The Mech Touch

6934  Inhuman Transformation

Although the Larkinsons and the Devosans conducted an investigation in an attempt to track down the people who attempted to scry on the underground facility, none of them managed to find anything useful.

There were way too many human groups that possessed the ability and the motivation to spy on Ves' upcoming implantation surgery. More than a few of them also had motives to sabotage or tamper with the operation.

Personally, Ves suspected that a hostile cosmopolitan cell may be the ones that were up to no good this time.

The cosmopolitans had the most reasons to harbor ill intent towards him. These radicals would love nothing more than to kill or compromise him so that he would no longer be able to help red humanity fend off the invading aliens!

However, there was no proof behind this theory. Ves could not simply default to this explanation just because it sounded convenient to him. The cosmopolitans had undeniably committed a lot of sins, but they were not responsible for every misdeed committed against humans.

Ves also had to take into account the possibility that the native aliens pulled off the mischief themselves.

The arche were famed for sneaking into human space. Their archeships predominantly remained under permanent stealth in order to keep an eye on every move that human forces were making.

However, it was not unheard of for the arche to forgo the need for absolute secrecy and take direct action in order to complete an important operation.

Ves could only hope that Saint Commander Casella Ingvar remained on guard and that her large Command Field was sensitive enough to detect the approach of any archeships in stealth.

As the day of the operation arrived, Ves briefly said goodbye to his wife and children before making his way to the underground operation facility.

"It will be okay, Ves." Gloriana said as she caressed his cheek. "Everyone is taking so many precautions that virtually nobody is able to get past the security perimeters without getting caught. The First Sword Mark III and the Minerva Mark II alone can shut down most attempts to disrupt the implantation surgery. The Black Lord is already remaining on standby up in orbit."

"I know, but I can't help but worry. This operation is really big. I don't know how long it will last. Even if I am able to remain conscious and rely on my companion spirit to stand guard, it doesn't change the fact that my true body needs to be cut open. I will be in my most vulnerable state in years."