[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-divine-path-system":3,"chapter-divine-path-system-divine-path-system-chapter-387":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Divine Path 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},1563750,2028,"Chapter 387 - Pre War [2]","divine-path-system-chapter-387",387,"\u003Cp>Since a week, Valos city was under martial law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drones covered the sky, soldiers patrolled the streets and space weapons were aimed outward for potential enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curfews were imposed. Only a small section of metanet was available to the public. All news channels had to go through the army's approval before being telecast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any individual that posted information that could bring about chaos would be arrested and detained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the essential items were delivered by the drones to each doorstep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Billy looked at the rations in his hand and blinked in confusion. Closing the door, he stared at the deserted restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to a week ago, it looked like a haunted house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, did you commit a crime? Why are we locked?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aye…I committed a crime of taking you in.\" The chubby boss walked out from the kitchen and took the rations from Billy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After checking the contents, he shook his head. \"Milly wants to eat purple fish, and they keep sending these eggs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Billy rolled his eyes. \"Isn't Milly in her dorm? We can't even go out, how are you going to send her the food.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…you little bastard, can't I at least dream of feeding my own daughter?\" The boss smacked Billy's forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ouch.\" Billy rubbed his forehead and glared at the boss. \"You've been dreaming since a week. How long will you dream?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\" The chubby boss' eyes dimmed and he turned around. With a deep sigh, he walked into the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Billy panicked. \"Boss, I'm sorry. I—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boss paused and shook his head. \"It's not you, Billy. I really don't know how long this will last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Billy, if you are weak like me, you can never control your life. Be strong. Very strong. Grasp your own life with your hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you are strong, everyone will respect you. No one will keep you locked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Billy's eyes lit up and he nodded vigorously. \"Boss, I'm going to practice. Don't worry, after I grow stronger, I'll beat up that Peter for you. I'm a loyal fellow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha~\" The chubby boss' laughter reverberated in the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Attention Mr. Oss, you have breached the enforced conduct. You are fined this time. Next time, you'll be detained.}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mechanical voice caused both of them to jump in fright. After understanding the message, the boss jumped again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuck! Fine? You think my grandpa left me a magic bracelet or something?\" Oss cussed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did I breach anyway?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Your laughter was too loud.}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\" Billy blinked his eyes innocently as he saw boss glow red with anger. He slipped away from Oss' sight and sneaked into the training room without any noises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the reason Boss laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Billy?!\" Oss shouted, but in a low voice, which made it almost seem like a whimper. He didn't want another fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the training room, Billy glanced out of the glass window and saw the empty streets with curious eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't understand war. But he did understand that there was something wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder how long will this last. I really really want to go to Miracle middle school and become a big gangster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*** *** ***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"S-32, S-58 and S-14, S-17 is sent off duty. You need to cover their shift.\" An officer informed the three patrol teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\" An uncomfortable silence set in as the three teams stared at each other with tired faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patrolling civil area was demanding as drones always kept an eye on them. If they slacked off the slightest, they'd be punished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, it's not like patrolling was safe either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were many gangsters, criminals and hooligans in the city. This was a crucial period, and their activities were curbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But gang activity didn't complete vanish. For instance, they could use space awakeners to travel to and fro. They could use Alpha orbs to communicate and plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This all happened in the dark. In fact, there were also quite a few infringements done in the open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When patrol guards tried to catch them, some retaliated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lucky ones escaped with minor injuries. The unlucky…they were killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more areas they covered, the higher the danger. So, it was natural these patrol teams were reluctant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not informing you, I am ordering you.\" The officer bellowed. \"You know the penalty for disobedience, right? Especially during this period…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officer's words caused the nine members to go pale. They knew a bit about the upcoming war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they resisted an order now, they could very well be charged for treason. It was in fact a common tactic used to instill fear and discipline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the punishment to carry maximum deterrence, they would directly be killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the thought crossed their mind, a shiver ran down their spine and their backs were instantly drenched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'We have no other choice.' They looked at each other and sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Controlling their breath, they answered sonorously. \"Yes, Sir. We'll complete the task.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't disappoint m—\" The officer halted midway and saluted the handsome middle-aged man in the military hover car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The patrol teams followed him to salute. Looking at the familiar car, they all had only question in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Shouldn't he be in the military zone?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin should be in the military zone. After all, this was a crucial time. But the message he received was even more crucial to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After storming into his home and checking on the sleeping Belly's condition, he sighed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked fine. Not like a poisoned person. But the poison was supposed to undetectable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Should I inform this to others…but her health check up showed no abnormalities.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin weighed his options but didn't dare to risk his daughter's life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he locked himself inside his room and opened an alpha orb. It projected the hologram of the person who sent him the message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side was an abyssal sitting on an exquisite tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin could tell the other party was weaker than him, but instead of giving him a sense of security, it only increased his fears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hi Colin. I'm Abrax..\" The Abyss prince introduced himself with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>",1016,"2026-06-06T07:58:11.289Z",1,"novelbin.me","1a5086a0d45fc3f9f6313fe00485ec81471f123de666be21130dfb6ada143fa2","divine-path-system-chapter-388","divine-path-system-chapter-241",1773,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdivine-path-system-cover.jpg"]