Chapter 233 Arising Issues within the Camp

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In the meantime, at two o’clock within the afternoon, the councilors of the New Clark Metropolis Camp convened for a secret assembly within the workplace of Maria Santos, a frontrunner among the many authentic camp residents. The air was tense with concern and unease.

“Ma’am Santos,” one of many councilors started, “the presence of Blackwatch is more and more encroaching on our lifestyle. Every afternoon, we’re startled by the loud sounds of missiles firing from their base. Common Peralta made makes an attempt to speak with Blackwatch, searching for explanations, however they have been dismissively turned away. This lack of transparency is unsettling.”

One other councilor chimed in, highlighting a extra urgent concern. “There’s rising discrimination inside the camp. Authentic residents are being denied primary providers. Some Blackwatch survivors brazenly recommend that we must always dissolve our council and absolutely let their commander-in-chief, Richard Gonzales. It is making a divide and fostering resentment among the many individuals.”

This two-party system inside New Clark Metropolis had develop into a big supply of pressure. On one facet was Blackwatch, an organized navy group with superior weaponry and strategic capabilities, liable for defending civilians and sustaining order. On the opposite have been the unique camp residents, survivors who had banded collectively, and the unique settlers of the camp, who have been liable for civil administration and neighborhood welfare.

But even with that clear line, the Blackwatch residents have been nonetheless treating the unique residents with a way of superiority, calling for one management, that’s Richard Gonzales.

“Might it’s that it is the work of the Blackwatch themselves? Getting the individuals to agree on the political system the place the Blackwatch governs and protects?”

“What is the matter if the Blackwatch leads the camp or not? The essential factor is that we’re being protected by their navy. They’ve superior weapons, helicopters, tanks, heck even massive airplanes! This isn’t the outdated world anymore the place civilians usually have the ultimate say. The brand new world calls for energy and safety, which Blackwatch gives,” argued one other councilor, attempting to current a distinct perspective. “And to consider it, it is solely the civilians of Blackwatch treating our individuals mistaken, not the troopers themselves. Is there a case of that taking place?”

“However I heard that the Blackwatch have their civilian departments, those that maintain the logistics and auxiliaries. What in the event that they assign these individuals to the position we’re doing?”

“Then they should be a really succesful particular person to deal with such duties effectively,” Peralta continued, his tone pragmatic. “Our position right here earlier than the Blackwatch was voluntary. There’s not an election or the individuals selecting, it is simply us standing as much as the position.”

“You’re proper…” Santos concurred. “Properly then, I am going to go converse to the Blackwatch management instantly.”

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4 o’clock within the afternoon, at Blackwatch New Clark Metropolis Command Middle, close to the Clark Worldwide Airport. A Toyota Vios sedan was being stopped by an armed guard on the entrance of the command heart.

The sedan obliged and stopped and the guard walked over to the window. “Identification and goal?” the guard requested.

Maria Santos, sitting within the backseat, leaned ahead to handle the guard. “I’m Maria Santos, representing the unique residents of New Clark Metropolis Camp. I request a gathering with Commander-in-Chief Richard Gonzales to debate issues in regards to the well-being and illustration of our residents.”

The guard paused for a second, eyeing her credentials. He then spoke into his radio, relaying the data. After a short wait, he nodded. “You are cleared to enter. Comply with the street to the principle constructing, and you will be directed to the ready space. Commander Gonzales can be knowledgeable of your arrival.”

Maria nodded in acknowledgment, and the sedan was waved by way of the checkpoint. As they drove in the direction of the command heart, Maria mentally ready herself for the assembly.

The sedan parked in entrance of the imposing command heart. The driving force, Peralta, pulled the handbrake and glanced over his shoulder. “Good luck.”