Chapter 479 - Physically Apart but United in Spirit, Human’s Ninth Disaster!
Chapter 479 Physically Apart but United in Spirit, Human’s Ninth Disaster!
The next three disasters were announced all at once, and provided a choice to every single human.
Although it seemed that the game was benevolent, it had actually leveled up the disasters secretly!
“This is outrageous. Even though these three disasters are all related to the weather, there is a large increase in magnitude compared to the disasters we experienced previously.”
“Even a mere rainstorm is a severe test for us now!”
“A single day of rainfall is 31 inches and will last for three days, which means that we are looking at 7.9 feet of rainfall. If the terrain of the territory is not excavated and prepared after ten to twenty days, then I’m afraid that we won’t be able to resume production!”
After he had calculated the odds, Zhang Long’s face darkened.
Even though this rainstorm was classified as a minor disaster, it was the most destructive one to the environment of the territory.
No matter how much rainfall would fall on the ocean, the humans there would not feel anything aside from the rising water levels.
Along with the 80% magnitude reduction of the disaster, they only needed to go through 47 inches of rainfall and Force 2.4 winds that they could easily weather.
It could be said that the disaster, for those out on the Deep Ocean, was extremely easy to deal with.
However, more than 7 feet of water on land would be equivalent to transforming the dry land into Heze, which often suffered from flooding and monsoon weather conditions.
If their preparations were incomplete then, on the seventh day after the rainstorm, the second disaster that followed would be incredibly difficult to deal with!
Not to mention lacking time to develop the territory, even being able to protect their lives would be good enough at that point.
“The three types of disasters are actually specifically targeted at us. They neither give us enough time to properly develop the territory, nor create sufficient preparations to resist the disaster.”
“Let’s not discuss the impact of every disaster on our territory yet. Just ponder on the matter from another perspective for a bit.”
“If you were someone from the Deep Ocean, which would you choose?”
As the group began to worry about countermeasures to deal with the disaster, Su Deben, who sat to the right of Su Mo, raised his head and spoke slowly.
His words were clear.
The people who heard it were shocked and came back to their senses.
No matter how much everyone wanted to deny it, the final decision regarding these disasters was not in the hands of the people in the New World.
More than 95% of the human population were currently out on the Deep Ocean. They comprised the main group, and it was them who would decide the sequence of the disasters.
In this period of time, without the ability to communicate, they had to think about the problem from the perspective of those living on the Deep Ocean in order to figure out the likely sequence of disasters and prepare for them accordingly.
“If I was someone living on the Deep Ocean, I think my choice would not be the rainstorm or the heavy blizzard, instead…”
“It would be extreme cold disaster!”
The captain of the guards, Chen Kai, who sat at the end, raised his right hand and said in a heavy tone.
Su Deben glanced at him and said, “Tell me why.”
“Although almost 20 days have passed since the humans migrated to the Deep Ocean, their ships aren’t like our Hope One and aren’t very fast. Even if they have arrived at the Deep Ocean, given their speed, they likely have not found a suitable location to prepare to face the next disaster.”
“Therefore, it’s really obvious. Given their current inability to set down roots, when will they have the most supplies, the highest spirits, and the strongest confidence in resisting the disaster?”
“It’s right now!”
Qi Qin sat to the side with his brows furrowed.
In the past, Hope Village was able to become rich thanks to the sales of absorbent gum and, from there, they obtained enough food for a thousand people to eat for half a year.
However, most of the other humans across the wasteland were poor!
During the previous welfare disaster, everyone accumulated roughly three months’ worth of rations.
After calculating, the food they had stored up was running out.
If they did not utilize this moment while they still had sufficient supplies to challenge the most difficult extreme cold disaster, then the humans in the Deep Ocean would have to face the challenge of suffering from both food shortage and the most difficult disaster simultaneously.
“Right, if I were in their shoes, I would definitely choose the extreme cold disaster. After all, since the magnitude of the disaster is reduced to 20% of its original value, even if it was -65 degrees, it will only be -13 degrees in the end, which is no big deal!”
“Since they have the most resources and enough rest at this point in time, they just need to hang on for another 120 hours and they’ll be rewarded with 28 days, which is close to a month’s worth of respite.”
“At that time, they’ll be able to prepare for the next two disasters easily, which will guarantee their highest survival rate!” Chen Kai, who had always disliked using his brain previously, had a few opinions of his own now.
Such a change among the villagers could be seen after they underwent the seven-day training plan.
However, his words made the people around him feel anxious.
“Does anyone else have a different opinion?”
Su Deben slowly shook his head as he looked around, indicating that if anyone had other opinions, they should speak up. This time, it was Shen Ke who raised her hand, “I think that it’s not unlikely for the humans in the Deep Ocean to select the extreme cold disaster, but it’s more likely for them to select the rainstorm disaster.”
“I have the reasons behind my opinion.”
“First of all, just like Chen Kai said, most of the humans have not found a place to settle down yet. However, let’s not forget that the duration until the next disaster is 23 days. After 23 days, most humans will pretty much be able to find their footing and complete the initial placement and design of their bases.”
“Not to mention that this time period is a perfect time to explore their surroundings and expand their territory. Selecting the extreme cold disaster would render them immobile, thus just wasting precious time. It would be better to choose the rainstorm when both their physical and mental strengths are at their peak so that they can expand faster, and maximize the development of their territories in preparation for the upcoming disasters.”
“Secondly, everyone just went through a disaster not too long ago. So, when they vote for the sequence of disasters, they might be confused and ignorant since many of them are cut off from each other. During this voting period, they will not have the chance like us to discuss their options and might vote blindly as they are unclear about what to do.”
“In a situation like this, human instinct will drive them to vote for the option that’s the safest and least risky. This instinct is rooted in our genes and is difficult to change!”
“To sum it up, the rainstorm is also a highly likely option for first pick.”
Hearing her justified and reasonable response, Su Deben nodded after listening, which caused everyone’s hearts to tremble.
“Is there anyone else?”
The crowd pondered, then shook their heads.
Between the three possibilities, both the rainstorm or extreme cold disasters would be optimal choices.
The former would obtain a shorter period, but much more uneventful period of development.
The latter would allow them to challenge the most difficult disaster while their spirits were at their highest, and while they had enough resources to survive the disaster.
The second option, heavy blizzard, was ruled out.
The reason was simple…
The heavy blizzard disaster would last the longest, a full 168 hours; or 7 days’ worth.
Although the disaster would be reduced to 20% of its initial magnitude on the Deep Ocean, the amount of snowfall was as high as 200mm in a single day, while the temperature would be negative five degrees.
During this time, as the temperature dropped and snow fell, everyone’s movements would be restricted and their survival would be tested.
Technically speaking, this choice should be their last choice.
“Yes!”
“They will choose the second choice, the heavy blizzard disaster!”
Woah!
It was different from Shen Ke and Chen Kai’s apprehensive words. This voice was decisive, as if the person was speaking from experience.
Following the source of the voice, everyone that sat in the conference room could not help but be stunned.
The one who spoke was not a stranger, but…
Su Mo!
Since he entered, Su Mo had been seated in his seat in deep thought. His face showed no change in emotions as the group discussed matters.
It looked as if he did not care.
However, now…
“Huh? They will choose the heavy blizzard disaster? Chief, what’s your reason?”
Su Deben, who was still moderating the discussion, asked.
It could be seen that even the robot’s face had a trace of interest as spoke.
“Your starting point is wrong. From the very beginning, we don’t need to think from their perspective. It’s the humans in the Deep Ocean who should be putting themselves in our shoes!”
Boom!
Just like an alarm in the morning, Su Mo’s voice caused everyone in the conference room to be stunned and enlightened in their hearts.
As he looked around at everyone’s wistful expressions, Su Mo continued to speak as he tapped his fingers on the table rhythmically.
“Don’t forget what the New World represents, and what we represent!”
“The humans on the Deep Ocean are our origin, our heritage. However, we humans in the New World are their hope for tomorrow!”
“Don’t underestimate our human consciousness, and don’t underestimate every single person that makes up the human race.”
“Of the three types of disasters, the rainstorm and the extreme cold disasters will be terrible for the humans in the New World. The heavy blizzard disaster is our only road of survival.”
“This is my first lesson to you all!”
He finished speaking.
On everyone’s game panel, the countdown till the voting commenced displayed the final remaining thirty seconds.
During this time, everyone was silent.
Although Su Mo did not give the same type of reason as the other two, for some reason, it managed to convince everyone.
As the countdown came to an end, the votes on the game panel were just as Su Mo had said.
It skyrocketed!
“Mom, should we vote for the rainstorm? Then we can go and meet Dad with the extra time we gained.”
“If we choose the extreme cold or heavy blizzard disasters, our journey will probably be delayed again!”
On the calm ocean, a raft created from two shelter cores bobbed up and down.
As lone wolves, the mother and daughter duo were not very strong.
Fortunately, their food requirements were not high and, ny fishing, they had enough to survive for more than two months.
“Lei Lei, let’s not choose the rainstorm or the extreme cold disasters. Let’s pick… the heavy blizzard disaster!”
As a mother, the older woman said those words while rubbing her daughter’s head dotingly.
However, her daughter was confused about her choice.
“But why, mom? We don’t have any thick clothes, and if it snows we won’t be able to easily catch fish either. By then…”
“Lei Lei, you have to recall how we survived the last blizzard disaster. As humans, we must know how to be grateful and have a long-term outlook on things. We shouldn’t be careless right now. I believe that if your father was here, he would make the same choice!”
As the older woman spoke, the corners of her mouth widened into a big smile.
Throughout the ocean, she seemed to recall the most ferocious night of the blizzard two months ago. In her moment of despair, what appeared in front of the mother and daughter duo were…
Bread soup, pancakes, and torches!
In the past, someone shared their warmth with others during the bitter cold.
Now, it was only right for those who received his warmth ought to share their warmth with him to the best of their capabilities.
The game did not know, nor did it understand.
Humans have never succeeded using their individual strength.
They were always reliant on…
Community!
“Everyone stay alert. Voting is about to start. Listen carefully, our choice is…”
“Heavy blizzard! Heavy blizzard! Heavy blizzard!”
“Important things must be repeated three times. I want everyone to be smart. Don’t tremble and accidentally vote for the wrong one. After everyone votes, the team leader will personally check, and anyone who votes wrongly will have their food confiscated for three days!”
“Also, don’t ask me what the reason for this is, use your pig brains and think about it. The comrades in the New World are humankind’s hope. Almighty Su is ourfuture. Even if we need to sacrifice our own interests during critical moments, we must do it to protect Almighty Su’s path of development! Do you understand?”
“Understood”
The Tundra fleet stopped advancing three hours before the vote commenced and stopped to wait for the voting opportunity.
Once it was 6 o’clock, the people in Tundra One’s conference room had finished discussing, and a dozen people rushed over to the main deck to begin issuing instructions with loudspeakers.
One became ten, ten became a hundred; it only took a minute for everyone on board to find out the choice they had to make.
If they had stated that they were sacrificing for the humans in the New World, people might have critiqued their decision.
However, if they stated that it was for Su Mo, everyone would react quickly without hesitation and vote for the heavy blizzard disaster.
There was no ordinary man who could fight for them like a god in the New World.
What could the people do even if they lived on the Deep Ocean?
The game did not know, nor did it understand.
Humans have never entrusted their own lives to others, but they would…
Sacrifice for the future!
“Shelter Leader Long, they have been notified, and we have contacted the officials that can be reached, so there should be no problems.”
“Good, don’t stop the radio communications and continue to connect me to as many people as possible. We must ensure the smooth development of President Su in the New World!”
“Yes!”
It was as if the World Channel was still operating in every corner of the wasteland, and every battlefield area of the Deep Ocean.
Whether they were lone wolves or large groups, they did not wait for the game to issue instructions.
They locked in their choice as if their thoughts were all synchronized!
The heavy blizzard disaster that would cause a total of 1500mm of snowfall over several days, and would cause the temperature to drop below negative 15 degrees!
The human’s ninth disaster only took 38 seconds to decide!
It was done!