12. Blood Pact by Dan Abnett

Author:Dan Abnett
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Games Workshop
Published: 2012-05-03T14:06:24+00:00

“And the other?” asked Hark.

“Gaunt may have been working with the raiders to extract the prisoner. I hasten to add this is not my theory. However, the Inquisition is understood to be entertaining it.”

“I don’t believe this,” said Hark, shaking his head. “This is all about fething Gereon again.”

“In so many ways,” agreed Edur.

“They’re never going to let it go,” said Hark.

“Is there any evidence to back up this slur?” Kolea asked.

“There are some unfortunate details,” said Edur. “Your Major Rawne and the others were on the premises.”

“On charges, in lock-up,” said Hark.

“Noted. However, they are also now missing or dead. If one was of a suspicious inclination, one might see evidence of a plan. People on the inside, ready to move.”

“Shall I tell you what I think?” asked Hark.

“I think you should all tell me what the hell you think you’re doing, discussing these sensitive details,” said Rime.

They hadn’t seen the inquisitor approach. He was flanked by two of his henchmen.

“I could have you all executed,” said Rime. “This is confidential information pertinent to an ongoing situation.”

“I felt, inquisitor,” said Edur, “that the senior Tanith officers might be very much more helpful to us if they were granted a better overview,” Edur decided not to mention what else he felt, as it concerned the inquisitor rather more directly.

“I don’t think it’s your place to make that decision,” said Rime.

“Then I will consider myself chastised, sir,” said Edur.

“Gaunt has no part in this,” Hark told Rime.

“Why?” asked one of the henchmen.

“Because I know him,” said Hark.

“Oh, that’s all right then,” said Rime.

“Our commanding officer is not a traitor,” said Kolea. “There is no conspiracy. If he’s involved, it will be an improvised involvement. He is utterly loyal.”

“We’ll know that when we find him,” said Rime.

“We want to help you do that,” said Kolea, “in any way we can. We want to clear his name, and the reputation of this regiment. You can inspect us for any information.”

“We are,” said Rime with a smile.

“You can intercept all on- and off-base communications to see if he attempts to contact us.”

“We are,” said Rime.

Kolea stopped. He breathed hard and asked, “With respect, sir, what else can we tell you? What else can we do to help?”

“You can remain here, and answer any questions we pose,” said Rime. “Other than that, you shouldn’t be involved in any way.”

“The Tanith have an excellent reputation for scouting and tracking,” said Edur.

“That’s simply fabulous for them,” said Rime. He turned away.

“Can I have a word, sir?” Edur asked. “Alone?”

Rime turned, thought about it, and then stepped towards the corridor. His henchmen followed.

“I meant properly alone,” said Edur.

Rime sent a curt signal to his agents, and they stepped back.

Edur followed Rime into the empty hallway and closed the door behind him.

“Speak,” said Rime with a shrug of impatience.

“I think you should use the Tanith, sir,” said Edur. “They are first-class trackers and scouts. If Gaunt and the prisoner are on the run in the Oligarchy, they will find him.

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