Chapter 35 - Immortal Passenger
Atlas walked alongside Morganna toward the building’s parking area, where rows of vehicles gleamed under the evening lights. From sleek urban cars to high-tech hover bikes. Waiting beside one of them stood a man in a sharp black suit, who offered a respectful bow as they approached.
"Lord Atlas, I’m a representative from the Association," the man said politely. "I’m here to deliver this gift on their behalf."
Atlas raised a brow. "This is... really exciting for me. But seriously? You’re just giving it away?"
"It’s a gesture of goodwill," the man replied with a pleasant smile. "A way to build strong relationships with promising Lords. And I hear you’ve already secured a solid group of Awakeners? That’s quite the achievement."
He then guided Atlas through the bike’s features.
"Connect your Device here. It’ll sync automatically with your Awakener system. Also, I see you already hold a license for floating vehicles. That’s good."
"Yeah," Atlas admitted with a grin, "I registered a while back, just hoping I’d get the chance to ride one someday."
"This model is the civilian edition of the Dune Phantom," the man continued. "It doesn’t include the combat systems used by military units, but it is the latest release. I hope you’ll enjoy it. And please, reach out if you need any assistance."
He tapped the side of a compartment on the bike. "There’s also an emergency parachute stored here. Standard safety gear in case things go wrong mid-flight."
"Good to know. Thanks," Atlas replied, grabbing one and strapping it on.
With a final nod, the man turned and walked away, leaving Atlas alone with his brand-new hover bike.