Apocalypse Regression's

After Return

The next day afternoon.

After asking Huginn and Muninn to make 3 deliveries today, Ark went to see Dedric.

“Do you really have no intention of changing your mind? If we leave for the Sword of Sufferings headquarters, it's too late to regret.”

Hearing that, Dedric shook his head. The man looked at Ark with a serious expression on his face.

“Then, please take care of Ian and the other 99 people from now on, Mr. Ark.”

Dedric bowed politely. Ark nodded lightly in response.

Previously, Ark met the Blade of Areia group after conducting a search in the cave. He talked about all the necessary conditions to become a temporary member of the Sword of Sufferings.

Moreover, the young man said that the Sword of Sufferings would only bring 100 people first to conduct a trial.

Originally, he thought the number that wanted to join was a little over fifty people. However, his guess turned out to be wrong. In the end, 80% of the Blade of Areia members who followed this mission intended to join the Sword of Sufferings.

Unable to bring it all together, Ark then prioritized the younger, healthier, and family-less members left. After choosing carefully, he finally found 100 people including Ian.

Ark himself intended to directly bring these hundred people back to the Sword of Sufferings headquarters. Let them do basic exercises and teach them discipline.

After that, train them to the next stage. Let them have a sense of belonging to the Sword of Sufferings first.

“So we'll meet back at this place two weeks later, Mr Ark?”

“Ya.” Ark nodded. “While waiting, you have to make sure the two hundred people sent two weeks later are well selected so that there are no casualties.”

“Understanding.”

Dedric nodded with a stern expression. Staring at the Ark, he asked again.

“Then, when will you come to the Blade of Areia headquarters, Mr Ark?”

“About one month later.”

Hearing that, Dedric nodded. He himself had also been accepted by the Ark, but was assigned to return to the Blade of Areia headquarters, gather the loyal ones and wait for the arrival of the Sword of Sufferings.

Meanwhile, Dedric also planned to get rid of those who used the post to gain personal advantage and harm the Blade of Areia.

The man had his own plan. He wanted the Blade of Areia to be a part of the Sword of Sufferings. That way, they can improve. Not to liberate other groups, but so that they have a sense of security.

After all, they always feel depressed every day. It made them, the most normal people among the other big groups almost crazy.

The Blade of Areia wanted peace, but it was difficult to obtain it.

Now, having already gotten the chance, Dedric had no intention of wasting it. In addition, he also felt that it was time for the Blade of Areia to clean up.

“Then, I hope you can receive the Blade of Areia well back then.”

Hearing Dedric's words, Ark nodded lightly while replying.

“It depends how sincere Blade of Areia.” is

Hearing Ark's positive answer where the limit on numbers didn't seem to be a problem, Dedric smiled.

“Then, see you two weeks later, Mr. Ark.”

***

Morning, two days later.

After a long journey, Ark and his comrades finally arrived at the mansion. Not only them, there were also a hundred new recruits following them.

Arriving at the mansion, Ark saw Roxanne who greeted him with a gentle smile.

Not just him. There were also many soldiers who were practicing directly welcoming their arrival warmly. It seems nice to see their colleagues back and want to know what kind of experience they got this time.

“Welcome home, Mr.”

“Thank you for your hard work as long as I'm not around, Roxanne.”

“Did the goods sent by Huginn and Muninn arrive safely? Where did you put it?”

“We keep it in warehouse, Sir. We put it there because we don't know where you're going to take it. Let you decide after returning.”

After saying that, Roxanne's gaze fell on the hundred additional people who followed Ark and the entourage back to the mansion.

“They?”

“Prospective new members.”

“...”

Hearing Ark's reply, Roxanne nodded lightly at Ian and his comrades. It didn't seem to care much whether there were additional members or not.

“Then take us to the storage warehouse, Roxanne.”

“Understanding, Mr.”

After that, they followed Roxanne to the storage warehouse, where all the newly arrived items were collected and sorted before being moved to other places such as artisan workshops, kitchens, Ark labs, etc, or a special storage room.

Arriving at the warehouse, Ark and the group immediately lowered their luggage. There are coral crab shells, giant claws, luminous moss stored in aqueous containers, and unprocessed metal ores.

“Move crab shell level 3 and level 4 to a special storage room. While the level 2, use as a training tool to make some equipment.”

“Tell 10 people to dig the ground behind the mansion to fumigate crab claws. Although actually durable, better smoked so that it can be used for a long period of time.”

“Tell some craftsmen to make some aquarium-like containers with makeshift materials. Clear plastic, used glass jars, and so on can also be as long as it is not too large. Make sure clean and transparent.”

While people were busy unloading, Ark instantly gave various tasks. Instantly, the mansion was instantly busy. Everyone seemed to be excited about their respective tasks.

Looking at the scene, the hundred people led by Ian looked shocked and amazed. They did not expect at all that the Sword of Sufferings turned out to be so ‘teratur’ compared to the groups they knew.

When people were busy working, Ark took a seat to sit down with Roxanne. After lighting a cigarette, the young man asked.

“While I'm not around, do you get any problems?”

“No, Mr.” Roxanne shook her head.

“Really? Absolutely no?”

“Iya.”

“It means you manage it well.” Ark smiled towards Roxanne. “Thank you, Roxanne.”

“S-I just did what I could do, Sir. It's not a big thing, so there's no need to praise.”

Roxanne replied with a nervous expression. Not usually get compliments, the woman even become misbehaved. Shame to be noticed by Ark. But he also did not hate that feeling.

“So, is there any new information or something you got during my time away?”

“For information, I heard that the border between the Cursed Berserkers and the Golden Maple Group became quiet as Crocodile withdrew troops and acted less actively.

Moreover, chaos ensued at the borders of the Golden Maple Group's territory and Imperial Phoenix. Also, there is news you should know, Mr.”

Seeing the doubtful expression on Roxanne's face, Ark immediately asked.

“What's up?”

“Vice Chairman has returned.”

Hearing that, Ark was somewhat surprised. Before saying anything, he heard the sound of heavy footsteps.

Looking at the source of the voice, Ark saw the figure of Jay walking towards him. Although the face did not change too much, but the young man's eyes clearly showed his surprise.

At that moment, Ark asked.

“How can you get hurt like that Jay? What really happened?”

>> Connect.