Lost Heritage (Exodus Ark Book 3) by J.N. Chaney

Author:J.N. Chaney [Chaney, J.N.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Variant Publications
Published: 2021-04-21T22:00:00+00:00

An hour later, I stood in the Director’s office with Riva on a holo transmission, thanks to an upgrade patch AMI had worked out. She assured us that the encryption on the transmission would prevent any eavesdroppers.

“Riva, our most recent scans of the planet discovered posts run by Makin’s people. Instead of building our own base of operations, I believe it will be more effective in terms of time and materials if we use what is already available.”

A ripple rolled through the leader’s feathers. “Ah, yes. We were aware of them. The locations are a strategically placed series of Turned outposts that border the base of the mountain.”

“They’re important,” Director Wright guessed. “We thought as much.”

“Most of them are,” she confirmed. “We’ve identified at least three that lead directly into the mountain via a tunnel system.”

“Wait,” I said, holding up a hand. “This is vital information. Why are we just now hearing about it?”

“Because we just discovered it ourselves. The data cube we received from the Elders is still being deciphered, but we learned that much. It would appear that we are on the right path. It is kismet.”

Director Wright cleared his throat. “If you knew the outposts existed, why did it take data to learn about the tunnel system?”

“Previous attacks by my predecessors were unsuccessful. All the survivors could report was that the Turned would suddenly double in number. No one ever got close enough to get any usable intel to help us infiltrate. The risk eventually became too much, and all further attempts were banned.”

Riva paused as someone else entered the room. I recognized Nami from the woods by the beach. She went to Riva’s side, bowed, and passed something to her superior before speaking too low for me to catch any words.

Once the warrior was gone, Riva turned her attention back to us and held up the object. It appeared to be another data cube.

“The report regarding the attack on the Elders’ compound. One moment please.”

She plugged the cube in somewhere out of view, then scanned the contents. From the way her feathers bristled, it wasn’t good news.

“With the help of your AMI and reports supplied by scouts in the area, we know that Makin’s warriors did not follow or track us, as I previously thought. Their confirmed point of entry came from a different direction. Adding how they so easily circumvented the Elders’ guards leaves only one conclusion.” Eyes flashing, Riva drew herself up. “A traitor betrayed the location. But how? They haven’t turned anyone with knowledge of the Elders.”

My eyes snapped over to Director Wright. He wore a troubled expression, mirroring my thoughts. While the news wasn’t earth shattering, it did bring to light some concerning implications.

“Riva, is the hideout in danger?”

“Before seeing the report I would have said no. Now… I cannot say with any amount of certainty. Going forward, all information will be kept under wraps.”

“The compound attack was a bold move,” Wright commented. “Makin is stepping up his game because his masters put him in a corner.

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