I was escorted past women and men in questionable outfits. I covered my face as I made my way to the top floor. The polka skinned hostess in a baby pink colored shimmering cocktail dress asked me to remain there till the ship goes through the star bridge. She said that my entertainer will be here once we get out here. I sat down to watch the city disappear. A young girl with pink skin came with a tray of beverages. I saw burn marks on her skin so I used water to heal her. She stared in amazement and surprise. I told her that I don't favor alcoholic drinks so get me something without. She was about to leave and I told to get my drink after. But right now sit down as we are about to take off. She sat on the floor and I reminded her that I paid for her services. As a paying customer I expect what I paid for. I told her to sit in the next to me and relax. She got up and sat down on the overstuffed seat. I told her that I am not interested in fooling around so sit down and let me think. She sat quietly till we entered the star bridge. She asked me what beverage I would like. I told her any beverage that isn't spiked or alcohol based. She came back with a glass of water filled ice cubes. Which was the most obvious choice. I happily laughed as I drank it. She shuffles her feet in fear. It was as though she did something wrong. I informed her, "I am pleased with your service. Now what can I eat? I am hungry and I am curious about the menu." She asked me if I had any preferences and I told her that I love grilled meats but sometimes and only rarely prefer eating cooked Aves because few knows how to cook it properly. I love flaky biscuits and savory stews. She smiled as I asked for the cook's recommended menu.
An hour later the food arrived as I sat down to watch the view. I had taken a bath and got a makeover. My hair was now pink. My clothes were fashionable instead of functional. I made sure they were comfortable at the very least. I saw a solar eclipse. Then a black hole came into view. Then as we went along the view changed to show a planet split into pieces as it died. The sight was disheartening. Where there is life eventually death will follow. The next thing to come into view was a planet teeming with life getting hit with a meteor shower. I can feel the iron ore caked into it. The planet is going to prosper with the use of this amazing metal. I was grinning as the table was set. The roast leg of bovine, a heart Aves soup and a plate of biscuits next to a bowl of fruits. I was asked to sit and eat. I asked the pink one her name. She answered, "My name is Kyla. I am a Ferb. We used to be a prosperous planet till the Alû came and destroyed the planet. He and his army are led by Seven. Tenebrae used some dark sorcery to drive my people mad. The land was burnt and everywhere I looked was death. We thought we were safe when the spaceships arrived. But unfortunately the people we thought came to our rescue forced us off our lands and sold us to slavery. My sister and I were sent to the pleasure house while my brother was sent to labor rigs in the Paralax district." I smiled, "I can buy you and your sister and set you both free." She frowned, "The mistress said that looking after us is expensive. So she set a high price for our freedom. Five thousand Valuta each." I laughed, "I have millions in valuta in my account. I can transfer the money immediately." She stared at me blankly. I told her, "Contact your mistress. I want to buy you and your sister." I had to shake her. And then she immediately called her. I showed her a red gemstone and immediately the greedy woman transferred them both to my name. The next stop was her place so the documentation took little time. The girls were hopping with delight. I set them both free after they were made my slaves. The tracker was removed and they were allowed to go anywhere they pleased. They boarded a gray Naru freighter. The thing resembled a Maverick about to take a dive.
As for me I boarded the pleasure barge. The hostess had an amused expression. I went to the gambling floor. I lost a hundred thousand in Valuta. But gained a brand latest version of the astrolabe, half a million in Valuta, a spacious estate in the Everglades in the Moor constellation, shares in several prosperous businesses and a brand new ship that is fresh off the factory. After these were transferred to my name. I happily disembarked the pleasure barge to get my new ship. An S-tier A grade, Conan class single piloted gunship. Most up to date on the technology for space travel and warfare. The outside had a chrome finish. The ship comes with a built-in astronomical clock that adjusts according to the planet. A decent cloaking device and also a laser cutting tool. I had him remove any form of trackers. I told him that if I lose it I will find a different method to track it or buy a new ship. With a heavy heart he removed the tracker. The manager asked me if I wanted anything else. I gave the schematics of my lovely Lexicon's ghost mode. An hour later the ship had made a few adjustments. So I zap any traces so no one can track my ship along with a military grade radar system. I stayed for lunch and then boarded my new beauty. The owner of the factory asked me to name my ship. I named it Calysto. I named her after queen Calysto the conqueror. She defeated Kabbohera and sent her into exile in the void regions. My question is who rescued her. It wasn't me. But let's worry about that later shall we? I flipped a few switches and rose in the air. The harbour master gave me the all clear to take off and he wished me well. I opened the star bridge to go to Sabur in the north west of the known regions. It is a simple planet with humble citizens. I got there to see army troops in battalion walking the streets. There was a place dedicated to them. The prince was sending garrison after garrison for some reason. The locals looked dejected. The prince had pledged his allegiance to the so called new forming Galactic Sovereign. The new leader expects people to send men and women from a certain age group to serve as soldiers and engineers for a fixed period.
I knew that landing here would get me in trouble since I came in a warship. Thankfully no one paid attention as I stopped at the landing zone. As I made my way to the porter master I heard a few people making haste to get out of the city as possible. Half the city was now a militarized zone. The soldiers are here to train the locals and make a regional check point. This place is to serve the Sovereign as a reservation in the army. The locals weren't pleased with the situation and demanded to see the prince. His explanation was simple. These people barged in and killed the king. They promised to annihilate the population if he didn't agree to his terms. The prince was told to step down as a regional administrator was being placed as a ruler. As a last action of defiance the prince died fighting the administrator. His son was hidden. The next in line was more aligned with the Sovereign. He allowed them to stay as long as he was the one calling the shots. I walked to the tavern to eat something and saw the amount of soldiers present. I ate and walked to the landing zone. A soldier came forth wanting my documentation. I told him that I am not a local. So he has no business troubling me. Then a blind man came and asked him to stop making the locals look inhospitable. The officer made the mistake of swinging and all he caught was air. The old man managed to beat him senseless. I watched the entire scene as others came to fight these menaces.
They asked me to come with them if I wanted to live. I happily followed them through alleyways and crowded streets till we reached a dilapidated building not far from the landing zone. The people patted me down. Then they used a wand to scan my belongings for any listening device. I was escorted to see an old man. He introduced himself as Pez. He hopes to recruit as many people as possible before Kabbohera is let loose. I told him that I have seen Kabbohera in person. He is currently residing in the body of the governor of Arman. He is trying to switch bodies with Kaiser and is looking for a new host body. It is the very reason I snuck out Hae. He clutched his chest as he asked for confirmation. I gave a physical description and he passed out. He was out cold for ten minutes before he opened his eyes and ordered his men to start searching for hideouts. Kabbohera will find a way to snuff them out if they don't keep the light going. They were told to have men and women join the army and learn everything about the enemy. Identity of those fighting willingly for this sovereign, types of weapons used, strengths and weaknesses, allies, resources and other pertinent to fight and defeat this ancient enemy. I was what skills I possessed. I said that I learn engineering and medicine. The old man was impressed. He asked me if I would join the army as a spy. I told him that Kabbohera wants to use me as a human body suit. If the military is working as one body then the moment my face shows up on their system I will be taken to Hae to be possessed. I discovered the truth of Kabbohera because I thought the guardian marshal was working for the bad guys. It turns out he was one of the good guys. The man listened carefully and asked me what was so special about me that Kabbohera wanted me. I replied, "I don't know. All I know is that she wants young girls as a host body and she chose me." He stared for a moment before he gave me the coordinates to the Unified Rebellion. It was in the Federated system of Kova.