"Contain the infection source? Isn't that the business of the Infection Source Research Institute?"

"No, this time the Antidote Powder for the Starfish was also developed by the Medical Bureau. The Research Institute only lent its name and provided some data on the Stand-In Starfish..."

He sighed, "If we could always conduct research on this, the Antidote Powder might not have such severe side effects, and perhaps more people could have been saved."

"Keep it up!"

Cheng Ye stood up and gave Zhu Xiang a firm pat on the shoulder.

How wonderful.

No matter what the Idealist Faction's ultimate goal is, or how much they have contributed to the Buffer Zone.

Whether these contributions are more positive or negative.

One thing remains undeniable.

Everyone, from seasoned warriors in their sixties to disillusioned middle-aged bureaucrats.

Carries a dream in their hearts, still holding onto the noble goal of changing the world, not defeated by the grim reality of the Wasteland.

As the saying goes, "One man alone cannot raise a firewood flame high, but when the people gather, the flames will rise high!"

As the ranks of the Idealists continue to grow, someday, there will emerge individuals capable of changing the world.

But before that, there may be a cruel process of elimination, and many sacrifices.

Ding.

At 7:41 in the morning, exactly eight hours since the Stand-In Starfish outbreak.

In an instant, the message notification sound of the Defense Communication became one continuous tone, engulfing the entire Buffer Zone.

Like opening a new chapter, all the survivors picked up their Defense Communication in realization and clicked on the prompt.

[Happiness City Broadcasting Station, Survival Warning Lifted]

[Dear residents, by the time this message reaches your terminal, Happiness City has successfully navigated through the terrifying wave of infection and is about to see the dawn of rebirth amidst the ruins.

In the past eight hours, you may have fought fiercely on the front lines, or perhaps curled up trembling under your bed.

But regardless of how you weathered the crisis, we extend our sincerest gratitude to every "you" whose perseverance let Happiness City pass through another life-and-death threshold, bringing us one step closer to the vision of "Ultimate Happiness"]

[Currently, the street defenses are yet to be dismantled; please remain patient: we will gradually clear obstacles within 72 hours, restoring normal order to the Buffer Zone]

[Please do not wander out without reason. From the time this announcement is published, all checkpoints will be closed for seven days, not only to maintain the internal environment and strengthen the isolation line, but also to provide Inspectors sufficient time to summarize this infection wave, preventing similar crises in the future]

[The Medical Bureau is currently operating over capacity; injured persons should not go to the facility on their own. Report your personal injuries through the Defense Communication system, and we will allocate medical resources based on the severity of injuries to ensure you receive proper treatment.]

[The locations for dumping infected bodies in each section have been published on the terminal; please click for details, strictly adhere to the prohibition on private disposal, and hiding of infected bodies. The Public Works Bureau will organize personnel for a unified cleanup of the infected bodies to prevent secondary infection incidents]

[According to the resolution of the Buffer Zone Joint Command: within the next 15 days, the supply of daily necessities will be uniformly distributed by the Coordination Center, each person may collect five bags of Nutrient Paste per day, without any charge, please collect as needed, and let us get through the supply allocation period together]

[Damaged infrastructure is being repaired by assigned personnel, do not fret if your community is without power or water...]

[...]

[Infection Wave Summary Report Overview:

Fallen Sections: 17 (A1, A2, A3...C11 all regions)

Death Toll: 132,500 (estimated)]

Subsequent Disposition: We will collectively extract the Contribution Points and Happiness Coins from the accounts of the deceased to fully fund the Buffer Zone's reconstruction projects. Thank you to every fallen hero for your silent contribution, Happiness City will remember you.]

[Finally, a gentle reminder: Today is Monday, do not forget to return to work on time, thank you!]

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