BXBX NOVEL Chapter 117: I cannot yield here [2/2]
"This is better. That way, all the blame would be on me. I would roll over in my grave if everyone else died because of my decisions."
It was because of my own stubbornness that I wanted to make Robert and the Saviors to pay. I would wage this Seeker war to satisfy my thirst for vengeance.
Zach hinted that sooner or later all traitors would be dealt with. Since they could not remain on the battlefront, I intended to carve out a new one, not only for them, but also for myself.
This new battlefront would have no need for politics or ideology. It would have only one goal. To close Hellsgate, and anything and everything we would do would be for that purpose alone.
"Heh. Just my first night and things have come to this."
Of course, the battlefront would have to wait. Right now, I had no idea how to set one up. The people who would know would be Lilly and maybe Bella.
"But that would be for the future. Right now I just had to survive the Seeker War with the Saviors."
It was not even a question of if there would be a war. It was not a question of whether I would accept it. When two opposing forces met, unless there was a compromise on the table, the only option was annihilation.
"Let's find a place to crash first. {Connect}."
Using death resonance, I moved towards a five-star hotel I had found on the Internet.
I had a ton of things to do, but I was beyond exhausted. Both the Seeker War and the Battlefront could wait. I wasted the morning feeding the homeless.
"{Connect} is just too convenient, I don't even have to look at my screen, the information just shows up in my brain."
[My Lord, it would be better if you did not overexert yourself. Your body, though no longer human, still has its limits as a Wraith].
"Ah, Aira! There you are. I missed you."
Since I didn't jump into cyberspace, I couldn't see Aira, but I could hear her through {Connect}. It seems I could only reach her when I connected to my GRI.
[Yes, my Lord. I am always ready to help. I have already made online reservations for the 5-star luxury hotel: Arizona Biltmore A Waldorf Astoria Resort.
[An Uber to that destination has been booked and is on its way to pick you up."]
"Wow! Didn't you just come online?"
[AI's operate at a speed incomparable to humans, my Lord. I have completed the payments for the hotel and your Uber using funds from your account.]
[The penthouse suite should be ready by the time you arrive. The reservation is under Limitless. All you have to do is pick up the key.]
"Man, you are amazing, Aira. Thank you. This makes things a lot easier. I have a lot to bring you up to speed on. Let's talk again later tonight."
[Yes, my Lord].
Before I could even cross the street, a large black SUV stopped and lowered the mirror on the passenger side.
"Are you Mr. Limitless?" the driver asked.
[My Lord. This is the Uber I booked. It is a 2023 Cadillac Escalade with excellent seats and ample leg room. I requested that you not be disturbed with Uber Black's quiet option. The ride would take about twenty minutes.]
"Yeah. Nice car." I replied as I got into the back seat.
[Thank's Aira you are the best]
[I am unworthy of your praise, my Lord]
"Thanks, your secretary is a scary lady though." The driver replied with a smile.
Maybe it was because of the silent option, but the driver stopped talking to me as soon as I got in.
The SUV itself was large, with comfortable seats and a lot of amenities. Unused to such luxury, I felt my body melt into the interior as I sat down.
Most people would like to buy a simple two-door car for dating. I, on the other hand, liked big SUVs for their practicality and utility.
Most gun nuts liked big cars because they could fit their entire arsenals in their vehicles. I was no exception, therefore I had little affection for regular sized sedans.
But if I had the money, instead of buying a fancy supercar. I would want a truck or SUV with plenty of room for weapons and ammunition.
If the zombie apocalypse ever came, such a car would be worth more than any other.
As I admired the automobile and imagined what it would feel like to own one, I asked my AI while complimenting the product of American engineering.
"This is nice. Aira, how much does one of these cost?"
[My Lord, the cheapest 2023 Cadillac Escalade is priced at only $82,000 while the top-of-the-line 2024 Cadillac Escalade-V is priced at $153,000].
"Wow, why such a big difference?"
[It was supposed to be the last gasoline luxury vehicle from General Motors. They put a 6.2L supercharged V8 engine on a full-size SUV. It is capable of 682 horsepower and 653 lb.-ft. of torque. Should I order one?]
"Holy shit, a V8 on an SUV? That is amazing. Hmm. I can definitely afford it. Do you think I should get one?"
[I recommend buying one for you, my lord. The vehicle's powerful engine could carry both bulletproof glass and armor plates to create a mobile fortress. Your security is our highest priority.]
"Hmm. Maybe later. I'll think about it. Wake me when we get to the hotel."
While I was almost sure that I didn't need sleep, my mind was just tired. As I relaxed my body, I felt my eyelids grow heavy and I entered a peaceful slumber.