Apocalypse Gachapon

Chapter 1477: Start of the big plan

Commander Mu stood by the window, listening to his biological daughter and his adopted daughter converse behind him.

”Sisi, based on your understanding of Ye Zhongming, is he the type to go crazy and risk his life?” Mu Xinfei asked, holding her best friendʼs hand and frowning.

Ye Zhongmingʼs demeanor today had completely changed the impression she had of him. She didnʼt know which version of the King of Cloud Peak was real—the rational man who had negotiated with her in the past or the one who had announced this crazy plan today.

Bai Sisi smoothed her hair, her eyes filled with nostalgia, but in a flash, they were clouded with confusion and... a hint of pain.

”Xinfei, I donʼt know. Itʼs been so many years, and with the apocalypse, I really donʼt know what heʼs become,” Bai Sisi said apologetically, patting her friendʼs hand. ”But the old him wasnʼt like this. Ever since the apocalypse began, he... became someone I didnʼt recognize.”

Mu Xinfei looked at her friend, feeling deeply guilty. Bringing Bai Sisi to Cloud Peak this time had been her fatherʼs idea. The intention was the same as when Mu Xinfei had brought Ye Zhongmingʼs ex-girlfriend to negotiate with him in the past—to see if old feelings could be used to influence him.

Although this plan wouldnʼt involve selling out Bai Sisiʼs interests, at most it was just trying to see if Ye Zhongming still had some lingering affection, it still made Mu Xinfei feel guilty.

”But this plan is just too insane. Wanting to kill the Armor King? Is this something a normal person would even think of?” Mu Xinfei said angrily, frowning as she thought. Then she added, ”Iʼll go talk to him alone. Maybe I can get some useful information.”

With that, she stood up. Bai Sisi also stood, unsure whether to follow or not.

”No need.”
Commander Mu suddenly spoke, stopping Mu Xinfei in her tracks.

”Dad?”

Commander Mu turned around, waved his hand, and sat down on the sofa.

”No need to ask. Weʼre joining.”

”Why?” Mu Xinfei anxiously sat beside her father, ready to persuade him to abandon the idea.

Having experienced everything firsthand, she knew how hard it had been for her and her father to accumulate their current resources and how much they had sacrificed. Aside from political marriages, she and Commander Mu had given everything they could.

Now, she couldnʼt bear to see this powerful combat unit destroyed meaninglessly here.

”Regardless of how much Ye Zhongming has changed, heʼs not a madman. At least, when it comes to strategic decisions outside of life-and-death situations, heʼs not a madman. At his level, every decision has to consider too many factors. Even if he were to go mad, his subordinates wouldnʼt follow him blindly.”

”Dad, you donʼt understand Cloud Peak. Theyʼre all fanatics who worship Ye Zhongming. Theyʼd follow any order for that man.”

Mu Xinfei had seen Cloud Peakʼs combat teams in action. Their fanaticism and intensity had left a deep impression on her. It seemed like no other faction in the apocalypse could fight like Cloud Peak, unleashing 120% of their combat power. Even the Resistance Zone couldnʼt match that.

She believed it was entirely due to their personal worship of Ye Zhongming.

But Commander Mu shook his head.

”Daughter, Ye Zhongming might be a kind of faith for Cloud Peak, but this faith isnʼt like religious. Itʼs not something that would make post-apocalyptic evolved trust him unconditionally. This faith is more like heartfelt admiration. The latter is more rational. Cloud Peakʼs soldiers might be willing to die for Ye Zhongming, but they wouldnʼt let their sacrifices be meaningless, nor would they follow Ye Zhongmingʼs orders if he lost his mind. Otherwise, Ye Zhongming wouldnʼt have reached his current position, and his combat teams wouldnʼt have such formidable combat power strength.”

Their positions and experiences were different, and so were their perspectives on issues and people. Commander Mu was looking at this from a completely calm, third-party perspective.

”Did you notice earlier? When Ye Zhongming was talking to us about this, the other Cloud Peak members showed no surprise. There was no fear, no anxiety in their eyes—only excitement and enthusiasm. They know everything and want to do this.”

Mu Xinfei listened to her fatherʼs words, feeling lost, but she had to admit this was true.

”Also, whether itʼs Li Daqian or Deacon Water, theyʼre both very quiet now.”

This statement made Mu Xinfei pause.

Commander Mu smiled and ruffled his daughterʼs hair.

His precious daughter had plenty of drive and was decisive enough to act when necessary, but she was slightly lacking in analyzing peopleʼs hearts.

”If I were unsure, Iʼd go discuss it with the others involved—not you or Sisi, but those who are on equal footing in this matter. Even if we ultimately decide to join this plan, we should see if we can work together to pressure Ye Zhongming and gain more benefits.”

”But they didnʼt come.” Commander Mu smiled. ”Is it because their relationship with Cloud Peak is so good that theyʼd follow orders without question? Obviously not. Itʼs because theyʼve either analyzed the situation themselves or received private assurances from Ye Zhongming, confirming that this plan is feasible. Thatʼs why theyʼre so silent. Since thatʼs the case, the answer is already clear. So why should we worry or hesitate?”

”But, Dad, Iʼm still worried...”

Commander Mu leaned back on the sofa. ”Even if we fail, wonʼt we have Thousand Beast Villa, Five Ring Money, and Cloud Peak with us? Theyʼre stronger than us now.”

The proud Mu Xinfei snorted in dissatisfaction at her fatherʼs show of weakness, ending the conversation about their decision.

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