As soon as Ethan and the others stepped into Clearford's compound, they were immediately struck by what they saw.
The place was impressively organized—not just residential zones, but also a hospital, a school, and other essential buildings.
Patrol teams moved steadily along the main road, suggesting that security here was tight and well-maintained.
They hadn't been inside long when two staff members approached.
After verifying their identities, the staff led them toward an office building.
There, they were issued ID cards.
These cards stored personal information and were required for moving around the compound or accessing any services. Clearly, the management had carried over some pre-apocalypse systems—and judging by how smoothly things ran, those systems still worked. With over 300,000 residents, the place was impressively well-managed.
After getting their IDs, they were taken to collect supplies—basic necessities like food, water, blankets, and clothes.
