Summary

Chapter 2 begins with the announcement of the new Elector Primo. Narrating from a first person point of view, Day is immediately skeptical of the Republic’s message and surprised that the death of their leader is not accompanied by more of a show. He is soon distracted by shooting pain in his leg and struggles to stay up, even with June’s assistance. A corporal stops the pair to question them, but Kaede (a Patriot the pair worked with previously) appears just in time to keep them from being discovered.

Kaede makes her dislike for June clear, but invites her and Day to her home to rest anyway. The trio make their way to large military barracks. The apartment is upscale and equipped with full electricity, furnishings, and a television monitor. Day notices Tess and they share an emotional moment together. The...