cards again.The results remained unchanged."I can't believe a dog is ranked above me!"After working myself nearly to exhaustion every single day, I've somehow ended up ranked below a dog. But then again, Mrs. Ivy probably knows what she's doing. I'd better go and get some rest for the night. Tomorrow is another day.Shaking his head helplessly, he placed the remaining identity cards back on the table before making his way toward his bunker.---The next two days passed in a blur of construction, planning, and endless work.Hope Base was changing rapidly.Under Ivy's leadership, every survivor had been assigned a specific duty. The once-abandoned villa dist
Ivy and Darren soon returned safely to the bunker. The moment they stepped out of the armored vehicle, both of them hurried inside to check on Lila, Aria, and little Hope.The sight that greeted them immediately eased the tension in Ivy's heart.All three of them were fast asleep.Lila and Aria were sleeping peacefully on the bed while baby Hope lay comfortably beside them, her tiny chest rising and falling rhythmically as she slept.The plates they had used earlier had already been washed and neatly arranged in the kitchen. Even Hope's feeding bottle had been properly cleaned and placed beside the other utensils.A warm smile appeared on Ivy's lips.Everything was peaceful.After making sure that everything was alright, Ivy quietly walked out of the bunker and settled onto a wooden bench beneath the dark night sky.Darren followed behind her and sat down nearby without saying a word.The silence between them was surpris
"Alright, everyone, you can go ahead and eat now," Ivy finally said.The moment those words left her mouth, the survivors immediately rose to their feet and gathered around Mrs. Smith, who was busy serving the food. Excited chatter quickly filled the air."Hope Base!""Hope Base!""Our new home is Hope Base!"The name spread from one survivor to another until everyone was talking about it with bright smiles on their faces.Even Darren and Mr. Smith joined the line and soon received bowls of the giant beast meat soup. The rich aroma drifted through the air, making everyone's stomach rumble with anticipation.Ding!{Congratulations, Host. The Super Lord Function has been unlocked.}{Loading Prosperity Attributes...}{10% increase in resident loyalty unlocked.}{10% increase in base production unlocked.}Nice.A warm smile appeared on Ivy's face as she quietly reviewed the information displayed on the system screen.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith also gathered around Ivy and Darren, both of them curious about what Ivy intended to say next."Before I start..." Ivy began, seriousness etched into her tone as she looked around at everyone present. "Mr. Smith will be responsible for enforcing the rules I'm about to set. He'll be in charge of supervising everyone and making sure things run smoothly. So, can I trust you with that responsibility?""Of course you can, Mrs. Ivy," Mr. Smith replied immediately, his expression firm and determined. "Whatever you want me to do, I'll do it without hesitation. You've already saved our lives. The least I can do is help however I can.""Good." Ivy nodded with a satisfied smile. "I'm glad to hear that."Afterward, she turned her attention back to the survivors. Every single one of them had curious expressions on their faces, wondering what rules she was about to announce."So..." Ivy continued, folding her arms across her chest. "The basic rule for e
Not long after, Ivy finally arrived back at the shelter.The armored vehicle rolled to a stop, and she quickly stepped out, carefully carrying the dog along with her."Bark! Bark!"Golden barked excitedly the moment her paws touched the ground, her tail wagging as she looked up at Ivy.Ivy let out
Ding!{The dog was rescued by the commander's daughter herself. It wasn't that her parents liked it… but they had no choice. She insisted.}{Now, however, the dog is considered a symbol of bad luck within the household.}Ivy let out a long, tired sigh."That's crazy," she muttered under her breath,
"Alright then… noted," Ivy said quietly.With that, she sat down on the edge of her bed, her body finally allowing itself a moment of rest after everything that had just happened.For a brief second, silence filled the room.Then—Ping. Ping. Ping.Ivy's eyes twitched slightly."What now?" she mutt
For a brief second…Nothing happened.Ding!{Initializing System Shop…}A faint hum filled the room, low but noticeable.Suddenly, a translucent panel flickered into existence in front of her.It expanded outward, stabilizing into a floating screen that hovered in midair.Ivy instinctively took a s







