Chapter 12

Well, that was the end of that. The police of Blisterbahl Green had egg on their faces as I marched their presumed dead postmaster and Shiss collaborator right through the front doors of the police headquarters while Avatars of Union Post investigators were present.

I took particular delight in the Pertharian’s and Leeza’s embarrassment but accepted the apologies and the explanation of the intelligence officer.

The Shiss device held vital intelligence for the Shiss empire.

It had to do with the abduction of that Gray Nul, and some startling developments in Nul Union cooperation.

I for one decided to find me a runner contract of someone trying to lose him or herself in one of the core worlds. The more crowded the more difficult the better.

Remember what I said about runners that seek the fringes? Forget it. The easy ones aren’t always what they seem.