The Safe Zone appeared relaxed on the surface, but behind the scenes, everyone was on high alert.
The destruction caused by the Gods' invasion had completely disrupted order, and the United Government and the various factions were slowly rebuilding.
On issues affecting countless civilians, none of the United Government's personnel rushed anyone, much less spread anxiety.
They steadily built public confidence by maintaining a calm, ordinary demeanor.
Taking things slowly made for smoother resolutions.
These were also the instructions Qian Wendao and the others had issued.
But taking things slowly was meant to give civilians suddenly exposed to a life-and-death struggle time to adjust. It did not apply to those steering the Safe Zone's course.
They had survived more than a decade of conflict and had long since grown accustomed to bloodshed.
Now, they faced an even graver challenge-invaders from outside.
By the time you spotted one cockroach in your home, countless others were already there.
So although Qin Siyang had discovered only one outsider's remains, it meant that countless outsiders already had their sights set on this Safe Zone, which had only just become part of the evolutionary origin domain.
Their only advantage was their numbers.
With its internal troubles resolved, the Safe Zone inevitably began moving toward a war footing again.
"There are three main things to address right now. I'll make this quick."
Qian Wendao convened another meeting.
Since all threats within the Safe Zone had been thoroughly eliminated, they no longer feared anyone listening in, so this meeting was held remotely.
This arrangement avoided interrupting everyone hard at work in their respective areas.
"First, we must open a passage between the Safe Zone and the Sigma District as soon as possible. Head of the Xie Family, District Chief Gu, how is your progress?"
Xie Nanyun said,