章 123: The so-called paradise before and after apocalypse

No one will be part of the Upper Society, that's the first thing to emphasize. Not you, not us. What the Upper Society offers is not the paradise you think, you fools!

— Mark The Shadow

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"But it seems more like a combination of man and machine with superhuman abilities. Heartless. Completely devoid of humanity."

One of the survivors mustered the courage, "Rumors have it that the Upper Society has unlimited resources, a safe haven, and an organized society post-apocalypse. A last haven for almost-extinct humanity. Can we become part of the Upper Society?"

Mark replied mercilessly, "No one will be part of the Upper Society, that's the first thing to emphasize. Not you, not us. What the Upper Society offers is not the paradise you think, you fools!"

Hobe tried to mediate, seeing the hope that was previously in the eyes of the survivors slowly fading. "Mark, that's enough! No need to use harsh words!"