Too Many Reincarnators? I Bring the National Team to the Field - Chapter 101

Chapter 101

Without any rehearsal, the members of the Apocalypse Special Affairs Department stood up to salute, their eyes red and teeth clenched, driven by pure instinct.

Compared to Sheng An and the others, their posture might not have been as standard or their movements as synchronized.

But that raised hand was the manifestation of their current will.

Even Long Tianyu, the guy who thought about “rebellion” every single day, found his eyes welling with tears.

Previously, they had been referred to as “Deviants.” It wasn’t necessarily a derogatory term; it simply meant they were different from ordinary people. Even when Xiang Hanshuang had emphasized the title, her focus had been on the state’s attitude.

Back then, Sheng An had said the state would change.

They never knew when that change would come, nor did they particularly care. After all, the state’s attitude toward them was evident in the treatment they received.

Titles were not important.

Li Wanyun had never imagined that the change would happen at this very moment-in front of the entire nation, changing “Deviant” to “Spark” and establishing the [Spark Project].

It told the entire country that they were the hope of humanity, a hope cherished by the state.

The leader was saluting them.

Everyone in the venue was saluting the Apocalypse Special Affairs Department.

This was respect shown to them on behalf of the state and the entire nation.

Jiang Yu struggled to hold back her tears.

Even a powerful figure like Gu Qiansheng felt from the bottom of his heart at this moment – having this kind of trust, respect, and glory was no less than the position of City Lord he had once coveted.

Lou Mingwei gritted his teeth.

He thought to himself that he could not let this expectation down.

Qiu Yu let out a soft breath.

She glanced at Sheng An from the corner of her eye and found the other woman’s expression calm and entirely unsurprised.

Qiu Yu felt a bit dazed.

Yes, she seemed to understand why the official name change had waited until now.

If they had appealed to these Reborn Persons and Superpower Users with grand ideals and the concept of being a “Spark” from the very beginning, it would have been like putting them on a pedestal – a form of moral kidnapping that wouldn’t necessarily win their true loyalty.

The state chose to gather them first and show them through actions –

That under the state machinery, there was nowhere to hide, and the state could control them.

Only after they realized this and fully accepted it did they reach this National Announcement Briefing.

The [Disaster Preparedness Plan] wasn’t just for the people of the country; it was for them as well.

It was to show them the extent of what the state could achieve!

To make them believe in the state.

Only then did the state introduce the Spark Project, bringing with it the state’s sincere heart and high regard.

It wasn’t just for them, but for all the Superpower Users who would appear in the future.

There was a certain level of calculation involved, but it was a necessary deployment by the state for the sake of the bigger picture.

Sheng An had always known. That was why, even if there were other ways, Sheng An – much like herself – had mostly used authoritative actions to firmly suppress the Sparks.

Qiu Yu’s heart was filled with complex emotions.

At this moment, hearts were completely united!

As the National Announcement Briefing reached the [Spark Project] stage, the fear of countless people faded, replaced by fervent discussion –

“Superpower Users! Damn, that’s way too cool!”

“Oh my god, if I could become a Superpower User, I wouldn’t be afraid of the Apocalypse anymore.”

“What should I do? I’m actually a little excited.”

“Oh no, what if I’m not a Superpower User? I don’t feel like I have any powers!”

“It’s fine, then just stay an ordinary person. The state is still here anyway. Superpower Users have abilities, but they definitely face more danger. Being an ordinary person might actually be better.”

…

Most of the fear had vanished, replaced by discussions surrounding the “Apocalypse.”

And then.

On the screen, the Chief Base Commander’s tone shifted: “Furthermore, there is a major crisis that the entire nation needs to be informed of. While Superpower Users are appearing, there is another type of existence everyone must be alert to: the Aberrants…”

With a sharp and heavy tone, he detailed the murder case involving the Aberrant Zhang Jialiang and provided descriptions of Aberrants, emphasizing the crisis they posed to the entire nation.

In an instant, everyone’s heart sank.

The citizens watching the screens turned pale.

The Chief Base Commander’s voice was stern: “In chaotic times, heavy penalties are required. Anyone who commits murder at will shall be treated as an ‘Aberrant,’ and we reserve the right to kill them on sight!”

As everyone grew uneasy, he offered reassurance: “I know everyone is frightened, but you have already seen the strength of the Superpower Users. Trust the state, trust the military, and trust the Apocalypse Special Affairs Department.”

The camera cut to Sheng An and Qiu Yu.

Sheng An stood up, her military uniform sharp. Her keen eyes were full of edge, and her voice was calm: “The Apocalypse Special Affairs Department guarantees that we will do our utmost to eliminate the Aberrants, find the cause of their appearance, and resolve the Aberrant crisis.”

Qiu Yu’s gaze was like a blade as she spoke slowly: “We will always fight on the front lines, eliminating the Aberrants at any cost.”

The camera cut back to the leader.

He didn’t say much more about the Aberrants. The Apocalypse was inherently a terrifying matter, and some fears had to be processed by the people themselves.
But the resilient people of this nation would continue to survive, even in the narrowest of cracks.

The Chief Base Commander continued, “There are only five days until the end of the world. These final five days are a time for the entire nation to mobilize. Starting today, the function of currency is temporarily abolished in favor of a credit system. All private factories are converted into military factories, and large supermarkets are now official state-run outlets. For all current employees, wages will be switched to credits and issued to your national ID cards. All…”

One by one, new rules and regulations were announced at this very moment.

In times of chaos, harsh measures were necessary. Under the shadow of a world-destroying meteorite disaster, everyone had to grit their teeth and accept the new system.

They listened to the rules, their hearts heavy as they watched the rest of the National Announcement Briefing.

The briefing ended.

The entire content was sent to everyone in text form via SMS and other methods. In front of their screens, everyone fell into a stunned silence as they watched the broadcast loop.

Finally, someone spoke up, dazed. “Money is useless now? Then there’s no way to panic-buy supplies. We don’t have to go to work either, so… what do we do next?”

Everyone was silent and bewildered.

The next moment, someone shouted in anger, “Why was the currency suddenly abolished? All the money I worked so hard to save doesn’t count anymore? How are we supposed to buy supplies? How are we supposed to survive!”

His anger was shared by many at that moment.

“Wait, look closely at the document! Everyone gets a base of 300 credits, and 90 survival credits will be issued for free every month. The elderly and children under twelve get an extra ten credits!”

“Oh, you’re right! Look at the list of distribution points. Holy crap, there are so many. There are three within a single kilometer.”

“There’s a link here. Look at the pricing. These 100 credits actually have decent purchasing power!”

“Look at the neighborhood notice! The government is distributing apocalypse disaster kits-tents, food, canned goods, medicine, clothes, everything. One per person. There’s even formula for kids under five and sanitary pads for women. It’s all free!”

“Check the job listings! Construction sites, factories, and other odd jobs all pay out in credits daily. Let’s go, let’s go! Let’s get a job first.”

…

Inside a certain residential complex.

Chu Juan looked at her husband and swallowed hard. “I think I understand why they only gave a twenty-minute heads-up. They didn’t want people out there panic-buying. They didn’t want to create chaos.”

Her husband stared blankly for a long time before taking her hand. “With the government this prepared, we’ll definitely survive. The disaster kits will be handed out tonight, and we still have the whole day ahead of us. Let’s go find work. The credit pay for work these next few days is very high. It’ll be safer to earn some credits and use them to stockpile some extra food.”

Chu Juan nodded, and the two of them headed out together.

As long as they were still alive, they would take it one day at a time.

A new order required time to adapt to.

The sense of urgency brought by the five-day countdown meant people didn’t dare stop. They were afraid that if they paused, they would be abandoned by the approaching new order.

Society as a whole began to turn like a massive gear.

And once people got busy, panic began to dissipate.

This was a global disaster; everyone was in the same boat. Everyone was adapting. Thinking this way, even the most bewildered people went with the flow, following in the footsteps of others to adjust.

One billion people throwing themselves into the Disaster Preparedness Plan was a terrifyingly powerful force.

The people were busy.

The state was even busier.

The Apocalypse Special Affairs Department was facing its biggest issue yet-

The new members they were about to receive.

Once the National Announcement Briefing was released, those hidden Sparks gradually stepped out into the light and toward the Apocalypse Special Affairs Department.

At this moment, Li Xin was feeling very much like a dedicated member of the department.

Hearing that Lou Mingwei and Ruan Zifeng were waiting at the entrance, he quickly dragged Wu Buyu and ran outside.

“Dammit, we can’t let Group A beat us to them! We finally managed to become stronger than them; we can’t let them overtake us again.”

Qiu Yu was, after all, a Superpower User.

Without knowing the full situation, the Superpower Users who were joining the department would be more inclined to join Group A to be led by one of their own, rather than be managed by an ordinary person.

This was Sheng An’s disadvantage. Until she awakened, it would be hard to change that perception.

As luck would have it, just as Li Xin reached the entrance, people were indeed arriving to report in-and more than one.

On the left was a burly, muscular man.

On the right was an old man. Ruan Zifeng was just about to step forward to speak with them.

Li Xin’s pupils constricted. He bypassed the burly man and lunged toward the old man.

“One for each team! Don’t hog them!!”

Hahaha!

Based on his experience with novels and anime, he wasn’t going to pick the burly guy who looked powerful on the surface.

He was choosing the old man!

He was definitely a Sweeping Monk!