Chapter 9 chapter eight

Brian went on to write in the letter: "Poor Mackey has been through so much. Can't trust anyone anymore. When I got permission to visit Drake in the hospital, he was upbeat.He recounted how he legally acquired the asteroid, privately admitting that he and his colleagues were actually there to study CT. "They've made a lot of unusual things, and Drake said he's made solid chassis and matter-CT connectors. I asked him how he did it, and he said it was on a remote-operated machine tool. Asked him how he built those machine tools and he just showed me his bandaged hands as an answer. I've never been to the Liberty Star and don't want to be there, but I trust Drake Know how to use CT. "I immediately saw that the ultimate goal of their research was not just to make those inaccessible machine tools to produce more CT machines.Drake has built the baseplate for the generator in the reactor, and he admits to having sketched the transmitter's blueprints from my book - he wants to build the Fifth Freedom out of the blue!

"In order to achieve this goal, he must have accepted the sponsorship of all the asteroid underground organizations, but he is still guarded and refuses to tell me all the secrets. He privately said that energy can reduce the price of fissionable metals, and eventually collapse the trusteeship Government, restore freedom to the asteroids. "Considering my friendship with Drake and Mackey for many years, and considering the significance of researching CT energy, I discussed it with Gast and decided to act immediately to save them. I will use the energy they researched to establish A political and economic project, just like the old StarCorporate rich men taught me twenty years ago.

"Gast quickly identified the so-called witness, and the spy had to change all the confessions. The lawsuit was dismissed. On the same day, the High Commission amended the CT Act and issued a certificate to our new company. Research Special Permit. Drake has recovered under the treatment of Orrego, but two necrotic fingers have been amputated.You can rest assured that he will soon be back on the Liberty Star for our exciting project. "Nick, I'm so happy to be able to relive my youthful dreams again. I know you have a strong interest in conquering CT meteors. Come to Port Burroughs as soon as you graduate and work in our company.

"I know you'll be here, and I've got a private office reserved for you in our new building. I want you to be in charge of advertising.With a persistent passion for conquering CT meteors, you are sure to be able to write something contagious. "Nick, with your help, I am confident that I will accomplish the most glorious achievement in my life. The banker in Sun City will pay you a sum of money in advance for travel expenses and pocket money. "Your dear uncle. And Martin: Enclosed is our first letter of initiation." "Support Space Engineers" The nine red letters are dazzling, "Buy yourself the glory of the CT era! Help wake up the sleeping giant of CT energy, let it take away your economic worries! CT shares are your easy access A shortcut to profit!"

Those flashy words made the excitement in his heart suddenly turn sour.He was still making excuses for his uncle. There was no doubt that the Fifth Freedom's large reactors and transmitters were naturally expensive, and raising funds in this way might be necessary.He himself does not agree with this approach. He is neither a financier nor a writer, but an engineer, so there is no need for these. "Let someone else do that job," Nick wrote back. "I booked a flight aboard Asteroid 4 and set off for Port Burroughs the night I graduated. Go to the stars and work with Drake and Mackey."

These were all three years ago.It took Jenkins months to earn Drake's trust after arriving at the frontiers of space.After he got to Liberty Star, he rode a CT bull and was in charge of mining.The work is tiring and dangerous, but always exciting.But now, Jenkins thought painfully, all the beautiful dreams were shattered, he turned to look at his friends who were still lying quietly under the ladder, they still maintained the posture when he dragged them in, not moving at all. Do not move.