Chapter 115: Tope.

Chapter 115: Tope.

The planet of Tope was basically a giant rock floating in space with two small stars turning the sphere into a barren wasteland. As far as Ike could see, the entire expanse was craters, pits, and holes. From what Ike read about the world, the whole place was intricate caves that were primarily empty with few lifeforms. Right now, however, the planet looked busy.

Twenty different spaceships were parked in rows in a massive dip on the far side of where he flew. One particular cavity-type entrance appeared to be guarded by five fully armed Folantos.

Ike landed his ship as close to the cave's entry as possible. His hope was that this interaction would be an in-and-out thing where he would be on his way in no time. He intended to buy JP and leave. Simple.

Opening his back hatch, Ike marched down the short metal flap and then stood on the dusty surface of the harsh landscape. The wind picked up, and, in the distance, he spotted a small dust storm. Upon seeing the whirling