"Everyone, assemble!"
On Dance Hall, groups of enforcers appeared in Zaun. Their leader, Marcus, stood with his hands behind his back and a helmet on his head as he continued loudly:
"After three days of searching, we successfully captured seventy-three criminals. Twenty-one were sent to Piltover Prison, while the remaining fifty-two were sent to Stillwater Prison. This is a great success! The councillors have highly praised our operation and sponsored new weapons for us!"
"Remember, the benefits we enjoy now all come from the councillors' sponsorship! Without them, you wouldn't have desks, snacks, or salaries!"
"And this time, we're heading into the territory of Zaun's major gangs. Remember this: no one is allowed to fire without my order!"
"Yes!" the enforcers shouted in unison.
Marcus nodded and waved his hand. "All units, move out!"
They swiftly formed up. Over a hundred enforcers equipped themselves, then advanced toward the Sump in an orderly formation.
Zaun's Sump, Hope Community—
The once-open community had been surrounded by barbed wire. Roadblocks had been placed at its entrance, while temporary guard posts stood on either side, manned by Lian Hua Gang members.
Marna and her husband carried water and food, bringing lunch to the patrolling Lian Hua Gang members.
Zaun had grown increasingly chaotic these past few days. Hardly anyone could be seen in the streets and alleys; everyone had either hidden away or left Black Alley outright.
Marna had even heard that dozens of Zaunites had been arrested around Brass Alley Entrance and Blackwater Street!
Once they were sent to Stillwater Prison, barring any surprises, they would be unable to get out for at least five years.
As the Zaunites had expected, the enforcers' searches through Zaun were rife with violent enforcement, incidents occurring repeatedly across every district.
Perhaps, in the enforcers' eyes, Zaunites