The ten thousand units of the Lucid device vanished from the virtual storefront in a single, silent heartbeat.
For the vast majority of the global population holding their breath in the dark, it was another evening of familiar disappointment, a quiet moment of looking up at the ceiling and wondering why the lottery of fate had passed them by once again.
But for the lucky ten thousand who had successfully finalized their pre-orders, the night transformed into an immediate, electric celebration.
With a single tap, they had crossed an invisible line, joining the exclusive class of the Digital Aristocrats.
Almost immediately, the lucky ten thousand flooded the pages of LucidNet to share their success.
The reactions they triggered were as predictable as they were intense. First came the rapid waves of congratulations, followed closely by a heavy, palpable jealousy.
