Away from the picturesque countryside surrounding Camphrian City, in an entirely different direction, lay a discreet area bordering the lands owned by small businesses.
In reality, these establishments were little more than facades for the underground mafia, which operated their illicit activities in this hidden locale.
Tucked within one of the narrow alleyways was an unassuming candy shop.
To the casual observer, it appeared to have been untouched by customers for ages, with its faded signage and crumbling exterior, yet the candies inside seemed strangely fresh—almost strikingly out of place.
Behind its seemingly innocuous façade hid a concealed passage. A sliding door led down a staircase into the depths of the basement.
As one descended further, the truth became unmistakable—beneath this unremarkable shop lay an extensive network stretching nearly a square kilometer.
