Chapter 115: The Legendary 001 Group

[Tl/n: Don't worry, I'm not deleting anything. However, I've read some comments about how WN removes unofficial translations, so this is just a precaution.]

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[Come in if you don't understand—What's with the "001" prefix of "White Emperor"?]

This post had quickly become the hottest topic on the forum, rising in popularity at lightning speed. 

Previously, Novak had always been that one individual known as the 'White Emperor', but this time, his team members were clearly exceptional—and most intriguingly, they all carried the same mysterious "001" prefix.

As the first known evolutionary to appear in the public eye during the apocalypse, White Emperor's fame was undeniable. Any news related to him immediately caught everyone's attention.

Though people were puzzled by how the White Emperor had gone from De M-anila to D-avao in a flash, that mystery wasn't as gripping as the significance behind the "001" prefix. What did it mean? And what about the appearance of these other extraordinary evolutionaries? 

"Could it be some sort of codename? Or perhaps this White Emperor and his mysterious 001 team are part of a special unit working for a secret organization?"

"Impossible. If they were truly part of a secret organisation of the country, why aren't they in the imperial capital right now?"

"More likely, it's an independent group of evolutionaries that formed after the apocalypse."

"People are already doing such incredible things in such a short time. What are they preparing for?"

"Crazy people… Oops, wrong chat!"

"Let's not jump to conclusions, but there's some truth to what's been said. This 'is' a unique group of evolutionaries, but compared to other organizations, it's much more special. This 001 is actually a chat group. But the thing is, this group was formed 'before' the apocalypse even began! The members are all evolutionaries who awakened ahead of time. They're fundamentally different from us mere mortals!"

"??? How do you know that?!"

Daphne's eyes widened as she read this. 

Could it be true? Had Novak really planned and organized all of this before the apocalypse even started? 

Did he intend to gather top-level evolutionaries as soon as the doomsday hit?

If so, aside from his own terrifying strength, this man also had a potential army of incredibly powerful individuals at his disposal!

Daphne felt a tremor of realization. She could hardly believe this was the strategic foresight of a man only in his twenties. Novak's vision was terrifying.

Still shaken, she continued reading the forum post. How could someone on the forum be so sure about this?

"They're not lying. If you still have access to the internet or electronics, you can search for it. On the X-Ta post bar, there's a thread about 'The Cosmic Will Evolution Before the Apocalypse.' It was created by the White Emperor himself! Afterward, White Emperor, who represented group 001, personally posted in the thread, attracting many talented individuals who had awakened early. That's how the 001 group was formed—by White Emperor himself! Now, all of them are probably big shots with advanced powers! The ones you saw in the mental hospital were likely members of this group. No wonder!"

"Holy crap! Can you still join this group? Are there any conditions?! I want in!"

"I want in, too!"

"Forget it. After the apocalypse started, the group's join feature was disabled. Those of us who awakened later don't qualify."

In an instant, the post gathered hundreds of replies, with more people asking questions about the 001 group. 

For the first time, the existence of chat group 001 was revealed to all evolutionaries, sparking a deep sense of envy and admiration. It felt like, across the battlefield where gods and demons clashed, there was a group of evolutionaries already leading the charge.

Even Daphne couldn't help feeling a pang of loss. She quickly sent a private message to Novak through the "White Emperor Palace" group chat:

[Daphne]: "Is chat group 001 real?"

To her relief, Novak responded quickly.

[White Emperor]: "Didn't you see the forum post?"

[Daphne]: "Yes, master… I want to join too. I want to see what these pre-apocalypse evolutionaries are like."

Novak smirked. He knew exactly what she was thinking.

[White Emperor]: "You don't meet the requirements, and it's not suitable for you. Besides, you have me, don't you?"

Daphne bit her lip. She knew how valuable it would be to enter such a high-level circle of evolutionaries. But she also realized that Novak, with his monstrous strength, was more important to her than any group could ever be.

[Daphne]: "Wooo…"

Novak shook his head, slightly exasperated by her persistence.

After a moment, he sent another message:

[White Emperor]: "De M-anila, on G-1 Road—remember that Hilton Hotel you visited once? I found something interesting there. It's a good opportunity for you to clear out the zombies in the area while you're at it. Head over there and pick someone up from the gathering place."

[Daphne]: "Got it!"

After closing the chat with Daphne, Novak glanced at chat group 001. Crow was still bragging, while Meimei and Ian discussed their latest secret realm adventure. Meanwhile, other members were busy talking about their next dream team-building session.

Most of them, as usual, were flattering Novak and Meimei.

If Daphne joined this chaotic group, it'd probably throw her into disarray. 

Novak shook his head with a smile. It was probably best to let her keep imagining what these people were really like.

He, on the other hand, needed to carefully digest everything he had gained from the secret realm this time. The sheer number of evolution points he had absorbed, not to mention the A-level combat skills, had made the entire experience more than worth it. The rewards were massive.