My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 439

The last thing they needed right now was internal conflict. The base was finally moving in a positive direction, gradually restoring a sense of peace.

But if tensions arose between superhumans and ordinary soldiers, it could lead to unrest and division among the people.

Soon, factions might form, with individuals feeling dissatisfied or insecure because others had powers they lacked.

In this harsh new reality, power held great influence, and those without it might feel vulnerable, believing they too needed abilities to protect themselves against any future threats.

Hearing Kisha acknowledge their hard work and take steps to provide what they needed meant a lot to them.

It showed that their City Lord valued not only the superhumans but also looked out for everyone equally.

The gatekeeper and those nearby who had overheard the radio transmission exchanged smiles, feeling reassured and appreciated.

With renewed motivation, the gatekeeper responded enthusiastically.

"I’ll get right on it, City Lord—we’ll be there in two hours." The gatekeeper’s voice nearly cracked with excitement.

Sparrow, observing him with an almost fatherly expression, shook his head with a smile and patted him on the shoulder.

Kisha’s words had also reminded Sparrow of the soldiers’ complicated position, and his stern demeanor softened to one of quiet gratitude.

"You’re all doing a great job. Keep it up, and don’t dwell on my outburst," Sparrow said, choosing not to make excuses but instead acknowledging both his own actions and the hard work of the soldiers.

Even Aston, still standing atop the wall, smiled appreciatively at Sparrow—and especially at Kisha.

Like many, he hadn’t yet awakened, so he threw himself into every task he could, feeling it was the best way to be useful and to contribute to the base’s growth and the safety of its people.

Hearing Kisha’s words, he felt a deep sense of validation; his hard work hadn’t gone unnoticed.

For the first time in a while, he felt truly seen, and a renewed pride filled him, lifting some of the weight he’d been carrying.

After exchanging a few words with the soldiers, Sparrow joined Aston in escorting Rose to Kisha’s villa to give a full report, with Zeus naturally tagging along.

Meanwhile, the five STAU members took the cargo trailers directly to the Supply Center to unload, while the other warriors from Sparrow’s team showed their appreciation to the soldiers before heading home on their own paths.

Only after Sparrow and the others left did the gatekeeper seem to snap out of what felt like a dreamlike haze.

Everyone else around him felt similarly, but now, grounded in the reality of the moment, they began to reflect on what had just happened.

"How did the City Lord’s timing feel so precise... almost as if she’s watching us?" they wondered, a sense of awe shared among them.

They glanced around the walls, half-expecting to spot a hidden CCTV camera. But then they remembered: with no electricity except in certain buildings powered by fuel generators, operating a CCTV system here would be impossible.

Yet, despite this, they couldn’t shake the feeling that their City Lord was somehow keeping a watchful eye over them.

Though the notion wasn’t far off, instead of feeling creeped out, they felt a renewed sense of energy.

After all, if their City Lord was watching them, it meant they were worthy of her attention, and that she had their backs.

As thoughts swirled in their minds, their admiration for Kisha deepened. Unbeknownst to her, she had gained a few more dedicated followers that day.

As the atmosphere settled within the walls and the ammunition issue was temporarily resolved, the gatekeepers and soldiers experienced a renewed sense of calm.

They resumed their tasks, strategizing on how to maximize the use of their remaining ammunition until the two-hour timeframe Kisha had promised for the pickup.

Since she hadn’t insisted on an immediate response, they understood she must have important matters to attend to, perhaps alongside Sparrow, who likely had his own critical updates to share.

With this in mind, they nodded in agreement and got back to work.