The Black Roundworm Train arrived directly at the entrance to the town, where a giant sign reading "Meniere Town" hung overhead.
Before William got off, the conductor kindly reminded him, "Mr. William, there are a few things you need to know about the captive district. Although the infected humans kept here are extremely weak compared to you, the jointly signed protection order guarantees their personal safety.
"Unless absolutely necessary, do not massacre them. Otherwise, the Monastery may mark you directly and turn you into a prisoner."
"Oh? Outsider humans are protected too... Is it because of the Old World's restricted birth rate?"
"That's right. The infected humans who came from your world are the key to stabilizing the Old World's population. Without the protection order, this group of humans with no affiliations would become slaves, commodities, or even food for certain extreme Sick Ones within a few days.
"We won't keep you any longer. I hope Mr. William finds the Fear Circus as he wishes, and that you'll ride our company's train again someday."
"Thank you."
After getting off the train, William felt as though he had returned to the Human World when the town came into view.
What surprised William even more was that this town, known as a captive district, was not merely lively. It was even somewhat "prosperous."
He had never expected there to be an electricity supply. Light shone through the windows of every household, and hanging light bulbs could be seen suspended from the ceilings of their living rooms.
Although he saw no Power Station, William quickly confirmed one thing through Mad Brain: the electricity here was generated collectively by multiple Sick Ones afflicted with brain diseases.
Of course, the electricity produced this way was scarce. It could only support one lamp per household to