"Today will be the greatest day in history."
"We call it Union Day."
The old-fashioned projector resembling a movie screen displayed images. At the ceremony bathed in radiance, a blonde girl's expression was glowing with determination and confidence under the gaze of tens of millions, the image freezing at the horizon where a white dove spread its wings.
The young man sat by the lathe, staring blankly outside at the bustling scene.
This is Gale Street, situated in an unremarkable corner of Echo City. It's a typically lawless zone. Gangs rampage, Moon Sugar smuggling, human trafficking, and violent crime are the norm, with gang turf wars breaking out almost daily.
