Chapter 142: Victim Card
Meaning the rules of the apocalypse still apply everywhere.
The rules of the apocalypse...gold was at most a useful metal or worthless jewelry.
She traded many things during her time in the military and hence she knew what was right and what was wrong.
Especially when it comes to gold.
The woman with the sour expression, who had been emboldened earlier, shifted uncomfortably.
Her bravado melted under Su Jiyai's unwavering stare.
"And if you choose to leave," Su Jiyai continued, "you will not be allowed back. Once you've walked out of these gates, that's it. The choice is yours, but the consequences are permanent."
The room fell into an oppressive silence. The protesters exchanged uneasy glances, the reality of their situation sinking in.
The tall man with the beard was no longer shouting; instead, he looked down at the floor.
Yuan Xin, who had been standing quietly by, finally spoke up, his voice cold but steady.