"Wow, it's so beautiful..."
As she entered the Old District and took in the sight before her, Illya could not help but sigh in admiration.
The Old District before her was no longer the dilapidated place it had once been. The steel-reinforced iron bridge connecting it to the outside had been replaced by a broad, clean two-lane Stone Bridge. At the far end stood a massive gate bearing Starlight Technology's emblem, while fully armed soldiers in black uniforms stood outside to maintain order.
"Quite a few of them are former residents of the Old District."
Torysha immediately began explaining things to Fang Zheng.
"Back in the Old District, there were two delinquent gangs known as the Holy Book Society and the Sword Serpent Gang. They were also our greatest obstacle in developing the area. Fortunately, Lady Lishel dealt with them. In the end, she recruited those delinquent youths into the security forces. They were not bad by nature; they simply had nothing to do, so they went down the wrong path. Lady Lishel trained them strictly and set high standards for them. They are no longer the delinquents they used to be."
"Mm, they certainly look the part."
Fang Zheng nodded approvingly as he watched the "security personnel" standing motionless in their posts with solemn expressions. If one did not know their past, then judging solely by their bearing, they looked exactly like soldiers who had received rigorous training. Still, that was only natural. After all, Lishel had led a Knight Order in her own world. Handling a bunch of delinquents was naturally effortless for her.
Soon, the car carrying Fang Zheng's group arrived at the gate. The lead soldier stepped forward, checked Torysha's identification, saluted her, and then the gates opened, allowing everyone to enter the Old District.
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