The guards had their guns ready, but none of them dared point them towards Karina, let alone press the trigger.
The slum dwellers saw the overbearing grunts cowering and were filled with confidence. Simultaneously, their loyalty to Karina also spiked. When that happened, they boldly declared their grievances to her.
First, it was their women being taken advantage of by Simeon's men. Then it was about the unjust punishments they had been receiving.
They even told her how they were 'hired' to act as bait for monsters during hunts, and their families were taken hostage if they didn't play their part.
They kept complaining until their complaints reverted back to the lack of food.
All the while, Karina did not look at them even once. Her gaze was fixed on her so-called uncle.
Mila, the entertainment district manager, stood just behind Joe, along with her female guards, but Karina had no interest in her.
