Chapter 538 - 547: Using Space to Save People
Chapter 538: Chapter 547: Using Space to Save People
"Yes, Sterling! We’ll move out at once. We guarantee we’ll complete the mission!"
The eyes of the people from Caeluna Base lit up, and they replied at once, their voices noticeably more excited than before.
Excitement surged through them.
’We never expected Sterling to have us save people!’
Seeing so many people crushed beneath the rubble earlier had been hard on them.
In this apocalypse, they had seen more than their fair share of death and conflict between people.
But when faced with a scene like this, they couldn’t help but be moved and feel the urge to do something.
They had been eager to help, so their hearts raced with excitement when Sterling gave the order to start the rescue.
’Our numbers are limited, and there’s only so much we can do, but every person we save counts.’
Back at Caeluna Base, Sterling would also have them go on rescue missions. They had even set up rescue stations in many places.
This time, they had been on another mission. Without the proper tools or enough people, they could only watch, powerless to help.
But now that they had Sterling’s command, things were different. This wasn’t just something they wanted to do; it was now their mission.
"Alright. Go."
Stella Sterling waved them off. She hadn’t yet retrieved the excavation tools from where she’d left them with Felix Lawrence’s group, so they were perfect for her people to use now.
After speaking, Stella Sterling led Black Swan and Andrew Shaw to the front.
Night had just fallen, and with everyone preoccupied with their own affairs, no one paid any attention to Stella Sterling and her group.
Stella Sterling moved through the city. As she passed by certain areas, the collapsed ruins and debris would suddenly vanish, revealing the people who had been trapped underneath.
This way, it was much more convenient for the people from Caeluna Base and the other rescuers to take action, saving them a lot of trouble.
This would save the most time and give the trapped individuals a much greater chance of survival.
With her powers having grown so much stronger, Stella Sterling found herself acting with increasing freedom.
She knew her actions were blatant. Even if no one witnessed them directly, objects vanishing into thin air were bound to attract attention, including from her own Caeluna Base rescuers. But to Stella Sterling, it no longer mattered.
’So what if they notice something’s off? No one saw me do it. They’ll just think it’s strange, but they won’t suspect me.’
’Besides, even if I am discovered, anyone who thinks they can make a move on me had better check if they have what it takes.’
’I’m certain that if anyone causes trouble, they’ll be the unlucky one, not me.’
’As for the Caeluna Base crew, they probably noticed something unusual about me during the escape today. But I’m guessing they chalked it up to divine protection—the only explanation for the miracle that saved them.’
’If they see things inexplicably vanishing again, they’ll probably connect it to me.’
’But whatever. It’s not a bad opportunity to test their loyalty.’
’It all comes back to the same thing: once you’re strong enough, you don’t have to worry about others coveting what you have. You can use your abilities without the old restraints.’
Black Swan and Andrew Shaw followed behind Stella Sterling. Seeing her do this, they understood her plan.
She was using her special ability to amplify the rescue efforts.
Andrew Shaw once again looked at Stella Sterling with a complicated expression.
’I really can’t figure this woman out. She can be so ruthless, yet sometimes she’ll just randomly do something good.’
’It’s impossible to figure out what kind of person she really is.’
However, as the two of them watched the scene unfold, neither showed any surprise on their faces.
Both of them had witnessed this aspect of Stella Sterling’s abilities before, so they were both very calm.
However, the two of them happened to look at each other at the same time, and both could see the surprise in the other’s eyes.
Black Swan looked at Andrew Shaw with some shock.
’I know the Master is always cautious and wouldn’t easily reveal her abilities to others.’
’That’s why she often brings me along—to provide cover for her.’
’But now, the Master has revealed her powers in front of this little guy, and he doesn’t look surprised at all.’
’Could it be that he’s seen her powers before? Is that why he’s so calm?’
’But I know why the Master trusts me. It’s because she made me take that special pill.’
’But... did she make him take one, too?’
’The more I think about it, the more shocked I am. What sort of special ability does this kid, who’s only a few years old, even have?’
’Otherwise, why would the Master waste something so precious on him?’
Andrew Shaw glanced at Black Swan. Seeing the surprised look she was giving him, he felt a bit confused.
’We both serve this woman. If she can know her secret, why can’t I?’
’Still, I don’t get it. Considering how cautious she is, she doesn’t seem like the type to be this careless. Does she just reveal secrets like this to anyone?’
At this moment, Andrew Shaw didn’t know that Stella Sterling had secretly fed him a Loyal Servant Pill.
So he had no idea that Stella Sterling possessed such an item. When he saw that someone else also knew Stella Sterling’s secret, he was merely puzzled.
’Stella Sterling seems a bit too trusting of people. It doesn’t quite match the personality she usually shows.’
Each of the two was lost in their own thoughts, while Stella Sterling remained busy.
She hadn’t acted during the day because it was too bright; her actions would have easily attracted unwanted attention.
Though she no longer feared trouble or being targeted, that didn’t mean she welcomed it.
But nighttime was different. With the cover of darkness, she could act freely.
And so, Stella Sterling led the way at the front with Black Swan and Andrew Shaw.
She used her spatial ability to pull the collapsed buildings into her space.
Meanwhile, Black Swan and Andrew Shaw immediately pulled out those who were in more critical condition.
As for those in slightly better condition, they were left for the Caeluna Base members who followed.
And it didn’t take long for the people from Caeluna Base to notice something was amiss.