gang-terror

In this chapter, Tendai, Rita, Kuda, and Trashman navigate a dangerous and decaying subway system while trying to find safety and help for the ill Rita. They encounter hostile gangs known as the Masks, experience the harsh realities of poverty and crime, and struggle with the challenges of survival in a dystopian urban environment. Despite the dangers and Rita's worsening condition, the group perseveres, highlighting their resilience and resourcefulness.

Arm, Ear, and Eye investigate the silence and danger surrounding Resthaven Gate and the subway, encountering signs of the Masks gang and spotting the She Elephant, a key figure linked to the missing children. They discover a clue—a bag from Resthaven—indicating the children were in Borrowdale, but Arm is conflicted by his emotional connection to baby Sekai, whose fear and innocence challenge his detective role. The chapter closes with Arm's bitter reflection on the suffering of the Mellower, who cares for Sekai amidst the turmoil.