Kingdom of Corrosion

Lin Wu watched Blood Meng walking away on foot, not noticing anything unusual. About an hour later, Blood Meng returned. She casually observed the surroundings as if nothing was amiss. The bottom of the apartment building hosted a small commercial street, primarily featuring pizza and burger joints, bustling with people, but she didn’t spot anything suspicious and so returned to the fifth floor.

Blood Meng didn’t immediately visit the neighbor but first went to her own apartment, turned on the lights, and then proceeded to the neighbor’s place. Lin Wu answered the door, and Blood Meng asked, "Any unusual occurrences?"

"None." Blood Meng handed a bag to Lin Wu, "One for each of us, I also bought ten extra size five batteries. You know, if Shadow intends to broadcast, a radio alone won’t cut it; you’ll need basic station equipment too."

"That’s not my concern. What’s it like outside?"

"I don’t know; probably the same as usual since you and I weren’t here yesterday." Blood Meng said, "There’s also a pair of shoes inside, see if they fit."

Lin Wu took out the shoes, curious, "You and Maya, both emphasize shoes?"

Blood Meng said, "Let me tell you, of all things, shoes are indispensable. Without clothes, a hat, or even underwear, as long as you shed your shame, you can still do whatever you want. Try going without shoes; it’s literally crippling."

Blood Meng made a phone call, "Snake Skin, what’s the situation?"