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there be with our present war against the Topides?' 'Maybe nothing, and maybe
a lot, Thort. So how about it? Can I study your nation's past or do you want
it to remain an eternal secret? And if so, why?' 'No,' stammered the Thort,
still overwhelmed by Rhodan's sudden request. 'Why should I want to conceal my
nation's past history? We're friends, and friends don't hide things from each
other. You reveal your home planet's galactic position and I, in return, will
tell you about our past.' 'Also about those creatures that live longer than
the sun?' This time even Rhodan was shocked at the sudden change that fell
over the Thort. The greyish blue tinge of his face became almost white.
Something akin to fear and awe filled his restlessly darting eyes. He started
trembling all over. 'How do you know of them?' 'I just do.' Rhodan dismissed
the question with a negligent flick of his hand. 'How about it, Thort? Are you
going to tell me about these beings and where they live?' The Thort simply
shook his head. 'Even if I wanted to tell you, I couldn't do it. It's too far
back in the past, and our reports have grown hazy with the passage of
thousands of years. I'm willing to procure all available data. Then we can
continue our discussion. I hardly believe, though, that I can be of real help
to you in this matter.' 'I'm sure you'll greatly assist us, Thort.' Rhodan
sounded amused. He reminded his friend Reg, 'Let's not waste any more time.
We've waited too long already.' Then, speaking again to the Thort: 'I shall
remember your promise. This isn't a whim on my part. If these beings do indeed
live longer than the sun, they still ought to exist today. For the sun is
still with us.' Kek├йler stepped out of the matter transmitter cage on Rofus.
An urgent message from Rhodan had called him to the ninth planet. Rhodan, Bell
and the mutant corps welcomed the Sicha, who was dressed in the colourful
garments of his people. 'I'm happy to meet our allies again,' began Rhodan.
'And how is the liberation movement progressing?' 'It's cost us many victims,
but we haven't really made any progress,' admitted Kek├йler sadly. 'The Topide
lizards get more and more suspicious of us. They've dismissed nearly all
native help from their services. They've doubled their guards everywhere.
We've established communication with several resistance groups, and our
organization has improved. But this step ahead is evened out by the severity
of the Topidian methods of reprisal. Only the other day, they destroyed one of
our villages, killed off all its inhabitants, because they suspected them of
hiding one of the resistance fighters.' 'Just like back on Mother Earth, not
too long ago,' muttered Rhodan bitterly. 'Go on, Kek├йler! Any news?' 'None,
Rhodan. We'll continue fighting until the Thort can return to Ferrol, or until
we тАж' He hesitated. Then he swallowed hard and added: 'We'll all be
dead.' 'Don't worry, friend. This will never come to pass. I've brought
reinforcements with me. Some members of the mutants corps are already known to
the Sichas. Tako Kakuta for instance. And you'll probably remember Wuriu
Sengu. But whatever their names, they're your friends, of both the Ferrons and
the Sichas. The headquarters of the resistance groups will be moved to
Sic-Horum, the capital in the mountains. From there, Bell will deploy his
forces as needed.' 'Everything has been prepared for your arrival,' said
Kek├йler. 'Thank you. Bell and I have discussed all the details of this
action, and he's fully informed. I'll arrive in Sic-Horum three days from now
and take charge of the final stages of the battle of liberation. And now -
farewell! Good luck!' Kek├йler hesitated for a moment. Then he gathered up his
courage. 'We need weapons, Rhodan. Without weapons тАж' 'Weapons?' Rhodan acted