Reborn with Nothing but My Farm and Vengeance in the Apocalypse novel Chapter 265

Chapter 265: Chapter 265: Something’s Wrong with This Couple

At the critical moment, Melody Summers took a few steps forward. She pulled out a small, flashlight-sized fire extinguisher she had prepared earlier and sprayed it at the lighter.

With a PFFT, a cloud of white powder shot from the extinguisher, instantly blanketing the lighter as if covering it in a thick layer of snow.

As the white powder settled, the flame on the lighter gradually died down. A tiny flicker struggled weakly, as if trying to hold on, but it ultimately vanished into the air.

The danger passed without any harm done. The crowd erupted in applause and cheers.

Everyone began talking at once. They cursed the couple, Chrome Dome and his wife, calling them conscienceless and a menace to the community.

And in the same breath, they praised Melody Summers for her quick reaction, saying that thanks to her, the supplies were saved.

"Wow, kid, you’re amazing! Such quick reflexes!"

"A true heroine! That was incredible!"

"Young lady, we have you to thank. Otherwise, this whole pile of supplies would’ve gone up in smoke!"

"Is there something wrong with that couple? If they want to die, they can do it themselves. Why try to drag the rest of the community down with them?"

"That couple is pure evil! Kick them out of the residences!"

"Execute them! They have to be executed!"

"Just drag them to the plantation and feed them to the Desert Vines!"

...

Listening to everyone’s praise, Melody Summers scratched her head, a little embarrassed.

To keep from obstructing the residents collecting their supplies, Officer Tristan Tanner and the property management security guards held back the furious crowd, while Officer Sean Pierce escorted Chrome Dome and his wife to the emergency management office.

Melody Summers had Grace Sutton take her grandmother and Miss Lowell home first. She herself, along with the man who had tackled the curly-haired woman, followed them to the emergency management office.

On the way, the man kept patting his chest, still shaken by the incident.

He turned his head to Melody Summers and said, "That scared the life out of me just now. Her lighter actually flew right out of her hand! Sis, it’s a good thing you were so quick on your feet!"

Melody Summers looked at the heroic man before her. After a moment of silence, she asked tentatively, "Sir, did your family used to live near Skyfire Volcano? Did you move here to take shelter when it erupted?"

The man was taken aback. He scratched his head, confused. "How’d you know I used to live near Skyfire Volcano? I didn’t think I had an accent!"

Melody Summers smiled and shook her head. "No, you don’t. It was just a guess."

The man didn’t think much of it and continued, "My family moved here over six months ago. I always thought this community was super safe. Never expected to run into two pests like them today! What a pain!"

Since the volcanic eruption six months ago, The Metropolis Residences had seen a steady influx of new residents, many of whom were refugees from other regions.

The man was also quite the chatterbox. He rambled on to Melody Summers, "The forecast said that volcano near our home was about to erupt. The government ordered an emergency evacuation, and we had no time to pack anything!"

"It was still hot back then! All we had with us were summer clothes. Winter clothes and quilts take up too much space, so we didn’t bring a single one!"

"Who would’ve thought fate would deal us such a crappy hand! The temperature dropped so fast!"

"Buying things like padded jackets and quilts is crazy expensive now, and my family doesn’t have much money left. Thank goodness the government is distributing them for free!"

The whole way, the man praised the Anworth city leadership for their excellent arrangements and efficient supply distribution.

Melody Summers listened and nodded along.

「...」

When they arrived at the emergency management office, Chrome Dome and his wife were in handcuffs, squatting on the ground with their heads lowered. All their previous arrogance was gone.

To reward the man for his heroic actions, the emergency management office gave him two comforters and a blanket, free of charge.

Overjoyed, the man left with his items, eager to share the good news with his family.

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