[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-after-i-fully-prepared-for-the-apocalypse-the-un":3,"chapter-after-i-fully-prepared-for-the-apocalypse-the-un-after-i-fully-prepared-for-the-apocalypse-the-un-chapter-203":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","After I Fully Prepared for the Apocalypse, the Ungrateful Cried with Regret",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},146517,236,"Chapter 203: An Open Secret","after-i-fully-prepared-for-the-apocalypse-the-un-chapter-203",203,"\u003Cp>\"I agree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina Jacobs set down her coffee cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had come prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t know the specific details of tomorrow’s operation, but she was certain that Daniel Hale, the Spiritual Element Superpower User, would be participating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it was just for Daniel Hale’s safety, she had to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Justin Lawson found himself admiring the young woman before him more and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was decisive, didn’t beat around the bush, and was highly capable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Nina Jacobs agree so quickly, Myra Lawson also breathed a sigh of relief. She just wasn’t sure where to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow’s operation is a bit... special.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It could be a false alarm, but it could also be extremely dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at Adrian Shaw, who immediately understood and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Jacobs, I’ll explain the rest to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m all ears.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina Jacobs was also curious to see how far Adrian Shaw had progressed with this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A friend of mine—well, not exactly a friend, to be precise—has been having a series of dreams recently...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian Shaw didn’t reveal the names of Hannah Grant or Liam Grant, and Nina Jacobs didn’t call him out on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you saying your friend knows about tomorrow’s operation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Adrian Shaw’s explanation, Nina Jacobs was slightly shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Liam Grant has already agreed to work with Adrian Shaw?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right. My friend also has the safety of the public at heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He took the initiative to come see me last night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And as a friend, it’s only natural that I keep their secret.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian Shaw winked at Nina Jacobs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand. This matter certainly can’t be publicized.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina Jacobs regretted not activating her Five Senses Enhancement last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never would have thought Liam Grant and the others would actively seek out Adrian Shaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I missed a good show.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, that’s the situation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be honest, I don’t believe it. Based on our normal weapon deployments, it’s impossible for so many people to die at once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unless...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myra Lawson’s expression turned grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unless we encounter a powerful mutant zombie, like an Intermediate Mutant Zombie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina Jacobs was the only Intermediate Superpower User in the base, which was why she had no choice but to ask for her help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve already deployed various weapons and snipers along the route in advance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If a mutant zombie that powerful really does appear, we will all fight it together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand. I’ll do my best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’An Intermediate Mutant Zombie?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Nina Jacobs felt a faint flicker of excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had encountered an Intermediate Superpower User before, but she had yet to face an Intermediate Mutant Zombie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For now, don’t tell anyone else about this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow, everyone will just think it’s a normal transfer operation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it turns out to be a false alarm, we will severely punish the individuals involved,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myra Lawson said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina Jacobs nodded, then asked, \"And what if it’s real?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it’s real, I will be the one to express gratitude on their behalf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, I have to keep my friend’s identity a secret.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a hint of a smile in Adrian Shaw’s voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it’s real, then this is a huge deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This could be a major event concerning all of us survivors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Justin Lawson also looked serious. \"Shaw, I’m putting you in charge of this lead. You must dig up all the useful intelligence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they have any requests, we can accommodate them as appropriate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian Shaw accepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina Jacobs chatted with them for a few more moments before leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myra Lawson still had to arrange the next day’s operation, while Adrian Shaw stood up, intending to walk Nina Jacobs out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re doing a pretty good job of keeping things confidential,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina Jacobs said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Confidential? It’s more like an open secret.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But of course. They want something from us,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"and we’re just making an equal exchange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian Shaw walked beside Nina Jacobs, taking her words as a compliment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night had fallen, and only the sound of their footsteps echoed in the empty corridor of the new administration building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But don’t get the wrong idea. I’m just cooperating with them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven’t sold myself,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian Shaw added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sold yourself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina Jacobs didn’t understand what Adrian Shaw meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What I mean is, my source of intelligence is no longer Hannah Grant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian Shaw’s tone was a little stiff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Nina Jacobs understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He meant that he hadn’t gotten together with Hannah Grant for the sake of this information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person he was cooperating with was Liam Grant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm, that’s good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, that would be scumbag behavior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not that Nina Jacobs cared much about any of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And don’t worry, I won’t let him know you’re still paying attention to him,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian Shaw said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina Jacobs couldn’t help but stop in her tracks. \"Oh, thank you so much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She really did have to thank him for taking her out of the equation completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Is his brain wired for nothing but messy love triangles?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to thank me. You’re my savior, after all,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian Shaw said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t say that. It was nothing, not even worth mentioning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Nina Jacobs quickened her pace and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Looks like I hit the nail on the head again.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Nina Jacobs’s hastily retreating back, Adrian Shaw felt it was a waste for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’That Liam Grant’s character isn’t up to much, and the look in his eyes is even worse...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel Hale also received his mission for the day early the next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t think much of it, but he was surprised to see Nina Jacobs was also participating in that day’s transfer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sis, remember to be careful,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ian Chandler urged as Nina Jacobs was leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm, I will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina Jacobs got into the vehicle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day’s transfer consisted only of supplies and goods for the shelter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By noon, Nina Jacobs had already completed two round trips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other than a slight increase in the number of zombies on the road, nothing unusual had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, we considered avoiding this road before,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"but that wouldn’t solve the problem. The dangers near the base must be cleared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But based on the current situation, I’m afraid we might have been overly worried about that tip,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myra Lawson said to Nina Jacobs when they stopped for a rest after clearing out some zombies mid-route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been too worried to stay behind, so she had specifically come along today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand. This is a main road.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina Jacobs only got out of the vehicle to stretch her legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t dared to relax her guard for the entire trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myra Lawson might have been starting to have doubts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she was absolutely certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Something is definitely going to happen today.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All units, attention! A large group of zombies has appeared at your nine o’clock!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the sudden announcement put everyone who was still digging for Crystal Cores on high alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hale, how many are there, roughly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chester Pearson asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not as many as before. About seven or eight hundred.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Daniel Hale finished speaking, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous wave had been nearly two thousand zombies. It seemed this was just the stragglers following behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay sharp. Let’s aim for zero casualties,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myra Lawson said to the crowd before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because their preparations had been more than adequate, they had only sustained a few casualties over the two trips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re a bit fast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roughly 600 meters, 500 meters... They’re here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel Hale kept his mind focused, tracking the movement of the zombie horde.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At just under 200 meters, the pre-aimed silenced weapons began to fire on command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All Superpower Users, prepare!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian Shaw was also part of this mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two Speed Element mutant zombies rushed to the front, dodging the artillery fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian Shaw had already summoned a Thunder Serpent from the ground, which split into two and shot toward them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ZZT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thunder Element Superpower struck repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Speed Element zombies were immobilized by the lightning restraints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, snipers on both sides seized the opportunity to hit the two zombies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, there’s one more!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel Hale looked in a certain direction but couldn’t spot anything unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>",1361,"2026-05-29T03:44:18.636Z","2026-06-01T04:29:06.436Z",1,"novelbin.me","34b460b4f426016ea485328f6b240a1d4e6e203aed91b0bec7e29bc91332803a","after-i-fully-prepared-for-the-apocalypse-the-un-chapter-204","after-i-fully-prepared-for-the-apocalypse-the-un-chapter-202",312,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-i-fully-prepared-for-the-apocalypse-the-un-cover.jpg"]