Chapter 489: 489: Four Days

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Chapter 490 of "Apocalypse: I Have A Multiplier System" starts unfolding: Chapter 489: Chapter 489: Four Days Su Jiyai blinked, surprised. “You noticed that?” Qiang Zhi huffed. “Of... Discover more!

Chapter 489: Chapter 489: Four Days Su Jiyai blinked, surprised. “You noticed that?” Qiang Zhi huffed. “Of course I did. I’m not blind. You’re always strong, but tonight… you look like you’re carrying something heavy.” Su Jiyai gave a soft laugh and took the bar from him. “Thanks, Zhi.” Qin Feng bit into the energy bar, nodding in approval. “Not bad. I might survive after all.” Qiang Zhi plopped down on the floor in front of them, cross-legged. “So… you’re going after one of the Devils tomorrow night?” Su Jiyai and Qin Feng both stiffened. “You know about the devils?” Su Jiyai was shocked. Till now, she thought that she was the only person who knew about the presence of devils and their pawn and the main Devil. But now… “I know. Madam Queen used to frequently mention them.” Qiang Zhi said calmly. “Do you know anything else about the devils?” Su Jiyai asked. Though she didn’t have much hope, there was no harm in trying. Qiang Zhi stared at Su Jiyai’s hopeful eyes and said everything that he knew truthfully, “As far as I know, the main Devil can’t be in China all the time. It can only contact the Devils and their pawns for a specific period of time. Maybe 2 hours. After 2 hours, he needs to leave.” Su Jiyai exchanged a look with Qin Feng. He had said the same thing. “So now can you tell me if you are after the devils?” Qiang Zhi asked. Su Jiyai sighed. “You really do hear everything.” “I told you,” Qiang Zhi said, smug. “So, which one are you going after?” “I haven’t decided yet,” Su Jiyai replied, peeling the wrapper off the bar. “But it won’t be someone easy.” “You never pick easily.” Qiang Zhi shook his head. “Why not take Qin Feng with you?” “Because I said so,” Su Jiyai said simply. “That’s not a reason!” he argued. Qin Feng chuckled. “Actually, from her, it kind of is.” Qiang Zhi huffed again and muttered, “Stubborn.” “I heard that,” Su Jiyai said without looking up. “Good,” he said, not backing down. “I’m just saying… you two are stronger together. Isn’t that what everyone says? ‘Teamwork makes the dream work,’ or whatever.” Qin Feng grinned. “I like this kid.” Su Jiyai smiled faintly, chewing the last bit of the energy bar. “Yeah, he’s growing on me too.” Qiang Zhi leaned back against the wall and yawned. “Okay, I’m going back to sleep now. But if anything else explodes in the middle of the night, I expect a full explanation in the morning.” “Deal,” Su Jiyai said. Qiang Zhi stood up and started walking away, but paused at the hallway entrance. He turned and looked at them both seriously. “Be careful, okay?” Both Su Jiyai and Qin Feng nodded. “Goodnight,” he said, before disappearing into his room. Silence returned for a moment. Qin Feng leaned his head back against the couch and stared at the ceiling. “He’s growing fast.” ……………………………… The next day. Since all the meetings had concluded, Su Jiyai departed with Qin Feng. All the alliance members tried to find Admiral Ru, but for some reason, they couldn’t find him. In the end, they reached a conclusion that maybe Admiral Ru had reached a breakthrough and had gone into seclusion. Su Jiyai sat in the passenger seat, the low hum of the car vibrating through her boots. As they left the last alliance checkpoint, she let out a quiet breath and tapped the screen on her wristwatch. The digital date blinked into focus. A small red dot hovered just above the date. System Return: 4 Days Remaining Her lips curled into an excited grin. Four more days. Just four. Then… I can finally stop hiding my face from Qin Feng. She glanced at him as he drove. He looked relaxed, one arm casually resting on the steering wheel, his sharp eyes focused on the road ahead. She thought about how many secrets she had kept from him. Not just about her face, but everything. The system, her real identity, the true depth of her powers. Four more days, she told herself again. “Something on your mind?” Qin Feng asked without looking at her. “Hmm? Nah.” Su Jiyai quickly smiled. “Just… happy to go home.” He raised a brow. “You sure? You look like you just won the lottery or something.” She laughed. “Maybe I did.” Behind them, Qiang Zhi pressed his face to the window like an excited puppy. “Wait… is that your base?” Qin Feng smirked. “You’ll know when we’re there.” Minutes later, the car turned onto a wide metal road. Towering walls made of sleek metallic-blue alloy loomed ahead. They shimmered with arcs of harmless electricity, pulsing like veins. The entrance to the base stood tall—two massive gates fitted with scanners and motion detectors. “Whoa,” Qiang Zhi breathed. “That wall… It’s like lightning’s trapped inside it!” As they approached the gate, long robotic arms emerged from the side structures. One scanned the vehicle’s outer shell; another moved across the windshield, scanning the passengers inside. A soft beep echoed, followed by a soothing AI voice: “Identification confirmed. Welcome back, Boss Su. Access granted.” The gates split open with a quiet hiss. As the car rolled inside, Qiang Zhi’s mouth fell open. “What… what is this place?” he whispered. The inside of the base looked like a city hidden in paradise. The temperature was mild—just cool enough for comfort with a fresh breeze dancing through the air. Lush greenery lined the clean pathways. Trees swayed gently while glowing flowers bloomed along the sides. People strolled about wearing colorful, clean clothes. Laughter echoed in the air. Children chased drones that projected rainbow butterflies. Small markets lined the streets with food, gadgets, clothes, and tools. Some buildings reached three or four stories high, made of transparent material that sparkled like diamonds in the light. “It’s… It’s like heaven,” Qiang Zhi whispered again, eyes wide. “You live here?” Su Jiyai smiled. “Yup. Welcome to Hope Base.” Qin Feng chuckled. “Told you she wasn’t the average wanderer.” Qiang Zhi leaned forward between their seats. “This is insane! You’ve got real trees! And clean air! Is that guy selling popcorn?!” Su Jiyai laughed. “Yes. And the one next to him is selling ice cream.” “Ice cream,” he echoed like he was hearing it for the first time. “I didn’t even know people still made ice cream.” As they parked near one of the central buildings, several people waved at them. “Boss Su, you’re finally back!” “Boss Su, it’s been so long! Are you okay?” “We were worried, Boss!” One of them squinted and pointed. “Who’s the little guy with you?” As the group pressed closer, Qiang Zhi instinctively stepped back. His small hands gripped the back of Su Jiyai’s coat tightly. His body trembled, and he ducked behind her like a nervous kitten, peeking out just barely from behind her shoulder. Su Jiyai felt his grip and looked down. Her heart clenched. The crowd noticed too. “Huh?” a woman said, tilting her head. “Why’s he hiding?” “Does he think we’ll hurt him?” someone else muttered. A third voice piped up, sounding a little annoyed. “He’s not even saying hi! We’re just being friendly.” “Is he looking down on us or what?” a tall man frowned. “Acting all shy like we’re the bad guys.” Su Jiyai’s jaw tightened. She gently stepped to the side and placed a firm hand on Qiang Zhi’s head. “Enough,” she said softly. But it wasn’t enough to stop the quiet grumbling from some of the people in the crowd. Their smiles faltered, replaced by confused or amused expressions. That’s when Qin Feng stepped forward, raising a hand. His voice was calm but strong enough to silence the group. “Everyone. Calm down.” He glanced back at Qiang Zhi, who was still half-hiding. “This kid isn’t ignoring you. He’s scared.” “Scared?” a man asked, surprised. “Yes,” Qin Feng nodded. “Qiang Zhi was kidnapped—human-trafficked into one of the illegal experimental institutes. The same kind we’ve been trying to destroy.” A hush fell over the crowd. Qin Feng continued, voice steady but heavy. “They experimented on him. He was locked up, tortured, treated like less than a person. So yeah, crowds? Loud voices? Strangers? That’s a lot for him.” Whispers rippled through the people. “Oh my god…” “Those damn institutes…” “How young is he? That’s awful…” Su Jiyai’s hand slid down to Qiang Zhi’s shoulder. She gave it a light squeeze. “Also, he is my biological brother.” “Wait—” a woman near the front blinked. “Boss Su’s… little brother?” “He’s so small,” someone whispered. “And cute…” The entire mood shifted. Where once there had been suspicion or misunderstanding, now there was warmth. “Aww… that makes sense now!” “No wonder Boss Su looked so protective of him!” “He’s got her eyes, kinda…” More people stepped closer, but this time with gentle smiles. “Hey, buddy,” one man knelt down a bit. “You want some candy? My daughter says it’s the good kind.” A vendor nearby called out, “Kid! Want some ice cream? First one’s free!”

Chapter 489: 489: Four Days

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