Sylvia was astonished. A few years ago, when Eric faced the leader of the Crimson Order, their battle was evenly matched, ultimately leaving Eric severely injured. How had only a few years passed, and Eric could now handle it with one hand? The speed of his growth was simply astounding.

But as Eric had said, no matter how high one's martial arts skills were, they were useless against a bullet.

Since the Haevon virus began rampaging, not only had the virus spread uncontrollably, but armed conflicts had erupted everywhere. In places where the system had collapsed, it was the armed forces that reestablished order. Even the most formidable individuals in such places were often doomed.

Eric wasn't foolish enough to seek death by going there. What was wrong with living peacefully? A warm home with a wife and kids was far more comfortable than anything else.

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A few days later, Jack and his group returned from abroad. This time, they had lost several more people, though they managed to d