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The chapter "Los Angeles: Eden 5" follows the tense encounter between Pressa, the narrator, and Dominic Hann, a ruthless leader in Ross City. Inside his office, Pressa administers a medicinal concoction to Hann, who watches her with suspicion while his armed guards stand ready outside. The narrator observes Pressa's calm demeanor as she explains the treatment, aware that any misstep could lead to violence. Hann probes Pressa about her family's history in the Undercity, testing her loyalty, but allows her…-
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The chapter opens with Eden and Pressa being blindfolded and led through an unfamiliar location by guards. Eden attempts to memorize their path, noting the shift from metal to wooden floors, while Pressa remains silent but visibly anxious. When the blindfold is removed, they find themselves on a balcony overlooking walled compounds near the border of Ross City, with the frozen Antarctic tundra stretching beyond. Hann, the enigmatic antagonist, greets them with his characteristic calm yet intimidating…
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Daniel reflects on the stark contrast between his military experiences in the Republic and the current conflict in Ross City, where the enemy is elusive and the battle lines blurred. He and June prepare to lure Hann, their adversary, into the open by broadcasting tailored messages across different frequencies. The plan hinges on identifying Hann’s location based on his response, a tactic June once used to track Daniel himself. As they set up the recordings, Daniel grapples with the uncertainty of their…
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The chapter opens with Daniel and his brother, Eden, returning to their Los Angeles apartment after a chaotic night. Eden collapses into sleep while Daniel stays awake, observing the city’s JumboTrons broadcasting news of unrest in Antarctica’s Ross City, where tanks patrol streets filled with protests and bonfires. The President calls an emergency meeting, but Daniel reflects on how Hann’s lawless tactics give him an edge. The scene underscores the tension between order and chaos, with Hann’s…
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The chapter opens with the protagonist arriving in Ross City, Antarctica, where the usual vibrant technological landscape has been replaced by a scene of chaos. Skyscrapers loom ominously, and smoke rises from the Undercity, while virtual markers and lights are conspicuously absent. Military troops patrol the buildings, evoking memories of war-torn scenes from the protagonist's past. The absence of technology exposes the city's vulnerability, heightening the tension as the protagonist prepares to face an…
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Daniel returns to Los Angeles with June, navigating a mix of nostalgia and disorientation as he observes the changes in the city. The Republic’s landscape is both familiar and altered—plague patrols and X-marked doors are gone, replaced by scaffolding, green spaces, and ongoing construction projects. June explains that Anden’s leadership is driving these slow but hopeful transformations, though financial challenges persist. Daniel’s memories of his childhood streets resurface, but the presence of…
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The chapter "Los Angeles: Eden 2" follows the protagonist as they accompany their brother, Daniel, on a nighttime journey through their old neighborhood, the Lake District. Daniel, an experienced urban explorer, leads the way with confidence, revealing his intimate knowledge of the city's hidden pathways. The protagonist struggles to keep up, both physically and emotionally, as Daniel introduces them to his world of rooftop runs and alleyway escapes. The tension between curiosity and apprehension is…
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The chapter opens with Eden, the protagonist, obsessively sketching schematics of Dominic Hann’s device during a twelve-hour flight to Los Angeles. Haunted by guilt over her role in the destruction of Ross City’s Level system, she struggles to piece together how Hann’s machine worked. Pressa, her grieving companion, interrupts her focus with a cup of tea, thanking Eden for bringing her along. The luxurious Elector’s jet contrasts with their somber moods, as Eden wrestles with self-blame and Pressa…
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Daniel reflects on his shared grief with Pressa, a girl who has just lost her father, as they leave the hospital. He recognizes her silent anguish, mirroring his own past trauma of losing a parent and fleeing home. The group, including Daniel’s brother Eden and their ally June, moves quickly to escape the collapsing city. Daniel observes the chaos around them—police violence, protests, and a system crumbling under its own corruption—drawing parallels to his experiences in the Republic. His priority…
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The chapter depicts the sudden collapse of Ross City’s augmented-reality system, stripping away its digital layers and plunging the Undercity into chaos. Without the Levels—a social hierarchy displayed overhead—the city descends into riots, with people reacting in shock, anger, and violence. The protagonist observes the turmoil from the AIS headquarters in the Sky Floors, where the Undercity’s unrest is visible through live footage. Fires, smoke, and military interventions underscore the severity…
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