Julian Kane navigates Hollow City's post-storm streets, carrying a vital package through betrayals and traps. Meeting the warehouse woman, he delivers it intact, gaining leverage and knowledge of the underworld. Descending into the tunnels, he faces the Council of Shadows, who test his instincts, observation, and adaptability. Praised yet warned, Julian realizes survival is no longer enough—he must understand power, networks, and timing. The underworld has claimed his mind, and he steps fully into its dangerous currents.
