Chapter 448 Hope and Fear

If one lives in Hell for a prolonged time, it becomes hard to imagine a better life.

Sometimes it is not suffering that defeats a person, but seeing others live a good life. Witnessing someone else living well can be more painful than death, especially if that person was simply born into a better situation.

Abdi looked towards the port and saw his compatriots with varying expressions moving the debris. Strong young men formed long lines at the recruitment office, filled with confusion, anxiety, and excitement.

Confused as to why a war had suddenly broken out, anxious about their lives being as insignificant as dust in the wind.

The excitement, however, was quite straightforward: the army occupying Gellekayu promised food and clothing for the recruits and even promised houses in the future. They could see how delighted their compatriots were after completing registration, wearing new clothes and eating meat from cans.

At the registration office, a flag was flying high—