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The yumlaincer flotilla was already very close to its solar system. The trip would conclude in just two days. Both Yener and Larus were off duty now. The two ran over there running into  Lieutenant  Delaier who was also heading to the ward.

"Howabout, Lieutenant?"asked Yener politely.  -

- Verywell,  sir. Thank you.  -  Salluded the  young woman in a firm position.  -

- Do you know if the cup matches have already started? - Larus wanted to know that he already had more familiarity with her thanks to so many common simulatorgames.  -

"I don't think so," shedenied. -Although I was going to check the same thing. But we will still be far from our world to receive reliable transmissions. As they do not come through subluminal channels.

"I was afraid of it," sighed Yener, to whom those words of Delaier had sat like a jug of coldwater. -This girl is unique to discourageanyone.  - He thought adding resigned. -Well, we will look to see what there is and if not to something else.

And as the lieutenant suspected, nothing was received at the moment. The subluminal channels were intended for military and emergency frequencies and unfortunately for the boys the Megaleague matches were not yet considered of vital importance for cosmic security. Although of course Yener and Larus would love to promote a law to make it so, patience.

"I think I'll go to sleep for a while," Larussaid. - Within an hour I have a turn.

"Well, I'm rather unemployed," Yenersmiled. - Advantages of being a captain incommission, passed to colonel.

"Okay, rest me," replied his friend with derision.  -

- Do you have anything todo, Lieutenant?- Yener wanted to know by winking at her friend who laughsor.  -

- Nosir. - He denied this  suddenlybecause of that question. - I'm free until tomorrow.

- In such a case, why don't we go for a walk? -  The boy nonchalantly proposed to him-

"I would loveto,  sir," she replied, forcing a smile. - Although I will be able to stay a short time, I have stayed with  Jilia  for three sexdanes.

- Great!, that leaves us an hour of Omega - he said with an optimistic mood without being able to  avoid expressing himself to that extent with which he had become quite familiar during his stay in the capital of the confederation.  –  Tell me...

- I leaveyou. - Terció Larus leaving after receiving the greeting of the girl -....

- As youwish,  sir. - He conceded  with visible bewilderment andlla, answering the question that Yener left pending. - What do you want me to tell you?

And it is that the girl did not know what her commanding officer intended. Perhaps he was taking more interest in her than he should. Although of course, I hadn't done anything to cross any lines yet. Nor could she pretext that it was not appropriate to have too much closeness with a superior, when she herself was dating Jilia. In any case, he waited to hear that question that was not long in coming.

- How did you get ready and stuff?

- You see, my family has always been of military tradition. My great-grandmother, my  grandfather and then my father and aunt have been officers in the fleet. Since I was a child I always wanted to travel through the galaxy.

"And you've succeeded," Yener saidapprovingly.  -

- What about you? - Delaier was interested more out of courtesy than out of truecuriosity. - Is it also by tradition?

"No, that's it going," he denied with asmile. - The truth is that my father has nothing to do with the army. He even wished that I had dedicated myself to his business. It was my mother who instilled it in me. She did her best for me to enter the Kail Monastery.

- I know you are a warrior monk from Somer. What level do you have? -  She wanted to know with sincere curiosity.  -

- Tengo the level of Nonakail. Wise. - He specified him trying not to give it importance, but failing because of the inflection of his voice that oozed pride on all four sides. - I lack only one discipline to ascend to the rank of Master.

- It's amazing! - praised her with clearadmiration. - I had never met a Lord of kail  of such a high rank!

- Well here you have one! -  Rio he now managing to be more convincing in that of not giving it greater importance especially when he added frankly. - But I still have a lot to learn, and when I get home I will have to go back to training. I must prepare for singing.

- It's awesome! - The girl said again, with no hint of pretense. - So young and you are already full of titles and honors.

"I guess I've been lucky," he acknowledged with the modesty that came out of thetruth. - There are many officers as good or better than me. You yourself are very competent. I have read reports from your superiors and in them they say that you are worth a lot.  I think I haven't been wrong to trust you. Keep it up.

- Thank you verymuch, sir. -  Sonrió ella getting slightly red.  -

The truth is that she did not blush easily, Delaier was not such a girl, although when she was flattered at work she was touched by the sensitive fiber. Inaddition,  the praise came from none other than a coronel  and former ambassador of Yumlaiance who to top it all gathered everything he had just told him. Menera had to admit that this initial feeling of discomfort and his attempt to be courteous to a superior had given way to a relaxed and pleasant chat. So, for a long time more they were talking. She  reminded him that she was a native of Yastris, one of the main cities of Anlad and among other things  revealed that she was also a fan of the Prehistar. Needless to say, Yener still liked him better from that moment on.

-Haha! - That's great. - Wait for me to tell Larus. -Rio Yener affirming. - He says that his  Campirians  are going to beat us in the final playoff.

-That will be when it is hot in Kalte.  - Rio Menera in turn. -

His contertulio agreed on this with enthusiasm. So entertained were they joking about the beating they were going to give to the Campirians, of whom Larus was such a fervent fan, when the girl realized that it had become too late.

- I must leave now! - declaredalarmed. -I arrive late.

"I'm sorry," Yenerapologized. "I  didn't intend to entertain her more than the account.

- You are not to blame, the truth is that I am having a great time. - She affirmed now with a trace of regret -  Pero  I have to meet with my partner.

- Don't worry. If it is not very busy when we arrive in Yumlaiance we will repeat it. I agree?. - He proposed with kindness -.

"I'll love it," she smiled and was going to say goodbye with a greeting, but Yener dissuaded her with a gesture tellingher.  -

- Andwe were in a moment of rest and in these cases among the supporters of the  Prehistar  the degrees do not count. Go run that you are going to be very late.

Delaier nodded and left quickly. A delayed sexdan  was already arriving. Touring the ship he arrived at Jilia's room.   The impressive young woman  with long brown hair and taughty blue eyes. She greeted her at the door dressed in plainclothes in a tight black suit that adhered to her sculptural body. Delaier swept her with his eyes while she reproached him by looking at him.

- You are late.

- Sorryhoney. - The questioner  apologized by giving her a long kiss on the lips. - I entertained myself by taking a walk.

- You don't usually miss the notion oftime. - Jilia told him that she had fitted that kiss stoically, with a certain touch of retintin when she added. - Were you with anyone?

Her partner was unable to deny it, Jilia seemed to possess a great sharpness in her gaze that, for those who  did not enjoy her trust or friendship, and those were few people, was hard and scrutinizing. She was not a woman who gave anything lightly, let alone her friendship. She could be inflexible and stern like the most, as well as quite jealous. Although she also had another, kinder and nobler side that only those very close to her could discover. And right now, Menera was the only person close enough to be aware of that. With the others, Jilia used to show a studied courtesy or often limited herself to not paying attention to them. But at this moment, he dedicated to his companion that accusatory and tense gesture that betrayed his discomfort. Delaier knew it was better to speak clearly.

- The truth yes, Colonel  Rant proposed me to go for a walk and I could not refuse -  Sand excused Menera recognizing his slip.  -

- Oops! - her friend wassurprised. "None other than  Colonel  Rant, what a great honor!" he declared with feigned pomp. - And what did I want from you such a remarkable character? - She inquired to answer herself with visible displeasure -. I guess take you to bed.

"No, it's not really that," Delaier assured him, letting himself be carried away by what he considered an injustice and also desirous of a certainrevenge. - He is a pretty nice guy and is also a Warrior Monk of the Kail  of quite advanced degree. And why not recognize it, he is very handsome. So strong and so...

- Enough isenough, Delaier!- Cut her off by her partner with irritation.  -

Of course, her friend had been quite upset with this last observation and had called her by her last name and knew that This did not please  Menera  who hurried to reassure her with a conciliatory tone.

- It's just a valuation. Don't be silly. I've said it to make you angry. Neither I am interested nor do I mean anything to him. He has his eyes on that girl from Omega  who travels with us.

-Yes, he must be very interested, he has commissioned me to dedicate myself to babysitting. - Jilia declared with a tone full of irony. –

-He has trusted you to guard someone very important. -  Landmade Menera see, with  gthisworried  now. -

And he knew his girlfriend very well. When jealousy attacked her, she could become quite irrational. What would you be imagining? That Colonel Rant was trying to get rid of her by ordering her  to spend her time with that Omega girl? So, he insisted.

"I have seen the colonel's reactions when he is next to her. I think he's really interested. And not just because of diplomacy.

Jilia nodded, in that she had to agree with her partner.

- Verybeautiful. - He conceded that he seemed to be relieved by thosewords. - The coronel does not have bad taste. The  truth  is that I would not mind getting to know that girl intimately -  Dclarified with feigned interest.-

He did it ina more relaxed way, trying to return the puja to Delaier withoutsuccess. Heespecially implied that he was apologizing for his jealousy. The latter was  achieved, because her partner, who knew her  very well in that aspect, expected something like this.

- Don't be sobad. -  He reproved this one with a smile whispering to himin a row followed by a mellowvoice. - You know I only care about you.

- That's why you're always going to play the simulator with Lieutenant Daet. - Jilia replied with a biting tone but calmer, even with light-hearted pretensions, embering her expression of indifference, before that tone so suggestive of her friend, she did not want to give Menera the key to tame her anger, at least not so quickly. And so by the way, it ended up justifying its previous start. -

- But Jilia, we all know that Larus Daet is homosexual. If you are dating a type of Nataclia. Of course, when you get jealous there is no one to put up withyou. -  Added  Menera  showing herself angry, although in a much more theatrical than authentic way. She liked to play that too and already knew how it was going toend.  -

That, as always, was very effective because her partner, fulfilling the ceremony that existed between the two in those cases, immediately apologized by hugging her and whispering to her with a softer and more conciliatory tone.

- Forgive me, but you know how I feel about you. I love you and I can't stand anyone being by your side.

- It is one thing for them to be my friends and quite another for them to be my partner as youare. - Delaier replied in the same kind way by caressing her hair gently.  -

Her partner responded with a kiss and both were playing with their mouths for a long time. When they separated Jilia asked him relapse into his nervous restlessness. Well, it seemed to him a more than probable and dangerous eventuality.

- What if he proposed you to leave? You already understand me. He is a much higher ranking officer.

- You know who  I'm engagedto. And it would remind him of the rules of non-fraternization  -  S onrió Delaier without seeming to care about that problem-

- Wouldyou dare to do that? - Jilia asked him, although his partner cut him off-....

- Of course. And it's a very serious thing. But quiet. I have already told you that the colonel has other interests that aim much higher.  - He declared nonchalantly by kissing his partner again  –

His partner pulled away to the side of his long mane that was covering his face a little and commented seriously.

-The truth is that this girl from the Confederation is very nice and has a real curiosity about our world and its stories. He has asked me a lot about legends and customs and notice that these things hardly interest me, but suddenly I have found myself talking about them as if I were a scholar.

- Oops! Well, that is a merit on his part. I'm going to think you actually like it. – Menera jokingly denounced. -

"Well, " Jilia smiled mischievously claiming funny. - The truth, if I consider it right. She is beautiful, intelligent and charming...

"Hey!"  exclaimed Menera, pushing her against the bed.

His partner landed on the bed and laughed. Menera stood next to him, kneeling on top of that bed.

- You know? - Jilia smiled caressing her friend's body and walking through her with an insinuating look as she got up. - I don't feel like going out for a walk anymore. We could stay in my stateroom.

- I think it is very good,  - Delaier agreed with the same expression,  joining in turn and taking his partner by the waist and then closing the door behind them.  -

The truth is that Jilia's anger and her passionate outbursts could be feared. She was a woman of genius and character difficult to tame the hard way. But that was an acceptable risk considering the generosity and dedication she squandered on love, loyalty and sincere friendship, with whom she really wanted, when that person managed to win her heart. This was quite  complicated since Jilia was suspicious and distrustful at first. Menera knew this all too well and adored her partner when she discovered her most tender and vulnerable side. And now one of those moments had arrived, so for the rest of that evening he let himself be carried away completely forgetting everything else that was not to enjoy.

-It is worth collecting my prize. - The official blonde thought as the two got rid of their clothes. -

Gina was studying in her room. After the conversation with Yener I wanted more than ever to learn things from the world from him. Perhaps I would have done better than I thought in agreeing to go to Yumlaiance. It would be a very enriching experience. She went over some of Yumlaincer and read some of the history and traditions of that world until it was late and the dream overcame her. She went to lay down ready to regain strength to face her new destiny. I was looking forward to it!

-It will be a very enriching experience. The only thing I regret is not having my family and friends by my side. – He reflected. –

But part of the price to pay for becoming a diplomat was spending a lot of time away from her family. Possibly in distant worlds. And sometimes even hostile. In this case I had been very lucky. And I was very happy. Those from Yumlaiance were nice people and very kind to her. Even a pretty officer, Jilia, who took care of being her personal escort, gave the impression of being a good girl under that seriousness of protocol. He had already discovered some of that  charm when he told him so many things about his world.

She told me that she only knew typical stories and legends. And that Yener could tell me many more. – I will have to talk to him about it. – It was said before he went to sleep.

In the nataclier legation in Omega they were very far from sleeping. Nerel was reviewing the latest reports thathad come to him and things didn't seem rosy at all.

-He has done a magnificent job, as always. And apparently things have gone well after all. - The officer said. –

I had heard the news of the arrival of the Cosmopolitan. Apparently the trip had been normal, with nothing to review. Except perhaps some altercations and drunkenness. That was at least the official report. Of course, Nerel had had access to more detailed information about everything that happened on that journey. And  despite the success of his agent there he was worried. From what was leaked, omega's had been able to discover a whole plot orchestrated by some androids to successfully supplant the crew of that large passenger ship and also the crew of a freighter.

In the latter case, it seems, everything ended tragically. - He remembered reading. -

And he wasn't the only one  to possess that information. Apparently his colleagues at Akapler had gathered more data. In fact, someone contacted the  Nastralsy officer.

We should see each other and exchange what we know. - It was the proposal, with a female voice, that came to him through his Holoscreen, without showing his face.–

- I think it's appropriate. - Nerel agreed, wanting to know in turn. - Where and when?...

On board the cruise ship Dureorthe next few days passed normally, Gina continued to study and talk with Yener and other officers to more illustrate herself about the world in which she should be destined. This for his part continued to think, with more and more desire, about his training. At a very early hour, while in the gym, he meditated by putting into practice one of his techniques. There was no one yet until Lieutenant Delaier entered there as well. He was going to start his training when he saw Yener sitting and with his legs up.

- Oops! - thought funny without taking her eyes off him. - What will you be doing?

But the joke face was erased and replaced by another of amazement, when one of the weights that were next to the boy rose alone in the air. Yener's forehead was pearly with sweat, and Menera, far from interrupting him, pulled away a few meters as she looked around incredulously for the trick.

-It must be a trick. - She said to herself, although she could not find any trick or artifice that corroborated that hypothesis. -

The weight traveled one meter until it fell gently on the ground. Yener opened her eyes, and the expression on her face seemed to express disgust. But at that moment he heard the applause of his improvised spectator.

-That hasbeen incredible, how has she done it, sir? - She wanted to know with almost childish enthusiasm.  -

Yener didn't say anything, just wiped his sweat with a towel next to him.

- Is it a kail discipline? - Menera insisted still surprised, but moderating her previous tone -.

"That's the way it is," he replied at last with a tired tone. - But I haven't practiced it for a long time and I've lost quite a few faculties. I have a lot to improve.

- Well, as it would be before! - The girl sighed. -

Now Yener allowed herself to look at her more closely and came out of her apathy, of course the lieutenant was very attractive, she had a body very molded by physical exercise without falling into excessive bodybuilding. Her blonde hair pulled back in a ponytail to make it more functional was still beautiful and her big green eyes looked at Yener with an undisguised admiration and he did the same, although more furtively with the girl's breasts and legs.

"Were you going to train?,- Yener asked, although the answer was obvious, perhaps this could change the conversation by taking it to a more interesting terrain. -

"Yes, Colonel," she smiled broadly, which still helped make her more attractive. - But certainly not that way! I'm content just doing a little aerobics and some wrestling.

"Wow," Yener nodded approvingly. - That's fine, you have to stay in shape. If you need an adversary...- he proposed in a solicitous way. -

"No thanks," she denied, humbly acknowledging. - I don't think I can measure myself with a SomerMonk. As for the other thing he asked me,Jilia will come on time. In  fact,  sometimes I'ma bunch ofher, she's also very good.- Delaier said.

- Do you know if it will take a long time? – Asked your interlocutor. –

-Well, maybe they half sex. Following your instructions quedamos for the next unit. But sometimes  he is not very aware of time and is delayed.  - Menera replied. –

Yener knew it. That officerhad that role of  accompanying Gina on her shift of duty. Although this one was about to end.  That would make her late. Then he commented to the girl.

- I see that you have fulfilled perfectly. You didn't say anything to her, did you?

-No,my colonel. –  He was quick to deny the young woman.–

In reality, the colonel  had not asked him for anything in particular other than to stay there with Jilia  and told her not to tell Lieutenant Renar that it was at her request. Menera of course agreed. Now, not knowing very well why she felt worried. More when his superior told him with a serious tone.

"I'm going to ask you, no matter what happens when Jilia comes, to stay on the sidelines. There is something I have to check.

Making good his words the alluded arrived, he also came with his long brown hair collected in a ponytail and wore tight tights that clearly marked his charms.

- The truth, Jilia is not bad either! – Yener thought, looking at her with the same interest that she dedicated herself to Menera before -

The girl saluted militarily by squanting herself before her superior. It was clear that, despite the training clothes that did not have different rank, and being in hours of rest, he intended to maintain the formality. Yener immediately dispensed with that.

- Wow, so in addition to being very close to her, you are also Lieutenant Delaier's training partner? - he inquired with marked interest. -

"Yes, sir," replied the young woman. –

Jilia didn't like that way of referring to Menera and her. He assumed that it would be so as not to loudly evidence their relationship. It was clear that Colonel Rant was aware, although he acted as if that did not concern him according to the regulations.

"Better like this, I don't want problems for any of us. - Lieutenant Renar thought. -

" Very well , replied Yener with a relaxed tone to add. – I have very good reports from you regarding your performance in the commands and I would like to see you in action. Your partner has told me that you are a very good fighter.

"I am a highest degree in three arts of defense and attack, sir," she replied with undisguised pride. -

- Well train both, do a match in the ring and I will referee. - Yener offered. -

"Don'tworry,  sir, we don't need a referee," Menera declined. Although I don't think we are up to it.

Jilia did not seem to like those last words, but her care to intervene, anyway, Yener did not go unnoticed the rictus of that girl and declared.

- Fight and we will see ifyou are at my height or not. Perhaps I am the one who is not at  yours.- He refuted-

- A to order - Jilia replied with not too much pleasure, although requesting with prevention. - If before it allows us to warm up.

Yener nodded, of course he would allow it, and the two girls got to it, did some preparatory exercises, and when they were willing they planted themselves on the combat surface studying each other. Menera was the first to attack, but her opponent stopped her blows with apparent ease and counterattacked by knocking her to the ground. Yener watched in surprise, that lieutenant was a skilled fighter and also did not seem to like him too much. It could be clearly perceived that there was something quite strong between her and Delaier.

It is clear that his feelings are deep. Plus those from one of them to another.  – Yener valued. -

           I thought that while the fight was being decided. Jilia had beaten her opponent quickly. Menera gasped on the ground and acknowledged his defeat.

- There is no one to beat you! - He declared awareness of his inferiority apart from the least that Jilia seemed more focused and aggressive than other times, if that was possible. -

-You don't do it badly either, you've improved a lot lately. - His adversary smiled condescendingly. -

- It's been impressive. - Yener recognized with thoughtful tone to add. - You are a very good fighter and very strong, Lieutenant Renar.

- To be a woman, sir? - Completed this with retintin.  -

- For any ordinary person. – Yener rectified him without being bothered. -

- Would he then dare against a woman like me, my colonel? - Jilia resoevered him with a false mellow voice. -

"I don't see why not," he repliednaturally.  -

That left the two girls surprised. Menera dared to tertiary to avoid something that seemed ill-advised.

- It's not a good idea to hit a superior, Jilia. Even if it's in a workout.

Her partner seemed to reflect on that and nodded speaking now with more restraint, completely devoid of her previous irony.

- Maybe it is not a good idea, I could hurt you sir, with Menera I have been employed at half capacity.

- Oops! - He protested this one with his arms in jars. -I thought you were used seriously.

"It's not that," her friend replied conciliatoryly. - I have not hit you hard, but to defeat you I have used the best of my techniques.

Yener then commented, seeing that Lieutenant Renar was still breathing a little agitated.

-You are exhausted. It wouldn't seem fair tome.

-In a real mission I should overcome exhaustion. Quiet, sir, I've been trained for that. - The girl answered, who yes, insisted. – But I don't want to hurt a superior.

- If youguarantee me I will survive. - Yener smiled funny. - We can leave the range out of the ring.

- I guarantee it - Jilia smiled also with a defiant tinge, she had warned him, but if that guy asked for it, there he was! So he added by resuming his sarcasm. - But I can't assure you that it won't hurt.

- I'll take achance. - Replied Yener slowly approaching the combat corner and adding politely. -Although we can wait a little for it to recoverthe  air before starting.

- Don't worry, I'm ready. Whenever you want we can start. - Jilia answered with the same deference -.

- Well, let's go there! he replenished by stripping off the top of his training equipment –

Delaier was impressed at the sight of the boy's strength, his muscles were powerful and clearly marked, giving account of a worked and hard training. Although that did not produce the same effect to Jilia that she said with derision.

- He will not pretend that I do the same.

- If you  feel  more comfortable. I will have no problem! - Rior  him.  -

"Betternot, thank  you," she declared by doing some short warm-up exercises and starting to dance around her adversary.  -

Yener clearly felt that this woman was trying to compete with him. Lieutenant Renar seemed to have something against her and also noticed that Menera was involved in that or rather that she was the cause of it.

"I can already imagine what is happeninghere. It confirms what I already know, but I have to check if what I have read is still true. - He thought. - Go ahead lieutenant!, stop dancing now- He asked Jilia and added  with a jovial tone. - By the way, haven't  you ever been told that youare  very pretty?

Those words could constitute a complaint, it was a yellow line that should not be crossed. However, Jilia did not want to go as a victim and replied apparently immune to thatcompliment.

- I don't think my physical beauty is the case, and yes, I've beentold.

          It was the truth, he had already heard too many and all carried by the interest and desire it aroused in most men. But, unfortunately for them, she was not interested at all in the male sex. So the only retort he offered his opponent was to stick his blue eyes on him ready to attack. He did it quickly, launching a succession of blows to which Yener did not answer, only retreated to the limits of the ring. Squeezing out a slight smile of superiority, she inquired at him with irony and even derision.

- What'swrong,  my coronel?Have I stunned him so much with my beauty that he doesn't defend himself?

- It's that I don't like to hitwomen. - He argued with the same sarcasm.  -

- Don't be afraid of it - Le answered her bythrowing another kick that Yener dodged againby movingaway. - Here I am not a woman. But her enemy! - She blurted out without bothering to hide her aggressiveness -

- That's too melodramatic for my taste! - Rio he without seeming at all worried. -But if you insists,for me there is no problem.

- I advise you to take itseriously. - She threatened him, throwing herself back into the attack with desire.  -

So many that the girl managed to punch him in the face that Yener fit in by leaning back. He almost almost fell, but he immediately retreated, palpating his chin smiling again as he admitted almost with glee.

- Very good blow! Something weak but I am not surprised, after all, andit is  a woman.

- I told you that this has nothing to do with it! - Jilia blurted out that in the heat of the fight she had already lost her nerves.

The girl could notstand the sufficiency and the attitude of superiority of that cretin. Especially if he could be hit with that ease. So, determined to give him a lesson, he unconstrainedly went on to a furious attack that Yener nevertheless blocked, apparently without problems.

- Enough Jilia, enough is enough! - Terció Menera trying to prevent it from degenerating into something worse, he knew well the outbursts of anger that took over his partner when her blood was heated. -

Although he immediately perceived the gaze of Colonel Rant reminding him of what he had asked and kept  a worried  silence.

-When it gets like this it is not able to control itself. - The official blonde feared. -

And it is that his girlfriend had not paid any attention to him. He kept harassing his opponent with all kinds of kicks and punches, but now he couldn't reach him. Using the Kail's fighting techniques, Yener blocked them without difficulty until he decided to fight back. Taking advantage of the emphasis that her opponent put on the attack, she reached her with two quick blows of fists and legs knocking her down on the ground. Jilia quickly got up with a spectacular somersault and threw herself at him without thinking. That was no longer a training fight, it seemed more like a death match for her. But despite her mentalization or precisely because of her, she was surprised again. Unable to help but do so, she suffered a key that left her on the ground, with Yener on her. The girl's face was a poem, she was very tense even violated, rabid and powerless under the weight of her opponent. Yener couldn't help but feel aroused at the time, but more than sexual it was almost a challenge of his own, as if he were taming a wild foal that well oriented had a promising future ahead of him. But he could not lie to himself either, and that woman was impressively beautiful, even more so under the effects of that turmoil. She was a  beast ready to tear apart the slightest carelessness. And even more so when Yener told him with a deliberately provocative tone.

- What bothers you  the most,  lieutenant? the defeat or that it is a man who is on top of you? Because I think she's not too used to that. Am I wrong?

Jilia was red with anger and frustration. Despite struggling with fury trying to let go with a rictus that bordered on despair, he was unable to do so. At last, he let go of her by pulling her away and when the girl sat up instantly, he did nothing when he gave her a punch that made her fall to the ground.

-Jilia, by  Alex!-  exclaimed Menera trying to hold her. -

The young woman was almost ungovernable, still in a frantic state, demanding more struggle. Although  Yener  had time to get up and while covering part of his mouth with one hand,  he blurted out in a commanding voice.

- Stop, the fight is over! It's an order, Lieutenant! He added in a cutting way becauseshe, despite Menera's desperate attempts to hold her, did  not seem to be going to contain her next attack. –

- Have you lost your mind? - He was asked by the official blonde with a tone full of fear. -

Jilia barely stopped and stood firm despite feeling great anger and desire to hit him. Or rather to tear off his guts! She was very humiliated and hurt in her self-love and what infuriated her the most was that tone of mockery and, above all, that Menera was in front and begged for her to the colonel.

"Sir, please do not take this into consideration.

But Yener just looked at her with a stern gesture and retorted.

"You can retire, Lieutenant Delaier.

The questioner was going to say something, but she thought better. Perhaps if he spoke he would irritate his superior more. Jilia for her part remained firm. Breathing with great agitation and trying to temper his anger. Menera could do nothing but square up, say hello and leave the room.

-At last alone. - Yener sighed. -

Entonces approached her side and arms in jars, crouched slightly until she put her eyes looking at hers with an expression of analysis. The girl gasped trying to catch her breath and her chest went down and rose furiously as a result of fatigue and unleashed adrenaline. Then the Rantcoronel  stood up again to add with the calmest voice.

- Fightvery  well, masterthe  techniques, but I have been disappointed, lieutenant.

- In what sense, sir? - She spit out. - It is clear that you are better than me in fighting, you master the techniques of Kail and you have humiliated me!

Yener took some time to answer, pondered how his own master Azor Ligero would respond, and thought he guessed it when he finally took the floor.

-Rest and forgive for this confinement.

Now it was Jilia's turn to watch him with bewilderment. He didn't understand what his superior might be referring to. He questioned him with his gaze and he, holding on, revealed him.

-I asked Menera to quote you here, to this same time slot.

The young woman opened her mouth between puzzled and furious. He could barely hold back to shrink.

"Permission to speak freely, sir.

-Granted, from now on we are going to have a conversation behind closed doors without counting the degrees. You can tweet me as long as it is.

The questioned woman breathed repeatedly trying to calm down and presented her contertulio with a look full of indignation to snap.

-Youare a real son of  Sokar!

"A very Anladesinsult." he conceded without seeming to bother about it.

-You make my girlfriend quote me here, knowing that I will be late, and you take advantage to be with her in the meantime. Then you take advantage of me knowing that you can end my career whenever you want. What do you propose? Sleep with Menera, me, or both? So that this does not have consequences for us.

Yener took a few moments to sigh long, and after keeping her right hand on the cheek on the same side of her face she commented dispassionately.

"You are sincere, for Kail! And brave to talk to me like that.

- Didn't you say that in this conversation the ranks didn't count? Or it's another lie. - She accused him. –

"No, it's not a lie. I was only expressing my approval. You have many good qualities, Jilia. But you are not correct in the conclusions. You see, I have not tried anything, nor do I intend it with Menera, nor with you. - He sentenced who immediately qualified. - Well, with you yes...

"I'm sorry to disappoint you, I don't like men. – The girl immediately replied. –

- And I regret to correct you again. It's not about that, as I've already  told you. - He declared. -

Now Jilia had no idea what that guy was up to. And so he had no qualms about admitting.

-I don't understand anything.

Yener then squeezed his wristband, from it emerged a beam of light that formed a holographic image. A text could be read on it and he did it aloud.

-Lieutenant Jilia Yaribrand  Renar... Wow! - Commented funny. - You have a second name of heroine. The first knight of Saga no less.

"I guess you'll find it funny!" - She snapped. –

"No, I don't think so. - He replied now seriously, to add in the same way, dispensing with the jokes, while he continued reading. - Officer with the highest degree in combat, assault and evasion techniques. She shows problems with authority and is prone to conflict with other officers and even her superiors. Reprimanded on several occasions for indiscipline, bordering on insubordination...

- Already. - She sighed now to sentence. - It's just what I thought. Surely I will have put the final nail in my coffin.

"No, at least if I can avoid it." - replied Yener who explained. - I have already told you, I am sorry I played this trick on you. But I had to put you on the defensive, provoke you and see if you actually lose control, as you have been. And my motivations are not to end your career but to try to save it.

The girl now looked at him totally dumbfounded, eliminating her anger and replacing her with a gesture of bewilderment as she listened to her superior refer to her.

-When I was in the legation and selected the staff of my trust, of course I chose Menera. She spoke very well of you.

"That has no merit, it's my girlfriend. - Jilia smiled faintly. –

I know, but that's when I took a look at your superiors' reports on your performance. When it comes to meeting the expectations of your position in the command section there are very few, if not practically anyone, that can surpass you. The bad thing is that then you lose that defiant attitude and your lack of self-control.

Those words of reproach, said nevertheless with a tone of analysis and not of reprimand, made the girl lower her head in shame. He nodded slowly to say with a left voice.

- It's true.

-And so much so that it is. You graduated with Menera, you should have the same rank. Your ascent has been slowed down because of that. However, since I saw you I got the impression that you have a lot of potential to be a magnificent officer. That's why I prepared for this whole situation and took care that there were no witnesses. It had to corroborate whether or not those reports were exaggerated. Some of your direct superiors warned me that you would be problematic when I asked for references from you to include you in the return group.

"I guess you will have regretted your election, Colonel. My superiors have proven to be right - she musited, re-employing the tone of respect due to rank. –

Yener's resounding retort surprised her again when he, with a faint smile, said.

"I don't regret it at all.

Jilia was stunned, also partly because after the punch she gave her superior he was bleeding from his lip and had a bruise on his right cheek, but both things had disappeared now. The boy, watching her amused, explained to her, guessing what she thought.

-Healing discipline. I have enough level to solve small injuries and wounds.

-And also to surprise anyone. - She had to admit that she wanted  to know. - What will happen now?

-First of all, you will go to reassure Menera. The poor woman will be having a very hard time for you. The second thing, continue with the mission that I have assigned you. Protects the Omega aggregate well. And third, you'll have to work that badly contained anger. A specialist in guerrilla tactics and commando fighting cannot fall for provocations. – Yener listed who, returning to his role as a superior clely, ordered him. - That's it, Lieutenant, you can retire.

"Yes,  sir." – She agreed  to stand firm and say hello. However, before leaving, he asked his interlocutor.  -  Can I ask you a question?

- Sure. – He conceded. –

-She knows full well that Menera and I are a couple, but she is now my superior. I know that goes against the ordinances, we cannot share destiny...

-Don't worry about it. Personally, I don't care what your relationship is as long as that doesn't interfere with the professional. That is also why I made it precisely Menera who was involved in this. First because he cares about you. And second because you must learn to work with her by separating the personal side from the professional one. You both have a great future if you manage to focus.  And in that you have a good part of responsibility. So, from now on, you will have to master yourself better.

"I will, you have my word. Thank you  very much, my colonel. - The young woman nodded. -

And after greeting again he left the training room. Yener sighed by shaking his head, although satisfied.

I think Master Azor would say that he is an unleashed force of nature, but that if he manages to control his energy he will have an excellent future.

In turn, Jilia went to his girlfriend's room. She was there, in effect, with the reddish eyes of having cried. As soon as he saw her enter, he got up from his bed and besieged her with questions.

- What happened? What did he tell you? By the god Alex, Jilia. How could you do such a thing?

"I'm sorry, really. I'm sorry I scared you. - The questioner answered him, to smile aminously and take the hands of his partner while he assured him. - The colonel has explained everything to me. It was a way to evaluate myself and correct my weak points. He is not going to adopt any kind of disciplinary sanction against me.

"Well, I'm the one who should do it!" - Exclaimed the now angry Menera. – You've been very lucky. I didn't know what the colonel intended to do, but beating a superior in that way might have cost you a court-martial and expulsion. And then you would have ruined everything you've fought so hard for and left me alone! - He was able to sob. –

Jilia hugged her with tears as well. He could finally say.

-I'm very sorry, you're absolutely right. Fortunately for me, Colonel Rant had other plans in mind. He read in me as in a holo open book. Now I understand what a Monk of the Kail is. I always believed that I was only good at fighting for their training. But I have to admit that their training goes far beyond the purely physical. Forgive me! I've behaved like a stupid one!

- A stupid jealous - Her partner stressed to her with an admonitory tinge. -

Jilia sighed  with resignation,she deservedit. Now he would have to suffer the anger of Menera and surely it was going to be worse than thewords  of the  colonel.

- Yes, okay, I admit. - She confessed unreservedly and even censoring herself - I'm stupid jealous and I've been taught a lesson! - Menera didn't utter a word, he just nodded. Jilia then added more animated after telling her a summary of what happened. - And have you heard what he told me? We have a great future!

-It has been a very long afternoon. - Sighed Menera who didn't seem to be carried away by the enthusiasm now. -

-Well, we better rest a little. See you tonight when you finish your shift? - Jilia asked him with a pleading look. –

Menera took a few moments, which his partner became eternal, to answer. At last to her relief he smiled and after giving her a kiss on the lips he nodded. Jilia then left her so that she could prepare and join her position. For her part, Yener met Larus at the bar, with only one day left to reach Yumlaiance. His companion greeted him from the bar finalizing the preparations.

"Where do you get in?,- smiled, throwing his lack of punctuality in his face. Does Gina need more lessons?

- She precisely does not! - Yener River. -Although other women on board theship,  yes.

- You are always the same! - Larus sneered by shaking his head - Are you ever going to settle your head?

"It's not what you think," his friend hurriedlyreplied. - And it has been good for me to train. I'm already really looking forward to getting home,seeing mine and starting training in earnest.

- Si,I understand you, I haven't seen my family for a long time,  - agreed his companion.  -

- It's more than that, sometimes I am overwhelmed by responsibility, I don't know if I will be able to do it. - Yener confessed to him. –

His interlocutor immediately understood that he was referring to singing. That is why he wanted to encourage him and commented nonchalantly.

- You are more than capable!

- I mean, who am I to have that honor? - He was asked by his partner confiding hisdoubts. - There are a lot of people who are much better than me at doing it.

Larus remained silent for a few seconds to answer.

- I don'tknow,  boy, I'm only aware of one fact. The Emperor and his advisors have chosen the man who was personally the first to establish contact with intelligent beings from other worlds opening a new path thanks in large part to his Kail skills. And if this seems appropriate to you, we are no one to discuss it.

Yener smiled, his friend always knew how to cheer him up. Now he felt able to meet that challenge again. They kept chatting until it was too late and said goodbye.

- You know. - Larus reminded him. - Here in a day. We have to celebrate. And someone will have to deal with institutional relations. I think that's up to you.

"SoI will,"  a smiling Yener assured him as he left the room.  -

And as was de rigueur he went in search of his guest of Omega  to invite her to the party.

- You know. - Larus reminded him -. Here in a day. We have to celebrate. And someone will have to deal with institutional relations. I think that's up to you.

"SoI will,"  a smiling Yener assured him as he left the room.  -

And as was de rigueur he went in search of his guest of Omega  to invite her to the party. Larus, as soon as his friend left, warned the whole group of companions who were helping him.  Together they prepared  the bar grounds for the celebration of the return home. When the captain of Yumlaiance arrived at the door of Gina's cabin she soon opened it.

-Hello. How is it going? - The young woman wanted to know. -

-Well, thank you. How do you conduct your studies? Yener asked in turn with a smiling gesture. –

-Superbly, your world has an exciting story and legends. And lately  Jilia is helping me a lot.

-I'm glad. - Yener replied who wanted to get to the point. - Tomorrow we will have a very important celebration, Fremark Day,I hope you will attend.

- Fremark'sDay? - Gina repeated, muttering. - I think I heard it.

- It is a festival of shalloworigin. I'll tell you in more detail. - He promised. –

Gina nodded, at that instant she received a signal through her intercom.

-I have a call. - He excused himself. –

- I don't want to entertain you, we'll see you tomorrow at the party. - Yener said. –

The young woman dismissed him and after closing the door of his cabin he went to sit before the communication console that was located in the center of the room. There, to his surprise and joy, the image of his mother appeared. It was clear that it was a message sent a few days later in subspace.

"We are so far away that it has reached us now. – He understood immediately. -

          They were already about to enter Yumlaiance's solar system, so any communication with Omega would take a long time, even by special channels, he recalled as he activated the audio.

-Hello honey. I hope your trip goes well. I'm sorry you can't be here. Your brother, Gordon, Kira and Copito have returned to Omega and have been decorated and promoted. I send you a recording of the ceremony. By the way, we activated a hologram of yours so that you could somehow share the moment. A hug from me and from your father and brother. - An emotional Lora concluded, speaking with pride. -

The young woman was moved to the point of shedding a tear. I wish I could have been there!

"I'll see you again to give you a hug. But now I am the one who must achieve his own goals and do something for the Confederacy. - It was said. -

Meanwhile Larus, as soon as his friend left, warned the whole group of companions who were helping him. Together they prepared  the bar grounds for the celebration of the return home.

-I haven't acted for a long time, I'm a little rusty. - I commented to a couple of officers that they were also musicians. -

"You will do very well, Commander. - He was encouraged by one of them, tall and dark-skinned. –

And in addition to instilling morale in him, he looked at him with great interest. Larus realized it and sighed. Had he been without commitment, he wouldn't have slowed down to get to know that guy better! Although it would not have been a good idea anyway given that he was a subordinate of his.

-For Yener to say. It's much better for him to go out with a nataclier like Nerel. With him I don't have that problem in relation to the chain of command.

       He assumed that Nerel would also be exposed to such temptations. Although something worried him. Was her boyfriend bisexual? In fact, I had always seen him surrounded by beautiful women.

Well, if ours is serious, it will do like me, it will refrain from other relationships whether with men, women or non-binary. – It was said emphatically. -

            He certainly did not want the history of his past to repeat itself. It didn't exactly bring him good memories. Better to put that aside and focus on preparing everything. He would have to rehearse without his friend noticing. And thinking once again of him, Larus meditated.

I don't know what kind of game is brought with Menera and Jilia, but I hope it doesn't explode like a space mine.

And the alluded to in Larus' thoughts returned to his cabin. I had to rest for what was coming. It's not that I was afraid of a party, it was what I would play next, once they got home.

"It's so much responsibility and such an honor that I feel overwhelmed. I've achieved so many things in such a short time that I don't want anyone to believe I'm a fraud. - I reflected. –

           He was determined to prove to everyone, including himself, that he would be worthy of all the trust that the authorities of his world had placed in him.

"I really want to see my family and Master Azor. I must go to the monastery for him to guide me. With your help I will be able to play my role well in Singing, I am convinced.

With thisreassuring idea he was finally able to sleep, waiting impatiently for the new day to put him practically in Yumlaiance.

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