[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-apocalypse-i-have-a-multiplier-system":3,"chapter-apocalypse-i-have-a-multiplier-system-apocalypse-i-have-a-multiplier-system-chapter-73":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Apocalypse: I Have A Multiplier System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1538521,2001,"Chapter 73 - 73 73 Jake","apocalypse-i-have-a-multiplier-system-chapter-73",73,"\u003Cp>Chapter 73: Chapter 73: Jake Chapter 73: Chapter 73: Jake A soldier, standing at attention, shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Negative, Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ve scoured the area he was last seen in, but there’s no trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s like he vanished into thin air.” Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan slammed his fist on the table, causing everyone to jump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s impossible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Hao is our most valuable asset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we lose him, all our research goes to waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must be found!” Another scientist, Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei, leaned forward, her voice calmer but no less insistent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve already alerted all our field teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every available resource is being used to track him down, but we need more time.” A stern-faced general, arms crossed over his broad chest, interjected, “Time is a luxury we don’t have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Lin Hao regains his full strength, we won’t be able to contain him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’ll become a threat not only to us but to the entire nation.” The room fell into a heavy silence as the gravity of the situation sank in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scientists exchanged worried glances, fully aware of the implications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan spoke up again, his voice laced with frustration, “We can’t afford to let him recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We must find him before it’s too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Increase the surveillance in all known bases and outposts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s bound to seek refuge somewhere.” A young researcher hesitantly raised her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan, what if… what if he’s already found help?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone who doesn’t know his true identity?” Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan’s expression darkened, his eyes narrowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then we’ll have to make sure that whoever’s helping him understands the danger they’re in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We cannot allow Lin Hao to regain his power, no matter the cost.” The general nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll prepare a strike team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as we have a lead on his location, we’ll move in and extract him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dead or alive, Lin Hao must not be allowed to roam free.” Suddenly Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei said, “I don’t think so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>” The atmosphere stilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if not sensing the cold atmosphere Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei continued, “I think, Lin Hao has either most likely camouflaged himself in the crowd, or he is in some forest time area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, the mind link shouldn’t be broken by us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, there is one more possibility that you all have ignored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe he has found a backer, who knows of his identity and is capable of protecting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this is true then the simple strike team won’t be able to find him.” Her words were logical and she didn’t rush her words, as if she had a lot of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If what you’re suggesting is true, Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei,” Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan said slowly, “Then we’re dealing with a situation far more complicated than we initially thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A backer who knows Lin Hao’s true identity and is powerful enough to protect him…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That could mean a well-established base or a high-ranking individual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ll need more than just a strike team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ll need to rethink our entire approach.” The general’s stern face remained unchanged, but his eyes betrayed a hint of disdain, “I am sorry to interrupt but I don’t think any base is more powerful than us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We are the most powerful force in China.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost no one can surpass our strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I think a strike team is more than enough.” Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei calmly put forth her point, “If you are saying so then do you know why we are not able to access Lin Hao’s current location?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is obstructing our link?” “Maybe he is in the forest.” The general guessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other researcher nodded along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they accept that Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei is very talented and intelligent, they have seen the power of their institute with their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“General, if it were merely a matter of Lin Hao hiding in a forest, our systems would have detected some trace of him by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that we haven’t been able to locate him suggests that the situation is much more complex.” Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan, who had been silently listening, nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei makes a valid point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We have the most advanced surveillance systems in the country, possibly in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Lin Hao to completely disappear means that either he’s in a place where our technology can’t reach, or he’s being hidden by someone with knowledge of our methods.” “Fine.” The general decided not to argue any further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei continued, “Let Jake enter the search operation too.” “No!” The general and some of the researchers opposed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am only saying it to…” However, before Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei could finish her words, the general interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jake is not a simple person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he gets involved and someone knows his true identity, we will all be done for good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, I don’t understand why a small recapturing mission needs such an important person’s presence, ” the general said aggressively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei casually glanced in the direction of the general and said, “I think you are using your mouth more than it is required to.” The general could only shut up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truth was Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei was much more powerful than him in terms of status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei continued, “As I was saying, Jake’s involvement is not to capture Lin Hao directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expertise and…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>unique capabilities could be instrumental in tracking down leads that we, with all our technology, might miss.” All the people nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed Jake was a suitable person if they wanted to know how Lin Hao was successfully able to break off the connection with their laboratory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, we will send Jake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Call him inside.” The general said with gritted teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cursed the Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a man walked inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man looked as if he was in his early 20s, with pale skin that contrasted sharply with the dark, tailored suit he wore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were a piercing shade of red, almost unnaturally so, and there was a certain aura about him that made everyone in the room straighten up involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jake glanced around the room, his expression unreadable, before his gaze settled on Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You called for me, Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei?” he asked, his voice calm and smooth, betraying no hint of emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei nodded, gesturing for him to approach the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jake, we’ve encountered a situation that requires your…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>unique talents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Hao has managed to escape, and so far, all our efforts to track him have failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We believe he may have found a backer, someone powerful enough to shield him from our surveillance.” Jake’s expression remained neutral as he took in the information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And you want me to find him,” he stated, more than asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes,” Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We need you to use your abilities to locate Lin Hao and, if possible, determine who is helping him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a delicate operation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fewer people involved, the better.” Jake’s eyes glowed a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely no one in the laboratory could hear his heartbeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if he didn’t have any heartbeat…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, I have a condition of my own.” He stated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go ahead.” Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei motioned him to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If the backer is weak, I will kill him or her.”  This was an indirect threat to all the people sitting at the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that Jake hated it when his time was wasted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to him if the backer wasn’t powerful enough, then that backer should compensate with his\u002Fher life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay.” Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the general and other members agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew very well that if Jake wanted to kill someone, no one could stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be precise…no should stop him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he will go into a rage mode and may end up killing the people of the institute  “Very well,” Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei said, her tone composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You have our permission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But remember, the priority is to bring Lin Hao back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the backer poses a genuine threat, run away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if there’s any chance of extracting useful information, we need them alive.” Even Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei knew that no one was much more powerful than Jake but there was always someone stronger than him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jake’s red eyes gleamed as he nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll begin immediately.” Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan interjected, “We’ll provide you with all the data we have on Lin Hao’s last known activities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We suspect he might be in a remote area, possibly shielded by advanced technology or even supernatural means.” Jake’s lips curled into a slight smile, but it didn’t reach his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Lin Hao thinks he can hide from me, he’s mistaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll find him—and his so-called backer.” He had fought with Lin Hao, and Jake admits that at his peak, Lin Hao was truly a person he(Jake) could hardly fight against, but there was never a moment when Lin Hao won against him(Jake).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Lin Hao was so weak…there was hardly any chance of him fighting back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mere thought of recapturing Lin Hao and killing the backer who was supporting Lin Hao filled him with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, Jake don’t let anyone know that you are a vampire.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1518,"2026-06-06T06:36:35.983Z",1,"novelbin.me","5e88760917490d1925182f348287a6582620ef47b0a9d2b2c5e34838f19c29fd","apocalypse-i-have-a-multiplier-system-chapter-74","apocalypse-i-have-a-multiplier-system-chapter-72",661,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapocalypse-i-have-a-multiplier-system-cover.jpg"]