{Author's Note: Hello guys! Drop those stones if you're enjoying the novel!}
After the excruciating pain of dying and an intense sense of vertigo, I began to 'materialize' on top of the tele pad I used to enter The Four Nations. Before appearing I felt as though inhibitors were being put in my brain blocking off some of my memory or skills??... It sounded weird but I can't think of a better way to describe it.
Moreover, I was livid still, so thinking about anything other than that Bit[ch of a woman was difficult. Before I could start cussing up a storm within the lobby I heard a voice to my right...
"You should be feeling the "blockers" activate now bro, if you want the abilities and skills from TFNs (The Four Nations) to be unlocked I can take you to the Pavillion..."
'Blockers? Pavillion? '....I was brought out of my anger by a plump smiling man approaching me, I could tell that he wanted something. While he was approaching I looked around and saw quite a few people. 'They can't all be from the first group of Travelers, right? Mr. Oscars probably let new people come in...to confirm I should ask this guy...'
"Hey, why are there so many people here now?"
I look at the man and he simply smiled and held out his hand with his watch attached as if waiting for me to...' wait, did he want money for the info?' I looked around and it seems that the only one that doesn't look new here is this guy...
"How much?" I asked with a sigh...
"150 Raven Coins and I'll answer all questions and take you on a tour of the new additions to Altissia and get you set up in an apartment"...He smiled kindly after speaking.
I was going to transfer money to him but I froze..."Did you just say you wanted Raven Coins? What's that?" I asked surprised...
He put his hand away and nodded with a smile "Well I'll assume you agree with our deal so follow me and I'll walk you through the procedures"...
He walked me down a long hallway into a new room that was huge and resembled a bank...we approached the front desk that was now empty and, through a hole in the protective glass that separates us, spoke to the Seraphs manning the station.
"Hello Ma'am, he just left TFNs and does not know the new procedures so I walked him here for him to collect his earnings..." The Seraph nodded and took a look at me before typing on her computer, obviously looking up my information.
The man turned to me and said "After you get your money come to the front entrance and give me the payment and we can begin your tour. Oh, and by the way, Mr. Oscars has allowed a total of 400 additional people to enter Altissia as 'Beta Testers'. Some went into TFNs, some stayed in Altissia and some are waiting for the next world which, according to Mr. Oscars, should be opening next week...So if you see a ton of people, don't freak out..."
After that last statement, he left the 'bank section' and I returned my attention to the now attentive Seraph...
"Hello Mr. Lee, I've found your information. I want to congratulate you on your successful adventure in The Four Nations. The Overseers have awarded you 30,000 Raven Coins for your performance. I will transfer that to your account now. Be aware that we offer psychological counseling for those who experienced dramatic events within the world. You can look at this pamphlet here, additionally..."
Finally at the end of her long-A$$ spill, "Please Note, Mr. Lee that based on the information and knowledge you have now about The Four Nations, you may re-enter the world right away. However, if you get information while in Altissia your access may change. So, if you want to re-enter right away, I suggest you do it now or stay away from information sources that would provide too many 'spoilers' as it were...come back to the Gate of Worlds to inquire about needed information..."
She wished me a good day and I dazedly walked outside of the Gate of Worlds and saw the plump man again. I quickly transferred over the requested amount of Raven Coins because I needed answers and he was a good place to get it.
"No worries friend, I know this is overwhelming but we'll get you sorted out in an hour or two let's walk and talk...oh, and before I forget, if you are a streamer, you best turn off your stream since you don't want people knowing how much money you have, abilities or info you buy from the Pavillion, where you live, etc..."