Chapter 86

"I did pretty good today!" someone remarked. "I found an emerald bangle I could exchange for credits!" Zachary was utterly confused by the conversations he overheard. Shouldn't they be out looking for food? What was the use of painting? Could jewelry be eaten? He looked around at the people in the base. Although everyone was fairly thin, their complexions were a lot rosier than his band of survivors. They looked cleaner too, and the kids who were playing even had cheese sticks to munch on. Zachary licked his lips, resisting the urge to snatch one from them. He knew better than to give in to his instincts. The moment he attempted something like that, these people wouldn't go easy on him either. Nelson had the same thought, and when he exchanged looks with Zachary, they both saw shock and self-restraint reflected in each other's eyes. Even the children could snack on cheese sticks. This meant that the information shared in the broadcast was true. There was a safe supply of food here