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The chapter opens with the narrator and a boy sitting in an alley at night, sharing a bottle of stolen nectar wine while Tess sleeps nearby. The boy is in high spirits, meticulously grooming himself and savoring the cheap wine as if it were a luxury. His agility and resourcefulness impress the narrator, who notes his ability to navigate the sectors with ease. Their banter reveals a playful dynamic, with the boy offering the narrator a drink and joking about the stolen goods. The wine loosens his demeanor,…-
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The chapter opens with the protagonist, June, waking up disoriented in an abandoned building by the ocean, recalling she was stabbed during a Skiz fight. She notices Tess, who bandaged her wound, and the boy who saved her, observing him from a distance. The boy mentions their lack of food due to losing the Skiz bet, subtly blaming June. She compares his voice to Day’s, a figure of interest, but remains uncertain. Despite her injury, June insists on going to the water’s edge alone, where she reflects on…
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The chapter opens with the narrator, a street-savvy young man, reluctantly aiding an unnamed girl after she disrupts a Skiz fight, costing him a bet worth a thousand Notes—money he needed for a cure. Despite his frustration, he helps her due to Tess, his younger sister figure, who insists on aiding the wounded girl. They take shelter in a dilapidated library by Lake’s edge, where the narrator remains wary of potential retaliation from gamblers. The girl, though grateful, remains guarded, and Tess’s…
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The chapter opens with the narrator, hiding atop a warehouse, observing a Skiz fight—an underground betting event where participants wager on brutal, no-rules brawls. The narrator’s companion, Tess, mingles with the crowd to place their bets while the narrator stays hidden to avoid police detection. The rules are simple: bet on the fighter you believe will win, but the narrator’s notoriety forces them to remain cautious. Tess, small and quick, handles the transactions, though the narrator watches…
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The chapter opens with the protagonist, an undercover operative, reluctantly participating in an illegal street fight known as Skiz. Initially hesitant, she joins the brawl hoping to gather information about a fugitive named Day from the local crowd. Her confidence wavers when she realizes the danger of the situation, especially after provoking a fight with a skilled opponent named Kaede. The protagonist’s internal conflict is clear: she must balance her training with the need to maintain her disguise as…
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The chapter opens with a tense exchange between the protagonist and Thomas, her brother’s successor, as they observe Commander Jameson interrogating a captured spy from the Colonies. The protagonist insists on going undercover alone, arguing she’ll appear less suspicious, while Thomas reluctantly agrees. The scene highlights the brutal methods of the Republic’s interrogation, with the spy hanging upside down and enduring physical torture. The protagonist’s disdain for the Colonies is evident, as…
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The chapter opens with the narrator, Day, and Tess hiding under a pier by a lake in their sector, sharing bread and cheese. Despite Day's lack of appetite, they eat to conserve resources for plague medicine. The setting is described as both beautiful and grim, with the ruins of flooded buildings and the distant lights of downtown Los Angeles contrasting with the ominous presence of the Trial stadium. Tess tries to reassure Day that they still have time to find medicine, but Day remains skeptical, knowing…
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The chapter opens with June, the protagonist, preparing for a covert mission in Batalla Sector. Dressed in a gender-concealing, black-market dealer disguise complete with a mask, infrared goggles, and a hidden gun, she reflects on her late brother Metias’s disapproval of her solo missions. Her objective is to lure Day, a notorious criminal, into revealing himself by offering plague medicine. The mission is personal—her brother was killed by Day, and she is determined to gather clues about his identity.…
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The chapter follows the protagonist as they navigate the oppressive and dystopian streets of the Republic of America, disguised among factory workers to avoid detection. Despite their healing wounds, they move through crowded sectors, observing the daily life of vendors, workers, and soldiers enforcing quarantine zones. The atmosphere is tense, with loudspeakers broadcasting propaganda and mandatory pledges to the Elector Primo. The protagonist’s internal resistance is subtle, as they mumble parts of the…
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The chapter opens with June reflecting on the unexpected kindness of Commander Jameson, who assists in arranging her brother Metias’s funeral—an unusual gesture for a soldier’s superior. The funeral is held in an opulent setting, adorned with white lilacs and Republic symbols, where mourners, including June, dress in pristine white to honor the dead. June’s elaborate gown and makeup symbolize her grief and love for Metias, while the tradition of wearing white traces back to volcanic ash covering…
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