Chapter 5
X and Nobu entered the lawn and looked out at the waves of protesters. Their chants were deafening. A team of UEA androids in suits and sunglasses formed a line to keep them back. A stage was set up in the back of the lawn with a podium and six seats, the entire structure covered by a strong wall of bulletproof glass that curved over the podium. Media androids were setting up their cameras and microphones for the press conference. News drones circled the area, and the lawn smelled fresh because the lawnmower drones had finished cutting the grass just a few hours before the protesters had gathered.
X put on a pair of sunglasses and adjusted his cuff links. His arm heated up, and the nightstick inside his forearm was ready for action if he needed it.
X and Nobu stood on either s
