NIKKE: The Apocalypse Arrives, But the System is 100 Years Late

If they came to inspect the power station, and if Mo Chen didn't carefully cover up the irregularities, they would definitely discover the unusual situation inside the plant.

Although Mo Chen was confident that he could eliminate them, he didn't want to go that route.

As for the operation of the power station, Mo Chen planned to wait until the Ark's personnel arrived, then knock them all out and imprison them, replacing them with his own advance team to cover up any signs.

As long as the power station continued supplying electricity to the Ark regularly, the Ark would turn a blind eye.

Additionally, when Grave Digger was excavating, it discovered a massive amount of mineral resources near the power plant, far more than expected—over a hundred times more.

It was enough to supply everything from birth to the grave.

The electricity sent to the Ark was just a drop in the ocean. Would they even care when the time came?

Early morning.

After last night's rainstorm, the skies cleared up; now, it was bright and clear, with a faint mist lingering. As the white light appeared on the horizon, water vapor rose into the air.

The sun slowly rose from the horizon, casting countless rays of light that dispelled the darkness of the night and brought the warmth of dawn.

The air was fresh, filled with the fragrance of fresh grass.

The rain had also washed away the traces of battle, and the lush green grass now covered the remnants of the conflict.

Vines from the ruins swayed in the wind, the devastation lessened, and the scene became more vibrant.

Tender leaves had sprouted from Rapture's remains, adorned with trembling dewdrops.

A strong breeze blew through, causing the droplets to slide off the leaves, falling to the ground and shattering like delicate, crystalline petals.

"Commander, the special forces have arrived."

Mo Chen raised his eyes to the east.

He saw a dark dot appear on the horizon. With the roar of an engine, the dot rapidly grew larger and swiftly approached.

It was a helicopter.

Raptures not only occupied the earth but also the skies; many had the ability to fly.

Helicopters, being low-altitude and low-speed aircraft, had thin armor and weak anti-air capabilities, making them vulnerable to attacks from both ground and airborne Raptures.

As a result, helicopter accidents were not uncommon.

The fact that this elite team dared to perform a flight mission in an area full of Raptures showed just how confident they were.

Mo Chen thought to himself.

Behind him, Anis and Neon weren't concerned with this, instead whispering to each other.

"Hey, Neon, what's going on with you?"

Anis gave Neon a displeased look, her frustration nearly boiling over.

"Huh?"

Neon was confused, "What?"

She didn't think she had done anything wrong.

"Idiot, keep your voice down," Anis pulled Neon aside and lowered her voice, "Didn't we already talk about this?"

"Huh? Talk about what?"

Neon was completely lost.

"Hey, are you playing dumb? Didn't we agree that you can't like the commander?"

"I don't like him!"

"Stop lying! Calling him 'Master' all the time, acting all affectionate. Do you think I'm stupid?"

"Well, fine, it's not completely like that… Wait, why is it only you who's allowed to like the commander?"

Neon was feeling rebellious.

Why was that?

Anis flashed a bright smile and put her hand on Neon's shoulder.

"Neon, do you know? Bad children who lie have to swallow a thousand needles."

"!"

While the two were whispering, the helicopter had already reached their vicinity and slowly began to land in an open area.

Before the helicopter had even fully stopped, three Nikke jumped down.

At the front was a woman with long black straight hair, a beautiful face, and exquisite features. Her violet eyes were cold, almost like eternal ice, never showing a hint of emotion.

She wore a black jacket with a red lining, a round beret on her head—the same style as Rapi's—and slung across her back was a sniper rifle that was nearly as tall as she was, its barrel radiating a dangerous aura.

"We are the special forces, here to pick you up. My name is Eunhwa. You don't need to remember my name, just know to follow us."

Her tone was so cold, it seemed like it could freeze the air around her.

"Wow! This person's attitude is awful."

Anis muttered under her breath, and Neon nodded in agreement.

The two, who had just been at odds, now found themselves on the same side.

"E- Eunhwa. But still, he is a commander..."

A soft voice came from the little girl walking at the back.

Eunhwa shot her a cold glance.

"What?"

The little girl, intimidated by the glare, lost all her courage in an instant.

"N-nothing..."

"Well?"

Eunhwa's impatience was evident as she snapped, "If you have something to say, say it! Hurry up, what do you want?"

"N-nothing..."

Eunhwa's gaze returned to Mo Chen.

"You're the commander of the counterattack squad?"

"Mm."

Mo Chen replied, secretly sizing up the beauty before him.

Just as in the original, she was definitely as cold as ice.

"Get on the helicopter."

"Huh?"

Mo Chen was surprised.

"Don't you need to check anything?"

Aren't you going to inspect the power plant?

Eunhwa gave him a sidelong glance before turning to leave.

"No time."

Mo Chen: "..."

Great. All that effort, creating a fake scene, wasted.

"Commander, please don't take it personally. Eunhwa's personality is like that."

At this moment, a pleasant and mature voice came from behind.

Mo Chen turned around to see a stunning woman.

She must be Emma.

She wore a similar outfit to Eunhwa's, with a round hat and strikingly beautiful features. Her long chestnut-colored hair was adorned with a bow-shaped hairpin, adding a playful charm to her elegance.

But what really caught Mo Chen's attention was her figure—it was simply perfect. It made him think, Wow.

She was... impressive. Compared to Eunhwa, well...

She was much softer and more feminine.

It seemed like Eunhwa sensed something and sneezed, her eyes flashing with cold light.

Someone was talking behind her back!

"I understand." Mo Chen turned his attention back to Emma. "Thank you for coming so far to pick us up. Otherwise, we'd be dead by now."

Emma smiled, her eyes sparkling as she gazed at Mo Chen. Her gaze seemed to hold a kind of mysterious allure.

"The legendary commander, so down-to-earth and charming. But I wonder, do you have some time for a drink? There are so many things we'd like to ask you."

Just as he was about to respond, Rapi stepped forward.

"Commander's been busy with official matters lately, so we'll pass on that. If you need anything, please contact me."

"Is that so? What a pity."

Emma seemed disappointed, but her gaze shifted between him and Rapi, as if she'd figured something out. She gave Rapi a playful glance before leaning toward Mo Chen's ear.

"I just wanted to quietly remind you, be careful with Eunhwa. She's very proud and competitive."

With that, she turned and left, completely ignoring Rapi's murderous glare.

Be careful with Eunhwa?

Mo Chen was confused.

This was their first meeting. And why would it matter if she was competitive?

"U-um..."

At that moment, a faint voice came from the side, as soft as a mosquito's buzz.

Mo Chen turned and saw a young girl.