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

"And who is this unknown entity?"
 "This is something, Regent, that I donтАЩt know," Rhodan hesitated. "Nobody is sure whether he really
exists. But what you just were saying about the Mooffs seems to make it more plausible that he actually
does exist. My men are fighting against the Mooffs for, several weeks nowтАФand they are doing this to
preserve the Empire, Regent!"

"What is your motivation to help the Empire survive?"

Now Thora who had listened quietly all along pressed forward. "The Terrans are our allies, Regent. We
helped them when they were attacked by the Mind Snatchers and the Springers. Why then shouldnтАЩt they
come now to our assistance when we need it?"

Rhodan was secretly amazed at ThoraтАЩs voluntary intervention on behalf of the human race. He could
not have wished for a better spokesman.

"The Springers?" There was another slight pause by the robot brain. "Their intentions are not the best
toward the Arkonide Empire. ItтАЩs quite possible theoretically that they are behind the Mooffs and the
plans of the Zarlt."

Rhodan felt as if suddenly a veil had been removed from his eyes. The Springers! The galactic traders! It
would be in line with their character to send others ahead and let them pull the chestnuts out of the fire.
But on the other hand the Springers lacked the feeling of solidarity which was paramount for the success
of such an enterprise.

"MaybeтАФit could be the Springers," said Rhodan with reservation in his voice. "Some day weтАЩll find out
if that is really the case." Rhodan paused for a second, then continued: "Now that I have informed you
where theTitan can be found IтАЩd like to suggest a fair proposition to you."

"Yes, IтАЩm listening."

Rhodan took a deep breath. Then he said: "YouтАЩll leave theTitan in my hands and call off the pursuit. In
exchange IтАЩll vouch to restore order on Zalit and to see to it that the legitimate Zarlt will be installed in his
office."

"Give me a little time," requested the robot brain.

The image remained constant on the videoscreen. There was a steady, uniform humming to be heard
from the loudspeaker. Three light-years away the positronic memory banks began to function. New data
were transferred, stored anew and the results weighed against each other.

The robot brain made its decision.

The result came 15 seconds after it had requested a brief delay.

"I accept your proposition, Perry Rhodan. TheTitan will remain in your possession as a loan as long as
you will be working for the Empire. The pursuit will be called off immediately. Still, IтАЩll keep an eye on
you. But the moment Demesor is punished and the unknown entity behind the Mooffs exposed, theTitan
will belong to you forever. Will you accept?"

"I accept, Regent. Will Thora and Khrest be permitted to return to Arkon?"