Reaching Salvation by Harper North & David R Bernstein

Author:Harper North & David R Bernstein [North, Harper & Bernstein, David R]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Torment Publishing
Published: 2019-10-21T16:00:00+00:00

Ganxas_Hermit is requesting use of your comm. Click to accept.

I do, taking the save. He speaks.

“I am The Hermit,” he says. “You cannot see me as I am an AI, but you are welcome to ask me for wisdom. I seek The Binding, and I hope that you can join myself and Atlas_Reign as we make our journey through this dangerous world.”

I hold back my sigh of relief. Raven looks at me with an intense wonder.

“You’re working with an AI in your inventory?” she asks. “How is that possible?”

Behind me, the auction continues. The recorded voice speaks with amazing speed as bidding continues. The area is too open. Once people spend their XP, they’ll swarm Raven again.

“Let’s duck into the map shop,” I say.

The shop is empty and automated. Glowing maps hang on the wall, showing areas of Planet Yaren I’ve never seen. Raven traces her finger down one. Text appears under her finger as points of interest appear and vanish again.

“This is amazing,” she says.

“That’s why I wanted to come here,” I say. “That, and it’s much quieter. Now I know what I’m going to face when I cross The Binding. Thanks for the warning.”

She faces me. “Thank you for everything so far. And I appreciate you being honest. Most players wouldn’t have revealed an AI in their inventory. That is wild.”

“No problem.” Are we starting to get along? “So, I know you can’t talk about the Mera side of anything, but what happens when you cross? How does that work? Can you talk about that?”

“I believe that I can.” She turns away from the map. “When I crossed, I received a notice that an Envoy will deliver my Credit in one day. It is stupid that they’re waiting that long, but the ICC wants a celebration.”

“I can see why. Money.” They want people to know about the prize.

She nods. “I agree. Money. But now I will get to start a new life.”

“I’d like to watch,” I say. “I’ve never seen an Envoy celebration.”

“I would like that.” She circles me with a smile, patting my armor. “Where is this planet’s pleasure district? Can you show me while I wait?”

“I . . .” This is flirting territory. “I’d be happy to show you.”

If Sparkly_Cow and Dreaded_Ghost were here, they’d facepalm.

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