Desire's Gate was a demiplane near the Ninth Layer of Baator, as well as an entrance leading directly from other Outer Planes into the massive Cyberpunk City.
When it had first opened, it had merely been a haphazard collection of teleportation coordinates from different places, meant for visitors, travelers, and merchants who did not wish to pass through other layers.
But as time passed, it began to prosper like many trade hubs.
More precisely, it existed as an ungoverned buffer zone.
Since it was not strictly part of Baator, it did not possess such intense lawful traits.
That made many people of neutral or even chaotic alignments feel quite comfortable.
Many things banned in the massive Cyberpunk City of the Ninth Layer could be done freely here.
Quite a few gangs, mercenaries, and other factions also chose to settle irreconcilable conflicts and grudges here.
In other words, this was a complete lawless land, a city of ambition where whoever had the bigger fist could kill the current ruler and take their place.
Most importantly, Desire's Gate was separated from the Ninth Layer by only a broad river.
Once one crossed it, they could immediately enter the land of Order and seek the protection of infernal law.
Thus, over time, a considerable number of wanted criminals, thieves, robbers, swindlers, and other dangerous individuals gathered here, waiting for opportunities.
Sometimes, they would sneak into the massive Cyberpunk City to pull off a job. Other times, they would flee back here, lie low, and wait for employers willing to pay a high price.
Beyond that, this was also a huge resale center for contraband such as people, weapons, equipment, drugs, and more.
In particular, drugs with severe side effects—some even causing users to become addicted, die miserable deaths, or rot from head to