[Second Ring District・3:09 AM]
"City-State News brings you the latest updates."
"Today's Danger Zone current index is level 7, sandstorm index is level 5; the weather is quite severe. It is suggested that resource exploration teams reduce outings, as adverse weather may lead to personnel injuries..."
"Now for a commercial break—Are you troubled by the aging population in your city-state? Are you worried about training your aging parents? Eden has launched a new product [Bionic Child]. No need to qualify for a parenting certificate, you can raise your very own child..."
"Crack!"
A blood-stained iron rod struck the radio, bringing the incessant drone of commercials to an abrupt end.
"Fucking sick of those same old news items every day," the soldier wielding the rod spat on the broken pieces of the radio, then turned to continue plundering.
Inside the scattered aisles of the supermarket, members of the Rebel Army were scouring for food and weapons.
