Legend of Oria 1: Initial Contact Read Online Free PDF Page A

successful in forcing President Shalat to transfer Admiral Oria and his fleet out of the 3 rd Quadrant and into the 4 th Quadrant.  This was the sign that the Creytes had demanded prior to allowing them to meet face to face.
    Commander Retilia of the Creyte Exploration Ship Yasinomot welcomed Labasto and Shalustra aboard.  He hated dealing with humans and felt it demeaning for any Creyte in good standing to deal with them.  He was still mad at himself for not keeping closer control over his son.  Retilia’s son had failed to show up on several occasions to the Community Service Board.  Everyone was required to serve the community and report their services to the Board.  The failure of Retilia’s son to report to the Board forced his entire family into disrespect.  As a result, the military command demoted Commander Retilia and stripped of his starship command.  His new commission was a mere exploration ship responsible for securing new food sources and the herding of humans.  Retilia desperately wanted to regain command of a starship.
    Retilia led Labasto and Shalustra to a small conference room.  Labasto was well muscled and looked particularly appetizing to Retilia.  Shalustra was an attractive woman and looked like a good breeder.  Unfortunately, for Retilia, he could only think about satisfying his appetite and not fulfilling it with his current company.
    Labasto started speaking in a serious tone, “Commander, as you requested, we have succeeded in getting Admiral Oria removed from the 3 rd Quadrant.  That reduces our forces there by over 50%.  You should have an easier time taking the 3 rd Quadrant fleet, which should open gateways to the 1 st Quadrant for you.  This, of course, will provide us the basis to hand over a dozen 3 rd Quadrant planets to you.”
    “Very good, Labasto, as you know, we will require you to keep Oria out of the 3 rd Quadrant and to divert weapons supplies from the existing fleet.”
    Shalustra spoke up “Yes, Commander, we understand your needs.  You must also understand our requirements to perform these services for you.”
    “Yes, my pretty one, in your communication you said you wanted several of our older planets to be set up for your own mining operations using whatever humans are left as slaves.  Then, you want free passage back to what remains of Azortec.”
    Labasto replied, “Yes, that is our agreement; plus you recall the additional accommodations that I requested?”
    “Of course Labasto, you can have your pick of some of our ladies that we have stored near the galley.”
    Shalustra shot an angry glance at Labasto. “I don't believe you !  Can't you control yourself for even a short trip?  We're here to talk about our futures, not how you can achieve a momentary gratification.”
    Retilia loved this exchange.  It cost him nothing to let Labasto relieve his passions with one of his breeders.  Besides, it would improve the mix of future stock.  The fact that it was part of the overall bargain meant that he could also reduce his cost in completing this trade.  Of course, Retilia would have preferred not to have to deal with these dirty humans at all.
    Retilia only permitted the argument between his new partners to last only a short time before breaking them up.
    “Humans, please, we came here to negotiate a trade.  The ‘piece’ requested by Labasto is something I'd give him anyway.”
    Shalustra exploded with Retilia's last comment “What ! Labasto, is that what you call women to Retilia, a piece???”
    Retilia quickly responded.  “No that's not how Labasto put it.  Forgive me; I'm not quite familiar with your language.  I was referring to only a small part of the deal.  Letting Labasto have his way with one of our breeders benefits us.”
    Retilia knew by extending an olive branch to Labasto that it would put him further into his debt.  A debt that Retilia knew he would collect.  He then continued speaking.  “Labasto and Shalustra, my most