The Complete Void Wraith Saga #1-6

by Chris Fox

though Lena sat as gracefully as she could manage. The arbiter who’d spoken turned on his heel and strode off into the library, leaving them with a single guard. Nolan took the opportunity to sit, and Lena sat next to him.

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adaptable to nearly any type of combat. After each mech exited her vessel they engaged their cloaking, fading from sight.

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taking slow deliberate steps in their direction. He reached up with both hands, exposing milky eyes and a leathered, hairless face. His swift,

Khar’s knee. He used Khar’s momentum, flinging himself backwards

certainty

“Of course, Great One,” Utfa said, bowing to the altar. “I have just such a world in mind. The Nyar have always opposed your will. I will take the guardians you have given me, and I will scorch their world.” NO. The voice thundered. Wipe out the defenders, but leave the biological entities. Keep them there, unharmed. “Of course,” Utfa said, bowing again. “We will ensure that there is sufficient food. Using the guardians you have provided me, I believe I can secure this world well before the first of your brethren arrive.” Be certain. If you fail me in this, the consequences will be…dire. “Great One, what of the empress and her fleets?” Utfa asked, not wanting to contemplate what a Nameless One would consider dire. “What of Imperalis?” Many now serve me, in every clan. The empress believes herself safe, but she is not. I will provide you the tools to defeat her. As for Imperalis, that world is of no consequence. Focus on securing food for my brethren. Leave one of your underlings in charge. “Of

course, Great One,” Utfa said, giving a final bow. He sensed that the presence was gone, but wondered if it could still hear his thoughts. It was best to assume that it could. Utfa was left with many questions, more than he’d arrived with. Why didn’t the Nameless One care about Imperalis? And who should Utfa leave in charge? It would need to be someone both strong and decisive, someone that all clans feared. Utfa smiled. “Azatok will do nicely.” The butcher was widely known—and feared—due to his multiple conquests in the Royal Arena. He was also a confident fleet leader, though his boldness often caused him to overlook traps. Still, as long as he wasn’t expected to lead any significant battles he should suffice. The terror he inspired would be worth as much as the man himself.

feet. His voice cut through the cacophony, and one by one, the other Ganog fell silent

Nolan waited for Annie to finish disembarking from her mech. She trotted over, spitting a gob of black into a cluster of plants. “Hope you’re okay with a bit of a climb.” “They don’t have any beer on this world. Now you want me to exercise? I should’ve stayed with Bock.” Annie laughed, then started up the stairs. “I ain’t as fast as you, so you feel free to run on ahead with Kokar. I’ll be along eventually.” Nolan patted her shoulder as he passed, then trotted up the stairs after Kokar. This was going to take a while. He was in good shape, but there were a lot of stairs. Within a few flights, he’d broken into a thin sheen of sweat; by the time he’d passed the first twenty, his breathing was ragged. By thirty there was a stitch in his side, and by fifty he knew he wasn’t in as good a shape as he thought he was. Nearly an hour passed before he finally reached the top—almost a thousand stories, if his count was accurate. Nolan grabbed the top of the stairwell, leaning hard against it as he sucked in deep breaths. Sweat poured off him, splattering the metal floor. “It took you long enough. I’ve been here for ages.” Kokar clapped Nolan on the shoulder. “It is a difficult climb, but worth it. Come see what I have seen.” Kokar led Nolan across a narrow U-shaped chamber filled with rows of consoles. On the far side, a two-meter-wide bridge of blue energy extended to the back of the Omega’s head. The wind howled outside, rocking the Omega gently. “I guess we may as well get on with...

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