Damian left the Academy campus immediately after receiving Nathan's notebook, his mind already planning his next move.
The theoretical knowledge was valuable, something he'd study intensively over the coming days. But right now, he had more immediate business to handle.
The Core Region of Tranquil City. The wealthiest, most controlled part of the city where government officials, successful businesses, and legitimate operations dominated the landscape.
But underneath that veneer of respectability, there was always an underworld. Always shadows where people conducted business that couldn't see daylight.
And Damian needed to consolidate his control over those shadows before expanding further.
The bus ride to the Core Region took nearly an hour, giving him time to review everything that had happened over the past week.
