Chapter 23

The air space around the large floating fortress, against the deep blue sea below and bright daylight, was pictured like a swarm of flies littered with mini explosions here and there. A figure in a dark cloak in a dark room stood over the large holographic aerial screen projection. He could see a number of casualties on their side, as always. Earth has always proven themselves better skilled at space combat, not that it matters. They are not here to subdue Earth.

"My lord, we have succeeded. The key is now in our hands," came a voice report.

"Bring her at once and retreat," spoke the cloaked figure in its language. His intense voice echoing in the empty confines of the dark room. "And make sure to destroy their floating fortress."

"Yes, my lord."

'What a pitiful planet,' the cloaked figure thought. 'Now you will be paying for your impertinence."

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What was that?

Private Alfred Garrison had seen the tube