Chapter 193


    For the following days, Jasper didn''t set a foot outside, either training the dog or his sister, and then


    practicing with Ste.


    When boredom crept in, they''d y a game of cards, partnering Cooper with Rosie, fearing her


    intellect might fall short.


    As long as nobody from the outpost invited them, they barely left their room. If it were before the


    apocalypse, this would have driven anyone crazy. But after surviving two years of disaster, there


    wasn''t much they weren''t used to.


    In this post-apocalyptic world, those who could manage to stay indoors were the real winners.


    In the meantime, the rivalry between these two bases was escting. Bryce, being the cautious


    type, didn''t want to gamble with hisfortable life, while the leader from Alpha Outpost, with his


    hot temper and brutal ways, seemed more and more aggressive.


    It was easy to adapt to luxury, but hard to give it up. Silver Asylum used to enjoy daily shipments of


    supplies, but now, as the conflict intensified, they were lucky to receive even half a truckload.


    Naturally, this tightened the belts of Bryce''s men.


    Silver Asylum couldn''t understand why they weren''t taking out Alpha Outpost, instead, they kept


    retreating.


    "Might as well give them the outpost," they grumbled.


    This made Bryce anxious. He knew that without his men''s support, he was nothing. If things


    continued like this, not only would his men lose respect for him, but they could also turn against


    him, or even leave the outpost. This fight had to happen, whether he wanted it or not.


    Eventually, he chose to fight.


    After days of surveince, nothing unusual from Jasper was noted, except that their nights seemed


    too quiet. He didn''t expect someone as tough as Jasper tost only three minutes. Bryce felt some


    sympathy for him; such a waste for the beautiful woman by his side.


    Meanwhile, Jasper was also feeling awkward, "Does it have to be this way?"


    Ste retorted, "What else can we do?"


    These were the precious three minutes she had managed to find among a plethora of videos.


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    The two of them slept in the same bed every day, and something had to happen, otherwise, Bryce


    would be suspicious.


    Did he really think they''d put on a show while he listened in? Even if Jasper wanted to, Ste would


    never agree.


    In the end, Jasper gave in, but fearing she might misunderstand, he quickly added, "I...I can


    definitelyst longer."


    Ste seemed to understand, "Okay."


    He spoke as if he was very experienced, but in reality, he hadn''t even had a girlfriend in his past life.


    Back in their room, she was about to y the video when a knock interrupted them.


    Bryce finally couldn''t hold back any longer. He treated them to a feast, even preparing a whole roast


    chicken for Cooper.


    "Jasper, we''ve decided to have a showdown with Alpha Outpost," Bryce announced. "But as you


    know, my men are only good at collecting protection food, while the leaders at Alpha Outpost are


    skilled fighters. This is going to be a dangerous fight. Do you have any suggestions?"


    Jasper asked for detailed information about the enemy''s numbers, weapons, and geographical


    position.


    Alpha Outpost was newly established and didn''t have the advantage in numbers, but each member


    was tough and brave. On the other hand, Bryce''s side had more weapons and was familiar with the


    surrounding terrain.


    Jasper suggested, "A straightforward fight won''t do us any good. We''ll have to outsmart them."


    Bryce agreed. If all his men were killed in the fight, what was the point of his title as outpost leader?


    Ste added, "To capture the bandits, first capture their leader."


    Bryce dismissed the idea, "I''ve thought about it, but their leader is too cunning to show himself."


    Ste smiled, "What if you invited him for a talk?"


    Bryce was taken aback.


    Ste exined, "You''ve been fighting back and forth for days without making any progress. If you


    continue, you''ll both lose. But if you can get him toe out, everything will be a lot easier."


    Bryce was skeptical, "Just get him toe out?"


    "Don''t forget what Jasper used to do," Ste said confidently. "He often dealt with dangerous


    criminals and is excellent at ambushes. With a good sniper rifle, a target 3000 metres away is not a


    problem. Once their leader is taken out, the rest of them won''t be a threat."


    Bryce had been hoping for Jasper''s expertise, hence thevish treatment. But he was still worried,


    "I trust that Jasper can take out the target, but what about the aftermath?"


    If the enemy leader were to die, he wouldn''t have time to escape before the enemy''s men started


    shooting.


    Ste looked at Cooper, who was gnawing on a chicken leg, "Each leg he''s eaten hasn''t been for


    nothing. Do you know why the bomb didn''t hurt us that night?"


    Bryce was curious, though slightly embarrassed.


    "He''s a highly trained police dog. We spent two years training him. Not only can he detect


    explosives, but he could also carry them into a bunker without a problem."


    Upon being mentioned, the dog gave a bark, indicating no problem.


    Jasper revealed the n, "If you can lure him out under the pretense of peace talks and distract


    them, Cooper will hide the bomb near them. I''ll take out the leader of Alpha Outpost first, then


    detonate the bomb with the second shot. This is the n with the least casualties. Once their leader


    is taken out, you can take over their outpost. This is just a suggestion, and you can decide whether


    to execute it or not."


    Ste added, "If you think the n won''t work, we won''t lose anything. But if you think it''s feasible


    and it''s sessful, we want a reward."


    It was the first time Bryce had seen such audacity. He was irritated but hid it behind his usual


    charm, "Please borate. Our outpost always rewards sess. If we can take down Alpha


    Outpost, we''ll definitely reward you handsomely."


    Ste was straightforward, "We want a separate vi, and cows and sheep."


    Bryce was taken aback. He had expected them to demand a leadership position to satisfy their


    ambition.


    "We''re not interested in power. We just want to livefortably and freely. We can help when


    needed, but otherwise, we''d like to be left alone. What do you think?"


    "Ha, absolutely no problem," Bryceughed. They treated the outpost as their own home,ing


    and going as they pleased. What a joke!


    The day they took down Alpha Outpost would also be these guys’ end.