The transition from the ruined city to the Neon District was jarring. One moment, they were driving through rubble-strewn streets patrolled by starving monsters, and the next, they crossed a shimmering energy barrier and entered a world of blinding light.
Holographic advertisements for "Mana Potions" and "Dream Den Services" floated in the air. The streets were paved not with asphalt, but with luminescent tiles. Awakened of all kinds—mutants, mages, cyborgs—walked the streets openly, drinking, fighting, and gambling.
In the center of it all stood the Diamond Spire. It was a massive, twisting tower of glass and gold that pierced the smog clouds.
Ruby Ross's Casino.
Rudy's car was reinforced, armored limousine that Lilim drove with aggressive precision—pulled up to the valet.
