The door automatically opened and Audrey entered. It was Oreus’ personal quarters in the Fianna compound. Her eyes bulged at the luxurious large quarters and all the screens. Her presence had been requested over an hour ago, the reason undisclosed.
He was in the center of the room waiting for her, his face unreadable. “Thank you, for your attendance, Audrey.”
Audrey halted her chair about a meter away from him. “What do I owe the pleasure?”
Oreus grinned. “The pleasure is all mine. You did the Fianna proud, and now after facing the menace of Chaos, a good servant of the Emperor.”
Her eyebrows raised. “So, why have I been summoned?”
He continued. “You have been summoned because we have a new mission for you. Wheelchair Wars has exploded in popularity. You are now something of an icon. But remember, fealty to the Emperor is all that matters.”
Turning away, he went to the large window. Below, fighters were training. “An important relic from the Sisters of Vengeance has gone missing. You are to set off to Ciesta 9 and retrieve it, whatever the cost, immediately. You may take a platoon of the Emperor’s troops.
“What about Timothy?” Audrey blurted out.
“The Governor will be speaking to him shortly. The Emperor has a different vision for him”
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