Provisions

By definition, a vigilante is someone who decides to uphold the law outside of the legal institutions. The thing is, few were those in the lower ring who had the chance to read a dictionary. Or even could, for that matter. That is probably why nobody found it strange that the Lower Ring armed forces were called that way.

They were recognized by the state – read the LIBRARY – and as such, had a lot of advantages and even grades. That was one of the best positions someone in the lower ring could aspire to reach. A high-ranking official in the Agency, the organization handling the vigilantes, and located in the South District.

"..."

Half of that wasn't true. Being a vigilante was closer to being a mercenary or the employee of an enterprise providing services. All kinds of services. Alexandra quickly understood that as her eyes hovered about the Red Road Hotel's billboard.

"Mas— I mean, big sister, is there a problem?"

"Minus 1pt."

"Eh?! Why?!"