Chapter 53:Hope and Fear III


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    He enjoyed the silence of the morning and was very happy that once again,


    From time to time the hell monkeys had gotten close but Janette and an Elemental Mage had made it their sport to shoot them down before they got to


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    Marcus and the rest of the convoy tried to get a look through the portal but all he saw was


    The commander waved them over “I want your eyes in the front. Your team will be with the first to step over.” Ms. Taylor talked to Janette. Over the last days her opinion on


    “Okay everybody!” Ms. Taylor shouted and everybody turned and fell silent. “Remember this is a peaceful mission, hold back as much as you can. There will be tension but it is up to the diplomats to make things work. IF things go pear shaped we will fall back beyond the gate and hold it as long as possible to allow the civilians to get away safely. But I’m an optimist and I believe we will today make the first contact with an alien civilization. Let’s make history!” People clapped and then it was go time.


    They stepped through the portal and a drier and colder air welcomed Marcus. They were on


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    “Everybody keep your weapon


    “This is good. Talking is good.” Ms. Taylor stood next to Marcus, and like him she watched the meeting.


    Shortly after ten more orks slowly walked up to them. They were armed but did not make any signs of hostility. “They are going to escort us to their city. They understand we are messengers or traders maybe.”


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    The other woman stepped out behind the leader


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