Chapter 11 - Cooperation

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Chapter 11 - Cooperation
Synopsis Using his newly acquired skills, Koru has no problem clearing out the Bleakness and recoloring the drained refugees. Moving forward, they happen upon Muddy, who tells them that most of the others are waiting near the harbor. As it turns out, all streets to the Market District have become inaccessible, so in order to make the escape through the canals. There are no boats left however, so Muddy has set out with some volunteers to gather building materials.

The team escorts Muddy’s group back to the harbor, where Outers and Reds immediately battle over who is going to build the boats, Brik and Bolzo leading on opposite sides. However their haggling is interrupted by another wave of Bleakness raining down from the Tower. Fused together by a common problem, everyone immediately starts boatbuilding while Koru holds back waves of Bleakies.

During the fight, the Red Spirit gets swept up in Koru’s bravery. He suddenly remembers his true power of strength, and thus can give Koru the edge he needs to battle the overwhelming hoards of the Bleakness. Finally, the boats are ready, and the group makes their escape, leaving the destroyed Red District behind.

Trivia
 * Some NPCs obviously have made it past the blocked path before Koru cleared the way. They were escorted by members of the Red Gang, who know every back alley in the city.
 * Muddy’s group consists of both Reds and Outers, showing early on that cooperation is indeed possible.
 * Though it is possible to rush ahead and clear the entire way to the harbor with Bomber, new enemies will only appear when Muddy’s group draws near.
 * You can’t take Bomber into the fight with you; he always disappears at the entrance to the harbor.
 * The dialog between Brik and Bolzo makes clear that they know each other pretty well, which is the first clue that they are actually father and son.
 * Naturally, the fishermen trio is among the boat builders.