Apocalypse Rebirth: Beauties Surround Me

Chapter 235: I didn’t realize I was so popular

The Neoville City International Port is located on an island in the bay on the southern side of Neoville City.

This island is not like the Azure Isle, which is close to the shore, but rather about 30 kilometers away from the mainland, surrounded by deep water that can accommodate large and ultra-large container cargo ships.

To reach this port, you can only travel by boat or via a specially built cross-sea bridge, with the entrance and exit of the bridge located in the southern suburbs.

This is why Fiona and Elijah coincidentally thought of clearing the southern suburbs.

Fiona's initial objective was to reach the entrance and exit of the cross-sea bridge at the Neoville City International Port.

In fact, traveling by sea is the fastest method. Fiona had already taken Lily and others on a trip yesterday to simply survey the outer sea area of the island.

While the port was not densely populated, there were a considerable number of zombies, including a giant mutated zombie that was nearly 3 meters tall.

Therefore, they did not act recklessly but returned after their observation, waiting for Elijah's decision.

Fiona's initial plan was to occupy the Neoville City International Port.

After all, with so many containers, whether useful or not, they represent a vast amount of resources.

Transporting all of them back to Azure Isle is impractical and there is no place to store them.

Occupying the port is the best solution.

The Neoville City International Port, like Azure Isle, is a natural fortress against zombies, as there is only the cross-sea bridge as a route to the outside world.

The remaining concern is defending against other people coming to the island by sea.

Handling people is straightforward: whether through patrol defense, persuasion and division, or bribery and control, Fiona can ensure the island's safety, which are areas she excels in.

Therefore, Fiona did not rush to clear the zombies on the island via the sea route but decided to clear the southern suburbs first.

Moreover, since occupation requires guards, but Azure Isle's population is too small, she can only rely on trusted subordinates, such as Quentin and his team, who are controlled by Elijah and will not rebel.

Thus, Fiona actively promoted the awakening potions available at Azure Isle along the route to attract survivors.

Disorganized individuals who arrived were generally recommended to go to Quentin.

Specially capable individuals or awakened ones, after being screened by Olivia, were absorbed into the shore service area.

As trade expanded, the shore service area needed personnel for service and enhanced security.

The three new female team members and the two people with Vincent who managed the radio when Elijah returned were recruited this way.

Organized groups or leaders of small settlements were controlled through the Seed of Consciousness implanted in the awakening or advancement potions they purchased.

Fiona's ultimate goal with these methods is to indirectly control the coastal area and southern suburbs, and fully dominate Azure Isle and the Neoville City International Port.

Therefore, Fiona placed great importance on the upcoming meeting.

She analyzed the pros and cons with Elijah and advised him to demonstrate his strength and charisma to intimidate and tame these people.

Elijah and Fiona quickly arrived at the shore service area.

From a distance, they could see through the glass that the service hall was quite crowded, with at least thirty or forty people.

"There are quite a few people. If one of them turns into a zombie, things will get lively!" Elijah joked.

"This is our territory; you should hope for the best!" Fiona retorted.

"Although you've reminded me, we'll need to build another trading hall outside the service hall in the future for better security. From now on, only awakened individuals will be allowed into the service hall!"

"That's a good idea!" Elijah nodded in appreciation.

"Humph, we didn't have this many people before, so it didn't occur to me. It's all because of you. Recently, the leaders of some small settlements around here have heard that the real master of Azure Isle has returned, so they all wanted to come and see, which is why so many people have gathered."

Fiona shot Elijah a look but spoke with an unspoken pride in her tone.

"Really? I didn't realize I was so popular!" Elijah responded with a grin, though he was self-aware.

If it weren't for the awakening potions and Azure Isle's formidable strength, these people wouldn't have bothered to come and see him.

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Elijah and Fiona entered the service hall through the back door. As soon as they walked in, everyone turned to look at them.

Among the crowd, no one recognized Elijah except for Quentin's group, but Fiona was memorable to everyone.

It was hard not to remember Fiona, not just because of her stunning beauty and grace, but also because of her formidable combat skills and achievements.

Many of these people had seen Fiona single-handedly kill several individuals who had tried to forcibly obtain awakening potions and later wipe out an entire troublemaking settlement by herself.

She spared no one—men or women alike.

Despite Fiona's beautiful appearance, they understood that she was a real tough person.

And the man who could have such a fierce person on his arm was clearly someone significant.

The crowd eyed Elijah with curiosity, eager to see what kind of man could subdue someone like Fiona.

More importantly, they heard that the other women of Azure Isle were also this man's.

Those women were said to be equally beautiful as Fiona, each with their unique charm.

Damn… It really made them envious and want to replace him!

Thinking about this, everyone in the hall, whether men or women, looked at Elijah with a sense of scrutiny.

Those further back even stretched their necks and stood on tiptoe to get a better view.

"Ha ha, Boss, you're finally back!" Quentin and his group stepped forward to greet him, while the others continued to observe.

"Quentin, I haven't been gone for that long, have I?" Elijah replied with a faint smile.

"As they say, a day apart feels like three years, especially after ten days. You wouldn't believe it, the coastal area has changed so much in just these ten days, it's like a completely different world!" Quentin said, casting a subtle glance at the crowd of admirers behind him.