Plan for a preemptive strike

Yong's observations, shared in a low, concerned tone, sketch a troubling development in the city's ever-shifting power landscape. According to his account, the new group that has risen to prominence in the vacuum left by the city hall shelter's decline is markedly more ruthless than their predecessors. Consisting of six to seven men, all armed and apparently well-coordinated, they have not only taken over the reins of power but have also introduced a more brutal regime.

"They took over the city hall shelter group and became the leader," Yong explains, his voice tinged with worry. "But they are more brutal than the previous leaders of the group."