Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Blanche stared at the sketch, surprised to find that the person depicted was Beryl. Who were these two men to Beryl?

Atticus pretended to think for a moment and then shook his head, "Never seen her."

"Think about it again. As long as you find this person, Mr. Einar will generously reward you," the man raised the sketch, emphasizing that they should remember the face.

Blanche asked in confusion, "Is this person Mr. Einar's family?"

"You don't need to know about that. Just report to the office building if you see her," the man handed them the sketch for a few seconds before retracting it.

The two men turned and knocked on another door.

Once downstairs, Blanche expressed her uncertainty, "Could it be that Einar Scott is related to Beryl or even romantically involved with her?"

Blanche remembered how Beryl had been involved with other men while dating her son. Perhaps there was a connection between her and this man Einar.

Speaking of that woman, Blanche felt no goodwill, "If he's really here for Beryl, we should consider moving out sooner."

If Einar found out that Alice killed Beryl, he might retaliate against their family.

Atticus shared the same concern, and the two hurried towards the main square. They needed to collect supplies first, and there was no rush to deal with this matter at the moment.

At the square, there weren't many people in line, just a few dozen.

Einar was about to have his men pack up when he noticed another middle-aged couple approaching. They looked healthy, neatly dressed, and even their shoes were clean.

The man had a stern face, exuding an imposing aura, while the woman had a friendly demeanor with wise eyes scanning the surroundings.

It seemed that this base harbored hidden talents.

Einar approached them for a chat, "Hello, I'm Einar. May I know your names?"

Atticus and Blanche had heard this name frequently in the past few days but were meeting him in person for the first time.

"I'm Alan, and this is my wife, Chloe," Atticus casually provided a name.

Alice had warned about Einar, emphasizing the need to stay away from him. Although Atticus didn't know why Alice was so afraid, he didn't dare to reveal his real name. Einar didn't bother to inquire whether the name was genuine, casually asking, "How have you been in the base?"

Atticus sighed, playing the victim, "From the outside, others think we're doing well, but in reality, we're struggling. We're skipping meals, and I used to weigh almost 200 pounds, but now I've lost dozens of pounds. And my wife, she used to be around 160 pounds, but now she's only about 90 pounds."

Einar raised an eyebrow. Did they really think he couldn't tell when someone was malnourished? However, he didn't expose them. Building trust was necessary, especially since he was new to the base.

"Now that I've taken over the base, we will fight against natural disasters together, and the final victory will belong to us," Einar stated, his gaze piercing. He shifted the conversation, "However, I alone cannot face the challenges. We need more capable individuals to join us. I hope both of you will consider it. The one with outstanding abilities can become a manager."

Atticus showed no interest, responding indifferently, "Hmm, not bad."

"In addition, joining us in defending the base will earn you monthly resource distributions."

"Sounds good," Atticus nodded without a trace of excitement.

Einar hadn't expected them to be so indifferent, indicating that they probably had ample resources and were unimpressed with his offer.

"Mr. Einar, don't waste time with us. We're getting old and don't like unnecessary trouble. We just want to live peacefully in our small home," Atticus bluntly stated, sparing Einar from further attempts to persuade them.

"Sorry for the disturbance," Einar forced a smile that disappeared as he walked away. Fernando followed him.

"Check their background and origin. The name Alan must be fake," Einar ordered coldly.

Fernando acknowledged, "Yes, I'll do that right away."

"Wait, any news about Beryl?" Einar inquired."We've searched the entire base, but there's no sign of this person Beryl, and no one seems to know her. Could she have left the base?" Fernando was puzzled as to why Einar was so determined to find this woman; they had combed through the entire base multiple times.

Not only did they fail to find someone similar, but they couldn't even find anyone with a similar name. "It's impossible; she must be in this base," Einar asserted confidently.

He had once had a dream where a natural disaster struck, and he encountered a woman named Beryl with a magical space capable of storing supplies. Later, relying on those supplies, he unified various bases, led everyone to overcome the disaster, and rebuilt their homes. Initially dismissing it as just a dream, he only realized its truth when the disaster actually occurred—it was a premonition!

He had been a step too slow, failing to find Beryl before the disaster hit. However, compared to the timing of meeting Beryl in his dream, it wasn't too late now.

He vividly remembered that in his dream, Beryl had mentioned staying in the "m base" since the onset of the disaster. "Keep searching, deploy more people; we must find Beryl," Einar ordered impatiently.

Fernando could only comply, "I'll get more people and search every inch until we find her."

In the evening, Hurley came to the Allen family and shared Einar's situation. "He wants me to stay and continue my research; he promises to provide supplies regularly."

Alice was not surprised by Einar's recruitment efforts. She raised an eyebrow and asked, "Did you agree?"

"I'm considering it."Oh, and be careful of Einar; he's looking for Beryl," Hurley warned them this time.

Upon hearing Beryl's name, Alexander's eyes flashed with surprise, though his expression remained indifferent. Alice furrowed her brow, pondering for a moment. Einar was in such a hurry to find Beryl from the beginning; there must be something more to it. If Beryl was reincarnated, could Einar be as well?If Einar is reincarnated and knows what happens next, following the trajectory, Beryl would gain the ability to manipulate space. That's why he's in a hurry to find her. Everything makes sense now. Unfortunately, Beryl is already dead, and Einar will never find her.

In their previous lives, the Allen family were mere tools. If Einar were to discover they are still alive and Beryl is missing, he would surely link them to something significant. After careful consideration, Alice looked at Hurley and whispered, "Our family has decided to leave the m base in three days. You're welcome to join us if you wish."

After Einar takes over the m base, it will slowly recover, given his protagonist status and abilities. Hurley, being a researcher, would be valued for the base's future development, leading a stable life without the need to roam with Alice.

"I've been tired of the m base for a long time; I'll go with you," Hurley made the decision without hesitation.

Alice smiled, her voice gentle, "Good, pack your things as soon as possible."

...

Half an hour later, Atticus and Blanche returned home, each carrying a small bag of rice. Atticus informed them about Einar's attempt to recruit them, and he rejected it.

Blanche added, "By the way, we encountered two people claiming to be Einar not long ago. They had a portrait and were searching for Beryl. What are they up to?"

"Anyone related to Beryl can't be a good person. My little sister decided to leave in three days. Let's keep a low profile these days and prepare to hit the road," Arnold scoffed.

Speaking of someone related to Beryl, Alexander could be considered one. The family's gaze turned towards him.

"Mom, Dad, don't look at me like that. I've long forgotten about Beryl," Alexander hastily explained.

Alice cleared her throat, steering the conversation back, "I'll assign tasks. Elder and second brother, check the cars. We'll organize things at home."