The Sovereign, Part One (The Sovereign Saga #1)

The Sovereign, Part One (The Sovereign Saga #1)

Author: Jamie McGuire Listening Length: 16h 48m

At the dawn of the Birth Crisis, AI behemoth Hyperion Systems delivered its answer: perfection. Two centuries later, the descendants of those who called it salvation still kneel to its design. In their city-state of Hyperion Proper, conformity isn’t forced—it’s earned. Adversity has been eliminated, crime is nonexis...

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As soon as I stepped into my office, Calyx’s smooth voice greeted me.

“Good morning, Isara. Predictably punctual. The temperature in Hyperion Proper is an invigorating twelve degrees Celsius, with minimal atmospheric disturbances. Your schedule has been streamlined for optimal productivity. A call with Avaryn to arrange brunch today has been designated as priority one. I’ve organized your upcoming tasks, now accessible on your interface. ”

Calyx wasn’t confined to my home; his voice followed me everywhere, transmitted through Hyperion’s integrated auditory network.

Every Sovereign was connected via a discreet, near-field transmission implant nestled just behind the ear, allowing for direct, uninterrupted communication no matter where they were in Hyperion Proper.