SIMULATION
TOUR*

The man given the punishment looked exhausted. Sandra chose to shut up and turned her face away from Tony's sharp gaze at him.

Before long, Commander Akira came in with the uniform of an Officer. All candidates immediately perform the attitude of being perfectly ready without having to be given a warning.

"Hem. I congratulate you all. Your hard work is worth being proud of. Let's give a round of applause for your own success," Akira asked with a friendly smile.

The atmosphere that had been tense turned cheerful. Smiles flared across the candidates' faces, but Tony was still surly. And as it turns out, Akira realizes it, but chooses silence.

"I'm taking over from here, Captain Tony. You were asked to meet the Ego Commander in his study," Akira stared fixedly at Tony. Tony nodded and walked out of the cold-faced room.

Sandra breathed out slowly. Akira who is sensitive to the surroundings, can only be silent as if knowing what happened between the two people he knows.

Akira invited all the candidates to walk in forming three rows following him at the back.

The candidates lined up neatly down the corridor until they arrived at a simulator training facility that had been the pride of Great Ruler.

The mouths of all the candidates gaping wide saw the control room for the robot users who will do the simulation.

"We're developing an A-level robot. And honestly, so far, no one wants to volunteer because it is still in the development stage. Not to ask you to be guinea pigs. It's just that, President Roman offered a very tempting gift for those who are willing," said Akira calmly.

"What's the prize, Commander?" ask the black guy to look tough.

"You have a brother, a friend, a lover, or perhaps a family still waiting in line outside the Great Ruler fortress? If so, this is a golden opportunity to bring them inside, without having to be selected. However, only one person is allowed to stay."

Everyone looks shocked. Sandra looks serious about this. Akira glanced at Sandra as the woman stepped forward, but quickly, Akira glared at her. The Asian-faced man seemed to know Sandra's thoughts.

"No," he said without a voice with a soft headband banning friends from his future wife.

Sandra retreated back to where she was. The candidates were not aware of his movements because they whispered to each other like talking about this seriously.

"alright. Since the facility is new and the new operators on duty will be working next week, today we will be doing a training building tour. I don't want you to get lost in this place" Akira said, and the men smiled with nods.

Akira showed his smile and hospitality. He could not even answer all the questions that were directed at him. But that day, Sandra seemed not as enthusiastic as the other candidates.

"Okay, our final destination is the cafeteria. You must be hungry for walking through this vast building. Come on," take Akira and everyone looks happy.

Upon arrival at the canteen, the candidates lined up neatly to line up for lunch. Sandra stood at the very back and Akira approached her.

"Follow with me for a moment" he whispered and Sandra nodded.

Akira exits the canteen at Sandra's. The male candidates simply turned their heads and returned to eating their dishes.

"Is Tony acting so annoying today?" tanya Akira guessed with both hands grasping the edge of the iron fence, staring at the blue ocean before him.

"She seems to be angry with me, but I don't know the reason" replied Sandra downcast looking moody.

Akira smiles. "Aren't you aware of your mistake? It may be trivial to you, but your actions are not right, Sandra."

The blond woman turned her head and looked at Akira fixedly. "Tell me where I'm wrong" she asked, looking nervous.

"You gave Tony's things to Vemo. Did you ask her permission?"

Sandra's mouth was wide open. He just realized his negligence. Sandra closed her eyes for a moment looking guilty. Akira smiles.

"Hem, maybe a dinner can melt his heart, especially if you cook it yourself" Akira suggested.

Sandra took a deep breath with a nod as she turned towards Eliz's lover.

"The candidate is allowed to return home for one day to say goodbye to his family and bring the necessary items during their stay here to undergo training. You can use that. I'll ask Eliz to expel Otka for a while" whispered Akira, and Sandra smiled.

"alright. I said, "Sandra replied gently.

Akira takes Sandra back to the cafeteria and eats together. The two were stared at by several male candidates who felt if the two were close enough. Akira spoke up.

"Captain Tony was just joking about the threat. He was curious, you were obeying or not with his orders, and it turned out that yes. That's a good thing. You must obey the Captain's orders because he knows what's best for his members. So, comehere. You are a big team and you have to help each other. Remember, out there the world is very cruel and teamwork is needed. You understand?"

"Yes, Sir!" answer the candidates simultaneously.

The men brought their own lunch trays. They were joined at the long table where Sandra and Commander Akira were sitting.

After the meal, Commander Akira took the men on a fast train used by the Great Ruler officials to see the entire District. Of course, the tour that day made the hearts of prospective users so happy.

The train floated in the air, passing through square-shaped gates as a track.

The gates can move and move according to the arrangement at the Control Center of the Department of Transportation Inter-District Traffic Division.

The gates are equipped with a booster engine at the bottom like a rocket as a propulsion. The speed of the train reaches 500 km/h.

The eyes of the User candidates were wide-eyed when they saw the Great Ruler from the air. Everyone was amazed, especially Sandra. But slowly, the woman was covered in tears and everyone chuckled at her.

"Some one's crying" led by a blonde candidate.

"Didn't you feel like this was really great? The technology, and everything we've got. Now I know why so many people want to live in the Great Ruler. This place has everything" Sandra said, holding back her tears.

The men nodded slowly, agreeing with Sandra's words explaining the reason for her tears.

"Are you thinking of taking Vemo into the Great Ruler, Otka?" ask a black-haired man where Sandra's story is already pervasive.

Sandra's stunned. He seemed nervous in answering. Akira was tense, but chose to listen from where he sat.

"Yes, of course. He's my husband. He's been fighting all this time to get in here. I hope ... Great Ruler officials accept my offer to volunteer for A-level robot trials."

"What?!" everyone was shocked, including Akira who stood up with bulging eyes.

"Wow! Didn't you hear Commander Akira's explanation about the risks when we boarded this train?" ask a red-haired man.

"I knew. However, if the robot was never tried, how do we know if President Roman's efforts succeeded or not? Don't you remember the threat from Morlan? I'm pretty sure, if it's out there, he's setting up his mutant army to pound the Great Ruler" Sandra replied firmly.

"How do you know that?" ask the brown-haired candidate.

"Nurses. I read the history of Great Ruler to become a User. Morlan's character was clearly written there, and his words were his promise. He will return and take Great Ruler. My advice, be prepared" Sandra replied firmly.

Suddenly, everyone's faces turned pale instantly.

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ILLUSTRATIONS

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