Ronan Kendrick understood. "Westeria hasn't suffered a major catastrophe, but it's been flooded with refugees from all over the world. The country is divided into different zones based on skin color and class. Patrolmen carry guns to maintain order, but they're not good people. They bully the weak and commit all sorts of atrocities. Even without natural disasters, the place is bound to become a battlefield sooner or later."
This was the first time Ronan Kendrick had spoken so much with Officer Graham. The officer felt a sense of gratification at having earned his trust. He was also very worried about Evelyn Ford's condition.
"Are you sure Evelyn Ford's injuries aren't serious? She looks terribly pale."
"We were discovered by patrolmen as we left the Earthen Cliff outside Zaltar. Evelyn Ford was shot twice."
"Two shots?" Officer Graham's pupils contracted.
"Yes. In the shoulder."
