Chapter 57: Cheers
The Order is the most powerful and influential organization in the world. It is the reason why we, humanity, live not in fear, but with the certainty that tomorrow will be another ordinary day.
The Empire of Aurora, the Republic of the Palms, or any other country in the world... None escape the influence of the Order, even though each state maintains sovereignty over its own territory.
The strength of the Order did not only stem from its Enforcers, whose power was unmatched, nor from its Directors, the most powerful Transcendents, but from the Absolutes.
Because all five existing Absolutes were part of the Order, ruling it together.
The Empire itself owed its stability to the Emperor, who was also an Absolute and a member of the Order’s Supreme Council.
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Sirius, like anyone with an inter connection, knew what the Order was. And yet, joining it was akin to joining the global elite something that had never been in his life plans.
In truth, Sirius had never even considered awakening. Living the life of an ordinary man had once seemed like a lofty goal... one he ultimately only brushed against.
"No way. Become a workaholic for life? Besides, it’s your fault we’re being hunted! All I asked for was to be sent to prison like any citizen who committed a crime."
Sarah remained calm as she brought him back to reality.
"You never had a choice. The moment you awakened, you were already under the jurisdiction of the Order. Your only alternative would have been to join another state and enlist in its army. But chances are, you’d be dead long before that. In fact, the only reason you’re still alive right now is because I’m here.
Even a Transcendent wouldn’t act without consequence. Sadly, the moment I board that train, you’ll die without him even needing to come near you. After all, they’re the only humans capable of committing the perfect crime."
Sirius felt the urge to strangle her to scream that it was her job to protect weak civilians like him from the powerful.
He sensed she wasn’t telling him everything, that she may have decided on her own to make them work for the Order, and that all this talk about a Transcendent was just a cover.
"I can’t decide this alone. My sister and Lucy get a say too."
"Fine. I’ll give you an hour or two to convince yourself you actually have a choice."
"An hour to decide the rest of my life? What kind of joke is this..."
murmured Sirius, defeated.
Seeing she had nothing more to do there, Sarah turned to leave. But she stepped back for one last announcement:
"We’re leaving at dawn. My colleagues will come to escort you and the others to the train ahead of time. So if you’ve got a thing for one of the nurses, now’s the time to confess."
Her words made Sirius snap. He grabbed a tray by the bed and hurled it at the door.
Too bad. Sarah dodged it by simply closing the door... and left.
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With that task crossed off her list, Sarah began wandering the streets of the capital. She had changed out of her business suit and into a gorgeous evening gown.
She needed to ensure that even after she left, she could keep a watchful eye—and ear—on everything happening in the Empire.
Sarah visited several bars, casinos, and other city venues.
There was no sign that said "black market" to guide her directly.
Being new in town, she had to consult the local criminal equivalent of a phone book: a website where you could find places to buy information.
Of course, such a site could only satisfy "rookies
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