Dawn broke.
The magnificent Nord Tower, once bustling with activity, was surrounded by a dense cluster of police cars, with bright yellow police tape cordoning off the streets.
"Jiali, look quickly, the Nord Tower has exploded!"
The red-haired girl stuck her head out of the passenger window, excitedly looking at the building that was encircled by police.
Next to them, a television set in another building was broadcasting news of a Cultist attack on the Sky Plaza of the Nord Tower, resulting in an explosion.
"Don't stick your head out of the car window," Yi Jiali said somewhat helplessly as she pulled her friend back into the car, "Annie, you're too old for that."
"Oh," Annie leaned back into the passenger seat, "Jiali, if the Nord Consortium goes bankrupt, does that mean I don't have to pay off my Nord Bank credit card?"