Cyrus hurried down the road, his face a mix of anxiety and excitement.
He was practically running, so focused on his destination that he didn't even notice the throngs of people rushing alongside him, all wearing expressions just like his, anxious yet eager.
After about half an hour, Cyrus finally arrived at Windflow Street, following Oberon's directions.
As he navigated through the bustling crowd, he found himself standing in front of a massive store.
Confusion washed over him as he wondered aloud, "Am I at the wrong place?"
The entrance was packed with people forming a long line that stretched far into the distance.
Every now and then, someone would emerge from the store pushing a bicycle and grinning from ear to ear.
Cyrus glanced at the store and then back at the line, feeling a slight helplessness tugging at his lips.
With a resigned sigh, he joined the end of the queue, waiting eagerly like everyone else around him.
"Please don't let them run out of bicycles," he silently prayed as he shifted from one foot to another.
Time seemed to crawl as the line moved forward slowly; it felt like for every person who left, two more joined behind him.
Hours passed before Cyrus finally neared the entrance.
His heart raced with excitement as he caught glimpses of what lay inside, a treasure trove of bicycles neatly arranged in rows.
At last, it was his turn! A young man greeted him with a warm smile as he opened the door for Cyrus and three others to enter.
Stepping inside took Cyrus's breath away; the spacious interior was filled with gleaming bicycles and enthusiastic salespeople ready to assist customers.
"Welcome to the Origin Technology Official Store!" said a female salesperson who approached him with a gentle but professional smile.
"Oh! Huh!" Cyrus snapped out of his daze and nodded appreciatively at her. "I'd like to buy a bicycle," he stated eagerly.
"Of course! Please follow me," she replied cheerfully as she led him to an area where several stunning bicycles sparkled under bright lights.
"This is our basic model: The Soaring Cloud Bicycle," she explained while gesturing toward them.
Cyrus's eyes lit up with excitement as he gently caressed one of these beauties. "I want this one!" he exclaimed without hesitation.
"Great choice! But do you know how to ride?" she asked kindly.
Cyrus scratched his head sheepishly and admitted, "No."
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The salesperson smiled knowingly and clapped her hands lightly.
Within moments, a tall male employee approached them.
She introduced him: "This is Jake; he'll teach you how to ride."
Cyrus nodded enthusiastically and followed Jake towards an area designated for lessons.
About twenty minutes later, Cyrus returned with stars in his eyes, he looked like someone who had just discovered magic!
"Hey look! Another person riding a bicycle!" one exclaimed.
"Yeah! This bicycle craze has really taken off," another replied incredulously. "It's only been a day since people discovered them, and already there are so many riding them!"
"I've seen at least thirty people zooming by in just twenty minutes!" someone chimed in.
"It makes sense, after all it's fast and easy to ride! Plus, it's not even that expensive" another added enthusiastically.
"My sister's husband's brother's sister-in-law's cousin just bought one! He used to lug around loads of work that would take him two hours, now he can do it in mere minutes with the bicycle!"
"Wow! That's incredible!"
"Right? It's such a handy tool!"
"I wonder who invented this thing anyway?" someone pondered aloud.
"I heard it was created by a company called Origin Technology," came the reply.
"Origin Technology? What a quirky name!"
"True! But honestly, they've done wonders for us regular commners."
"I heard they're quite ethical too, no exploitation here!"
"Exactly! They could have sold these bicycles for an outrageous price but instead kept it affordable at just 15 Silver Coins, not like those greedy merchants!"
"They really are doing good work."
"I've decided, I'm buying one tomorrow!"
As Cyrus sped past with joy radiating from him and others joined in on their own bicycles, curious pedestrians pointed and chatted excitedly about this newfound mode of transport.
The buzz wasn't confined to just one corner of Wulleamp District; the entire Capital City was alive with chatter about bicycles, a revolutionary device that balanced effortlessly on two wheels had taken everyone by surprise!
The Capital City was alive with excitement, buzzing with chatter about a new bicycle that everyone seemed to be riding!
As people strolled through the streets, they couldn't help but notice from time to time people riding on bicycles zipping by, each one drawing envious glances from onlookers.
It was as if this bicycle had cast a spell over the city, creating a wave of curiosity and desire that swept through every corner.
In just one day, this bicycle had become the talk of the Capital City.
Origin Technology's official stores were overflowing with eager customers, lines stretching far beyond their doors.
People clamoring for their chance to get their hands on this must-have ride.
By midday, many stores had already closed their doors due to being completely sold out!
The ringing sound of the bell on the bicycle have already become some kind of symbol.
It's become a delightful signal that someone is cruising by on their new bicycle.
With every ring, heads turn and smiles appear; as people already knows that a bicycle is coming.
Those lucky enough to own one are riding around with sheer joy plastered across their faces, soaking up all those admiring looks from pedestrians.