Distant Hearts, Humanity's Ninth Disaster!

The next three disasters were announced all at once, and the choice was given to every human being.

It seems like the game is doing a good deed.

In reality, it was a secret promotion!

"This is outrageous. Although these three disasters were all weather-related, they are on a completely different level compared to the disasters we've experienced before."

"Even a minor disaster like a storm is a severe test for us right now!"

"With 800 millimeters of rainfall in a single day for three consecutive days, that's equivalent to facing a full 2.4 meters of precipitation. If we don't repair the terrain and set up sufficient drainage facilities, we probably won't be able to resume production for ten or twenty days after the disaster!"

As he calculated the data, Zhang Long's face grew increasingly grim.

Although storms are called minor disasters, they are the most destructive to the environment of a territory.

No matter how much the precipitation rises in the deep sea, the people on board will not feel it as the water level rises.

Furthermore, with the 20% disaster mitigation, they only need to experience 1200 mm of rainfall and 2.4 level winds to easily get through it.

It was extremely easy.

But on land, more than two meters of rainfall is equivalent to turning the parched land into a marshland.

If preparations are not made properly, a second wave of disaster will strike on the seventh day after the rainfall ends, making things even more difficult!

There's no time left to develop territory; just surviving is a blessing.

"The three types of disasters are all clearly targeted at preventing us from having enough time to properly develop our territory and build sufficient disaster relief facilities."

"Let's not discuss the impact of every disaster on us right now; let's try to put ourselves in their shoes."

"If you were people from the deep sea, how would you vote?"

As everyone began to anxiously discuss countermeasures to deal with the disaster.

Su Deben was sitting to Su Mo's right, raised his head and spoke slowly.

His words were very targeted.

Those who heard this were indeed startled and immediately came to their senses.

No matter how much people resisted this disaster, the final choice was not in the hands of the people of the New Continent.

In the deep sea, there are more than 95% of people, and they are the main force, the ones who determine the order of disasters.

During this period without communication, we need to think from their perspective to determine the next steps in disaster relief and disaster preparedness.

"If I were a person from the deep sea, I think my choice wouldn't be a storm, nor Heavy Snowfall, but rather..."

"Ultra-low Temperature!"

Chen Kai, the Guard Team sitting at the bottom, raised his right hand and said in a heavy tone.

Su Deben's gaze swept over. "Tell me your reasons."

Chen Kai: "Although almost 20 days have passed since humans began migrating into the deep sea, their ships don't have the speed of our Hope. At their speed, even if they reach the deep sea now, they certainly won't be able to find a suitable place to stay to face the situation in the short term."

"Therefore, it is quite obvious that when productivity cannot be restored, when are they at their peak in terms of resources, morale, and confidence in disaster relief?"

"Now!"

Qi Qin sat to the side, his brows furrowed deeply.

Hope Village became rich overnight because of the Energy Absorption Gel, and now has enough food to feed a thousand people for half a year.

But people in other places are poor! Due to the previous Welfare Disaster, everyone had more or less saved up about three months' worth of food.

If we calculate the timeline, and push it back another month, that's when their food supplies will be running out.

If we don't use this time, when resources are still plentiful, to tackle the most challenging temperature drops, then when the temperature drops later...

Humans living in the deep sea face the dual challenges of food and the external environment.

"That's right, so if I were in their shoes, I would definitely choose Ultra-low Temperature. After all, with a 20% reduction, even at -65 degrees, it's only -13 degrees, which is nothing!"

"With the most supplies and sufficient rest during this period, if we can hold out for 120 hours, we can get another 28 days, almost a month, of rest."

"At that time, we will be able to weather the latter two disasters with ease, ensuring the highest possible survival rate!"

Chen Kai, who has never liked to use his brain, now has some of his own insights.

Such a change is enough to demonstrate the transformative effect of the previous seven days of training on the villagers.

But these words of his...

This only increased the anxiety of the others present.

"Are there any other people with different opinions?"

Looking around, Su Deben slowly shook his head, indicating that anyone with other opinions could speak freely.

This time, Shen Ke raised her hand. "I think it's quite possible that humans in the deep sea would choose Ultra-low Temperature, but it's more likely that they would choose storms."

I have the following reasons

"First of all, just as Chen Kai said, most of humanity is not yet in place, but everyone should remember that there are still 23 days until the next disaster. After these 23 days, humanity will be able to complete the initial deployment and arrangements."

"This period is also the perfect time for land reclamation. Choosing to be unable to move due to Ultra-low Temperature would be a waste of time. It would be better to choose a storm when physical strength and mental energy are at their peak, to speed up the reclamation process, so that the territory can achieve the greatest possible development in the event of subsequent disasters."

"Secondly, everyone has just experienced a disaster, and when faced with the choice of disaster, most people are actually confused without any communication. During this voting period, they simply don't have the same conditions for discussion as we do, and most people will likely send out their votes in a daze before they even understand what's going on."

"In this situation, the human instinct is to cast their vote for the safest and least likely option. This is a choice rooted in the biological body, and it is extremely difficult to change!"

In conclusion, a storm is the most likely option.

Based on sound reasoning and evidence.

This time, even Su Deben nodded after listening, causing everyone's hearts to tremble.

Is there anything else?

The group pondered for a moment, then shook their heads.

Of the three possibilities, either a storm or Ultra-low Temperature would be the optimal solution.

The former allows for a short period of development.

The latter can face disaster when they are in the best mental and material condition.

However, the second possibility, Heavy Snowfall, is ruled out.

The reason is simple: the snowfall lasted the longest, a full 168 hours, or seven days.

Even with a 20% reduction in disaster severity in the deep sea, the daily snowfall can still reach 200 millimeters, and the temperature can drop to minus five degrees Celsius.

During this period, as temperatures drop and snowflakes fall, everyone's movement is restricted, and their survival is put to the test.

Both logically and emotionally, this option should be chosen last.

"Have!"

"They will choose the second option, Heavy Snowfall."

Whoosh! Unlike Shen Ke and Su Kai's tentative words, this voice spoke with absolute certainty, as if it had witnessed an established fact.

Upon looking towards the source of the sound, everyone sitting in the conference room was stunned.

The person who said this was none other than Su Mo!

Since entering, Su Mo had been sitting in his seat deep in thought, and even when the people below spoke, his face showed little change in expression.

It looks like they don't care at all.

But now... "Hmm? They'll choose Heavy Snowfall? Director, what's your reasoning?"

Judge Su Deben, still the referee, spoke slowly.

It was clear that the robot's face showed considerable interest after he finished speaking.

"Your starting point is wrong. From the beginning, we didn't need to put ourselves in others' shoes. The ones who really need to put themselves in others' shoes are the humans in the deep sea!"

Thump! Like a morning bell and evening drum, as soon as Su Mo finished speaking, everyone in the conference room was startled, and then a sense of understanding dawned on them.

Looking around at everyone's thoughtful expressions, Su Mo tapped his knuckles rhythmically on the table and continued, "Don't forget what the New Continent represents, and what we represent!"

"Humans in the deep sea are seeds, our foundation, but we humans on the New Continent are hope, we are tomorrow!"

"Never underestimate the awareness of humankind, nor should we look down on any individual who makes up the human race."

"Three disasters—storms, low temperatures—are terrifying threats to the people of the New Continent; only Heavy Snowfall can save us."

"Just watch, this is the first lesson I'm going to teach you!"

He finished speaking.

On everyone's Game Panel, the countdown for voting had reached its final thirty seconds.

During this period, everyone quieted down.

Although Su Mo did not give the same reasonable reasons as the previous two, for some reason, everyone was at least 70% convinced.

And as soon as the countdown to voting ended.

The voting results on the entire panel were indeed as Su Mo had predicted.

Soaring upwards!

"Mom, should we take the storm? That way we can use the saved time to meet up with Dad."

"If we choose this Ultra-low Temperature and Heavy Snowfall, our trip will probably be delayed again!"

On a calm sea, a raft formed from the Shelter Core floats up and down.

As outliers among lone wolves, the mother and daughter's team was not very strong.

Fortunately, their food expenses were not high, and with the addition of fishing, they could sustain themselves for more than two months.

"Lei Lei, we don't choose storms or Ultra-low Temperature, we choose Heavy Snowfall!"

As a mother, the older woman first patted her daughter's head and then said affectionately.

However, her words only drew great confusion from her daughter.

"Why, Mom? We don't have warm clothes. If it snows, it will be hard to catch fish."

"Lei Lei, you must remember why we survived the blizzard. People should know how to be grateful and have a long-term vision. Don't be complacent about the present. I believe that if your father were here, he would make the same choice as me!"

She still had the same expression, but as the older woman spoke, the smile on her lips widened a bit.

Through the sea, she seemed to see that night two months ago, when the blizzard was at its fiercest, and the Noodle Soup, flatbread, and torch that appeared before the mother and daughter amidst their despair! Once, someone shared their warmth with others in the cold.

Now that they have received warmth, they should also do their best to give back their warmth.

The game neither knew nor understood.

Human beings have never won based on individual strength.

They always rely on...

Stick together for warmth!

"Everyone, pay attention! The voting is about to begin. Listen carefully, our option is..."

"Heavy Snowfall! Heavy Snowfall! Heavy Snowfall!"

"I'll say it three times: everyone be careful, don't let your hands slip and vote for the wrong person. After everyone has voted, the group leader will personally check it for me. If you make a mistake, your meals will be confiscated for three days!"

"Also, don't fucking ask me why. Use your pig brains! Our compatriots on the New Continent are our hope, and Su God is our future. We people in the Deep Sea will protect Su God's development even if it means sacrificing our own interests at this critical moment! Do you understand?"

"Got it~~~"

The Tundra Fleet had stopped moving three hours before the vote and stood at sea waiting for the right moment.

Just after six o'clock, after everyone finished discussing in the conference room of the Tundra, more than a dozen people quickly ran down and started shouting everywhere with megaphones.

The news spread like wildfire, and within a minute, everyone knew the choice.

If it were said that humanity sacrificed themselves for the New Continent, everyone might still have some reservations.

But when it comes to Su Mo, everyone reacted extremely quickly, casting their votes for the Heavy Snowfall without the slightest hesitation.

No ordinary, Gods man struggled in the New Continent.

What good is it for people to survive even if they manage to stay alive in the deep sea?

The game neither knew nor understood.

Humans never entrust their fate to others, but they do...

Sacrifice for tomorrow! "Dragon Leader, the notifications have all been sent out. We've contacted all the officials we can reach; there shouldn't be any problems."

"Alright, don't stop the Radio Station. Keep connecting me as much as possible. Make sure to ensure Chairman Su's development in the New Continent!"

"Yes!"

Just like the game's chat channel is still working.

In every corner of the wasteland, in every war zone in the deep sea.

Whether it's a lone wolf or a large group.

Before the game could even start, before anyone could react...

They acted as if they had a synchronizer, locking in the battle!

Heavy Snowfall of up to 1,500 millimeters and temperatures dropping as low as minus 15 degrees Celsius!

The ninth catastrophe for mankind.

It only took thirty-eight seconds!

It's settled!