Umbrella's Containment: The First Line of Defense
Chapter 916

"Next City Lord"

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"Right."

Jing Nan brought Arthur to a seat near the edge, set the tray on the table, pulled out the chair, and sat down. Then she continued explaining to Arthur:

"If it weren't for your assistance yesterday, the Scavenger Squad might have been wiped out. That would have led to the destruction of the Lighthouse.

"So according to the formula's assessment, you were the primary contributors to this collection mission. Naturally, you would receive a large number of contribution points."

Arthur drank half a cup of slightly bitter fruit and vegetable juice, set the cup on the table, wiped the corner of his mouth with the back of his left hand, and asked again:

"The formula? What formula?"

"The formula the system uses to determine whether a person is valuable, of course. For example, whether someone who is injured is worth providing medical treatment to. If the cost of treatment exceeds what the Lighthouse can bear, the formula will determine that the person has no medical value."

Jing Nan ate less casually than Arthur and was somewhat elegant. As she ate, she explained to Arthur what the "formula" was.

She skillfully used an iron spoon to cut the fried egg into several pieces. With a quick flick, she scooped the egg white into the spoon, put it into her mouth, chewed and swallowed it, then continued speaking to Arthur:

"According to the system's assessment, you and your subordinates are the Lighthouse's most elite force, so you will also receive the best treatment."

As she spoke, Jing Nan looked at the sandwich in Arthur's hand, then glanced at the glass he had already emptied and said:

"This breakfast of yours is high-grade food, rich in protein and vitamins. To be honest, even I envy your treatment."

"Oh? Is that so?" Arthur

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