I'm A Wasteland Giant

Chapter 69 - 69: 69: The Arrival of the National Master (Seeking Recommendations)

Translator: 549690339

After two hours of trekking, the army of two hundred and fifty thousand survivors successfully arrived in Luo An City.

The military finally chose a location in the north of Luo An City, a large residential area densely packed with high -rise buildings. The Dawn Stone was placed in the heart of this area, where the most buildings were.

Temporary command post.

Upon arriving at Luo An City, Wang Dezhen immediately met with the highest-ranking leader left here.

A city official by the name of Li Yi. It was he who had organized the city’s residents to take shelter in air-raid shelters before the apocalypse hit.

Without much pleasantries, Wang Dezhen directly asked, “Comrade Li Yi, how many survivors do you have here?”

Li Yi began, “We have roughly over fifty thousand people here, most of them staying in the air-raid shelters…”

Luo An City was originally a fourth-tier city with a permanent population of only two to three hundred thousand. Having fifty thousand survivors was already a lot.

“How many more people can your air-raid shelter accommodate?” “At most, another fifty thousand!”

Wang Dezhen nodded, “Alright, arrange for more people to go in then. But don’t worry, we’ll keep an eye on it. If there’s a possibility of the air-raid shelter being invaded by bugs, we’ll rescue you at any time…”

After thinking for a moment, Li Yi still asked, “Is the coverage area of the Dawn Stone you brought not enough?”

Wang Dezhen had sent someone here earlier, so the people here had some knowledge of the Dawn Stone.

“Not enough. It can only cover over thirty to less than forty thousand square meters, radiating about three and a half residential districts. Even if ten people were crammed into one suite, it would not be enough!” “Alright, I will arrange it as much as possible!”

After Li Yi finished speaking, he didn’t linger and left directly.

Leaving Wang Dezhen alone, looking at the northern direction on the map, feeling a headache.

At this moment, the adjutant came in to report again.

“Commander, the plane from the Arctic Circle has arrived. In addition to the routine information exchange, the National Master has also arrived!”

“National Master?”

Wang Dezhen immediately stood up, frowning, what were they coming here for?

The so-called National Master refers to a group of extremely wise people gathered by the power of the whole country, responsible for formulating related strategies for the country.

Every one of these people was a national treasure, usually staying by Yao Zhenguo’s side.

“Please, bring him in!”

Soon, an old man with white hair but sharp eyes briskly walked in.

“Hello, National Master…

“Just call me Zhuge Shui!”

This old man was clearly a Superpowered individual, looking to be in good physical condition.

Wang Dezhen nodded, asking, “What brings you here this time?” Zhuge Shui smiled faintly, “Over there we’ve already seen the giant!”

“We have analyzed— the giant’s power is somewhat disproportionately strong, not like an ordinary superpowered individual, so…”

Wang Dezhen understood. These rare superpowered individuals were national treasures, the hope of humanity, and needed careful guidance.

However, he still said, “There was no need for you to come and take the risk?”

Zhuge Shui waved his hand, smiling, “There isn’t just one National Master. The Arctic Circle has enough already. Don’t try to dissuade me. I’m here with permission!”

Seeing this, Wang Dezhen didn’t put on airs, and directly asked, “Old man Shui, what do you think of our situation here?”

Zhuge Shui took the map, and began, “I’ve also studied your situation over there…”

“First, define the destination and determine where we’re going!” “Second, plan the route and design a reasonable and easy progress plan!”

“Third, internal affairs!”

Wang Dezhen was nodding along when he heard the first two points, but when he heard the third point, he was puzzled, “Internal affairs?

Zhuge Shui nodded, “Yes, internal affairs. This point determines whether we can continue smoothly!”

“How so?”

Zhuge Shui shook his head, sighing, “You probably don’t know yet, but last night, there were riots in three military districts…” Wang Dezhen’s pupils contracted, “What about them?”

“Dead ! ”

Zhuge Shui continued, “I came here this time also to remind you that some things cannot be left unattended…”

“How many soldiers do you have?”

“Over thirty thousand veterans, and more than ten thousand new soldiers!” “And the civilians below?”

“Including the people of Luo An City, a total of two hundred and fifty thousand people!”

Zhuge Shui then asked, “How many Superpowered individuals do you currently have?”

Without hesitation, Wang Dezhen replied, “During this period, I’ve been collecting crystals to maximize the awakening of my soldiers. I now have over five hundred Awakened with A-level talent, over five thousand with B-level talent, and over two thousand with C-level talent. In total, eight thousand. The remaining forty thousand or so are either C-level or D-level talents, and awakening them requires too many crystals!”

Zhuge Shui nodded, “This is where the problem lies. The probability of A-level talent, that is, the naturally Awakened, is one percent!”

“There are a quarter million civilians here, one percent of which is two and a half thousand! ”

“And those with B-level talent account for about ten percent, which means, you can spend ten times less than you are now and gain over twenty thousand, nearly thirty thousand Superpowered individuals!”

Wang Dezhen was dumbfounded. Wasn’t Zhuge Shui here to prevent riots?

“Elder Shui, wouldn’t those civilians be hard to control in this case?

Circle, we must also use the power of the civilians. It’s a disaster for all of humanity now, a war between humans and bugs…” Wang Dezhen asked seriously, “What should I do?”

“Better to guide than to block!”

Zhuge Shui continued, “In the past few days, the military has been collecting crystals. Many civilians should have noticed and realized that they might have some special uses. However, due to the deterrence of the military, they dare not act rashly…”

“So, you need to actively convene the civilians and inform them of the use of the crystals!”

“Then, organized by the military, carry out registration and testing for awakening!”

“First, register those with A-level talent, naturally Awakened individuals.

Absorb as many as possible…”

“Next, set a standard of ten crystals per person and begin large-scale screening of Awakened individuals with B-level talent…

Wang Dezhen frowned, “Ten per person, just giving it away?

After all, crystals could enhance one’s power. He was more inclined to give them to his own soldiers.

“Not just giving away. You can draft a notice, stating the relevant behaviors, requirements, and regulations, that is, temporary laws and rules… Now that they are deterred by the power of the military and dare not act rashly, but once they gain power, they will cause trouble. So, list the rules in advance, clarify what they can do and can’t do… Take advantage of the still sufficient credibility of the military!”

“Moreover, you can add a condition, in the first stage, the standard for group awakening is ten crystals. The Awakened can have two choices — one is to join the military without having to hand in any more crystals; the other is to hand in one red crystal to the military every day after awakening!”

“But, not everyone awakens with an attack superpower…”

“Then let them join the military. The apocalypse has just begun, and people’s thinking hasn’t greatly changed yet. Believe me, many people would be willing to do that…

“Also, for those who do not wish to join the military, don’t force them. They can register their information here, and set up Superpowered hunting squads….”