It was actually quite difficult for outsiders to enter Dogtown. Without a pass, anyone who insisted on forcing their way in would immediately be blasted to pieces by the dozen or so twin-barreled cannons atop the walls.
But the pass was digital, so that was no problem. When the Sword in the Stone pulled up to the town gate, the barrier blocking the road automatically lifted, like a residential complex welcoming its homeowners back.
Since the border inspection system had approved the people in the car to enter Dogtown, the armed soldiers nearby naturally had no objections. They merely swallowed at the sight of the luxury sports car, then turned their attention to another vehicle waiting behind them.
Just like that, the two of them smoothly entered this hellhole.
The reason Su Ming called it an urban village was because its environment was far worse than Night City outside. Not only were the buildings run-down, but soldiers could be seen patrolling everywhere on the streets.
Every so often, someone would be dragged to the roadside and riddled with bullets. It was military government territory, after all. Its so-called laws were often very simple: those who disobeyed died.
The streets were littered with wrecked vehicles, piles of garbage, and foul-smelling drainage ditches. Even the rats knew how desolate this place was.
Still, with so many residents, there was naturally a market. And where there was profit to be made, there would be wealthy people who controlled capital.
The rich did not live in this area, nor did they come near the gates for fun. They went to a place called Sapphire, which was even more luxurious than the finest hotels in Night City.
"I've never been here before either." Ciri slowed the car and surveyed the surroundings, sighing. "The war ended