07/03/2026 23:42

---

The Klestronu flotilla was parked 50,000 miles out, beyond theradiation belt. Also, Splenn's only a nine-day jump from there, and because Movrik'sagent on Maragor brokered the contract, Movrik had a fee coming fromOSP. But we'll need to hire T'swa as cadre; somebattle-wise veterans, the survivors of retired regiments. Much appreciated.

You got that? When the man had repeated it to him, Kro nodded, stepped off the bus,and disappeared into the forest. A sturdy,pleasant-looking woman was seated at a desk. You areabout to learn how little a warrior is paid. Two small camerafloaters positioned and repositioned themselves, like hoverbirds over aflowerbed.