"Scams like this are all too common in District 17, and there are even more sophisticated ones."
"More sophisticated?"
"They also pose as the Rebel Army, luring them out first by draining all their money, then forcing them into hard labor. Those who disobey get their kidneys removed, and eventually, every part of their bodies becomes merchandise to be auctioned off."
Before he was transferred to the Propaganda Department, Zhuang Chi had to deal with files and archives in the bureau every day, "Most of these people had been deceived, if they were lucky, they were only swindled out of their money; if not, they would probably have to work as laborers 'outside' for the rest of their lives."
The deceived Assassins seemed to have finally persuaded Troy with promises of profit.
Troy's gaze flickered constantly, as if he was still struggling internally.
