While Atlas had genuinely enjoyed his time in this city, a place that truly felt like paradise for anyone with enough coin. He knew better than to grow too comfortable. Every moment here had to count.
That evening, he returned to the Awakener Association for a formal presentation, followed by interviews and selection rounds with those interested in joining him.
The event was held in a spacious chamber lined with rows of chairs, all facing a modest stage prepared for Atlas and his team.
He stood at the front, surveying the crowd. Even now, he and his subordinates wore masks to conceal their identities. That much, they couldn't compromise on.
Still, this was the moment. He had to recruit as many capable candidates as possible. People he could bring back to serve as the backbone of his new forces.
