The Apocalypse Is Not a Lawless Land: Little White Bear as the Cautionary Tale

"'Pfft!'Mike couldn't help but laugh.He had expected someone reasonable to step in, there was no need for him to implement any special policies.After all, while there were many fools, there were also plenty of smart people.But Mike hadn't anticipated this—Chen Dafu was also watching the chat channel!This kid, Chen Dafu, must be feeling frustrated right now.Here he was, enjoying the show, watching the two of them spar word for word. But as he listened, the tone started to shift.Why did you keep using my little white bear as an example?You even said things like 'let's eradicate the phenomenon of little white bears,' as if we don't want more of them.So, in your mind, my little white bear is the villain? Is it supposed to be the rebel about to be overthrown, the feudal landlord, or the evil, outdated noble class?In the chat channel,Little White Bear Shelter: 'What, are you sick in the head? Did I offend you?'Little White Bear Shelter: 'Just go after him, why the hell do you keep bringing me up? Who did I kill from your family? What did I do to you, huh?'Chen Dafu must have been fuming. Mike looked up and gave Lu Nianxin a glance: 'Let's go, that kid's sulking.''Yes.'Lu Nianxin didn't dare waste time, hurriedly leaving and heading back to the Little White Bear gathering site.Without a leash, no one knew what Chen Dafu might do when enraged.Mike understood Chen Dafu well. If you called him bad, he wasn't inherently evil—he was just lawless, without discipline, ignoring rules.Chen Dafu was like a knife!Without regulation, it was bound to turn into a bloodbath.He had to be guided and used wisely; then, he was the most righteous weapon.In the chat channel,Little White Bear kept raging and questioning. Finally, I'm So Poor, feeling a little awkward, slowly typed: 'Brother Bear, I was just giving an example... I didn't mean anything by it, please don't misunderstand.'It wasn't that he was afraid; it was just that, when staff were distributing supplies, it was stressed throughout the city: 'Don't mess with Little White Bear, even the boss can't always keep him in check.'Some staff members even slipped notes into the supply packages with slogans: 'Cherish life, stay away from the white bear; if there's a quarrel, it's always his fault.'Of course, Chen Dafu didn't know about these notes, but everyone else did, and I'm So Poor immediately softened his stance. After all, no matter how noble or passionate the cause, when life was at risk, it was time to think carefully.Face didn't matter; staying alive did.Little White Bear kept cursing: 'What an idiot! That thing earlier was already dumb enough, but now you're acting like a fool too! Just asking for trouble!'Even Chen Dafu could tell how stupid Muye Starglow's actions were.Though Chen Dafu didn't say it out loud, he still secretly admired Mike. At least Mike had the ability to sacrifice his own interests to support the people—something Chen Dafu knew he couldn't do.I'm So Poor awkwardly changed the subject: 'Hey, what about that guy, the one named Muye Starglow? Why's he so quiet? Watch out for this kind of ID, they're like rats hiding among the people!''I don't know, maybe he feels guilty, he really is a fool.''What, Poor Bro, what are you doing here? I was watching the show, and now you've made him leave!'More survivors began to speak up, breaking the silence.The mood in the chat lightened; it seemed Little White Bear's anger had made everyone feel a bit more lively.'That guy's like a clown. He even said "the capable will rise," does he really think he can solve the riddle gate?''Riddle gate? I wouldn't even go, why risk it? My buddy went through a D-grade riddle gate two days ago and hasn't come back, he's probably already dead.''These high-level apocalyptic dungeons look tempting, but they're just death traps; if they give all the resources to the commander, fine, but the commander wants to split it with us.''I saw the declaration too. The commander will lead the team for long-term exploration of the riddle gates, managing the main forces and dangerous parts. The resources will be shared publicly, based on work points, strength, and personal circumstances, and will also be subject to public reports and supervision.'The more they discussed, the more unsettling it became!'What? The commander doesn't take any resources from the riddle gate? He's doing the heavy lifting but gets nothing?''Well... he's taking some, I think he'll use some of the resources to upgrade the shelter's electronics, but otherwise, he won't take anything. If he needs something, he'll have to trade for it, and all the proceeds will go to supporting and taking care of the survivors in the city.''What? That's not fair! The commander is doing all the work but gets the short end of the stick! What if he gets weak and leaves us behind?'People started to panic. The commander's generosity seemed abnormal!'Wait, don't scare me, could that really happen? Didn't Poor Bro say the commander follows the old ideals? How could he just abandon us!''You know you're a burden, don't you? Haha, stop causing trouble, just don't hold us back.''No, I'm really worried now. Can I give up my riddle gate rights? Can we vote to let the commander take it all? I don't want to be left behind!''I can't believe that Muye Starglow idiot. There's a big leg to hug in the apocalypse, and he's ranting about class struggle. I just want to slap him, he's so stupid.''Anyone who says such obviously anti-intellectual things is either an idiot or evil. He's evil, full of bad intentions, thinking no one knows.''Enough, I can't stand it anymore! Find him and kill him!'People were enraged, but the earlier doubts and criticisms couldn't shake Mike's reputation.Because Mike held the most crucial thing in his hands—he was responsible for ensuring the survival of the entire city!Survival instincts kicked in; even with their feet, people knew who to support.'Stop it, don't kill anyone, that's illegal. The commander hasn't said anything, let's not stir up trouble.''Don't forget the citywide slogans from a few days ago: The apocalypse is not a lawless zone! Murder is a crime, theft is a crime, and in times of chaos, severe punishment is needed!''Wait... didn't Muye Starglow die? I think he lived next door, there was a scream just now... his leaderboard info just vanished... he really is dead!''What?! Is it true? Let me check... Holy crap, his info's gone! He really is dead!''Who's the hero that took him down? Step forward, I salute you!''Stop it, you're not helping! You just said killing's illegal, do you want the hero to end up in prison?''Protect the hero! Hero, don't come out...!'Little White Bear Shelter: 'Did I kill him? Any objections? Who dares to send me to prison?'Chen Dafu stepped in again!He even posted a message with one of his gear items in the chat channel.[Hunter's Phone]: B-grade restricted item (2 chances remaining); input the enemy's shelter ID, and the phone screen will display the enemy's current location (within a 500km range), lasting for one week. After a successful kill, you inherit any unclaimed items.'Whoa!'The entire city of survivors gasped in shock, falling silent.This guy was ruthless!While they were busy bickering, he just went and took action!Just as the commander had warned—don't mess with Little White Bear, this guy is serious!'Brother Bear is a hero, eliminating harm for the people... truly...!'As I'm So Poor was about to start flattering, there was a knock on the bedroom door.'Who is it?'Chen Dafu lazily shouted, while rinsing the blood and brain matter off his hands in the bathroom.'Comrade Chen Dafu! We're from the security patrol team!'The voice outside was heavy: 'Considering you admitted to your murder in the chat channel and the evidence is conclusive, we will punish you according to the [Jinling Temporary Public Security Management Law] signed by the commander!''Given your special action authorization from the commander, your murder charge will be reduced to a point penalty.''You will lose 3000 work points! Your current balance is -313 work points!''According to the work points regulation, you must restore your balance to positive by the end of next month, or you will lose the right to benefit from the work points system.'The voice outside made Chen Dafu panic: 'What?! I took care of the trouble, and now I'm losing work points!'He had spent a lot of points on the game last night. Now, after killing someone, his work points were negative!There was even a risk of losing the right to the work points system!No more cake next month!Chen Dafu was in a bad mood.Suddenly, the sound of footsteps approached. Just as Chen Dafu was frowning, the patrol team members' voices came again.'Comrade Chen Dafu, we just received a special pardon order from the commander. Your previous penalty has been canceled.''Moreover, the commander issued a special commendation order. For your courageous performance in the city center battle, you have been awarded 10,000 work points and will be memorialized in the three main gathering areas alongside other outstanding soldiers.''Congratulations, Comrade Chen Dafu!'The patrol team paused and then knocked meaningfully on the door: 'The commander also asked me to convey a message: the apocalypse is not a lawless zone, Little White Bear should not be the villain in the people's eyes.'With the sound of footsteps fading away, the patrol team left.'Understanding.'Chen Dafu rubbed his chin, grinning: 'See, he couldn't really make me poor.'Chen Dafu was satisfied, humming a tune as he washed his hands.He didn't even realize that when the patrol team revealed his punishment, his first reaction wasn't to kill in anger but to be shocked and regretful.Change often happens without one realizing it. When the future catches up, one might discover they've already transformed completely.'The carrot after the stick?'Mike rubbed his chin, watching Chen Dafu's perspective and what was happening: 'Xiaoci, you really don't let up with your training of Chen Dafu, do you?'He didn't sign those orders; only Jiang Xiaoci had that authority, to act in her name.'By the way, Xiaoci, with all the things you're juggling, how do you find time to take care of Chen Dafu's little problems?'Mike marveled.So this is what a strategist does? Everything that happens in the entire gathering area never escapes her eyes."

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