The manager of Darklight Hotel kept his gaze locked onto me, his fingers lightly tapping the surface of his desk. The documents spread before him contained detailed reports of my journey—from my descent into the Rift to my eventual control over the Rift device. They knew more than enough.
"Loren," he said in a calm, expectant tone, "you should understand by now—you are no longer just another employee."
His words hung in the air.
"The power you wield is something Darklight Hotel has never had access to before."
"So, what do you want?" I asked evenly, leaning back in my chair.
"Collaboration." The manager's lips curled into a faint smile as he folded his hands together. "You hold control over the Rift device. You can use it to maintain balance in the world, but surely you realize—such a responsibility is too great for one person to bear alone."
I remained silent for a moment before speaking. "You want access to the Rift device's control."