Let Ronin think what he likes, he thought. The kid was young and ignorant of the way the world worked, but he would learn about it soon enough. Let him enjoy his ignorance while he could. There was no freedom in the world. People simply went from the service of one employer to another, even if the employer was themselves or their own desires for success, challenge, or luxury. The only freedom in the world is in knowing it’s all just a game, Lanier thought. And in knowing how to use the rules to your own advantage . Speaking of which . ..