Hey, Little Brat!

In Blackwater Alley, Zeri's small face was scowling, her expression somewhat speechless as she walked ahead. Behind her was a youth with his hat removed, dark skin, and white hair.

White paint was smeared on the youth's face, forming a pattern that looked like an hourglass. He looked at Zeri ahead, scratching the back of his head as he spoke, "Sorry, Zeri, I misunderstood. I thought you wanted to join us."

"But I didn't mean to. I thought only we were still resisting the Alchemical Barons in all of Zaun."

"It's fine, I'm not that petty. However, I'm not joining your gang. I'm joining the Lian Hua Gang. I've already decided." Hearing his voice, Zeri turned her head to look at the youth and continued:

"But I still don't know your name."

"Even if I can't join your gang, we can still be friends, right?"

Zeri looked at the stunned youth and smiled, then said, "I think we'll definitely get along. It's strange, I just have this feeling."

"My aunt told me my intuition has never been wrong."

Zeri was lively, hopping around like a cute sparrow, gesturing animatedly in front of the youth.

She wasn't deliberately trying to please the youth; she genuinely felt this way, as if someone in the unseen world was telling her that she and the person in front of her were meant to be friends.

It was strange, but compared to a maiden who could discharge electricity and control its power, this matter didn't seem so strange anymore.

"My name is Ekko," the youth said. He looked at Zeri and continued, "I'm the Leader of the Wildfire Gang."

"Wow, you're a Gang Boss?" Zeri exclaimed.

"Sort of," Ekko thought for a moment and nodded.

He looked at Zeri and asked the question he had wanted to ask earlier.

"By the way, Zeri, what's this Lian Hua Gang you mentioned? I've never heard of such a gang in Zaun before, one that dares to oppose the Alchemical Barons, protect the community, and help the residents."

"It's amazing, right?" Zeri said with a grin.

"Yes."

"But I saw it with my own eyes. If you want to know, how about you come with me to Hope Community?" Zeri raised her hand, making a pistol gesture, and waved her small hand.

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"Just like that?" Ekko hesitated.

Shark District was too close to Black Alley. Ekko was afraid of trouble if they went like that.

After all, many people in Black Alley recognized him.

"What else? In that place, you don't need to hide yourself because no one will pay attention to you. Everyone is minding their own business and making the community better, as long as you don't cause trouble."

"Okay, I'll go with you." Seeing Zeri pat her chest and make a promise, Ekko took a deep breath and nodded.

He was truly very curious.

The Wildfire Gang often hid away, not interacting with the outside world, living in their own area and world. Most of the time, the Wildfire Gang was self-sufficient, but there were many things they still needed to purchase from the streets. Because of this, the Wildfire Gang's grasp on Zaun's news wasn't as out of touch as one might imagine.

Quite the opposite, Ekko actually paid close attention to Zaun's situation.

This was because he didn't just want the members of the Wildfire Gang to live peacefully; he wanted the whole of Zaun to get better.

Therefore, Ekko was very interested in this suddenly appearing "Lian Hua Gang."

If possible, could the Wildfire Gang cooperate with them?

They had managed to secure a place around Black Alley and could remain unthreatened by Silco, which showed that their leader was very strong.

Thinking this, Ekko followed Zeri.

An hour later, Ekko and Zeri arrived at a community.

"Every time I come here, I get excited. This is what a community should be like, like a homeland!"

Zeri stood in front of Ekko, spreading her arms wide, and said after taking a deep breath.

The ash barrier entered her lungs, and she coughed again. Then, she turned around and extended her hand to Ekko: "Come on, Ekko, I'll show you around. I know this place well!"

Ekko looked around and saw that the residents here were indeed different from people in other areas. These people had expressions on their faces that Ekko was very familiar with.

That was—hope.

Just like the people in the Wildfire Gang, their eyes were filled with anticipation and hope for the future.

Looking at Zeri's hand, Ekko hesitated for a moment before reaching out.

Zeri took Ekko's hand and swaggered, swinging her body from side to side as she led Ekko around.

"In this place, as long as you don't cause trouble, everyone will welcome you and receive you. Ekko, see that auntie over there? That's Auntie Marna. Her Cookies are super delicious, and not expensive!"

"Over there is Uncle Marvin's meat stall. His Fried Frog Meat is also super delicious!"

"This shop is my favorite! Ekko, I don't know what they put in the Candy in this shop, but it jumps in your mouth when you eat it, it's super exciting!"

Ekko followed Zeri, listening to her chirpy voice. It was clear that Zeri truly loved this place.

Carried away by Zeri's emotions, Ekko relaxed considerably.

Moreover, he noticed that no one was really looking at him here; everyone was busy with their own affairs. Thus, he relaxed and followed Zeri around the community.

But when a group of people wearing Graffiti Clothes appeared, the street suddenly became more lively. Zeri also saw them, then grabbed Ekko's hand and shook it vigorously, shouting loudly: "Look quickly, Ekko, those people are members of the Lian Hua Gang!"

Ekko looked over, but when he saw the Pink and Blue Graffiti on the other party's clothes, his pupils contracted sharply, and his hand unconsciously reached for the weapon behind him.

But Zeri's cheerful voice, and the Residents surrounding the Lian Hua Gang members, made Ekko silently lower his hand.

Hoo.

It wasn't her. Yeah, it wasn't her. Not every pink and blue represented her appearance. There was no need for him to be so nervous.

Ekko looked up and saw that group of people smiling, greeting the Residents on this street, and even buying things from their stalls with money.

But suddenly, a Youth glanced at Ekko and Zeri unintentionally, then looked away. But the next second, he suddenly looked back, staring at Ekko and Zeri in surprise.

Then, he walked towards Ekko and Zeri.

"Manzu?"

The Youth's departure left the others puzzled.

Ekko also looked at the approaching man, feeling that the other party was somewhat familiar, but he couldn't recall where he had seen him before.

Wary, he silently grabbed Zeri's hand, and his other hand moved towards his weapon, ready to act.

The Youth approached, looked at Ekko with a confused expression, then his eyes lit up, and he changed from walking to running.

"Wow," Zeri didn't understand what was happening. She looked at Ekko, then at Manzu, completely bewildered but very excited.

Ekko's body tensed.

Two seconds later, Manzu reached Ekko, laughing heartily as he opened his arms and hugged Ekko tightly:

"My god, Little Brat!"

"It really is you!"

Being hugged by the other party, hearing the familiar nickname, Ekko was stunned傻傻的.