Karl, an orphan living in the Tunnels, has always been studying hard to achieve Ru's favor. Like a true model citizen of Sovok, he despises art and culture, focusing on becoming a physicist. His dream is to help his motherland build powerful weapons to take the heretics living above ground down and burn their stupid Okawaru altars. But what will happen to him when he sees the other side?

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The last four chapters have serious problems in terms of pacing and clarity. I will add meat once I have the time.