Chapter 188


    The window rolled down, leaving the man hit in the thigh by Jasper copsed on the ground.


    The Marauder sted through the wall, as if it was crushing a muffin. Ste demolished all the


    roadblocks before parking the car. She stepped out, walking over to the injured man with a cold,


    killing re.


    Craving some pot roast, huh? Wanted to take Rosie to see cocks? Tossed a bomb on the 18th floor,


    almost blew her to bits, was it thrilling? A real rush?


    These people set up roadblocks, collected tolls, and treated lives like weeds.


    Ste was just about ready to pulverize him, but she held back for the uing mission. She


    stepped on his bald head, her face full of contempt and mockery, "This is all you got? What an


    embarrassment. I''m ashamed for you.


    "Tell your boss to get lost if he knows what''s good for him. If he dares to mess with Alpha Outpost


    again, he''ll be using his skull for a piss pot.


    "I''m in a good mood today, so I''ll spare your life. Now, get lost!"


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    The bald man''s face contorted with pain and anger, but he didn''t dare to resist. He limped away, his


    thigh bleeding heavily.


    Back in the car, Jasper handed Ste a bottle of cold water. She gulped down several mouthfuls,


    calming her rage and frustration. She drove the car into the deserted woods, wiped off her makeup


    and changed into clean clothes.


    Switching to the Hummer, they headed towards Silver Asylum.


    Ste warned the dog, "Cooper, we''re going to blend in at the base for a few days. y your part


    and don''t show off too much."


    Cooper cocked his head, as if trying to decipher his owner''s words.


    Jasper, on the other hand, was much gentler, "Don''t worry, Rosie. I''ll protect you."


    It would be a lie to say she wasn''t scared, but knowing she had Jasper, Ste, and Cooper with her,


    Rosie felt a bit more at ease.


    Ste noticed that Rosie had matured significantly since she stabbed that guy. With Jasper''s


    rigorous training over the past two years, herbat abilities were not bad. She justcked cruel


    experience, making it easy for her to be fooled by the seasoned.


    Rosie knew the risks involved, but her eyes gradually hardened, "I''m not scared."


    When the bomb exploded, her ears rang and her mind went nk. The endless waiting reminded


    her of when her parents left, smiling at her, "Wait for us at home, Rosie. We''ll be back soon."


    But they never came back.


    She was terrified that Jasper, Ste, and Cooper might note back either. No. Even if it was


    dangerous, she didn''t want to be separated from them.


    Silver Asylum was close, just thirty miles from the post, nestled in a vige at the foot of the


    mountain.


    With rows of buildings, one after another, it was not hard to figure it out that these were once the


    houses of the vige residents. As for where those vigers had gone, Ste didn''t want to think


    about it.


    The vige was surrounded by a concrete wall and the entrance was guarded. The Hummer was


    stopped from afar, and Ste and the others were once again surrounded, "What are you doing


    here?"


    Jasper lowered the car window, his expression stern, "We''re from Sunrise Sanctuary on the 18th


    floor. Your boss invited us."


    It was probably because the people from the 18th floor were too famous, and it had made Silver


    Asylum''s death list, so all eyes turned to them. There was anger, contempt, scorn, even


    astonishment or shock.


    Someone asked, "Where are our people?"


    Jasper didn''t bother with an excuse, "We arrived unscathed. Where do you think they are?" His


    attitude was defiant, and people gathered around.


    Jasper was unfazed, "Your boss was so eager to invite us, and now that we''re here, is this how you


    treat your guests?"


    At this point, someone walked over. It was the man who had been leading the group in the van that


    day. He recognized Jasper, aplicated look shed across his face, then heughed, "Well, you


    finally decided toe? I thought you were tough, but you agreed so quickly."


    Jasper seemed not to understand his mockery, and said calmly, "We thought about it. And we''re


    looking forward to joining your warm family."


    The man was taken aback, thenughed insincerely, "That''s more like it. It''s best not to be


    stubborn. Wait here. I''ll go inform the boss."


    As he turned to leave, a sarcastic smile yed on his lips, and he muttered, "Humph. They''re just


    scaredy-cats afraid of death."


    Unfortunately for him, Ste heard every word. Good, so he was the one who arranged the ambush


    last night.


    Silver Asylum tried to assert authority. Jasper waited a full hour before the bald man finally arrived,


    "The boss will see you now. But there''s a rule here. Outsiders can''t bring weapons inside. You''ll


    have to get out of the car for a check."


    The three of them and the dog got out of the car while their Hummer was rudely searched.


    The man gave a goon a look. The goon stepped forward, "You have to be searched too."


    It was a hot day and they were wearing short sleeves. What kind of weapons could they hide? This


    was clearly just to give them a hard time.


    A goon approached Ste, his eyes filled with malicious intent, "I''ll search you." He reached out


    towards her chest.


    Ste''s eyes narrowed and she kicked him where it hurt most. Before the goon could cry out, she


    had him in a chokehold. The others circled her, weapons drawn, "You''re pretty cocky, causing


    trouble on our turf."


    "Don''t forget your boss invited us here." Staring at the bunch of lowlifes, Ste didn''t flinch, "Do you


    even know why he invited us? Are you disrespecting us, or are you embarrassing your boss?"


    "You''re so audacious. You killed two of our groups and you''re still so arrogant." The man shouted,


    "Do you think we''re easy to deal with? Don''t push your luck."


    Jasper spoke up, "We can leave. If you can stop us, good for you."


    The situation was about to get out of hand, and Cooper was ready to charge.


    "Piersen." A loud voice sounded, and a middle-aged man walked over, "The boss asked you to


    bring the guests in. Why haven''t they arrived yet?"


    The man was irritated, but he had to hold back, "They''ll be there soon."


    The standoff ended, and the middle-aged man walked over, smiling, "Mr. Jasper, I presume? I''m


    Teddy, the third inmand here at Silver Asylum. We''re honored to have you. The boss has been


    anxious for your arrival. Our men are just a bit overzealous. Please forgive them. Please,e


    inside."


    With the third inmand speaking, no one dared to search them anymore. The gates swung


    open, and the Hummer rolled into the base. Most of the houses were built along the road, showing


    signs of repairs following a flood.


    A few minutester, the vehicle pulled up in front of a sprawling three-story mansion, presumably


    left behind by some local tycoon. It covered a good four or five acres, the front of the house adorned


    with elegant pavilions and towers, while the backyard wasrge enough for horse riding.


    At the entrance, several team members armed to the teeth stood guard, reminiscent of bodyguards


    from the pre-apocalyptic era.


    Jasper was quiet, lost in thought.