"...Unbelievable."
Andrew looked genuinely apologetic.
"...My bad."
Kai pointed toward the training grounds.
"Taai has literally been training since this morning."
Andrew glanced over.
Taai was still lifting absurdly heavy weights.
"...Yeah."
"...That's normal."
Kai decided not to question Muscle City anymore.
It was bad for his sanity.
---
The two finally left together.
They walked through the western districts.
Compared to Asphyxia—
Muscle City felt louder.
Busier.
Every street contained either a gym...
A weapons shop...
Or somewhere people were fighting for fun.
Andrew stopped beside a food stall.
Bought roasted nuts.
Then another stall.
Bought grilled meat.
Then another.
Bought fried potatoes.
Kai raised an eyebrow.
"...You just ate."
Andrew shrugged.
"I got hungry."
"You were eating."
"I know."
Kai bought a meat bun.
"...This city explains a lot."
Andrew grinned.
"Told you."
The two continued walking.
Eating as they went.
Then—
A scream echoed across the district.
"AAAAAAAHHHHH!"
Andrew stopped chewing.
Kai looked up.
Another scream followed.
People began running.
Guards immediately rushed toward the sound.
Andrew's expression changed instantly.
"...That's bad."
Without another word—
Both of them ran.