The Apocalypse Survival Manual (Three Days Before Doomsday, I Stockpiled Billions) novel Chapter 196

Chapter 196

What kind of person would raise a dog like that, one that showed his teeth the second he saw people, eyes shining like he might lunge at any moment?

There was Cola, strolling along with an easy, confident swagger. Even from a distance, the danger in him was unmistakable.

“Grandma, th-there’s a dog!” A little kid ducked behind his grandmother, voice shaking. “I’m scared!”

Cola tilted his head, lips pulling back.

Scared? Good. Finally, they knew better. He would see who still dared to think about making a meal out of him.

He bared his teeth wider, muscles tightening, ready to spring if needed.

The kid started crying. The old lady scooped him up and hurried off, covering his mouth. “Don’t cry. You’ll draw its attention.”

At this point, no one dared provoke the people from the 18th floor. They didn’t even dare provoke their dog.

Walking out like this felt different. Jeremy and Hughie couldn’t hide their grins.

Nicole frowned instead. She crouched down and pulled at Cola’s mouth. “What’s with that crooked grin? Act normal. Stop doing that.”

This was on her. She had shown him those videos, and now, he picked up the worst habit. That lopsided look made him seem like he’d had a stroke. 1

Raising a smart dog really wasn’t easy.

Noticing her mood, Cola lowered his ears and leaned closer to her.

Nicole tightened her grip on the leash, keeping him close so he wouldn’t act out.

After being indoors for days, the air outside felt clearer. In broad daylight, there were far fewer people openly robbing others. Even those lurking around were more cautious now.

Cola drew attention wherever he went.

The looks he drew were a mix of shock, envy, and greed.

The moment people realized who he belonged to, however, those thoughts disappeared.

Everyone had been through too much in just a few months. It didn’t take long to recognize who you shouldn’t mess with. Most people simply kept their heads down.

Life doesn’t treat everyone the same. Right now, most of them just wanted their stolen rations back.

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Liberty Square wasn’t far, but the frozen ground made it slow-going. By the time they arrived, it was

almost 10 a.m.

The square was packed. People filled every open space. In the freezing, damp cold, everyone was bundled up so tightly that only their eyes showed.

Soldiers stood around the edges with weapons, keeping order. Inside, armed police and special units were stationed throughout. The scene was controlled, and no one dared step out of line.

Even so, Nicole spoke quietly, “Watch your pockets. Stay alert.”

She shifted her bag to the front of her body.

Cola kept scanning the crowd, staying close to her. He didn’t relax for a second.

They moved around the square until they found a spot farther back but slightly higher, then stopped to

wait.

Soon, more than a dozen large trucks rolled in, one after another. From the first group, prisoners in orange-red vests were brought down, hands tied.

Then came another group in orange-yellow vests, just as many.

Nicole looked them over. There were more than she remembered. People had reported more than

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