There was a shelter in an industrial district.
"Is it still not over? How long has it been? What are those corps people doing, wasting so much of my time?"
"Honestly, I had an important date tonight. Now it's all ruined."
In a corner, a potbellied man complained. He wore a suit and a hard hat, and his work badge read "Senior Supervisor."
Tian Kai'an, senior supervisor at the food synthesis factory, was forty-eight years old.
The man had no idea how serious the Undercity's situation was and was still thinking about his date.
Of course, that couldn't entirely be blamed on him.
Since Penglai Underground City had been put into operation, Giant Beast Invasions had been few and far between. During those handful of invasions, they had all been minor incidents, and the battles had ended quickly.
That was why Tian Kai'an had even thought the citywide evacuation was making a mountain out of a molehill.
"Supervisor Tian, just treat it like a vacation."
Nearby, a workshop supervisor said with a fawning smile.
Tian Kai'an glared at him. "You think I'm like you people? At this hour, I wouldn't have to work anyway."
"If you don't know anything, don't butt in. If you're not part of the circle, don't force your way in."
The workshop supervisor had originally wanted to get closer to Tian Kai'an, but the other man's eyes were filled with contempt. He clearly had no intention of associating with him, leaving the workshop supervisor red-faced and embarrassed. All he could do was give an awkward laugh and turn away.
As soon as he turned around, the workshop supervisor began cursing Tian Kai'an under his breath.
Tian Kai'an walked to the side and took out his phone, intending to send a message. But inside the shelter, there