22 Registration (2/2)
”Err…Chief?”
As he unconsciously descended into the land of daydreams, he heard Aaron's hesitant voice which made him awaken with a start.
Barking out a short laugh, he just said, ”Nothing! Come on!” And took large strides in the direction of the World Government Hub.
Aaron followed with furrowed eyebrows, wondering whether this man was sick in some way, while Woof kept looking around and trying to decide whether it should start to steal buns in the night from unsuspecting people, as it was getting too few during the day.
A few minutes later, Aaron was once again inside that metallic room with strange lights and latches.
As the 'ghost' like apparition came into being, this time, he just flinched but remained seated. As always, Woof was outside, keeping guard.
After that same image of the changed Earth with the words ”World Government Hub” rotating around it stayed for a little time, it disappeared, following which a horizontal line of light scanned Aaron from top to bottom.
”Registration in progress.
Scanning.
Individual scanned.
Creating profile.
Name?”
”Aaron, do you have any last name?”, asked the Chief, to which Aaron shook his head. He should be thankful that he even knew this, so, a last name was out of the question.
”Very well. It's all right, many people in the modern age have foregone their last names for various reasons. The trend is to edit Identity and Ascender Cards later on to add any title they see fit, but this is frowned upon in general. Hub, enter the name as 'Aaron'. No last name.”
The female voice continued.
”Name: Aaron
Age: 18 Years, One Month
Body Potential: ???
Location of Registration: Skystead Hamlet
Credit Balance: 0
Welcome Credit Gift received!
The World Government Hub welcomes you to the largest human organization on Earth! World Government Credits are accepted in all authorized settlements. Exclusive World Government Store is also accessible from any Hub! To know m-”
”Enough with the advertising, Hub. Get it over with. Give him his Ascender Card.”
Aaron almost felt as if the voice was angry that it had gotten cut off.
In a crisp tone, it said:
”Registration Complete. Identity and Ascender Cards being printed.”
Soon, two rectangular, shining, silver-colored cards flew out of a hole on one side of the room, which the Chief expertly caught.
As he handed them both to Aaron, he said, ”All details are uploaded to the World Government Hub, so the physical cards aren't that important. Yet, they are treasured by all Ascenders as they are they represent the achievements and glory of each citizen or Ascender. Now that the registration is complete, henceforth, you are also a citizen. Here, these are yours.”