Knights of the Chosen (Spirit of Empire, Book Two) by Lawrence P. White

Knights of the Chosen (Spirit of Empire, Book Two) by Lawrence P. White

Author:Lawrence P. White [White, Lawrence P.]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Lawrence P. White
Published: 2011-06-23T22:00:00+00:00


Chapter Seventeen

Mike asked Serge Parsons for an informal meeting. He had some ideas to run by Serge, but he didn’t want the meeting to be official – his thoughts would likely bring ridicule. He never forgot that he was from an emerging world and essentially ignorant of the science and engineering possibilities of the Empire.

The two of them met at a favorite spaceport pub of Serge’s. Mike had no money, but that didn’t bother Serge in the slightest. They sat at a booth in a back corner, far removed from the festivities surrounding the bar area, and Serge ordered drinks for both of them.

Mike studied the clientele. “Pretty boisterous lot,” he commented.

“Actually, with me here, they’ve toned it down a bit. I doubt if they know who you are.”

“Just as well. I’m not even sure who I am any more. How much do you know about me?”

Serge studied Mike for a time before answering. “Not much. Considering the fact that you’re First Knight, my lack of knowledge is surprising.”

“That’s part of what this meeting is about, Serge. I’d like to run a couple of ideas by you, but they’re likely to make you laugh.”

“Why do you say that?”

“You know that I come from an emerging world and that all this is pretty new to me. Your technology is light years ahead of mine, but I’d like to talk to you about technology in spite of that.”

Serge sat back. “Ask away. You told me part of your story the first time we met, and I like your style. If you ever fall out of favor with the Queen, you should look me up.”

“Be careful what you offer, Serge. It could happen a lot sooner than you think.”

Serge smiled. “Not likely. I’ve seen how the Queen is around you. Let me tell you, she was not a happy person before your return. Now, it’s like she’s whole again. I don’t think you’re going anywhere soon. And quite frankly, I hope it works out for you two. You’re both remarkable, to say the least. It’s fun to see you together.”

“Thanks, Serge. Once this rebellion gets settled, I’m going to find myself in a much more complex environment, but I’m not going to worry about that for the moment.”

“It will be much, much more complex. Any idea what my position in it will be? Are you two going to put me out of business?”

“I’m no lawyer, Serge, and I don’t doubt that there are lots of good laws on the books that demand we do put you out of business, but we’re not that way. I have a long memory, and so does Ellie. We won’t forget what you’ve done for us.”

“You might not, but the next First Knight might not feel the same way. Or the next Queen for that matter.”

“Hopefully, that’s a long way off. Besides, you said yourself that you don’t want or need legitimacy. Maybe that’s the perfect position for you. I don’t doubt for a minute that you’ll keep us on our toes, and we’ll keep you on yours.



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