Chapter 371: Global shock

"Waldo is dead! This news, like a Category 16 storm, instantly swept through the survivor cities of the Ice Age.

It was as if the earth shattered, stars fell, and the sun extinguished, leaving everyone in awe!

But who is Waldo?

The only global superpower!

He dominated the world!

Of the top 100 global fighters, eighty percent of them fell to his hands.

He was a god of death.

Once the world feared him, and he made all survivors shiver, causing countless sleepless nights for many.

But now, after reigning over the world at the peak of his power, he has died?!

This news is just too shocking!

Many people didn’t believe it at first.

Some even insulted others for spreading rumors!

"How is that possible? Waldo is the only person in the world who comes close to divinity! You’re saying he’s dead? Who do you think you’re fooling? Do you think I’d believe your nonsense?"

However, soon someone reminded them to check the global power rankings.

The result was silence.

Waldo’s name had vanished from the global power rankings.

Waldo’s supporters, his faithful followers, were struck like lightning, as if the world had come to an end.

It was hard to accept, a devastating blow.

A legendary figure, a timeless hero, had fallen! How tragic! How lamentable!

The world is about to change!

Unbelievable!

Many people sighed.

At the same time, the whole world was in turmoil!

After learning of Waldo’s death, many couldn’t hold back any longer.

Before this, they had their reservations and didn’t dare to oppose.

They didn’t dare to resist the relentless resource grab of Dawn City.

Now, with Waldo’s death, they no longer needed to pretend.

Those with deep-seated grudges against Waldo began to emerge one after another."

Most of them are relatives and friends of the former overlords who were killed by Waldo. After those overlords were killed, their relatives naturally inherited their original cities and gained control.

These people have long held a grudge against Waldo. Unfortunately, the previous Waldo was too invincible, suppressing everything. Now, with Waldo’s demise, they can seek revenge.

"Waldo is dead, and it’s time for us to seek revenge. If not now, when?"

"Dawn City is like a big piece of cake. Even though it remains powerful after Waldo’s death, without Waldo as their protective deity, it’s only a matter of time before Dawn City attracts the wrath of many. We need to prepare quickly and ensure we get a piece of the cake when the time comes!"

"Let’s get the specific plans in place. With Waldo gone, Dawn City is truly in trouble. Cases like this are popping up everywhere. There are so many people who had grievances with Waldo. Previously, they were afraid of Waldo’s power and kept their animosity hidden. Now, they have no inhibitions and are revealing their true colors."

However, not everyone will be targeting Dawn City. There are also many of Waldo’s supporters who are discussing how to help Dawn City.

Waldo was generous and treated us well. Even though he has tragically fallen, we must not forget our gratitude. In any case, we must help Dawn City!

"You’re right. In my entire life, I’ve admired no one but Waldo. Although he met an unfortunate end, he will forever be my inspiration!"

"Moreover, with the current situation being uncertain, Dawn City appears to be a tempting target for many, but Dawn City boasts the world’s largest defense system, the most advanced weaponry, and top-tier strength. It won’t be easy for others to overcome Dawn City."

"That makes sense. With our support, we will win this battle. They have already decided to help Dawn City at any cost. As long as they survive this crisis, Dawn City may lose its global dominance, but it will still remain the top city."

"That statement is absolutely true. Everyone senses that with Waldo’s death, the global landscape will undergo significant changes in the near future. The world is truly on the brink of transformation."

Meanwhile, in Dawn City, Alanna and Helen were closely monitoring the reactions from around the world. They were also keeping an eye on the reactions of all the people within Dawn City.

"This time, I’d like to see who the spy really is!" Alanna and Helen whispered to each other. They were well aware that upon learning of Waldo’s death, the spy would undoubtedly be unable to resist the urge to sow discord among the ranks.

As long as the spy within Dawn City remained, they would not rest easy. The true facts were known only to the two of them. Even Silva and Calvert were kept in the dark.

The soldiers who had seen Waldo by the sea earlier were placed under a strict gag order. They were absolutely forbidden from letting any information about Waldo leak out.

They knew very well that a major reshuffling of the world was imminent, and many people would suffer as a result.

To prevent any accidental disclosure of Waldo’s information, these soldiers were even avoiding communication with anyone. They understood that if they disrupted Waldo’s plans by leaking information, not even ten lives would be enough to compensate for the consequences.

The Dawn City survivors who were unaware of the truth were restless. They were all enveloped in a state of sadness and confusion. Waldo’s passing was like a thunderbolt on a clear day for the vast majority of them.

Some even took to the streets to mourn Waldo. There were people grieving and shouting in the streets. "Lord of the City, do you know you are a god in my heart? Today, you’re gone, and my world has crumbled!"

One individual even attempted suicide. Fortunately, quick-thinking survivors by his side disarmed him and rendered him unconscious, later taking him back to safety.

This day marked the darkest moment for many of the Dawn City survivors, especially for the elderly individuals who had followed Waldo since the Ocean Era on the Dawn Ark.

Their emotions for Waldo were the most genuine and profound, and they were hit the hardest by the tragic news. The survivor who had contemplated suicide was one of the elderly individuals from the Dawn Ark.

With Waldo’s death, their faith crumbled in this moment. Waldo is gone, and now, there is no longer an unbeatable figure in this world.

At this moment, in a secluded place, a survivor with a level as high as eighty, named Hadwin, was speaking to seven or eight people around him. He was a mid-level figure in Dawn City.

Although Hadwin had joined Dawn City relatively recently, his high-level abilities and ability to curry favor quickly elevated him to the periphery of Dawn City’s core.

The news about Waldo entering the ocean and not reappearing for a long time was something he had vaguely heard through various sources, combined with his own speculations.

In the end, this piece of information also originated from him. Upon learning of Waldo’s actual demise, he hastily gathered a portion of his subordinates.

The task at hand was straightforward: to destabilize the morale within Dawn City.