Taiping State, already in chaos, did not fall further into disarray due to the massive power outage; it was already at rock bottom, so things could hardly get much worse.
Lille had indeed caught a runaway kid named Gomert, a bona fide little rascal who was 10 years old, a local from Night City, and had run away from home to end up here.
It must be said, while many ran away to stay with friends or classmates, it was truly the first time seeing one flee to a lawless land.
But now was not the time to be concerned about the mental health and safety of teenagers.
Jack lugged a sack of parts that, after Lille's careful selection, could still be used and followed behind.
V held a gun in her hand, ever-vigilant of the dark corners, even though her prosthetic eye was not functioning well any longer; fortunately, her hearing and senses were still sharp.
