For Korra, who had grown up training in the Southern Water Tribe, Republic City's development and prosperity were undoubtedly astonishing to experience. But at the same time, she soon discovered the tip of an iceberg hidden beneath that prosperity.
After arriving in Republic City, she had planned to head to Air Temple Island first to meet her future airbending teacher, Tenzin. But because Naga was hungry, she had to change her plans and find something to eat first.
Only then did she suddenly realize that she apparently had no money.
Back in the Southern Water Tribe, everything had been prepared for her. She had never worried about money. Only after running away from home this time did she finally understand what it meant to be unable to take a single step without money.
Fortunately, she found a park and helped herself to a meal of grilled fish beside its lake, meeting a homeless man in the process.
From him, she learned that Republic City was not as glamorous as it looked, and not everyone could fit into this city.
She also passed a stand promoting the so-called Equalists. She found their talk of overthrowing the rule of benders somewhat difficult to understand and got into an argument with them. In the end, neither side convinced the other.
And now, she faced a new problem, which was-
She was lost.
"This place is way too big, and all these tall buildings are blocking the view."
Korra could not help complaining. She was about to find someone to ask for directions when a gang of thugs suddenly appeared behind her and began extorting a shopkeeper.
Just as she was about to step in to uphold justice, a man and a woman suddenly walked out of the shop opposite.
The man carried a