Chapter 55: Doable Solution_1

Megan glanced down at the documents before responding. "Given our current population of 60,000, the maximum we can sustain without crisis is around three months. But that number is based on our current intake rate. If our population continues increasing—and we know it will—this window could shrink considerably."

Aiden folded his arms, his expression turning serious. "Three months? That's cutting it dangerously close."

Megan nodded. "Exactly and that's assuming nothing happen and our food supply doesn't foil for any reason. We also have to factor in the need to defend our it from potential threats both natural or made."

A wave of tension filled the room as everyone realized how fragile their situation was.

Megan sighed before adding, "However… there is some good news that I wanted to share."

That caught everyone's attention.