The Fossil by Greig Beck

Author:Greig Beck [Beck, Greig]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Severed Press
Published: 2019-03-03T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 10

NEW BERLIN, GERMANIA – COMMAND

The general’s voice boomed inside the large room. Senior science officers and Cleanup team leaders sat looking down at hands clasped on the desk. All except Jax.

“Every zone trip costs us close to a trillion glots.” He looked from Gilbred to Jax. “And both of you are now into me for about ten times that much.”

The general walked slowly along behind the rows of seats and sighed. “This is turning out to be a real shit day.” He continued for another few feet and stopped behind Gilbred, who obviously sensed the big man and visibly gulped.

The general leaned around in front of the science officer. “Gilbred, isn’t it?” The general grinned like a shark and didn’t wait for the man to respond. “You and your entire science division better start pinpointing better zones for us right now. Because, if we keep stepping in and out of that sort of zone, sooner or later something bad is going to happen.”

The general’s jaws worked. “Because in that zone, they’re getting smarter, and I for one don’t want to be around when one of those big ugly mothers works out how to follow us back up the pipe to here.” He straightened but kept one large hand on the back of the man’s neck. “So, just to be clear. I couldn’t give a fuck about you, your division, or anyone else in this goddamn room.”

The general pushed off from Gilbred and turned to face Jax. “Soldier, take a proximity bomb—if you can’t get your hands on the burner, then get as close as you can and take every-fucking-thing out nearby. I authorize you to use all force necessary to retrieve or destroy the device. There will not be a time-quake on my watch.”

“Sir, yes sir.” Jax sat straighter. “Permission to take language converters and conduct Monst interrogations, sir.”

The general turned. “Authorized, Master Cleaner.” He folded his arms and glared at Gilbred. “Get it done, and get it done quickly. No traces, no evidence. Retrieval or destruction—no other options.”

Jax stood and half bowed. “Retrieval or destruction, sir, yes sir.”

The Master Cleaner headed for the door with a smile on his lips—Monst interrogation fully authorized. That’s more like it, he thought.

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