Anarcho-Capitalist System on Sin city:
- Lawlessness and Crime: 24%
- Corruption: 66%
- Lack of Trust: 70%
Wanderer then glance at outside of giant glass windows at his back. “communicate values and build trust” his new ads about VDV reform and Rehabilitation Programs are hovering on background. but its pale comparison at other blaring ads. influencers pep talks. Wanderer trying to reduce other ads and contents flowing in city meet with stiff resistance of “free speech” narrative.
“old way it is..” Wanderer muttered.
one day. a group of sleek sport car. and mad max is racing on the desert. they using military wrecks. and crumbling fly over as the circuit line. among the racers. there is a even a woman with sport motorcycle.
Yuan and Wanderer watch the event unfold with keen interest on vip seat. inside the airship, bellow them. furqan and chrome lean take a sit on ground level near finish line. while wanderer focus the race for his amusement. Yuan for her gambling addiction. furqan and chrome see the race for looking for potential recruit.
Wanderer then look at yuan. “so.. how much you bet on that white car?”
Yuan then look at him with smirk “100k”
Wanderer raise his eyebrows “very wise way to waste a money.. i almost impressed”
Yuan scoff “this is was the adult life.. work hard.. play hard dont you think? hmhm dweeb?’
Wanderer snort “..how about if we find somewhere.. quieter?”
later.at lake side place. company with music of Kobyz A two-stringed instrument with a bow, they talk about future of city. and recent clash with Series 9 "you see.. i know you had fat bank account. why not just retired?"
Yuan let out a small scoff, a hint of amusement in her voice
”Heh, you think I’m just gonna throw away everything I’ve built for some comfy retirement? I’ve got a business to run, smartass…”
”Come on. why you even care? do its because your nation? ”
Yuan rolled her eyes, a bit annoyed at the question “It’s not about free world nation, smartass… I’ve built this company from the ground up, I’m not just gonna give it up and retire…”
”but its ash of old world. war is over. your company now just reduced to arms gang member and greedy corpo, you guys not properly arms swat to fight against mutants”
Yuan let out a sigh, knowing there was some truth to what you say
”Maybe it is ash of old world, and maybe the war is over… But this company still mean something to me, smartass… I’ve give it my blood and sweat to build it…”
”yes, but these days is different. Series 9 movement getting more aggressive,, and its natural since i was in their land.. and. you know the consequence if around people like me. ”
Yuan nodded, understanding the current climate in the city
”Heh, yeah… I know what you mean, smartass. Corporates are getting more aggressive and territorial these days… And as for your presence, yeah, I know that would stir up some trouble…”
”,,hmhm.. you ready to pick up fight with them huh? ”
Yuan let out a smirk, ”Heh, damn right I’m ready to fight, smartass… They’ve been messing with my business for too damn long…”
”hehe.. your own buyer? ”
Yuan nodded, ”Heh, yeah, my own damn buyer… They’re getting more greedy and demanding, smartass…”
”,,but seriously. when they gone. who will buy your weapons? beside me of course”
Yuan let out a small scoff, ”Heh, you really asking me that, smartass? There will still be plenty of clients out there… I’ll just have to find new ones and get rid of the old ones…”
”,,mhmhm.. yes. its sound very not antagonist at all hehe”
Yuan rolled her eyes, a small smirk on her face
”Heh, hey, I’m just being honest, smartass… Sometimes you gotta get rid of the bad elements if you want to make things work, you know? ”
later after that “date” or just nice evening, Wanderer contact Furqan “how is race? “
Furqan grin “its was a blast..winner is silver wolf.. did you know? he is the skull dog..”
Wanderer clear his throat “yeah i know..anyway .. find good driver?”
Furqan nods “sure.. many racer destroyed their cars today..had a huge debt.. some of them interested to be our group,, heh. this place is amazing.. you know what wanderer. in past sin city seeing and join racing sin city cup is was my dream, but my mom always forbid me be here. now here im.. recruit those racer as our drivers!”
Wanderer nod “yeah. indeed gott work in mysterious way.. so you wanna race too or what huh?”
Furqan chuckles “race with them? nahh.. they all deck up racer.. people with normal body like me wont had a chance for just one lap.. hmmh.. probably. perhaps if i buy a new car.“
Wanderer sigh and interrupt “don't be stupid.. this is place is nightmare.. corrupting your our soul well anyway.. i think your mom is kinda right in some way..”
Then just. week later. after meeting with Yuan. she died in car crash near red light district, the quick news show casing its was a natural accident. but in automaton driving system on city. its feel off.. upon heard this. wanderer know. if playing being timid on city. its just bring more chaos
“if you are depressed, you are living in the past “wanderer then look at mirror. seeing the new implant in his bare legs “if you are anxious, you are living in the future” wanderer then begun to squat, then rise up “if you are at peace, you are living in the present” wanderer then satisfied noticing his legs did not pain anymore,, for now.
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Wanderer then pay visit on Yuan funeral. its attend by man and woman in suits. no sign of her relative was present on that time. after her coffin descend to the dark earth. all guest is leaving instantly. except a on grey suit. he then give a nod to wanderer as acknowledgement of his “manager” title. or perhaps more. after he leave. wanderer look at Yuan portrait. and give silent pray. he then muttered “look at you..at you die smiling.. do what you love” wanderer stay in there for awhile until on his intercom is blarred to life.
A sight of desolate landscape as the convoy approached the outskirts of Sin City. Dust swirled in the air, while the distant silhouette of the towering skyscrapers . Wanderer sat at the helm of the lead vehicle, his eyes narrowed as he surveyed the scene ahead.
Abandoned vehicles lined the streets on flames, the shouts, gunshot, and the cries for help—now replaced by an unsettling silence that hung heavily in the air. another gang wars happen, vdv respond was too slow and too little despite their new gears. and with Mammoth replacing other the deceased Yuan agent with other agent which now more align to gangs instead vdv just make things worse for Wanderer attempt to policing the place..
“this is hope less. system is broke. the only way to control this place resort to.. semi authoritarian?” wanderer sigh while look at outcome.
Black cat interface turn into frown animated.
“Perhaps it's time for a… market correction of your perspective. Let's revisit the history that forged our Ancap reality, shall we? A reminder of the choices that led us here.”
“i always tell the same thing over and over again.. i'm not forgot.” Wanderer muttered
Black cat face then turn into neutral. almost amused. “that’s right wanderer. But your insights often… evolve with each iteration.”
“oho. do your persona now updated? you had personality now?”
“lets refresh our mind by history class..what event led us to ancap society?”
“Mandatory history lesson... ww1 created because aftermath of rise of nationalism and secularism,,
ww2 created because the sense of radicalization of nation
,,cold war created is because the ideology differences which led to proxy war
“wanderer gaze then shift toward the skyscraper on windows. “ ww3 or Corpo syndicate war created because the endless proxy war which lead to a trade war and use of identity as political move, their tactic both side using bots and free speech to let everyone spam the narrative to block the truth,, then many many war followed” then his gaze shifted to the endless desert beyond sin city “
this place which become main battle zone at ww4. its population become wary of concept of nation which led to this...anarcho capitalism. “ Wanderer finished, the litany rote and emotionless “now.. do you satisfied? should i always do this every time.. you find me in doubt?”
The Black Cat nodded, its pixelated head performing a precise, “Ancap Society is the logical culmination of human striving for liberty and prosperity,,,especially in our timeline and condition,,. Our purpose is to safeguard the free market – the bedrock of individual freedom. Remember that Wanderer.”
then go to nearby vendor he check his new leg implant and decide to take a walk without wheelchair and his mask at deeper part of Nexus Prime
Stepped out of the shadows, approaching a vendor's stall nestled between two crumbling buildings. and he find a most absurd ads yet normal in city. “Tired with random gender and your child trait? design your own baby now!. with BioGenesis, everything is can” wanderer stunned a while. buy and sell baby is bit already too much. but this was whole new level. then he continue his wandering activity. until reach the lone stall.
The vendor, a grizzled old man with sunken eyes, looked up warily as Wanderer drew near. His gaze flickered over the mercenary's pre war armor, taking in the scars and the weapon holstered at his side. “Evening, friend, the vendor said, his voice rough “What brings you to this part of town? “
Wanderer leaned against the stall, his eyes scanning the surrounding area. “Just passing through. Looking for information.”
The vendor nodded slowly, “Information, huh? That's a dangerous game, especially around here. “He reached beneath the counter, producing a small, crumpled map. “This might be of some use to you. “
“nice“ Wanderer unfolded the map, studying it intently. The vendor watched him closely, gauging his reaction. “This shows the layout of the city, doesn't it? “
The vendor nodded. “Aye, it does. But be careful with it. There are those who'd pay a pretty penny for knowledge like this.
Wanderer look at the map, noticing showing the detail he not found compared on his office. “What do you want in return for this... favor? “
The vendor smiled, revealing crooked teeth stained with nicotine. “Oh, nothing much. Just a small commission on whatever deals you make while you're in town. And maybe a word of thanks to your friends back at the hideout. “
“alright. what is point interest i can see? i'm a lost tourist“
The vendor leaned closer, “. Lost tourist, eh? Well, let me give you a little tour then“
He pointed to a a cluster of buildings near the center on map. “That's the heart of the city, where all the action happens. That's where you'll find the best gear, the juiciest intel, and the deadliest opponents. “
His finger moved to another area, a sprawling expanse marked with strange symbols. “And that, my friend, is the forbidden zone. Home to the mad scientists and their twisted experiments. Not many come out alive from there., “
Finally he tapped a location near the outskirts. “ But if you're looking for a quiet place to lay low, this is where you want to be. “
“cool.. where is normal resident life and breeding? “
The vendor chuckled dryly. “Normal resident life and breeding? Ha! In this city, everything is far from normal. But if you insist... follow me“ then they traced a path through the winding streets, avoiding the areas marked with danger signs according the map. “Most people live in the outer districts, huddled together in whatever shanties and scrap metal they can scrounge up. It's a hard life, but it beats the alternative. “
He stopped at a particularly run-down section, gesturing towards the makeshift dwellings. “This is where you'll find the breeding grounds, so to speak. Families eking out an existence, trying to survive amidst the chaos. “The vendor's expression turned grim. Of course, even here, Series 9 has its claws deep in the underbelly.
wanderer nod “good.. what is commoner work in here? “
The vendor rubbed his chin thoughtfully. “Commoner work in Sin City? Well, there's always something to be done, even in the darkest of places. Scavenging, mostly. People pick through the rubble in badlands, looking for anything of value – scraps of metal, old electronics, discarded gear. “He leaned in closer, lowering his voice.
“There's also a thriving black market trade in information. Whispers, rumors, secrets... all valuable currency in a city like this. Informants and messengers are always in demand. “
The vendor straightened up, eyeing wanderer keenly. “But let's be clear – in Sin City, nothing comes cheap. If you want to make a living, you'd better be prepared to get your hands dirty and take risks. That's just the way things are. “
“sound nice place” wanderer comment then he observe its surrounding.
The vendor snorted, a bitter laugh escaping his lips. “Nice place? Ha! Sin City's a den of thieves, cutthroats, and worse. It's a cesspool, but it's home for many of us who've learned to survive here.
“He gestured vaguely towards the bustling streets beyond the stall. “ Out there, you'll find every shade of scum imaginable. Jackals, Skull Gangs, Black Widows... and that's just the surface. Beneath it all, there are whispers of darker forces at play – factions like Series 9, pulling strings from the shadows. “
The vendor's expression turned grim. “This city eats the weak alive, and only the strongest – or those with the right connections – manage to stay afloat. “
“black widows.. i never heard them“
“Ah, well, they're not exactly household names... yet. But mark my words, they'll make headlines soon enough. “
He leaned in closer, lowering his voice to whisper.
“The Black Widows are a gang of female assassins, each with her own unique skills and deadly talents. Rumor has it they were once part of an elite special forces unit before the Fall, and now they use those same skills to eliminate targets for the highest bidder. “
A sly grin spread across the vendor's face. “They're said to be almost unbeatable in close combat, and their reputation precedes them like a dark legend. “
Wanderer nod“mhmhm.. sound.. hot.. and arousing
The vendor's grin widened at Wanderer's comment, He straightened up, regaining his professional demeanor. “Now, if you're interested in acquiring their services, I might know a contact who could facilitate an introduction. However, be warned – their fees are steep, and their contracts come with strict terms. Are you prepared to pay the price for such deadly companionship?“
Wanderer wiggle his eyebrows “sure.. i prefer seeing woman do things.. . you know.. i wanna refreshing my eyes“