" Perry Rhodan 0041 - (33) The Giant's Partner" - читать интересную книгу автора (Perry Rhodan)

"Because I have just determined that Demesor was sent to the space academy instead of his far more
qualified brother. That was 30 Zalit-years ago. In all probability he was threatening his brother at the
time. Besides, according to the data checked out by me, his brother fell victim to some unexplained
accident some time later. It is well known that he was a loyal adherent to the Empire."

Rhodan sighed with relief. The robot brain was working fast and with icy efficiency.

"And what are your conclusions, Regent?"

"That you are speaking the truth. What does Zernif have to say to all this?"

Zernif stepped forward and stared at the glittering metal dome. "I want to confirm RhodanтАЩs statements.
I also would like to emphasize that our Empire is in danger. Demesor has organized a military dictatorship
on Zalit and has imposed total censorship on all kinds of news. But my underground movement will do
away with Demesor and install the legitimate successor of the former, rightful Zarlt."

"Thank you," said the Brain, "I believe you since there is no other alternative left. And what is your
involvement in this affair, Rhodan?"

"Demesor requested my help but I have kept stalling all the time. He protected me and theTitan because
he thought he had found an ally against you. Demesor wanted to find out from me how I managed to
break through the protective barrier around Arkon."

"This is something IтАЩd also like to learn from you," replied the robot brain.

Rhodan smiled. "YouтАЩll find out about it later on, Regent. All I can tell you now is that it was done with
the aid of a weapon which is not known on Arkon. The weapon comes from the Planet of Eternal Life."

"This Planet is nothing but a vague theory."

"No, Regent, itтАЩs a fact!" retorted Rhodan. "I was there myself and obtained relative immortality which
however was denied Thora and Khrest. But letтАЩs return to what we were discussing before, Regent:
Demesor is a traitor and must be rendered harmless. However he is not the sole guilty party. Do you
know who the Mooffs are?"

"Yes, relatively primitive and definitely harmless creatures living on a methane world within the Empire.
They are telepaths and weak suggestors. What is their role in events on Zalit?"

"There are many thousands of Mooffs on Zalit and they have assumed power over the minds of the
Zalites. Although the treacherous Zarlt does not realize it, the Mooffs are his best allies in his desire to
conquer the Empire."

"That is absurd! It would never occur to the Mooffs to dabble in politics. They are harmless creatures
totally devoid of any ambitions. As I have already pointed out they are telepaths and suggestors but
theyтАж"

"Nobody pretends that these plans have originated with the Mooffs; they are nothing but pawns in this
galactic game of chess. Some mightier mind is behind all this. He uses the Mooffs to gain influence over
the Zalites with whose help he then wants to conquer the Empire."