05: Enjin

You and Enjin wandered through No Man’s Land, wearing your gas masks as you patrolled the area for Trash Beasts.

A loud crash caught your attention. Looking up, you spotted someone falling from the Sphere and landing in the piles of trash below.

“…Well, that’s new,” Enjin muttered.

The two of you approached, watching as a white-haired boy staggered to his feet, only to be surrounded by Trash Beasts. Despite his rough, untrained movements, he fought back stubbornly, refusing to stay down.

“Kid’s got spirit,” Enjin chuckled. “Either incredibly brave or incredibly stupid.”

You laughed quietly in agreement.

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After the fight, Enjin decided the boy needed a proper meal, so the three of you stopped at a fast-food shop. He ordered plenty of food before leading you outside to sit at a table.

Rudo immediately began eating, practically inhaling everything on the tray. You smiled while Enjin watched him with amusement.

“Guess we should introduce ourselves.”

Rudo looked up.

“I’m Enjin, one of the Cleaners,” he said, gesturing toward you. “And this is my wife.”

You gave Rudo a small nod in greeting.