My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 526

It was only now that Duke realized just how much Kisha had already thought ahead.

Even before they left, she had been making careful plans for their territory.

The more he explored, the clearer it became: this was the solution Kisha had mentioned before the apocalypse began.

She had always been confident, telling him that she had found a way to manage their base, no matter where they were.

Now, he understood. She had devised a strategy to ensure their territory would remain safe and secure, a place where they could raise livestock, grow crops, and sustain themselves.

’No wonder she was so confident back then,’ Duke thought with a mixture of admiration and awe.

He looked down at the woman sleeping peacefully in his arms, her features softened in rest.

A fond smile spread across his face as he reached out and gently pinched the tip of her nose.

Instinctively, Kisha scrunched up her face and swatted at her nose before settling back into a deeper sleep.

Duke chuckled softly, his heart light with affection, before letting out a quiet, heartwarming laugh.

’My wife is truly amazing,’ Duke thought, his heart swelling with admiration.

He leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on Kisha’s forehead before gazing at her with affectionate warmth.

After a moment, he turned his attention back to the territory’s interface, his fingers gliding over the holographic controls.

As he explored, something caught his eye—the dome-like barrier surrounding the base.

The numbers were steadily dropping, and as he zoomed in for a closer look, he saw that the barrier was taking a beating.

Large hailstones were relentlessly crashing into it, causing the energy level to dip.

Fortunately, their territory was nestled in the mountains, which helped shield the base from the worst of the storm.

Unlike their HOPE base, which was exposed to the full fury of the storm, the mountain acted as a natural buffer, absorbing some of the impacts.

Though he hadn’t seen the full extent of the chaos outside yet, the strikes of lightning hitting the pole gave him a clear idea of the storm’s deadly nature.

He couldn’t help but think that if he and his team had been caught outside in this storm, survival wouldn’t have been guaranteed.

Seeing how much better the base in City A was faring brought him a small sense of relief, though the tension still lingered.

Eventually, his exhaustion caught up with him. With a quiet sigh, he slowly laid down on the soft grass, careful not to disturb Kisha as she slept in his arms.

Kisha instinctively nuzzled her head deeper into his chest, and Duke smiled, feeling the soothing rhythm of her breathing.

He buried his nose in her hair, inhaling the calming scent that always brought him comfort.

As his eyes fluttered closed, a contented smile tugged at his lips, and soon, both of them were lost in the peaceful embrace of sleep.

As the couple rested, finding solace in each other’s presence, both City A and City B were managing to weather the storm thanks to their protective city shields and barriers.

However, the same couldn’t be said for other bases.

Despite receiving warnings from Keith, most survivors were helpless in the face of the chaos that surrounded them.

The tornadoes ravaged the land, and while many sought refuge underground, the relentless storm brought its own set of challenges.

Floodwaters began to rise, submerging large swathes of land.

As the floodwaters crept higher, mutant rats, driven from their dens by the rising water, started to emerge in swarms.

The tornadoes, now mixing with the water, became even more deadly, carrying both brutal winds and torrents of rain, making it almost impossible to escape.