Apocalypse Regression's

New Year, New Beginning

Seven days later.

"Hey, Ark! There seems to be news that will catch your attention."

Jay came to see Ark with a smile on his face.

"What's wrong?" ask Ark with a flat expression.

"We have visitors this year!"

"En?!"

Ark looked directly at Jay with a displeased expression. Obviously, the beginning of the year is a very busy time. So he doesn't want to mess around.

There's too much Ark has to do!

First, after the snow melted, the Ark began to clear land for more extensive farming. The farmers started working hard four days ago.

Second, Ark asked the craftsmen to make a traditional weaving machine. They had all gained quite a bit of mind from the giant silkworm cocoon the previous year. So Ark plans to start processing it.

In the third, Ark chose some special craftsmen to make various leather equipment. He also started teaching them to make simple weapons but it was still better than a scrap sword.

Fourth, Ark asked Old Franky, Stein, and Eva to focus on developing two things, Silverstar Grass and Devil's Vines. He wanted to grow both plants massively because it has a very useful function in the future. Especially Devil's Vines.

To the fifth, Ark increased the training of the soldiers. Teaching them was not just basic fighting techniques, but better sword skills. Moreover, he was also trying to teach them battle formations.

In addition to those things, there were many more things that he had to take care of. So, Ark really did not have time to mess around right now.

"You don't seem happy? Julian and Berto came all the way here, you know?"

"Well?!" Ark dumbfounded. "You said Julian came? Have you brought him into the territory?"

"No. Julian and his subordinates were still waiting outside the gate. I didn't bring him in because we have a lot of work.

If he shows up, won't that guy be able to see how we start farming and make things?"

"good. Then we'll go see them soon."

After saying that, Ark immediately went along to where Julian and the others were waiting.

Arriving there, Ark sees Julian, Berto, and five other confidants.

"Follow us" said Ark.

At the gate, there were several guards patrolling.

Entering an elite residential area, Julian and his colleagues were surprised at how clean the place was.

"Because there are so many things you can't see in the center of the headquarters, I'm sorry I can only host you in this place."

Ark walked towards the house closest to the community gate. The place is often used compared to other buildings around it. The building was used to hold medicine, ammunition, and weapons as they fought outside to defend the territory.

"It's okay. Sorry to make you a hassle."

"It's not a hassle at all." Ark shook his head. "Just, I'm confused as to why you came here."

"You mean?" ask Julian.

"Sit down first. I'll explain later."

As Ark said, they all sat on the old sofa.

After a bit of relaxation, Ark spoke again.

"It's still very early. I mean, at the beginning of the year, you should focus on other things instead of coming here.

Put together a new government, bring people together, make rules, overcome food difficulties, division of tasks, and many other things you have to do. I think you guys should be busier than us.

So, what do you want to do to come to this place, Julian?"

Hearing Ark's words, Julian and his comrades felt somewhat embarrassed. But after a while, he became calmer. Gazing towards the Ark, the man asked.

"Are you stupid?" Ark asked back.

"..."

Seeing Julian silent, Ark shook his head.

"Of course not! How could I possibly fight that creature. After all, for the time being, we definitely do not have the ability to fight against him.

Moreover, the creature had left. So it's better to pretend never to see the creature.

If you just want to talk about despair or something, you better go, Julian. I don't have time to talk about such things."

"Of course I didn't come just to say that, Ark."

"Then, what are you trying to do?"

"As you suggested earlier, I want to make a big project. More precisely, making the farm bigger behind Silver Cross's new headquarters.

As you said before. I cannot plant grain directly in barren land because it is a waste of food. But it's different if we can change it with land from the city park."

"That's your problem, Julian. It has nothing to do with us."

"Of course there is.

I'm here to remind you of the over-population increase of giant silkworms, mutated crows, and mutated rats.

With the new government still immature, we are overwhelmed to deal with the problems that suddenly arise.

So you came to ask for help!"

"Sword of Sufferings rejected it because we are an independent organization. We don't want to interfere with the things you do." Ark immediately replied with an indifferent expression.

"We'll pay!"

"You don't have the ability to pay us."

"Then what do you want?" julian asked with a look of annoyance on his face.

"Rights of ownership."

Ark answered directly.

"When apocalypse occurs, the rules collapse and all starts again from zero. Therefore, we can all claim property rights depending on the power.

Just like the Sword of Sufferings now. The elite housing area we are currently developing is our territory. Although there is no paper agreement or anything like that, but everyone certainly agrees.

What I want is ownership of the city park. However, since the location is quite far from the Sword of Sufferings headquarters, I want a confession from you guys.

The Sword of Sufferings could have claimed it directly, but the matter would have become even more troublesome to take care of.

So I want you to testify and help us to keep those who want to take something precious from "our garden".

In other words, no one can fool around by cutting down a tree or taking the lip of a tree from there.

Not only taking, the Sword of Sufferings will allow the central government to take compost land to replenish your farmland. Of course, in limited quantities.

Instead, the Sword of Sufferings would not allow the population of creatures within the city park to turn out to be more exaggerated. We will continue to reduce their numbers at certain times. Those creatures won't trouble you."

"There is one condition .." Julian said, looking at Ark with a serious expression.

"Say."

"You must help us reduce the number of enemies. Especially the crows and the rats!"

Hearing the request, Ark smiled.

"Then I'll accept this deal."

>> Connect.