Chapter 181


    Everyone was intimidated by Ste''s gaze, not to mention the weapon she had in her hand. They


    could only watch helplessly as the car drove away.


    At the security booth at the foot of the mountain, there were no longer security personnel in


    uniforms.


    The sea waves continued to roar, asionally crashing against the shore, their frothy tails washing


    onto the highway, sshing water on the car windows.


    On the highway, the asional survivors could be seen, their possessions washed away, limping


    painfully with the aid of tree branches. They were like walking corpses, devoid of any life.


    There was a young girl of about twelve standing barefoot by the side of the road. As the hummer


    drove past her, Ste noticed the horrific injuries on her feet, her eyes swollen, and blood was still


    trickling from her forehead.


    She was so young. She should have been here with her family, trying to make a living by the sea.


    But the tsunami had taken them away, leaving her all alone.


    Ste''s heart skipped a beat and she instinctively turned her head to look back. But the girl was


    gone, leaving only the relentless roar of the sea waves.


    Perhaps, life and death had different meanings for everyone.


    After about 20 minutes of driving, they reached the checkpoint they had passed earlier.


    There were more survivors now, and even makeshift medical stations set up with soldiers


    distributing relief food. This area was higher in altitude and had been converted into a rescue point.


    There were hundreds of survivors lingering there, all looking lost and deste. Some were reluctant


    to leave, hoping to return to the coast once the waves receded, while others were lost about their


    future, unsure whether to head to the next coastal area or return to the city to await their fate.


    Jasper parked the car. "They should all belong to the same unit. Should we leave him here?"


    After the fever had subsided, the soldier was in a much better state. With proper rest, he should be


    able to survive.


    Ste took out a box of antibiotics, anti-inmmatory drugs, and three fever pills, along with some


    rice, and packed them all into a ck bag. This was all she could give. Whether he could survive or


    not was up to him.


    Jasper got out of the car and waved to a soldier nearby.


    A momentter, the soldier walked over. Jasper quickly exined the situation, while Ste


    reminded, "He needs to rest and eat nutritious food. Make sure his wounds stay dry."


    She then handed over the bag. "Here are some medicines. They''re a token of our goodwill. We


    hope they''ll be of use."


    Seeing his unconsciousrade in the car, the soldier''s eyes turned teary. He saluted Jasper and


    Ste. "Thank you."


    Jasper was moved. "Take care of yourselves. Only by doing so can you save more people."


    The soldier picked up hisrade, took the medicine and food Ste had given, and walked into a


    tent in the distance.


    Their hummer was too conspicuous and attracted many curious nces, so they quickly drove


    away.


    Along the way, they encountered many refugees walking back to Griffith. They carried their


    belongings and hopes for survival. Now, not only were their possessions swallowed by the tsunami,


    but they had also lost their loved ones.


    Ste retracted her gaze and sat in the passenger seat, lost in thought.


    After about ten minutes, the car slowed down. Jasper said, "Ste, get some toll ready."


    Ste came back to her senses, her eyes instantly darkening.


    This was not the same group that had demanded protection feest time. Without a doubt, this was


    another group of thugs exploiting the survivors.


    This ce felt familiar. It was probably where Jasper had hit the scammerst time. They didn''t y


    the scam game anymore. Instead, they tantly set up a checkpoint to collect protection grain.


    Small cars had to pay a toll of 20 pounds of food. Ste swallowed her anger and was about to get


    the potatoes when one of them arrogantly demanded, "10 pounds of grain and 10 pounds of meat."


    More than ten men rushed over, surrounding the hummer. Some had knives and others had


    weapons. They seemed ready to kill if they didn''t get what they wanted.


    Ste took a deep breath and gave them 10 pounds of potatoes and 10 pounds of dried seafood.


    They paid the toll and were allowed to pass.


    But less than ten minutester, they were stopped again. It was the same bald men who had


    demanded more foodst time.


    They swarmed up as before. This time they didn''t want food. Instead, they kicked the car door and


    ordered, "Get out!"


    They were all terrifying, pointing their weapons at Jasper and Ste through the ss.


    The two exchanged a nce and then got out of the car. The back door of the car was opened, and


    the bald men''s eyes lit up instantly. What a plump dog! What a tender little girl!


    "Get out!"


    Rosie''s eyes were full of fear. She instinctively tried to run to her brother, but a bald man roughly


    grabbed the back of her cor.


    At the same time, several bald men surrounded Cooper, their eyes filled with greed. This dog was


    fat and juicy, enough for a hearty meal.


    The dog whimpered, trembling all over with fear.


    The leader walked over, waving his gun at Jasper. "We''re taking the car. The kid and the dog stay.


    You two, scram!"


    Ste frowned. These men could collect several trucks of supplies each day. They weren''t short of


    food or drink, yet they insisted on keeping Rosie. What were they nning to do?


    Just as she was thinking, one of the bald men suddenly lifted Rosie up, his smile disgustingly dirty.


    "Don''t be scared, little girl. We''ll take you to have fun. We''ve got lots of fun and food, and lots of big


    cocks to show you. Do you want to go?"


    Rosie''s voice was tearful. "Sir, I want to go home."


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    The bald manughed heartily. "From today, you have a new home. We''ll take care of you."


    The other bald men were the same, without any apprehension, even in front of Jasper and Ste.


    Rosie turned her head to look at her brother.


    Ste took a deep breath and forced a smile. "Gentlemen, she''s just a child. Please let us go."


    Before leaving, she had disguised herself, wearing ragged clothes and a face full of freckles, while


    Jasper looked dejected and pathetic. They weren''t interested in the two of them, but they had their


    sights set on Rosie and the dog.


    "Are you deaf?" Seeing that they didn''t move, the leader pressed his weapon against Jasper''s head.


    "Piss me off, and I''ll ughter you all!"


    Jasper didn''t say anything but gave Rosie a look.


    Suddenly, the bald man holding Rosie stumbled back. His eyes widened, his mouth opened wide as


    he gasped for air, and his muscr body fell heavily to the ground.


    His chest was stained with blood. He clutched his throat, his eyes bulging.


    Rosiended on her feet, holding a blood-stained knife. Her face was still childish and innocent as


    she looked at them.


    The scene was shocking. The bald man was dead?


    Not only was he stabbed multiple times in the chest, but his throat was also slit.


    A six or seven-year-old child... she actually… No, this was not a child, it was a demon!


    It was in that moment of distraction that the shivering and seemingly timid dog suddenly leaped


    towards the most ferocious bald-headed man. The man was knocked off his feet, his throat ripped


    apart before he even had a chance to struggle.


    The dog, swift as lightning, then pounced on the second one.