Ethan woke up feeling lighter than he had in weeks. The bed was almost unrealistically soft, and for the first time since leaving prison, the constant weight on his chest had eased. He stretched, hearing his bones pop, and looked out the suite's large window. The sun was already high over the city, but inside his room, the silence was absolute.
"System, I'm back," Ethan said the young man in his mind as he sat on the edge of the bed. "Show me the AI options again. But tell me something... do I have the ability to control them remotely without needing a physical computer, or will I have to manage it all myself?"
[The connection can be established, but this model is different from the finalized versions I showed you before,] said the System. A new notification appeared before his eyes.
[Remote AI Seed — 100 Lux Points]
"Wow, it's cheap," Ethan said the leader, surprised by the price compared to the thousands the System usually demanded.
