Break Free (4)

Jin felt groggy. It was a new day, and still early, but he was finally back in the Tenth District. The familiar stench hit his nostrils, making his already bad morning worse.

The familiar sight of the Tenth District's citizens only strengthened his desire to leave it once and for all. The streets were littered with trash, neon signs flickered slightly, and some shop windows were broken.

'This can't go on. The Ninth District has its own problems, but it would be beneficial for us to live there. I could train more as well… but we need even more credits for that.' The situation seemed grave, but Jin had the answer in his pocket.

The blood of the swarm, the serum that would help them break through from the initiation sequence.

Jin smiled again. Despite the stench, he felt more comfortable thanks to the new coat he bought from the black market. It wasn't just the comfort of the coat; it was the functions that came with it.