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The last refurbished transport vessel for personnel left Brunnis Port. An elderly man hunched over, picked up the rusty chain on the ground, and locked the dock at the port.
The massive crane on the other side had been out of operation for two days because the ships transporting various metals to this place had become few and far between.
Now, Brunnis Port handled probably only a third of the peak period's throughput, making the entire city feel desolate.
The nobility and the wealthy had obtained everything they desired. They occupied luxurious houses here, turning what originally belonged to the Great Tang Group into their private property.
In the distance, only a small portion of the chimneys, almost forming a continuous line across the horizon, still emitted smoke. Brunnis, once known for its terrifying production capacity, had now significantly diminished in capability.