LOGIN"Do you only care about where it's snowing?" Ezra said irritably. "The new leadership lineup has been decided—"Ray quickly cut him off with a smile. "No need to tell me all that. I'm just an ordinary citizen. I don't care about national affairs. I'll just stay on my own little patch of land and mind my own business."Ezra couldn't help but laugh and curse under his breath.He had always tried to stir up Ray's sense of responsibility, hoping he would contribute more to the country. Yet Ray was completely immune to persuasion.Still, that was far better than having someone ambitious enough to turn the entire nation into his personal domain.So Ezra would only bring it up when the opportunity arose, never pressing too hard—afraid that pushing too far might backfire and end up cultivating an even more terrifying monster."Fine, forget it if you don't care," he said. "But this new assembly also passed a set of new laws. It's not the final version, but there won't be major changes. I'
Ezra smiled."In fact, situations like this aren't rare. The current figure in the Empire City actually has slightly weaker ability than me. But he's backed by a powerful figure—someone truly formidable. With that person's full support, plus the advantage of already being based in the capital, he holds a huge edge."However, in terms of qualifications, capability, and past rank, Mr. Robinson is in no way inferior to him. If he can find support, then naturally, I can do the same for Mr. Robinson."Only then did Ray understand. He gave a soft "oh."The so-called "young faction leader" Ezra mentioned was likely the one driving the national restructuring forward. It was precisely because of this person's determination and execution that state power had rapidly spread across the country. His ability and resolve were beyond doubt.As long as things were handled competently, it didn't really matter who was in charge.Ray refused without hesitation."I've already retired. I'm not gettin
Ray had only managed to harvest 3,000 units of golden snowflakes in the second half of the month.In other words, even the golden snowflakes were declining.Would it eventually stop altogether? Possibly.If that happened, would the path of evolution be severed? Ray didn't know.During this period, national power finally began to show its full strength, reorganizing scattered regions and restoring order. Every city was now actively engaged in reconstruction.Since killing ability users no longer yielded ability energy, the hostility and conflict between people quickly faded. Coupled with the overwhelming authority of the state, who would dare stand against such a tide?However, the weather was far too cold. Even ability users with strong resistance to the cold had no desire to spend every day shivering.As a result, most regions had begun constructing underground cities.Earth-type ability users excavated tunnels. Physical-type ability users handled transport. Metal-type ability
Ray had begun living a life of seclusion.Every day, he stayed by his women's side, waiting for the birth of his children, and occasionally… searching for golden snowflakes.By now, he was unimaginably powerful. During the period when killing ability users still yielded ability energy, his trip to Jayzepan had brought him a massive windfall, pushing his total to nearly 190,000 units. He could not claim to be invincible in the world, but he was certainly among the very few at the top.But of course, Ray would never allow himself to stagnate. Who would refuse to become even stronger?He had the Valor Military Base help him monitor global weather patterns. Wherever snow fell, he would be notified immediately. However, the Valor Military Base's satellite coverage was limited and could only monitor most of the domestic region.That was enough.With that arrangement, whenever it snowed somewhere, Ray could arrive instantly. By burning through his spatial ability without restraint, he c
Ezra nodded—then shook his head again.The contradictory gesture left Ray slightly confused. Only after a moment of thought did Ezra explain, "It is indeed a state-backed organization. But with the rise of ability users, power structures have shifted dramatically. The current decision-maker is a young faction leader."Ray shrugged. "Doesn't matter. As long as it's an official national organization, that's fine. I'm just worried someone might be impersonating the state to scam people."Reconstruction is a good thing. Even though the weather still feels like hell, after the Purple Moon, everything has evolved. Humanity's survival is no longer a problem. So it would make sense that the next step is rebuilding."Ezra nodded, a spark lighting up in his eyes. "It's also a chance to expand and reclaim territory."Ray patted his shoulder. "From now on, I'm going into retirement. I'll be living my peaceful countryside life. Don't come looking for me."Ezra rolled his eyes. "You're so stro
Leah, moved by gratitude, was more than willing to "repay" him. Ray naturally accepted with great satisfaction.Some people said that once the lights were off, everything felt the same.Heh. You couldn't see the face, sure—but did body shape really depend on whether the lights were on or off?Ray was more than pleased."Ray, I missed you so much."Leah nestled softly in his arms, her ocean-blue eyes full of attachment."How much did you miss me?" Ray asked with a mischievous grin."Didn't you already find out just now?" she shot back with a teasing blink.Oh? Seems like she knew how to flirt, too.Ray burst out laughing. "I don't quite remember. I'll have to experience it again."…By the time Ray returned to Principal Rucker's ice hut with Leah in his arms, three hours had already passed.Dusk was settling in.Although Leah hadn't brought back any food, the others hadn't been idle either. They had gone into the city to scavenge supplies. The haul wasn't much, but it wasn'
"Who… who told you?" Geronimo stammered, his voice tight with disbelief.Jack laughed, a cold, triumphant sound, his eyes locked on Geronimo like a predator sizing up its prey. Geronimo felt a shiver run down his spine. Then Jack said casually, "Your wife.""Bullshit!" Geronimo roared, rage burnin
Ray almost gave Mary a thumbs-up. She was the first person ever to enter a spatial portal and survive. "Huff… huff…" Mary panted heavily, her face flushed with lingering fear.She had come so close to dying! And she wasn't the only one shaken—everyone else's scalp tingled in shock.A living hu
Ray propped his chin on his hand. Guillermo was even more cunning than he had imagined.There were actually four relay stations like this. Which one connected to the next relay that could reach Guillermo was completely unknown.If he followed this trail step by step, how long would it take before
If we tried to quantify the woman's ability, it was roughly equivalent to thirty abilities.She had to be one of Mary's top lieutenants; otherwise, how could she have absorbed so much power?And if just one subordinate could wield this much strength, what about Mary herself? How many abilities mus







