The villa district, far from the neon lights, was much more suitable for human habitation than the bustling downtown area. Looking to either side from the middle of the road, one could see seven or eight-meter-tall green trees, a rare sight in the wasteland after eight years. They cast large swaths of shade, bringing bursts of a pleasant woody fragrance while making the area even more tranquil and secluded. The rows of townhouses exuded a profound sense of technology and modernity, unlike anything seen on Earth.
