Chapter Twenty-Four Erik tried to keep the huge grin off his face as they dove through the vertical lanes on their way to the Shadow Zone, the haze steadily building. Jia sat in the passenger seat, her arms folded across her chest and a pensive look marring her features. His nav system came alive. “You are approaching a restricted area. Please turn your vehicle around to avoid potential fines.” Erik tapped his PNIU to sync his ID with the nav system. Unlike what had happened on his first trip, his police codes should have already been fully linked to the vehicle’s system. “Access level insufficient for entry,” the nav system replied. “You are approaching a restricted area. Please turn your vehicle around to avoid potential fines.” Erik grunted. “What’s going on?” Jia sighed. “I was