In the apocalypse, I hoarded goods and handed over my storage space to the government.

"Chief! Watch your words!"

The adjutant standing to the side suddenly changed his expression, took a step forward, and glanced at Richard's left wrist with a look of horror.

There, a black metal watch was fastened.

Specially made by the Great Xia Military Industry: Awakener Tactical Bracelet.

On the surface, this is a personal terminal used to issue combat orders and connect to the Great Xia Integrity Network.

No one can say for sure what its actual function is.

Richard was breathing heavily, forcing down the curses he was about to unleash.

The Great Xia Dynasty has always maintained strict control over the Awakened Ones.

The Awakener Tactical Bracelet is mandatory to wear, and it is equipped with all the overt features such as real-time location tracking and vital sign monitoring.

The Great Xia Dynasty has strictly prohibited foreign high-level awakened individuals from holding large-scale gatherings without prior approval.

At present, the so-called North American Mutual Aid Association and the Europa Awakeners Guild are just chat rooms built on the Great Xia satellite network.

Anyone who dares to make a move will be wiped out by the Great Xia's railguns within minutes.

Just then, the heavy sound of military boots came from outside the door.

"Bang!"

Li Tie, the supervising officer of the Great Xia, pushed open the door and entered, followed by two fully armed soldiers of the Great Xia.

"Your Excellency Richard."

Li Tie, expressionless, took out a document and slammed it on the table.

"The order from headquarters was issued two hours ago. Why isn't the armory letting us through?"

Richard's eyelids twitched, his hands pressed on the table, and he leaned forward.

"Officer Li, with so many crystal energy weapons being distributed to civilians, who will guarantee the security inside the camp?"

"Daxia needs to give me time to conduct background checks on the personnel..."

"Great Xia does not need verification. Your Excellency Richard, you seem to have misunderstood something."

Li Tie interrupted him without any politeness, his tone as hard as iron, showing no intention of backing down.

"Exchange monster cores for supplies and nationality. This is the highest order from the Great Xia Awakened Headquarters!"

Every minute you delay now means one less unit of firepower on the front lines.

Li Tie slightly raised his chin, his cold gaze piercing towards this powerful figure who commanded respect in the camp.

"Advisor Su has also clearly ordered that anyone who obstructs the nationwide hunting plan will be punished as a traitor."

"I have the right to kill you right here, on the spot."

"boom!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Richard's peak third-tier mental power surged wildly in the office.

The air instantly became incredibly thick, and the stalemate lasted for ten seconds.

Richard then gathered his mental energy and gritted his teeth as he uttered a single word.

"hair."

Li Tie snorted coldly, put away the documents, and turned to leave with his men.

The office door was closed again.

"Bang!"

Richard slapped a corner of the solid wood desk so hard it shattered.

Wood chips flew everywhere.

"Please calm down, Chief."

The adjutant shuddered in fright and whispered, "..."

"We absolutely cannot confront Great Xia head-on right now."

Their advisor, Su, wanted to use those lowly people to block the third-tier monster, so they let him.

Ordinary people who get guns don't live long either.

Richard walked to a corner, pulled up a chair, and sat down, his face ashen.

"Any movement from Carl's side?"

"According to our informant, the camp Karl is in charge of is very cooperative and has no objections."

"A spineless coward."

Richard sneered and looked up at his adjutant.

"Any news from Martin?"

"They've already infiltrated."

The adjutant nodded and replied earnestly, "The Great Xia's screening system is not strict when checking ordinary people."

"very good!"

Richard sneered, a fierce glint in his eyes.

"That coward Karl doesn't dare to investigate the Great Xia's secrets, so I will."