(Trigger Warning) This chap and next chap have mentions of drug use and its effects.
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Another week passed by and, while Alterra's progress was steadily going upwards, while most of the others were dipping.
For example, Voumi Town, which was now experiencing the effects of a mass addiction, and many of its working men were losing themselves to the vice.
Somehow, 'discounted' versions of the drug had flowed to the commoner and rich commoner houses, and they came in large amounts as well.
However, this discount was valid only for a limited time, and the next shots required quite a bit of money.
At this time, one of the streets was in chaos as two groups were fighting desperately to receive happy powder again. The single try made them so giddy and unable to forget it, so now they were doing what they could to get another taste.
Some people were either watching with amused smirks or with hearts filled with terror, afraid of being affected as weak bystanders.
