Chương 263: More Fellow Humans!!

Metropolis-D was even more bustling than usual, with many Climbers busying themselves. Amidst the crowd, an ordinary-looking middle-aged man was heading to the Tower. He was subtly listening to the various discussions. 

"Am I going crazy, or there are tons of visitors today?" 

"Didn't you hear? D.L. finally opened their school to the public. There are so many eager to join!" 

"I don't understand. Isn't it super expensive?!"

"Yeah, for sure, but some think it can be worth it anyway."

"What about the Alter Tower? Are people still going there?" 

"They wish! Before, it was open for free, and no one wanted to enter at all! Now, that Josh guy is suddenly selling access to it. Isn't this over the top?!" 

"They wish? Isn't it public property? Why can't they just head in?" 

"The students are blocking them. Can you believe it? Many are protesting right outside D-23. At this rate, maybe a fight will even break out!"