Doomsday America.

"Maintain respect, okay...?"

Hearing Leona's words, Gavin nodded knowingly, then turned to look at Old Feng.

In his eyes, the look in Lao Feng's eyes as he looked at Liana at this moment was truly filled with shock.

Besides the shock, there was also a sense of admiration in their eyes that one can't help but feel when looking at an idealist!

Noticing that hint of admiration, Gavin turned back to look at Leona, then, meeting her anxious gaze, said softly, "Leona, you should know that respect means nothing in the apocalypse."

"After all, respect can't buy food, bullets, or manpower to fight against unknown accidents and disasters with us." "But your respect, Liana."

"You speak of respect, yet you still seek to intrude upon my territory, incite my people, give them an unrealistic goal, and lead them down an unknown path!" "That's wrong, you know? I should have refused you and sent a fiery bullet to your head to match your fiery soul." "But..."

Just as Gavin finished speaking, Leona, who had been completely gripped by fear and tension a moment before, was now in a state of panic and tension.

Because Gavin's words weren't very pleasant to hear!

But then, when she heard "but".

Leona's bewildered eyes suddenly lit up, and she stared intently at Gavin, awaiting his final answer!

Gavin paused for a moment, then opened his arms to Leona.

The next moment, he gave this strong woman a big hug.

After a brief hug, Gavin released Leanna and then put his hands on her shoulders and said...

"But your idealism touches me a little!"

"Especially that story you told about helping individual survivors who lost loved ones and successfully reuniting them with their families!" "As the leader of the Alliance, the boss and His Majesty in people's eyes, I dislike the turmoil you're destined to bring to the Alliance, and the potential loss of personnel!" "But as a righteous Texasn, as someone who was once an idol and is now relied upon by the people, I think I should at least let my people decide their own future!" "Only then can I say I haven't let them down!"

Gavin let out a long sigh at this point.

Meanwhile, Old Feng and Dalton looked at Gavin with completely different expressions, becoming somewhat puzzled.

As for Leona and her men, their eyes lit up when they looked at Gavin; they had to admit, they were starting to like him! And Old Feng?

He took small steps up behind Gavin and spoke to him in a low voice without any attempt to hide his intentions.

"Boss, isn't this decision a bit hasty? It's all just her side of the story. Who knows what they'll spread around our camp after they get there!" "Even if they spread what they say, if some idiots are willing to leave with them, no one knows what will happen to them after they leave!" "Besides, even if it's all true, the journey to find relatives sounds too unreliable. The mortality rate is too high, isn't it? I don't think it's worth it!" After saying this, Old Feng looked at Liana with dissatisfaction.

And Gavin.

His gaze fell on Philip, who was standing to the side.

Sometimes, you can't just listen to what people say.

Although Lao Feng said that, is that really what he thought?

And what about Philip? What was he thinking?

Even if he directly drives Leona's team away.

Even if he forcibly ordered Lao Feng and Philip to conceal the news.

Can the fact that the family-finding team once visited the Alliance be completely concealed?

Once the news gets out, how will the guys in the league see themselves?

His authority has always been built upon the respect and admiration that over 95% of his members have accumulated for his actions. Therefore, if he were to forcibly drive away the family-finding group...

Those in the alliance who have contacted their families but are temporarily unable or unwilling to embark on a journey to find them.

Will this incident become a regret in their hearts, and a thorn that may cause some problems in the future?

Thinking of this, Gavin smiled and shook his head, then gently patted Old Feng on the shoulder.

"First of all, the Alliance isn't made up of just a few people, and my initial intention in establishing it was to ensure that everyone could live as safely and comfortably as possible in the apocalypse." "Fulfilling our desires is also one of my responsibilities, and the desires of some members to find their families are also their desires." "As for safety, don't be ridiculous. There's no safe place in the apocalypse. Even we're worried about the potential locust plague and the possible zombie migration in winter, aren't we?" "Leona and the people she led did indeed make a decision and came to us through their own efforts."

"In that case, if we don't let this group of ambitious people meet with our guys, wouldn't the future be too dull?" "Besides, you also have a wife and kids, Lao Feng."

"Imagine if you were separated from your wife and children after the apocalypse. If someone were willing to lead a search party to help you find them, or at least genuinely try to find them, then as your leader, if I were to interfere, would I still deserve your following?"

"Ha ha!"

Gavin burst out laughing and casually pushed the wine glass in front of him toward Leona.

Looking at the approaching wine glass, and listening to Gavin's blunt and straightforward words.

Leona glanced admiringly at Gavin's face and stubble, then blushed slightly and grasped the wine glass with emotion.

"Thank you, Gavin! You're even more admirable than the league's public relations statement suggests!"

"Haha, no need to flatter me. There aren't many people left alive in this world. It's a rare fate that we can meet. Let's drink this glass." Gavin laughed, raised his glass, and clinked it with an excited Leona.

After finishing his drinks, Gavin gave Leona and her men an appreciative look.

What kind of people are they?

They have clear goals, strong resolve, and powerful action.

They've all traversed countless distances and survived so long in the apocalypse solely through their search for their families—they're all incredibly talented! You, Liana, and your family-finding group can keep an eye on my subordinates, hoping to promote your cause within the Alliance, to gather and help more people with similar aspirations, so you can form a larger force to brave the apocalypse. Well, of course, I can also covet your subordinates!

And your subordinates, in my opinion, Gavin's view.

They are all outstanding talents who could be sent out to serve as cadres or even base commanders!

After all, if the background and purpose of the family-finding team are genuine, then the people in the team will at least be positive figures.

Because very few wicked and malicious people are willing to risk a real life-or-death crisis in pursuit of a possibility!

Given that most of the characters are positive figures, this group's determination, willpower, and especially their drive are definitely above average; otherwise, they wouldn't have come this far. Especially Leona!

Looking at the woman in front of me, with her bare arms, lean figure, fairly pretty face, and a face full of determination and resolve.

Gavin is absolutely drooling!

Since Margaret was killed by herself, no other woman has emerged in the Alliance!

Winnie has the qualifications, but she is too young.

Nikita has that kind of status, but her personality isn't right, and because of her pregnancy and the inevitable responsibility of raising a child, she doesn't have the energy! If he could find a way to keep Leona, the Alliance would finally have a reliable female representative to lead the increasingly chaotic women within the Alliance! As a man, Gavin could perfectly command the women in the Alliance.

But when it comes to guidance and meticulous management, Gavin lacks the necessary skills, because women look at him like he's a piece of meat!

In short, after countless thoughts went through my mind in a short period of time.

Gavin poured himself and Leona a glass of wine.

As the music of wine being poured into glasses played, Gavin spoke softly.

"Don't worry, as the leader of the alliance, I always keep my word."

"After you have sat here for a while, I will bring you into the alliance and give you the opportunity to promote your own ideas."

"There aren't many people like you in the alliance, after all, the apocalypse has lasted a long time, and many alliance members have even started new families." "Regarding this, while I respect and admire your choices, I also have to offer you some advice."

"Guys."

"Your era seems to be drawing to a close!"

At this point, Gavin adopted a somber expression and looked at Leona and each of her men.

Seeing their increasingly uneasy expressions, Gavin continued.

"This is not an exaggeration, my friends, because as I said, time really does erase a lot of things, and a new family is a sharp knife that cuts through the past!" "Now, you can still uphold your principles in the wasteland and explore the possibility of finding your past."

"But what about the future? After the survivors around the world find new families to fill the void in their hearts as time goes by?" "Do you think anyone will still follow your path then?"

"Uh, okay, I think I've said too much. After all, the future is always on our lips, but it's not really here yet."

"Let's not talk about that anymore. Come on, let's have a couple more drinks and then enjoy the Alliance's hospitality."

"Believe me, the alliance is open to every friend who means no harm, whether they are settling in or just passing through!"

"You've come at the perfect time. Our vegetables have just been harvested, and our orchards have also yielded a new harvest. As for our hardworking farmers and courageous explorers, they deserve our utmost hospitality—we can treat you to the most delicious roast meat and spirits!"

"Now that you're on my turf, you'll live the way I do for now. My request isn't that you stay away from my men, but that you make your time as easy as possible during our time together. You've traveled a long way; you must have suffered a lot, right?"

"But it won't be a problem once we get to the Alliance, where you'll all be brothers and sisters."

"Like I said, there aren't many survivors left, are there?"

"We should cherish each other!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Gavin stood up with a smile, holding a bottle of wine in his left hand and a glass in his right, and went to toast each member of the family-finding group. He would also give a big hug to anyone who was particularly enthusiastic.

Within minutes, the atmosphere in the tavern became incredibly lively.

Looking at Gavin, who seemed like a social butterfly, how could Old Feng not understand what Gavin wanted to do!

When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you.

And when the family-finding group comes to the alliance looking for like-minded people.

Gavin, the boss, also has his eye on this group of high-caliber guys!

And so, amidst the increasingly lively atmosphere...

Gavin and Leona sat by the window and chatted casually.

Old Feng, who had a keen eye for Gavin's ideas, quickly took over Gavin's socialite persona and infiltrated the family-finding group, loudly boasting.

He's the leader of the Alliance's internal affairs team, with nearly seventy subordinates under his command, second only to the Alliance leader. Or they might talk about his achievements, how many zombies he's killed, how many people he's murdered, and so on.

It's not that Lao Feng likes to boast, it's just that the American rascals only believe in this!

modesty?

Humility in front of the unruly Americans?

Then you'd better just be humble to death!

Didn't you see how much the guys in the family-finding group were exaggerating?

They fought their way out of the large camp.

Or perhaps they'll survive the horde of zombies in Narvish!

The so-called humility is actually just the first step in a group of old men mentally manipulating young geniuses who are destined to surpass them! Perhaps humility can indeed be called a virtue.

But the truth of life is that those who do well deserve praise, and those who are even better deserve recognition!

This includes things like interpersonal relationships and social customs.

In the warring states, the strong become strong, and the weak perish!

When it comes to a life-or-death moment, there's no room for sentimentality or social niceties.

The reason they prefer to emphasize interpersonal relationships and social etiquette is that...

It's just that they don't dare to easily take that life-or-death step!

Listening to Lao Feng and Dalton chatting enthusiastically among the members of the family-finding group.

Gavin grinned and casually toasted Leona with another glass.

Leona smiled as she received Gavin's toast. Gavin seemed a little too enthusiastic, but Leona didn't feel offended. On the contrary, she felt honored and even a little overwhelmed.

So Leanna wanted to do something to dispel the newly sprouted weeds in her heart. She took a sip of her drink, swirled her spicy tongue around, and softly reminded herself, "By the way, we've been talking for so long, and I haven't told you about my husband and son yet, have I?"

"Of course, I'm also very curious about how amazing your child must be. Is he in second grade, or should he only be in first grade?"

Gavin casually replied, which earned him a fleeting, radiant smile from Leona.

But that smile vanished in an instant, and Leona said with regret and pain.

"If it were before the end of the world, I would really enjoy listening to a brilliant young man like you say some nonsensical compliments to me."

"But things are different now, Gavin. My kids aren't as young as you make them out to be, and neither are mine."

"He's already eighteen, and like my husband, he's an exceptionally talented extreme athlete!"

"That's right, not just an enthusiast, but one of the best extreme athletes!"

"If this disaster hadn't happened, they would be competing in this year's Intercontinental Speed ​​Climbing Competition in San Antonio, attempting one of the Ozaki Eight Events." "I firmly believe they will succeed, just as I firmly believe that even if they are nowhere to be found, they are not dead, but somewhere waiting for my rescue!" "I will find them!"

At this point, Leona bit her lip.

Gavin, you've seen every man who's sexy, and she doesn't want to do anything wrong. She has to nip any potential problems in the bud! And Gavin...

After hearing what Leanna said, he couldn't help but fall into deep thought!

After a moment's thought, Gavin swirled the wine in his glass and replied softly to Leona.

"What a coincidence! It turns out your husband and son were also going to San Antonio to participate in an extreme sports competition."

"At the beginning of the apocalypse, I saw a father and son near my camp who were also participating in that competition."

"You know what, their ages are quite similar to your husband and son."

"If their lover and mother weren't named Cecilia, I would really think of you as one of their relatives."

Just then.

Just as Gavin finished speaking!

Leona's eyes widened suddenly, and she slammed her hand on the table, stood up, and started yelling!

"Mazefakl!!!"

Her unusual behavior quickly put the members of the family-finding team on edge.

The next moment...

Swish swish swish swish!

The sound of guns being drawn immediately filled the air!

Meanwhile, the family-finding group found themselves in a renewed standoff with Old Feng and Dalton, both armed with dual pistols!