Beyond All Part 1 ( The Searches)

Chapter 33

The Plan

Argenti, Harriet, and Venatora sat again in his living room. On his table was Harriet's phone that was currently on call with Citreal.

" Mr. Spicer, I understand that you and my associates have gotten off on the wrong foot. Let me assure you, I want nothing more than for us to work together in the most efficient way possible. So, what do you say we put any quarrels we've had with each other, behind us?"

" Fair enough. We won't get anything done, butting heads. What do you two have to say about this?"

" Fine by me," Harriet said.

" Same here."

" Good, now that we've got that out of the way, let's discuss the plan," Argenti said.

" Of course. But before we do, Harriet and Venatora mentioned Novacula to you?"

" They did a little while before they contacted you again. I have to admit, my opinion about you and your underlings has become more positive. I never thought in a million years one of them would be able to find my shit brother."

" What can I say? We try our hardest, and sometimes it pays off."

" Indeed. So, what's the plan?"

"To start with, we only have two days to put this plan into action. According to Novacula, Citreal was telling a story that he hasn't gotten the chance to finish. I believe it was about you and a planet Called Lectorba? Care to fill me in on it, sometime?"

" I'll think about it.." Argenti said, seething with anger at Citreal for even speaking about him. Let alone mentioning what happened on Lectorba.

" Good enough. Depending on how long it'll take him to tell the story, we may have more or less time to implement our plan. Tell me, would you still be able to reach Insectum in time for us to put our plan into action?"

" I have ships that can travel to planets before you can blink. It won't be a problem."

" Happy to hear. First, we'll need people at Insectum, and the planets surrounding it. One thing that concerns me, is how elusive your brother can be. How does he do it?"

" He's able to disguise himself through different means. Make sure Novacula keeps a close eye on him. Just in case he decides to change his disguise before leaving."

" I'll be sure to tell him that when he contacts me again. For now, we need people at every one of those planets' stations. I'm sure I don't need to tell you, not to alert the planets anyone who is associated with you, is coming right?"

" Of course you don't. If he heard people have come from my planet to Insectum, he'll flee the first chance he gets."

" Exactly, and we don't want our hard work going down the drain. We need to keep Citreal within our sights. But, we can only stay so close."

" I'm going to propose, something that'll sound risky, Uvam."

" I'm listening."

" Have Novacula initiate contact with them."

" That's Insane! Do you know who is among them?!"

" Yeah, Harriet and Venatora told me. Cracker Calidulas. I've heard the name before."

" It's too risky! If he's found out, that bird will kill him. Never mind, the rest of the planet that will be on his ass."

" But, it could bring us a step closer to killing Citreal. I know you and your underlings will be punished if you can't get his energy. What's sacrifice one of them, to save the others?"