Project Prometheus Ch. 50 - Teaser (Patreon)

“I wish you well on your journey, Dagan! I do hope that you find a way to get this whole debacle resolved and can find your way to a place of safety,” Jenque told him with a hug.“As do I! Seriously, do you have nowhere you can go that would be considered even remotely safe?” Daved asked, as he came forward to shake his hand one last time.“Now that I think about it, I believe the safest place to go might just be with the crew of the Darkstrider. With the amount of firepower and defense they have, I think being around them might provide a good deterrent to any looking to claim my head,” Dagan said, as he felt his neck uneasily.“Well, if you mean to go after them, you might want to hurry. They have at least a day’s head start on you and if their hyperdrive is as advanced as their weapons, you’ll need all the time you can muster!” Jenque told him.“Do you have any idea as to where they might be headed? Anything you can tell me would be greatly appreciated!” Dagan begged, hoping she knew something.“I don’t know where they are going, but I do know that they were going to need some exotic materials to help fix Zuzie up,” Jenque replied in remembrance.“Yeah! I remember something about them needing Star Forged Promethium, or something along those lines. I also heard something about them needing some sort of… bone?” Daved said, scratching his head in confusion.“Naucturi Wychbone?” Dagan queried, hoping that was what Daved was trying to remember.“Yeah! That’s it! Does that help at all?” the sheriff questioned.“That helps me out immensely! Thank you!” Dagan sighed, as he now knew where the Darkstrider was headed.There was only one place that had those materials, along with whatever exotic materials that they might need to help Zuzanna: Drahl’tothen station. It was the closest station that had what they needed and was far enough away from major trading hubs to go unnoticed.But that put them in Naucturi space, which was risky, as the Naucturi had an annoying habit of getting into people’s business when discretion was required. He only hoped that whatever they did in acquiring the materials they needed, they wouldn’t be loud about it. He knew that Inari was a savvy trader and would conduct their business as discreetly as she could manage. Then there was the personal risk he was taking by going there himself.Regardless of the risk, Dagan knew that getting there was necessary if he wanted to stay a few steps ahead of Zarkazh. Not only that, but he knew of a few hidden hyperspace routes that were known only to smugglers to get there. He was certain that Inari knew about a few of them, but not all. Though she might have the faster ship, Dagan was confident that he could get there before the crew of the Darkstrider departed.“Also, you must know that while I am leaving, a good portion of my crews are not. Nearly one third of them are staying behind, as they view Prodosia as their home,” Dagan stated.“Well, it’s good to know that there will be others here to help us in dealing with these pirates!” Daved said with a grin.“Indeed! But also, since I am leaving and likely not returning for some time, I have a gift for the two of you,” Dagan said, catching them both by surprise.“A gift? What kind of a gift?” Jenque queried.“A new home, for you and your growing family,” Dagan told them, pulling out a small tablet, which was loaded with the deed to his house.