Unexpectedly, a small trick that had been played to death was happening right in front of me.

Something big happened at the base. An S-level crystal nucleus went missing, and they are conducting a thorough search for the person who stole it.

Although this has nothing to do with me, some people insist on framing me.

The female lead, along with Li Ruiyuan and an unfamiliar man, stood aggressively in front of me while I was having a meal at the base cafeteria.

"What? Here to pick a fight again?"

I looked at these three people with impatience on my face. It just never ends.

The female lead questioned me angrily, "Huahua, I never expected you to be this kind of person! How could you steal the most precious crystal nucleus in the base? It's specifically used to reward those who contribute to the elimination of zombies."

She shook her head with frustration, "You're confused! No matter how much you want to improve your strength, you can't disregard others in the base. If you hand it over yourself, I can still plead for leniency on your behalf."

Listening to the female lead's nonsense, I really wanted to punch her. How could anyone believe such a low-level statement?

Well, there actually are idiots who believe it. She is one of the female lead's harem and controls this base.

The unfamiliar man spoke, "Will you hand it over yourself, or should I send someone to search?"

As more and more people gathered around, the anger of the base's personnel was ignited, and this situation couldn't be resolved.

Catching a glimpse of the smug expression on the female lead's face, I wasn't angry either. I smirked and said, "Alright then, since everyone is so eager to know, let's go together and see if there really is a crystal nucleus."

"If there isn't one, I hope our leader will apologize to me."

The male lead frowned, the female lead was stunned for a moment, her eyes flickered, and then a group of people headed towards my room.

The room was turned upside down, but they found nothing.

"Impossible! I...," the female lead suddenly shut her mouth, afraid of revealing something.

"We've searched, and there's no need to discriminate. How about we go and see her room together? It's just upstairs anyway."

With the crowd in tow, I quickly opened the female lead's room.

An indescribable smell wafted from the room, and then someone said, "Hiss! Look, the crystal nucleus is here!"

Indeed, the crystal nucleus was lying on the female lead's dressing table.

"So, it turns out our leader took the crystal nucleus to win her favor... How could you do this? Is this fair to our brothers? It's one thing to slander me, but without an explanation, aren't you afraid of disappointing everyone?"

Who doesn't know how to play innocent? I sarcastically responded with a tea-filled speech. The female lead was flustered under the angry gazes of so many people.

"No, it's not like that... Don't listen to her nonsense, I..."

Her eyes turned red, tears swirling in her eyes. The male leads felt extreme pity and comforted her softly while also appeasing the dissatisfied people.

"I did make a mistake in this matter. I had forgotten that I left it in Weiwei's room. It's not Weiwei's fault. How about this? I will compensate each of you with a B-level crystal nucleus as an apology. How does that sound?"

They were all a bunch of people who only cared about their own interests. As soon as they heard about compensation, they all acted as if they had forgotten everything. In their eyes, although B-level crystals were not as good as S-level ones, at least everyone would have a share.

"Then when will you apologize to me?"

I crossed my arms in front of my chest, and the male lead's face turned pale. After a few seconds, he gritted his teeth and bowed in apology.

In fact, I had known that the female lead would resort to this tactic. I saw her sneaking into my room that day, and I knew something was off.

When she left, I discovered the crystal nucleus, so I came up with a plan. It caught them off guard instead. Not only did they fail to deceive me, but they also ended up compensating everyone in the base with B-level crystal nuclei.

As for the female lead, she lost the trust and respect of the base personnel. Her reputation was tarnished, and even the male leads started to doubt her intentions. It was a small victory for me, but it felt satisfying.

From that day on, the female lead and her harem lost their dominance over the base. People began to question their leadership and sought a more fair and capable leader. It was a turning point for the base, and I was glad to have played a part in exposing their true nature.

As for me, I continued my journey to improve my strength and contribute to the elimination of zombies. I gained the support and trust of the base personnel, and together, we made significant progress in securing our survival in this post-apocalyptic world.

It was a reminder that not everything is as it seems, and sometimes, even the most unexpected tricks can lead to a positive outcome.

And so, I moved forward, ready to face new challenges and make a difference in this chaotic world.