The young woman pulling her child looked up and down at Feng Yi, judging from his plain clothes, he didn't seem wealthy. She said, "Young man, you're dressed poorly, you must be a newcomer, right?"

"Indeed, I just arrived today."

The young woman nodded...

As everyone knows, those living in the refugee camps are undocumented, commonly referred to as the Black People. The area around the Wind Thunder Military Academy is a bustling commercial hub, full of people, and without exception, those who find themselves here are individuals who have fallen on hard times.

She easily inferred Feng Yi's situation and asked, "What brings you here, young man? Are you looking for someone or... of course, I don't mean to pry."

"Just looking for a place to stay."

"I see, you must have had a rough time. Life is hard in the Shadow District with the biting cold. The nearest inn from here is also dozens of kilometers away. If you don't mind, you can stay at my place for a while."

Feng Yi naturally tried to refuse this invitation. The young woman understood that he didn't want to be a bother. She was grateful and informed Feng Yi that there was a cheap place near her house. If he couldn't find a better place, he could consider staying at her place enough to accommodate him.

Feng Yi nodded without rejecting this offer.

In fact, the main reason he came here was to find a place to stay. The high accommodation costs around the Wind Thunder Military Academy were not suitable for someone like him from a humble background. If he added in the cost of food and clothing, he doubted he could last even a month. To survive on military rations, he had to pass all Wind Thunder tests and become a true mobile warrior.

After spending some time, Feng Yi followed the woman to find the homeowner, and the two reached a verbal agreement in less than 20 seconds. There was no need for the formal procedure of signing a rental agreement.

Half of the rooms in the building were vacant and lacked reliable heating. Fortunately, the room Yang Feng was in had all the necessary furniture and amenities, so he wouldn't have to suffer from the cold wind blowing in at night. Of course, the rental was also cheap - the cost of staying at a regular inn for half a year would probably cover the entire rent.

On the first night of his stay, the woman's six-year-old daughter came to Feng Yi's doorstep with a bowl of hot soup, "Big brother, open the door."

"Oh, isn't this Guo Guo?"

Guo Guo beamed with delight, looking quite silly with a runny nose. Her rosy cheeks looked like ripe apples, while the ragged cloth doll under her armpit and dirty clothes made Feng Yi cringe a little.

Feng Yi took the hot soup and pinched Guo Guo's cheek. The feeling that passed through his hand was a mix of cold and warmth.

"Here, Guo Guo, take this money. Don't tell your mom."

"Big brother, mom said we shouldn't take other people's money."

"Ha-ha, this is a token of gratitude from your big brother, a fair exchange. Go ahead, buy something you like."

Guo Guo was stunned for a moment, as if completely confused by what he was saying. After a while, she scampered off. Feng Yi chuckled. She was so adorably naive.

The next morning, news of Athena's concert had already spread throughout the Shadow District. The concert was to be held at the Wind Thunder Military Academy. Even a group of displaced refugees that had fallen out of touch with the times was moved by this news, the concert had military themes.

In fact, part of the reason the authorities took such action was to address the living conditions of the refugees. The Big Macs' war was tense, and the Shadow District was riddled with underground forces. It was incredibly difficult to change the situation with political power in an environment where survival itself was a struggle.

These people were deeply rooted in this place like an old tree, seemingly content with their downfall and the prospect of sitting around waiting for death. They were the cornerstone of the Shadow District, contributing to the distortion and expansion of the decline of the Shadow District along with the underground forces...

They didn't care about the small returns they received as long as they could survive, even if it meant being exploited by leeches.

However, Athena's considerable influence could potentially disrupt this balance. Although this leverage might seem insignificant, it could create considerable ripple effects with the authorities fanning the flames and spreading the ripples into every corner of the Shadow District.

With the push of public opinion, the lever will only continue to tilt in the anticipated direction. However, Athena couldn't stay too long as this was a recruitment targeted at the Shadow District, not the entire Alpha.

In this win-win situation, people living in the refugee district might completely change their living conditions and even their life trajectory, while the authorities would undertake a major reshuffling here.

The recruitment was open to all, lasting only for a short one day, and the criteria were relatively lax. As long as anyone reached the age to apply and didn't have any physical problems, they could apply.

It's worth noting that as long as they didn't have any major criminal convictions, the Military Department could completely reidentify an individual. They were more rigorous during the screening process, as the Heart of the Butterfly incident had been completely suppressed by the authorities, but that didn't mean that the higher-ups didn't take the matter seriously.

Athena's spokesperson announced that brave soldiers who actively signed up could potentially receive Athena's autograph, and the lucky ones might even get an opportunity to interact with Athena directly.

Upon hearing the news, the Wind Thunder Military Academy was immediately abuzz!

Damn, if only I'd joined the military academy two years later.

Even many teachers were grumbling in private. They had been working in the military academy for so long and deserved to be treated with respect, at least get a few signed photos as an incentive.

The Wind Thunder Military Academy was one of the seven military schools. It occupied 22,000 hectares and had 13 specialties.

In the disciplinary committee office of the Wind Thunder Military Academy, a beautiful and imposing woman listlessly gazed out at the bustling crowd below through the window. She gently shook her head.

She really couldn't understand those star-chasers. Perhaps only she knew Athena's true identity in this academy at this point, right?

Zi Mou was born into the Texas family and was the nominal young leader of the family. If you haven't heard of the Texas family in the federation, you might as well be dead.

The Texas family was one of the ten major families in the federation, and had significant influence in Alpha, serving the federation's top-secret department for generations.

Apart from this, Zi Mou was also the chair of the disciplinary committee of the Wind Thunder Military Academy and the vice president of the student council. Even the dean of Wind Thunder Academy had to show her respect due to her influential and powerful position.

Zi Mou, with her purple upswept hair, combined the charm of a common woman with the unique aura of someone who had long held a high position. She was extremely talented and excellent in her studies, efficiently getting things done – the unparalleled belle of the Wind Thunder Military Academy.

Looking at the dozen names in her hand, her beautiful eyes slowly scanned over each one, including Yifeng. There really were quite a few people worth noticing in this world.

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