“It is not in the nature of politics that the best men should be elected. The best men do not want to govern their fellowmen.”
George MacDonald
“Now can we agree that you are the greater fighter, but I have the advantage of technology?” Adell said as he reached his hand out to lift Alexander from the floor.
Alexander took his hand and allowed himself to be pulled up. As a man accustomed to pain he was astonished at the feeling of being tased.
“You said I would be returned to my tent at the exact moment I left no matter how long I stayed.”
“Up to 20 days.”
“And you will swear to this with your life as collateral?”
“Yes.”
“Very well, show me everything.”
“Let’s go for a walk, but first you will need to change your clothes and leave your sword behind.”
15 minutes later Adell was ushering Alexander into the elevator. When the doors of the elevator automatically opened and closed Alexander couldn’t help but marvel.
Looking at the panel of numbers on the elevator Alexander asked. “What is the purpose of this small compartment?”
Adell hit the circle with the L on it and replied. “This is called an elevator. It takes you from the ground level of the building to whichever floor you choose.”
Alexander backed into the corner and braced ...
