Armed helicopters shuttled back and forth in the city's night sky, the beams of their searchlights like giant fingers, sweeping through each dark alley.
The Security Police, Self-Defense Force, and US Army's armored vehicles patrolled the streets. They set up checkpoints at intersections to inspect pedestrians' identification documents—be it driver's licenses, national health insurance cards, passports, or student IDs.
Li Ang, lacking any identification, observed the defensive strength at the intersection and immediately turned away.
He could have forced his way through the checkpoint, but that would have resulted in an immediate lock-on from low-orbit surveillance satellites, followed by the swift arrival of armed helicopters.
He needed to find a place to hide and recuperate first...
Li Ang observed the crowd through his sunglasses, and an idea quickly formed.
