Press The Line: Ganog Wars Book 3 by Chris Fox

Author:Chris Fox [Fox, Chris]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2017-06-29T06:00:00+00:00

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Inside The Tome

"Mmm, I concur," Aluki said. "This is some sort of primitive arcanotome." She peered inside the end of one of the cables that snaked from the strange contraption. "Since the device is immovable, I imagine seekers would have utilized it to learn whatever they needed, then unplugged."

"Fascinating," Zakanna said, inspecting another cable.

"Is it possible, then, that connecting to this device would allow us to see into the enemy's data stores?" Khar asked. "That kind of intelligence would be invaluable, particularly right now. We might be able to learn what defenses they've placed around the spire, and more specifically the beacon."

"True." Zakanna pursed her lips. "I don't like the idea of it--entering their world. We don't really understand that world, though it's something I doubt they'd expect us to attempt."

"Mmm, how would we connect though?" Aluki asked. "None of us have been outfitted to utilize a tome, unless there's a facility somewhere here to install one. Halut is still exploring. I could ask him to keep an eye out for such a device."

"I can connect," Khar volunteered. He picked up one of the cables. Its dull surface seemed to absorb the thin light filtering from the holes in the rock above. "This is, ultimately, Void Wraith technology. My nanochrons can easily adapt to fit this. I'm not the best person to explore data archives, but I can at least perform the procedure."

Zakanna shot him a wide smile, then composed herself, looking to Aluki. "What do you think, lore keeper?"

Aluki gave a wide baleen grin. "Mmm, that's a title I'd never expect to hear from Ganog lips, much less from an empress. I believe there is much value to be had in forging a connection. We could learn vital information, something we desperately need."

"What are the risks?" Khar asked.

"Mmm, I don't know." Aluki gave a shrug. "We have no idea how this technology works. My people have done well to preserve what knowledge we have, but have never deciphered an arcanotome. Both times our people procured one, the Ganog slaughtered millions in retaliation."

"Then I will discover them," Khar said, wrapping his paw around the end of the cable.

Nanochrons pooled in his palm and enveloped the end of the cable. He snapped erect as sudden energy flooded his nervous system, the last biological part of him. He relaxed a moment later, as the pressure eased.

"I believe I have forged a connection. The sensation is...dizzying. The data is located in a temple, and I am not alone."

Khar could see two worlds: the ancient spire library, and a dark, vaulted room. It looked much as the spire did, with shelves of scrolls piled in the cubbies on the shelves. Ganog moved between them, occasionally plucking out a scroll for examination.

There was very little light, filtering down from a high mist where the ceiling should be. It made this place shadowed and mysterious, no doubt intentionally.

A deep thrumming came from the center of the library, washing over Khar like the bass of some mighty drum.

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