My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 242

"Good," Kisha said with a smile, standing up and nodding at the soldiers. Although she was still adjusting to her new role and wasn’t used to being called by her title, she set that concern aside for now, focusing on the task at hand. She gestured for the soldiers to start loading the supplies onto the waiting trucks. Meanwhile, she kept the soldier who had answered her inquiry in place.

"Have they finished gathering the crowd?" she asked.

The soldier stood at attention, responding with the formality expected of a military to their superior. "Yes, City Lord. The crowd has been gathered. You can head there at your convenience, and we have arranged a car to escort you to the square."

Kisha nodded and gestured for everyone to follow her. Since they all held leadership roles, it was important for them to be present and assert their positions. By doing so, they would ensure that the people remembered them and their respective roles, much like politicians make themselves known during their campaigns.

This time, they weren’t campaigning; they were already established in their positions and needed to promote their propaganda and roles. As Kisha stepped out of the villa, Marcus and his grandchildren, along with Reeve, were waiting at the gate. A car and a van were parked behind them, ready for departure.

The soldiers were still transferring supplies to the trucks, a process that would take a bit more time to complete. Kisha left them to their task, confident that there was little chance of any issues if someone tried to hijack the supplies and run.

She had already deployed her Scarlet Bees around the base, ensuring that no one could escape her notice. This would serve as their first test to determine if they were truly trustworthy.

Some of the quick-witted soldiers deduced what was happening when they saw Kisha and her team get into the car without leaving anyone behind to oversee the transfer and ensure everything went as planned. After Kisha’s car departed, the soldier who had spoken with her earlier took charge, ensuring his team stayed focused.

He reminded them not to act recklessly or be swayed by immediate rewards but to consider the bigger picture. Although no one made a move, he felt it was crucial to reinforce this message to his men.

He understood that in times like these when people have experienced hunger and hardship, they can be vulnerable to the temptation of immediate gratification, even if it means facing dire consequences later.

However, with the City Lord having already removed the greedy and destructive Minister of Defense and the Coltons—who had been like a plague to the society’s survival—there was a chance to give the new City Lord a fair opportunity to prove herself to the people and show her leadership.

Although the appointment had only been secured through bloodshed and a forceful takeover, that was secondary to what truly mattered: the future. Besides, they were more like saviors than invaders, given their firsthand experience with the harsh realities and the reign of two greedy powers.

Now that they knew the new City Lord planned to distribute supplies equally to everyone, without discrimination, Kisha earned their recognition. Even though many were tempted, they held back and diligently transported the supplies. Some soldiers even stayed behind to guard the villa, ensuring its security in the absence of others.