Apocalypse After

Lower Current Turmoil

“What do you mean?”

Alexander frowned. The young man had some conjectures. It was just that he was still not convinced, so directly asked to confirm it.

“We can't talk about it here. As always, come to my place tonight,” Clayton said as he sipped his fruit juice.

Hearing Clayton's words, Alexander and Aurora looked at each other and nodded. The woman got up, then left the pub without saying a word. Meanwhile, Alexander again spoke to Clayton.

“Then we go now.”

“Good!” said Clayton who put the glass.

The two of them then left the pub carrying three bottles of fermented juice. The two go straight to District 4, where Clayton lives.

In contrast to Alexander who chose a relatively spacious place, Clayton rented a small place that was more economical. There was only one room, where all the objects were mixed up and looked messy.

“As usual, you can sit anywhere.” Clayton sat on the wooden bed while staring at Alexander.

Seeing the chaos around, Alexander let out a long sigh. Because not the first time, he was not at all surprised when he saw the messy place. The young man put away some dirty clothes and things around, took a chair and sat on it.

“Explain, then you can drink as much as you.” Alexander said with a serious expression.

“You don't want to drink with me?” asked Clayton with a grin.

“If not to look for the latest information after going a few days, it is better to sleep at home to rest yourself.” Alexander put on a wry smile while shaking lightly.

“As expected of an exemplary child who always goes hunting every week. Many say half your life is spent outside the shelter. Really don't know how to have fun.” Clayton clucked, feeling rather sour (iri).

“Hey, that's also the reason I can get two bottles of potion in five months right? Maybe I can get it again in the spring of next year.” Alexander shrugged his shoulders.

“If it's early, you can definitely get more. This year can get 2 already good, I haven't even got 1. In addition, if there is no winter, you will definitely get more.

Next year 4 bottles, then 4 bottles. You can actually rise to level 2 within two and a half years. Of course if you can get through some obstacles, such as avoiding death and not parting with Aurora.

By the way, why don't you just marry her? Isn't eating soft rice delicious?”

“...”

Hearing Clayton's words, Alexander fell silent. Eating soft rice, that means less hard work and relying on a living from the wife. It is not impossible, but such a thing is rather embarrassing because it is considered to be neglecting the duties of the head of the family.

“Tell me the news directly,” Alexander said with a helpless expression.

“Good, good .. I was just kidding.”

Clayton chuckles. The man then drank two glasses before continuing.

“In this year, insect-type monsters developed rather rapidly. Although some are not strong, but they are invasive and result in a considerable amount of food in the wild being reduced. Many monsters were food-strapped and overwhelmed.

In the winter of this year, most monsters would hibernate. The kind of insects that hate the cold will also hide. At that time, the remaining monsters that are still many will mess up because of lack of food.”

Hearing that, Alexander's eyes narrowed.

“You mean ... most likely a wave of wild beasts will occur?” ask the young man.

“There is a possibility of happening, but not big. Even so, the situation outside (wild nature) must be chaotic. Better not go there.” Clayton said in a serious tone. Reminds Alexander of thinking of the young man as his friend.

“Start hoarding food, yes?” mummy Alexander.

“Betul.” Clayton nodded. “It is better to stockpile more food and do not get out of the house if it is not necessary.”

“Then this shelter will definitely be crowded, exactly as you said before.”

After saying that, Alexander paused for a moment. The young man silently thought about the possibility that would happen.

Clashes between the official stronghold of Blood Cross and Hunter free can happen.’

Thinking of the chaos that might ensue, Alexander had two choices. First, immediately leave this place so as not to get involved in chaos. Lastly, survive through this mess at all costs.

After careful thought, Alexander finally decided.

‘I'll stay here.’

It was not that he was happy with the mess, but leaving now was a bit troublesome. Moreover, the supplies in the middle-tier shelter could not meet his needs at all. Although living in Shelter 13 was at risk, Alexander still did it because it was easier to gather materials here!

‘Maybe .. I can also take advantage of this mess.’

Thinking of that, Alexander's expression became increasingly serious.

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Alexander returns from Clayton's home.

The young man closed the door and locked it. After lighting the lantern, hanging the robe, and putting down the equipment, he immediately went to the room where the materials were stored.

Alexander shifted the small cupboard that was in the corner. After which, he leaned over and knocked on the floor with the handle of a knife. Along with the sound of ‘klik’, the wooden floor is slightly raised.

After the piece of wood floor was lifted, there appeared a small staircase leading down. The young man went down the stairs, not forgetting to close the exit again. He fumbled for a moment, then opened the container containing quite a lot of luminous moss.

Alexander stuffed the glowing moss into five lantern-like containers and hung them in every corner and center of the room. At that time, the room's appearance was revealed.

The room was the size of a room where things were stored, not too big or small. There, there are wooden shelves on three sides of the wall. While on the other hand there are long tables, chairs, and various tools to make potions.

Of course, the basement was not bought by Alexander along with the rented house. Instead, the young man spent the autumn to make it. Because in his plan, he will stay here for a few years. There are many things that need to be hidden safely.

In the room, there are many items that are valuable. Whether it was to make a special potion, or a weapon-making ingredient.

First of all, Alexander took the book in the drawer and made a diary. After that, the young man took out a porcelain jar. When opened, there were quite a number of purplish-black round pills.

Without the slightest hesitation, Alexander took two pills then swallowed them.

Moments later, the young man clenched both his hands while gritting his teeth. His body was filled with sweat, his eyes were somewhat red, and some of the muscles in his body became blackish.

About an hour later, Alexander leaned back in his chair with a tired face. The young man gulped down a glass of water then muttered.

“Truly sucks. It's more painful than rumored.”

In order to obtain special abilities, Alexander would not only need to drink a special level 2 evolution potion. But he also had to swallow at least one black pill every day. At least one had to swallow a total of 50 pills before taking the next evolution potion.

While what pill Alexander was taking .. it was poison. Yes, a special poison that should be consumed after drinking a special evolution potion. You could say, the young man poisoned himself.

Special evolutionary herbs will absorb toxins, spread them throughout the body, then neutralize them. Forging a body was like forging hot steel to serve as a weapon.

A minimum of 50 pills after taking the evolution potion, that meant Alexander had to take at least 500 poison pills. But the young man did something different. Even at the extreme.

“Virtually can't, but it's still in range. It's fine .. as long as it gains strength, let alone 100, even I willingly swallow a thousand poisons per potion!”

Clenching his hands, Alexander muttered with a hateful expression on his face.

Not 50 or 60 poison pills. Yes, for the sake of strength ...

That young man actually consumed 100 poison pills every time he drank one evolution potion!

>> Connect.