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**1/Chapter 28.  Gina's first experiences at Yumlaiance.**

There was a lot of anticipation at the headquarters of the Omega Confederation. A great celebration had been mounted to receive the saving heroes of the Earth, as many already nicknamed them. In some corrillos the guests commented.

What these young people have done is formidable.

-The little robot is a brave.

-Yes, extraordinary.

Then someone from the organization asked those present.

-A little silence. Please.

"Listen," said another. –

"There comes Colonel Larans...

That's right, the head of the space police came with a determined step and a smiling gesture towards a platform where Peter, Kira and Copito were waiting. The boys barely had time when they arrived at Omega to rest their odyssey at the Cosmopolitan. As soon as they greeted their families they were informed that, in a few hours, they had to present themselves to a ceremony prepared in their honor.

-The truth, right now more than a ceremony I would prefer a nap. - Gordon commented by making his friends laugh. -

       And yet there they were, waiting as Pierre went first to Copito, to place a medal on him, while he declared.

-The relevant services rendered by Copito with danger of his life, deserve more than the distinction that is granted today.

"Well, well, Colonel, it doesn't matter at all. - He was able to answer the azorado android. –

The boys looked at each other with complicity without being able to suppress a smile.

-Naturally, the success achieved by our friend Copito must be shared with its creator. Our beloved and celebrated Master Professor. - Pierre added, sentencing. – The brightest brain of our confederation.

That already liked the android less, but the rest did applaud the old scientist who nodded gratefully.

"No, no, he has nothing to do with it, he has not intervened in this matter. - Mascullaba Copito. –

            No one listened to him since everyone's attention was on the colonel he added, addressing his son.

-And now let's raise the glasses and toast our new captain, Peter Larans, promoted to this grade in reward for the exceptional ability that has given so many tests. You are the youngest captain in the history of our confederation.

   Pierre spoke those words full of pride. True, his son had ascended even before him to that grade and riveted.

-We are all proud of their merits.

    Some tears escaped Lora who was also present with Gordon's parents and a hologram of Gina. The girl had received a message via subspace informing her of that ceremony. It would take a while to get to her, but she would surely be proud of her brother Peter, her boyfriend Gordon and her friend Kira.

"I hope she is having a good trip and that she arrives in Yumlaiance as soon as possible. - Lora wanted. -

    The ceremony continued. Pierre moved on to the next honoree.

As for Lieutenant Gordon, his new gallons are a fair reward for the bravery, dedication and courage he has shown. We are proud of you, Lieutenant, and your rank of captain may not be far away. - Riveted Pierre jovially. -

  Now it was the turn of that boy's parents to be filled with pride. Graham was really happy. His son was following in his footsteps and even improving them.

-If he continues like this, he will soon become a cruise captain, like Peter. - He thought. -

And Pierre went on to comment.

-I have left for the end the also promoted to lieutenant, Mercedes Carrión. Which we all affectionately call Kira. His great intelligence and extraordinary bravery have turned very difficult situations into brilliant victories for our space police. His youth, his fragile appearance hide an indomitable courage and will. Keep it up, Lieutenant. - He praised her before the proud looks of her parents. - Your destiny may be the highest, the most exceptional, and no doubt our confederation will have much to thank you, Lieutenant. All our affection for you Kira, and also our wishes for success. - He concluded by giving the young woman a loving kiss on the cheek. -

        In fact, Pierre considered this girl practically like a daughter. And she was no stranger to the least there was more to her and Peter than fellowship. He liked that. And if the time ever came, I would be happy to welcome that excellent young woman to the Larans family.

"She is very brave to be so young. - Commented on a type of Antares. -

-Yes, very brave. - Another of the same world was su suited. -

     The honorees were already receiving their last applause along with Pierre when a confederation officer approached the latter and he commented in a low voice.

"My colonel, we have urgent news from Leto.

-A moment please, and enough of speeches for today. - Pierre then declared addressing the auditorium to exclaim. - Our youth have desires to have fun, to dance, come on gentlemen, let the music begin!

    And while the boys were looking for couples for the dance, Professor Maestro commented to Copito.

- Do you know my young friend that I am very proud of you?

"You've told me that before. - The android replied somewhat blahingly. -

-Gee, what a bad temper! – The puzzled professor said. -

"You once told me that only those who have a character have a bad character.

     His creator shook his head, just as they came to look for him. Another officer went to Lora who was meeting with some dignitaries.

-Madam President. Do the favor.

- Excuse me. - She apologized to Dr. Newman, who was the closest of her contertulios. -

            Oblivious at the moment to these movements, the boys danced. Peter and Kira enjoyed a lively dance when she said to him in a jovial tone.

- How well you dance, my captain!

"Well, you, Lieutenant, don't do anything wrong either. - He laughed. –

-I like this more than going on a mission. - Kira told him. –

-Well, the missions also have their fun part. - he replied. –

It was time to dance now very subject and the two brought their faces closer, although there was no opportunity to move to greater intimacy. An officer alerted them.

-Please, if you have the kindness.

- What happens? - Peter wanted to know, not happy about that interruption. –

- They are required from the colonel's office. -It was the answer. -

             They both nodded and soon headed over there. In turn, Gordon evolved on the track with his subordinate, Tania Foer, who congratulated him effusively.

"My warmest congratulations, Lieutenant. Serving with a hero like you is an honor. - He said. -

-Thank you, really. - The boy smiled trying to downplay it. - Not so much.

-It has saved Mother Earth. That's a feat that will always be talked about. - The girl declared looking at him with surrendered admiration. -

It was the obligation of anyone who had been at that time and place. - He sentenced. –

Gordon then looked towards Gina's hologram that was still activated. He sighed regretting that his girlfriend wasn't there. Tania couldn't help but notice.

-Surely this transmission will come to you soon and you will feel very proud of yourself. - He commented to his superior with a desire to encourage him. –

The boy nodded slowly as they continued with the dance. Peter and Kira were on their way to Colonel Larans' office.

I hope he didn't regret ascending us. - The boy joked. –

- I don't think so. - Kira rivered. –

- Do you have any idea what you will want? - He inquired. -

- She denied with frank bewilderment. –

They arrived at the doors of the office that were closed. A lieutenant was there, sitting in an adjacent office. When he saw them, he got up and greeted them informing them.

"The colonel is gathered, he has asked to wait a moment.

So they did when Copito also arrived.

- You around here? - Asked by a surprised Peter. –

-Well, of course, surely the colonel needs once again my valuable services. - He showed off the android. –

His friends smiled, although they did not oppose anything to that, and they did well, they were not misguided. Pierre wanted to gather everyone there after receiving the news. Before the boys arrived, being meeting with  Lora, and Professor Maestro, the president  commented.

-Our guys have gained some rest. They have remained at the forefront of all events for months and months. And we also have  many other competent teams. – He highlighted. –

"But they ask us to go. Rather, it is Copito who they actually request. - Nuanced Pierre. –

- A Copito? How strange! - Lora was surprised. –

-Yes, and as the three of them are a team. – She was reminded by her husband. -

- What if we asked for the opinion of those interested? - Suggested the professor. –

So they did, Pierre sent an officer to warn them. Once the boys arrived and after making them wait a few minutes while commenting on how to tell them that they made them pass by informing them of what happened.

- Do you remember the planet Leto? - Pierre inquired as he began to explain to them. -

-Yes, Golden Burg! - Exclaimed Copito who obviously had also been required. –

-It seems that a new conflict has broken out. It is strange, but as we are told it is our settlers, the men, who have in turn revealed themselves against the established order. After the message we received from the authorities, a truce has been agreed until our delegation arrives. But the strangest thing about this whole affair is that we have been asked very especially to be part of the Copito delegation.

- And why? Kira asked. –

- To me it seems like a very normal thing, after the little lesson I gave them.

"Yes," the colonel agreed to explain. – And since the three of you form a team...

-You are not obliged to accept that mission, you have the right to a vacation. - Lora intervened. –

- And besides, I can go to that planet by myself. - The android boasted. –

- Ah! but do you also know how to drive? – Professor Master asked him knowing that the answer would be negative. -

Although his creation, far from being modest, he immediately replied.

- Ah! with a little practice. It would take me a few hours to catch up. -Copito boasted. –

-I think we should all go, Madam President. - Terció Kira to seek the support of his partner when asked. - Do you agree, Pedrito? We have already rested on Earth and together we will do any job better.

- Yes, I think the same. - The young captain agreed. –

-Do not talk anymore then. Go immediately to board your Dragonfly. - Pierre ordered them. -

And after greeting the three of them set off. Seeing them come out, Lora sighed commenting with a still voice.

The poor have barely had a moment of respite. I know that even on Earth they had to deal with various dangers.

-One of them came on behalf of a spy from Cassiopeia. - Pierre recalled commenting often. - Although they are very quiet lately.

His wife nodded, that would certainly have pleased him under normal circumstances, but he was fully aware that Tirelius and his family would be up to something.

-We can only hope that the team formed by the three of them will solve another conflict. - She sentenced with the assent of the professor and Pierre. -

     At Yumlaiance, within a few six-year-minute arrivals, almost the entire crew was ready to go down. As soon as a minimum relay crew began to arrive, they would descend. In the case of Yener, Gina and Larus, these could have been among the first. They settled with their belongings on one of the shuttles, an aircraft adapted for atmospheric flight that would measure approximately twenty meters in length by six in width, Gina calculated. It was equipped with numerous seats and large luggage carriers to put in as much as they carried. I hadn't seen Menera or Jilia since the party ended.  Although he thought he understood that they would also go down to the planet. Possibly they would be in another of those ships that was going to descend. For her to recognize, only the three of them were going, so they occupied adjoining places, with Gina closer to the window and Yener next. Larus was towards the aisle that divided the seats with those on the other side. Everyone fastened the magnetism anchors. His transport, after requesting the usual permission, left his wet nurse for the planet. Yumlaiance was approaching and soon filled all the angles of vision offered by the windows and screens. His ship, along with others also disembarking, were crossing the atmosphere quickly, from the window immediately could see the first clouds and then, although at a long distance the ground, the landscape of colors between greenish and ochre, blue and white, which intermingled as if it were a mosaic. When they descended further, it was already possible to see in the distance some huge glass buildings that corresponded, as Yener explained to Gina, to the towers of Dumlans, the capital.

- We will not go directly to Dumlans, but to Port Duraiort, the main astroport that is several of your kilometers away. From there we will take a long slider to reach the embassy area. Don't worry, I'll take you.

- Thank you, - could say the girl, who kept looking at everything she could through the skylight of the ship. -

- There is no what. - He replied cordially. -

- How beautiful is your world, Yener! - She exclaimed really delighted at the panorama that was offered to her. -

- And you haven't seen anything yet. - He smiled with manifest pride. -

"Yes, our planet is big," Larus described to him, infected with that same feeling. -

- I have read the information you have in your computer atlases - Gina told them that she seemed to have learned it by heart when reciting. - The equatorial diameter is somewhat larger than the earth's, about fifteen thousand four hundred and seventy-eight kilometers. You have two oceans, five seas, two large continents and three smaller ones and the population is approximately half a billion inhabitants.

"Most of our planet is forest and natural environment," Yener replied, who told him after displaying a holographic image of his world. -We take great care of it. There is a continent, Aurenor, almost exclusively dedicated to crops. And another, this one here, called Lastlan, which is the axis of communications, infrastructures and quaternary activities. All the main decision-making centres have been in it, as well as the headquarters of the various embassies. Almost three quarters of the population also live in it. It's the oldest historically and most of those kingdoms I told you about are in it.

Gina listened very interested to those new data that her host gave her. It would be really interesting to travel with him because it could provide him with a lot of valuable information, as long as of course, they did not start talking about sports. Which, for his resignation, came instantly.

- In addition, the Realem Paladium Bide is on the outskirts of the administrative capital. It catches us a stone's throw away. How good!, as soon as you settle in we will go there and I will show you. - He insisted with childish enthusiasm. -

"Of course," she sighed, on the contrary, not very motivated by Larus's complicit smile who preferred not to say anything. -

The shuttle was ready to land. It descended very gently until it finally touched the ground. From his public address system, passengers were notified of this circumstance. Within a few minutes the floodgates opened and everyone came down. Filling their lungs with the air of their homeland Yener and Larus exclaimed at the same time.

- Finally at home!

Gina for her part was not so enthusiastic. The air was nice, even dumb, maybe she had too much regulated oxygen in the filter she was carrying. Although in preliminary research, based on data provided by the yumlaincer, the basic composition of the atmosphere did not differ much. Maybe it was a little more oxygen-rich here. She also felt heavy. The gravity, as he recalled, was 1.23 ges, on the contrary, that of his own planet that was set at 1.01. Despite trying to adapt in the ship that had brought her, she accused that variation. Since, in space, the cruiser did not have all the gravity that existed on the planet, since that facilitated some loading and unloading tasks and adapted its crew in turn, to the one that existed in Omega.

- You will get used to it. - Yener smiled at him as if he had read the thought, and perhaps the very scoundrel would have done it! -

The robots of the terminal took their luggage and placed it in a kind of vehicle that floated a few centimeters at ground level. It had an oval shape somewhat pointed by a front nose and had four seats and a trunk for the personal effects of both. In that nose, Gina saw a shield that she did not know. But he did not have time to ask about him because Larus took the floor after sighing.

- Well, now I must leave you. - He said goodbye. - My slider comes out within fifteen minutes.

The girl then noticed that the robot had not taken the robot's suitcases to the same vehicle. He was heading to another of identical characteristics that was waiting a few meters away.

- Have a good time, friend! - Yener wanted him to give his partner a hug. - We'll see.

- Of course, count on it!, I will come to collect my bet. - Larus replied with a funny gesture. -

- I will have to go get you to grab your ear to make you pay. - Yener also jokingly refuted. -

Gina also said goodbye to Larus and then she and her guide took her slider. He took them out of the star port and directed them to a sophisticated monorail train that also circulated by magnetic induction. During the trip she asked him, eager to know more.

- Tell me. And who occupies the rest of the continents?

- Well, in one, Randtis, live the players of the mega Leagues. At least for the most part. In another, Lunnas, there is a nature reserve. In Aurenor, as I told you, almost all crops occur and in Lupinads there is also a population, although most migrated to another nearby planet that was our colony and is now independent with that same name.

The girl attended very interested. He did like this! Yener was a good teacher as far as the history of his world was concerned. She asked him:

- Then there are more worlds besides those of the Quadruple Alliance.

- Yes, - he corroborated by listing - There are Lupinad, Lobulas, Retiren, Yoinaes and several more. That reminds me that the semi-final of the Planetary Cup Winners' Cup will be in a week's time. Wow, I'll miss it if I'm in the monastery. Well, he's going to do it. Look- caught the attention of the girl by indicating the window of the monorail. - We are already arriving at the embassy area.

Through the window you could see a long string of buildings lower than the skyscrapers that were seen at first sight from a distance. Some even with the appearance of large family chalets surrounded by their gates and gardens. The gates more than anything as an ornament because with the existing security measures they had little functional. The monorail slowed down stopping at one of the stations where they had to get off. At that time there were not too many people and soon they could require a transport robot and rent another urban slider. With him they traveled the last sexdanes of the road and this was slowing down until stopping in front of the headquarters buildings of the embassy of Oumeya. Yener told Gina that they should get off.

- A robot bellboy will collect your luggage. - He explained to her. -

Gina nodded and followed him through a tree-lined walk. Indeed, from a buildingadjacent to the embassy of his world emerged a robot luggage carrier. He took care of the girl's. She only had two, one for clothes and essential things and a second size portfolios with a minicomputer and other documents that accredited her as a cultural attaché.

"We can take a short-haul transport or walk there," Yener proposed. That as you want.

- I would rather walk around a bit and see this calmly, it's nice. - Gina replied and they would barely be a hundred meters away. -

The two walked through a cobbled path, flanked by trees of appreciable dimensions. She was reminded of the descendants of the oak trees that existed in Omega, planted there by the first settlers who arrived from Earth almost seven hundred years ago. In addition, numerous flowering shrubs adorned the road with vivid and varied colors. It was a beautiful sight. So dedicated to contemplating it was that she almost did not notice that the boy told her that they should stop at the barred door of one of those chalets.

- We have already arrived, here is your legation. You must knock on the doorkeeper. - Yener showed him a half-hidden communicator panel among some vines or at least that resembled olive-green plants that swirled on a wall from which they tore off those bars. -

Pressing the communication button the face of a man in Omega uniform appeared on a mini screen, the girl approached in order to be seen and made herself known showing her accreditation.

- I'm Gina Larans. The new cultural attaché of the embassy. I am accompanied by Colonel Yener Rant of Yumlaiance.

- Yes, we were expecting you, pass Miss Larans. - Asked by the guard who opened the door. -

They both entered and the fence closed behind them. The atmosphere inside, a large lawn garden with the appearance of freshly cut couldn't be more peaceful. Slowly they arrived at the front door of the house which also opened itself. Upon entering they were greeted militarily by the guard who, without comment, led them to the ambassador's office. He himself was standing by the door and greeted them. Yener returned the greeting in a firm position.

"Rest please, Colonel," that dignitary smiled at him. - Thank you very much for joining Miss Larans here.

"It's been a pleasure," Yener smiled, giving Gina a look of avoidance. -

- Well, welcome to Yumlaiance. - Declared the ambassador, middle-aged man and dark hair in tone with a thick mustache, addressing his new deputy. - As you know, your main task will be to help me in diplomatic relations with this world, especially in its cultural and social aspect, it is of the utmost importance to know the "modus vivendi" of the peoples with whom we share an alliance.

"Yes, that's exactly what I was talking about with the colonel," Gina replied. - He was going to show me some things about the most important society and customs of his planet. Once I have settled in, of course, with your permission, Mr Ambassador.

- Excellent!, then you will settle your things in your room and then they will perform those tasks. By the way, it's an honor to meet you, Colonel Rant. If I am not misinformed it was you who initiated contact with our world and the first Yumlaiance ambassador on my planet.

- You are very well informed, Mr Ambassador. The pleasure is mine. - Yener admitted with a polite smile thanking those compliments she felt sincere. -

- Even if you no longer carry out that task, I consider you a colleague, so please, no ambassador. Call me, Paul, and hold me with complete confidence.

- Thank you very much, so I say Paul. Now with his, sorry, with your permission. I take Miss Larans.

The ambassador gave a slight nod and indicated his agreement with his outstretched hand. Yener and Gina said goodbye and both left the office.

"I've been sympathetic," Yener said. - I feel like he's a good man, a sincere guy.

- Yes, it seems to me too, even if I'm not telepathic! - Rio ella -.

"Hey, I'm not either," he said.

- Sorry, Warrior Monk Lord - Gina mocked gracefully by giving him a capon. -

Yener felt strange, suddenly an atmosphere of great trust and relaxation seemed to have emerged between them, the events that took place when he returned to Omega did not seem to have existed or rather to have been erased from the girl's mind. Maybe he should do the same, but he couldn't help but forget that she was dating someone else. And that mattered a lot to him, although he seemed an inveterate flirt as his friend Larus often reproached him, he was proud and above all respectful of those things. It was one thing to compete against another man for a woman when they were both simply aspiring to conquer her and quite another to steal it or even try. In addition, his rival was not there to oppose him and that seemed too much advantage. Gina was alone in Yumlaiance, she didn't know anyone there, and she could only count on him. What value would it have for her to turn affectively if it was just a temporary situation that a transfer or the visit of her boyfriend could change radically?...

- Well, where is your room? - He wanted to know with a more serious tone. -

- I think in the hallway on the right. - She answered hesitantly, although she added immediately when recalling. - They gave me a number, forty-two.

Looking for the exact figure, they looked at each room, finally found it and Gina put her hand on the door sensor device. This was already programmed with your data and opened immediately. In doing so, both of them appeared a room of respectable dimensions provided with a bed, wardrobe, own service behind another attached door and large window. It was a cozy room, the robot bellboy had already left the luggage. Gina decided to order it and told her companion who responded gently.

- I'll wait outside as you organize your stuff and change. I will take the opportunity to make a few calls.

"Very well," she smiled. - I won't take long.

The boy decided to look for a communicator, as soon as he found him he called his parents to inform them of his arrival. Gina meanwhile decided to shower to rest from the trip. After about thirty minutes the two were ready. The girl came out wearing more comfortable sports clothes than the party suit she had worn up to that point. Yener looked at her with an undisguised interest. She was still very beautiful despite the change of outfit. I almost preferred it like this, more natural and sporty.

- Whenever you want. - He pointed to Yener. -

- You'll see! - He exhibited animatedly. - First I take you to know the stadium, then I will even introduce you to some players. At this time they will have basketball training.

She let herself be driven by listening amusedly to that succession of things he said to her with an almost childlike enthusiasm. Of course this Yener could be a child at times. That was funny to her even found him more attractive when he relaxed and gave free rein to his informal part. Between rather cumbersome explanations of the great Mega basket that she barely understood, they arrived at the door of the stadium. It was huge! that did impress the girl. They passed without problems. The safety team even greeted the young man with some sympathy and in a solicitous manner. Yener seemed to have a hand there. What they first did was go down at the foot of the track and the panorama was great. Gina remembered that on Earth there was a similar sport that was fashionable almost a thousand years ago. The incredible thing is that, without any connection, this same game would have been given in Yumlaiance. Although I was soon going to discover that it had its variants, starting with the size. The baskets, as Yener described them, were two huge hoops placed about eight meters high, one and a half meters in diameter. On the ground was a gigantic orange ball about ninety centimeters in circumference. It was clear that those sizes were not for humans.

"The three-point line," Yener explained. - According to my calculations it is twenty-four meters away. The field measures ninety-six meters long by sixty-four meters wide. They are huge dimensions of course, but that for a human scale - she pointed out what she already saw to spare. - Of course, from the stands and watching the game it seems smaller. You have to be down here to get a real idea! - pointed with admiration. - And this is nothing, when playing football you raise the baskets that are of reinforced special alloy support to withstand the thrust of hundreds of tons of these types and the field is expanded.

- Is it expanded? - She asked him in surprise. -

- That's right, now there are sliding stands that cover them, but behind them there are two football goals, the football stadium is about one hundred and sixty meters long and ninety-six meters wide in its maximum dimensions. It can range up to one hundred and forty-four meters in length and eighty in width. This field is the second largest in Yumlaiance and the third of all worlds participating in the Planetary Cup.

"Which is the biggest of all?,- Gina asked out of inertia in order to have a courtesy conversation. -

- The Dibarem, where the Campirians play, - he mumbled in disgust to quickly sentence. - In something they had to beat us. Because in terms of sports titles they do not even come close. - Added to pass right away from that - Then that of the Retsir of Akaplar. Although that team is nothing particular and then this one. - Riveted with a proud smile -.

- What about the players? - Gina wanted to know. -

- They have not yet arrived, but they will take little time to do so. Look, here come a few. - He pointed to one end of the field where the exit to the locker room was -

Gina looked there, stunned. Those beings were huge! She knew some large breeds that were part of the confederation, but they could not be compared to these. A kind of bipedal and anthropomorphic saurian approached them. Wearing a T-shirt or something similar in white, yellow and red colors. Her neck almost hurt from looking up, Yener was instead calm when she explained.

- Es Escou. If it seems big to you, wait to see the others!, this one only plays as an escort, they are the ones who shoot the basket from farther away and help handle the ball. - It is one of the shortest, it measures one hundred and ninety-three microms in height, well, about four hundred and thirty-five of your centimeters. - He consulted that he had a chop with the scales as he confidently approached that beast. -

- My mother! -. She smiled even though she added. - I only count sixty-two meters. How tall are you? - He wanted to know her as she thought.  - Yener is quite tall but compared to him he is hardly seen.

- I mean about eighty-three as five microms. I'm a little above the average of my world which is almost eighty-two.

- Okay - she nodded without knowing what correspondence that would have with her own scale, although Yener according to her appreciations should be around ninety meters, she was significantly taller than her brother Peter and a little more than Gordon who measured more or less eighty-five meters. But in these circumstances a centimeter or two did not matter. Another of those creatures made its appearance and was, as his friend warned him, even greater than the other.

- What's wrong, Megalus!  - Greeted the boy -.

- Hey kid! - He answered this one telepathically. - Who have you brought, one of your human females with whom you usually mate? - Inquired when he noticed the girl who was visibly intimidated by such a colossus -

- No, she is a friend from another planet, I have brought her to meet you. - He smiled, speaking loudly as a rejoinder. -

"Well, here we are, I hope you don't be afraid of us," Megalus replied.

- Come here, Gina! - the boy invited her with a gesture of his hands. - They won't eat you, and I mean it!  Ha ha, whenever I make this joke, everyone trembles.

- And what do I do? I don't think they understand me. - She objected with obvious concern. -

"Fear not," Yener reassured her, "They don't speak, at least not the way we do. Their vocal structures do not allow it, they can only release roars and things like that, or use some device to adapt their sounds to words that are understandable to us, but on the contrary they have developed an enormous telepathic capacity. They will communicate with you right away conveying what they want to tell you, and if you allow them, they will read your thoughts.  The good thing about that is that they can be understood in any language.

-We greet you female human friend of Yener. - Transmitted escou -

"It's a pleasure," she said, completely puzzled. -

- No need to talk! I did it before so you could understand. - Rio Yener who was having a great time with the faces that the poor girl put on. - But once they establish their telepathic bond with you we can all mentally follow the conversation.

"Yes, I know," replied the hurried Gina confessing. - Sometimes Kyra tells me the same thing, but I prefer to talk, I feel a little weird when I try to communicate just by thinking.

"We understand you," Megalus intervened, telling him. - Our fans do the same. They shout, shout and even insult talking, but we love it!, that gives more atmosphere.

She nodded in amazed realizing that even more of those giants had entered, counting twelve in total and two others who were dressed in a kind of more formal dress clothes.

-Let's train. - He mentally explained one of the dresses in a way less conducive to it, named Estyr- You must go to the stands.

- Okay, neglect Estyr - Yener agreed who added. - We are leaving, it was for my friend to meet you and I warn you that I plan to take her to the first game of the playoff, so you can alreadycrush!, by the way, who do you play against?

- Against the Bidijar here, by Yum - Estyr commented with a carefree tone -

- You crush those in three games! - the boy rejoiced. - Well, let's go Gina, knowing that I'm calmer.

- Goodbye and luck - she wished them still impressed by the size of those colossus. - On Earth this was sport for humans of a very high stature, but this is already overstepping! - He thought about how far he was moving away from the track. -

               Her host decided to take her out of the Pavilion and proposed.

- Fancy dining in a good restaurant?

- I would love to, thank you very much! - She admitted. -

- I know of one that is close tohere. It eats very well. - The boy assured him. -

The girl nodded. She had successfully passed Yumlaiance's food adaptation tests aboard the ship and was ready to eat the foods of that world that were strikingly similar to her own. The truth is that if he stopped to think about it almost everything was surprisingly similar. And that idea had already hovered in his head on several occasions. How was it possible? The probability of worlds with races and all kinds of materials and foods as identical or similar to humans in the Cosmos was infinitesimal. That alone constituted a mystery worthy of study. But by dint of being surrounded by it, she hardly paid attention to it. Sometimes I thought I was on Omega or even on Earth which, from the images I had seen as a child, was also strikingly similar.

-What do you think?. - The boy insisted when he noticed her lost. -

"Yes, very well," the girl reacted, coming out of her reflections. -

-Go ahead then! - he invited her by offering her an arm from which she seeded. She was hungry and that induced her to eat first and leave all kinds of philosophical considerations forlater. -

They ate effectively wonderfully. Gina loved Yumlaiance's cuisine. Similar once again to Omega. At the end of this, Yener accompanied her to her legation and kindly said goodbye to her. He had two days left to go to the monastery and tomorrow was the big playoff match. They stayed by then and he left to take care of some unfinished business. Gina for her part went to her room and from there called her family and Gordon.

"The communication will take a long time to arrive, but at least I will be able to send a message," the girl said. –

However, her brother and her friend were not going to be able to take care of her. They were already on their way to the planet Leto.  Kira commented.

-We are already back the three of us as in the old days. But it saddens me a bit to think it's one of our last voyages aboard this brave Dragonfly.  Soon you will be able to send a cruise ship, captain.- He commented jovially, despite that respect in the treatment. –

It was true. After his ascent Peter should leave the light patrol boats and go on to command a ship of the Colibri type. After the escalation of violence against Cassiopeia, at least four more of these agile ships were being built to accompany the heavy cruisers that were still on the dock. They would be completed much earlier and would at least serve to reinforce the space police flotilla until it could dispose of its other powerful ships of the line. However, experienced captains were needed and Peter was one of the few capable of taking on such a commission. He nodded after reflecting on it and replied to his partner, with the same protocol treatment, although affable.

"And when that comes lieutenant, I will ask you, by favor, to accompany me as an assistant officer.

-And me too, to verify the circuits.- Terció Copito. –

Of course that was an uncommon offer in that android. With all its merits it was asking for little less than to be a maintenance apparatus. This was stated by Kira when replying.

-An android decorated with the order of merit cannot devote himself to such low tasks.

"It's true, Copito, you have the right to a place at the command post," Peter said. –

"And so you can get us out of trouble at once as before," Kira added. –

"Starting with the present expedition," Peter riveted, adding, "It's curious that it's you who has been specially called. Don't you think?

-Curious why? After the sovereign beating I shook Goldenburg, they recognize my worth very well. It's natural, isn't it?- Copito claimed. -

Hearing that Kira could barely avoid laughter, when she controlled herself enough she declared.

"Sure, you're right.

"Planet Letoin sight." - Peter reports.

After calling and identifying themselves asking for permission to descend, they were immediately granted, A metallic voice greeted them.

-Welcome to the planet Leto, distinguished representatives of the Confederation.

"Thank you very much, we are honored to return," Peter reciprocated.

"Have you brought the hero Copito?" he wanted to know that voice. –

"Of course I'm here, my friend," replied the alluded. –

"It's an honor, please come down when you like," He asked For Leto's controlling voice. –

The Libelula was not made of begging, it went down until it landed gently in the astroport of Leto. There, an honor guard of military robots waited. After greeting, they accompanied the boys and Copito to the government residence. Once there, the miliatres androids were relieved by four police robots that led the boys to the office of  Minister  Glen  Gerard,who held the position of governor of the planet. Once there, he greeted them with  kindness inviting them to sit down. At least to Peter and Kira, Copito listened on their wheels what those men were referring to them.

-They have done everything possible to facilitate their arrival, I do not understand, I really do not understand what is happening.

"I think they wanted to see me again. – Copito boastfully affirmed –

-Without a doubt they have a very special interest in Copito. - Kira said. –

-Due to his past exploits here he is considered as a hero. - Gerard confirmed. –

The android certainly gave the impression of enjoying that waterfall of praise. Although it was Peter who cut that to ask with interest.

-Governor, tell us about the situation, what exactly is happening? Why this rebellion?

-From your intervention the robots acted correctly, respected the pact and acted with great zeal. They were friendly, helpful, almost friendly, they avoided hard work.  – That man told them going on. – At first  our life was very pleasant. Why work if robots could do it all? In factories, offices or quarries. And as well as we are at least. But in the long run that turned out to be boring and we complained to the direction of the robots, so they offered us distractions. But we didn't quite like them either and there came a point where they even became unpleasantly tedious.  We had the feeling that everything was designed to undermine our energies with that inaction.

"But it seemed good to you. No complaints have come to Omega so far. - Kira intervened. -

- Yes, that's the way it is. - Gerard admitted, sentencing. - And I still wonder where we got the will to revolt.

-Follow. - Kira asked him. -

And after a brief pause, the governor continued with the narration.

-We have, somewhat away from the city, an old square in ruins. Its architecture is Doric neo-Egriega. It is called the Acropolis, although most people do not know why. That square is like a hymn to freedom, to democracy, to man as a measure of all things. Quite a symbol. In it you walk, the children play on holidays. Yes, there are only ruins, but when the government of the robots decided to demolish the square to build I do not know what complex we took the branches, the few that we had left, to prevent it by force. – Explained the governor acknowledging without ambiguity. – It was a suicidal act, they are ten times more numerous and strong and despite everything they have been generous.

After this he got up from his seat to add.

"He did not want to annihilate us, we have been told, we are not your enemies. - Exclaimed pointing a finger in the air. – And they have required Omega arbitration, that's why you are here.

Just then, a message arrived in Gerard's office.

-Governor, a vehicle has just arrived to pick up the Omega delegation.

Gerard confirmed receipt of that message and told the boys.

"It would not be polite to make them wait. I guess Colonel KD4 will want to give you his side of the story.

"Wow, he's been promoted too. - Peter commented. –

-It was one of the concessions we made after his last visit. In this way you will be a voice with more weight and authoritative for your android colleagues. - The minister explained. –

The boys and Copito said goodbye to him promising to find a solution that would please everyone. Soon they boarded that official vehicle that would take them to the KD4 barracks.

-Here are official characters. - Peter commented relaxedly. -

-It's normal after all. - Copito declared. –

-We will see what all this turns out to be, I do not have them all with me. - Kira commented. –

At least, it gives the impression that robots are reasonable. - Peter said. -

Of course, the messages they heard from the city's public address system as they circulated through the city's communication tubes could not be more reassuring.

-You must be helpful. Courtesy is the dignity and nobility of the robot.

And with these and other similar slogans, the vehicle that transported them entered the barracks area of the military androids. On their way they saw a detachment of these greeting them.

"They even pay us honors!" said Kira.

"It's natural, I've already told you. - Copito boasted. -

In his office, meanwhile KD-4 received a message informing him of the arrival of the boys and Copito.

-Colonel, omega's delegation.

-Let them pass. Inform the council that the conference will begin in a few moments. - Ordered immediately. –

     To the point he got up to receive his guests.

"Welcome, Captain, Lieutenant and you Copito. - He greeted them with his usual exquisite education. –

Once seated around a large metal table and surrounded by several soldiers of the KD series, the colonel commented to them.

"You have already seen the governor, he has given you his version of events.

- And what is yours, Colonel? - Peter wanted to know. -

- Our council thinks that it is really you who are the irrational ones. – He testified to explain himself. - I mean men. They create robots to use them and then come to complain because they serve them too well. We are the rational ones, not you.

Peter was going to reply, but noticed that Kira was eager to do so and gladly allowed her to speak. The young woman did not hesitate to affirm.

Men are individuals, not machines, colonel. For us everything is a matter of measure and you do not have the sense of measure.

-Man is versatile, changeable and hardly moved by anything but interest. - His interlocutor opposed. –

"Colonel, you are smart. Why don't you let them choose their way of life? – Kira asked him. –

They are unable to stick to what has been chosen. - Replied KD4. –

- Can't change your mind? - She asked without knowing if he did it rhetorically or in an inquisitive way?

Of course Kira would have loved to have been able to read the mind of that android, but given its cybernetic nature that was impossible. He should use words, even verbal fencing, to make his true resolutions.

"We don't, and that's why we're superior to you. – Sentenced the android. –

Man has the sense of pleasure or displeasure, and that sense has not been incorporated into his circuits. - Against argued the girl asserting. – You are very much the owner of believing that this fact gives them superiority.

Peter listened carefully, in addition to being a career geologist, Kira had quite a bit of knowledge of psychology and philosophy. And that extended beyond what was learned in academia. That girl was really an intellectual. So he decided to let her carry the full weight of that conversation without trying to intervene, at least for the time being.

-Robots for you are nothing more than objects, but the life that animates us seems as natural to me as yours. And experience tells me that we are more solid, more competent, wiser than men and therefore superior. - Said KD4. –

"This guy starts to make me quite nervous. - Copito intervened and approached the colonel to answer him. – You are nothing more than a handful of copper wires, plastic tubes of printed circuits, all wrapped in sheet metal.

"I could tell you that we are the same as you, Copito. But since he identifies so much with his creators I will answer that they are hardly different. If anything only in the materials they are made of. Calcium, phosphorus, water, sulfur and carbon, that's man.

Peter and Kira were stunned by that discussion. The young woman even tried to probe that android with no results. That was the logical thing, being a machine should not feel anything like it was. However, she defended her position, arguing with such passion to be a robot that she even doubted.

- Could it be that they have improved so much in that too? - Kira wondered. –

For his part, Peter then intervened to testify with an undisguised perplexity.

-Colonel, this discussion seems very academic to me. Is this what we have come to?

-It seems to us that the old ruins of the Acropolis occupy a space and are useless. And we have made the decision to build upon them the realities of tomorrow. - Sentenced KD4 standing up. –

- What realities, what sad realities, Colonel? - Kira wanted to know with reprobative overtones in her question. –

-Listen and let's finish. - Snapped the android. - If men are willing to fight to defend their concepts we too.

- What does it mean? - Peter asked. –

"Remember your previous visit, Captain. To avoid the confrontation of our troops you proposed a singular combat. You know that we have suspended an armed confrontation despite being the strongest because we do not want to do them any harm. But we have no choice but to fight. Accept a fight like the one back then. Champion vs. champion, power versus power. - He said to conclude his appeal. -

- Good. And then? - Peter wanted to know. –

-The winner will dictate their conditions. - KD4 replied which he immediately qualified. - but the fight will take place in two parts and only the one who wins both will be declared the winner. And not necessarily against the same adversary if the former is defeated.

- It will be two fighters! - Peter exclaimed. –

"And I will have to deal with both. – Copito added. -

- That's indeed the way it is. - Admitted his interlocutor. – All over our planet his triumph over Goldemberg the invincible is known and now he is here to offer us the possibility of a requite.

"But all that doesn't seem loyal to me. - Kira objected. –

Copito gently patted the girl's left shoulder to say confident.

-Don't worry, I will be more than able to face who they want to send.

So, it was decided, the boys and Copito followed their hosts to the open field. When they arrived they saw a large number of people there. In addition to a company of military robots, numerous curious humans had congregated. Kira asked KD4.

"I would like to know, Colonel, the reason for that struggle.

-Just to show that we are the best. - Replied the android. -

-Something that you yourself doubt. - Peter said. –

"Doubt is a feeling, we do not know the feelings, but we consider that a proven truth is more significant," replied the colonel.

The boys had to admit that their logic was impeccable. Not in vain was it a machine. Although it could be that those Leto machines were evolving to a level that put them very close to humans.

-Well colonel, what are we waiting for? - Copito intervened who seemed eager to start withthat, even allowing himself to add with patent sarcasm. –  I would like to see your champion to wish him luck.

-Sorry Copito, but it's just the time and here it is now. - Answered KD4. -

The noise of powerful engines proved him right. A large transport vehicle was approaching. It didn't take long for him to stop in front of them. Its top opened and a robot about ten meters high with large horns on its head and two stars tattooed on its chest quickly came out of it.

-I present to his adversary General Goldemberg second. – The colonel affirmed. –

- Are you the team coming from Omega? - He asked that mechanical colossus who, bending down to look closer at Copito, asked him. - Are you the young man I have been told so much about?

-Well, yes, you see, I'm myself, small. - He brazenly replied to the question. –

-I will tell you to avoid unpleasant surprises that after that confrontation we have perfected ourselves a lot. -He was warned by his opponent going on to explain. – Our new alloy is more resistant, invulnerable even at temperatures of six thousand degrees. In addition, we have a new integrated bio repair system that manufactures a repair material for any damage. We can also multiply our organs and members at will when necessary. - He said immediately demonstrating it. -

Peter and Kira watched in puzzle as that giant robot had literally unfolded into three. They could not imagine where they would have gotten such technology. A glance at the governor convinced them that he was as dumbfounded as they were.

This goes far beyond anything we have in the Confederacy. - Peter whispered to Kira. –

-Both that, and that bio-restorative matter of which you have spoken. - The girl replied equally in a low voice. –

I just hope that this technology does not fall into the hands of Cassiopeia. Imagine the Tiñoso with the ability to reproduce his ships and self-repair them!  – Peter confided to him, visibly uneasy about this possibility. -

Of course, with those triumphs in his hands that guy would be unstoppable. Anyway, Copito didn't seem too impressed. Since Goldenberg asked him.

- What do you say to this, young man?

-Very good, it's very good, but I think you presume too much. - It was the replica of the little android showing a tone between condescending and mocking. To ask in turn. – Is that all you know how to do?

"Ah, I forgot! We have also managed to overcome gravity, we can already fly. - Sentenced, adapting his body to make a quick takeoff. –

In fact, he flew over the area to go back down a few seconds later and sentence.

- What do you think? A forewarned android is worth two as the saying goes. I do not think that you can achieve anything like it, although we have also known that you enjoy significant improvements. Could you prove it?  - He asked his antagonist.-

- For what, great Goldemberg? - Copito replied with remarked irony when proclaiming. -. After all, you are the most handsome, the strongest and the most cunning.

And after a few moments of silence, it was Colonel KD4 who indicated.

- Well, gentlemen. Let the fight begin.

The two robots walked towards clear ground and no one in the vicinity. Copito continued with his rant that combined derision with carelessness to offer his rival.

If you prefer to get on the other side, we're not going to argue, huh?

In effect they changed positions and Copito added as a satirical proposal.

-Good giant. You who know so many things. Why don't you start making cute?

The replica in the form of an attack was immediate, from the fingers of Goldemberg's hands came missiles that Copito was dodging without difficulty. The little android also allowed himself the luxury of hitting the head and sides of his enemy to the cry of.

-¡With, with! Soy yo... ¿Eh?

His adversary then unfolded into two more alter egos to which Copito exclaimed amusedly.

- Oh! I'm looking triple.

And the rain of missiles raged, now multiplied by three. Although that was not a problem for the small robot that soon climbed on one of them and changed its course so that it crashed into its owner causing a major breakdown in his right leg. Although to everyone's astonishment that destruction began to regenerate immediately leaving the member as if nothing had happened to him, while Goldenberg tried to locate his opponent by asking aloud.

- Where are you?

After seeing his enemy, the giant threw all kinds of elements such as steel balls, metal bars and rockets that Copito dodged by throwing himself at him and hitting him on one shoulder. Goldemberg's arm gave the impression of being released by the impact, but was immediately re-welded.

-Awesome. - Peter told Kira and the governor. -

And it is that even Copito moved away a few hundred meters to take a break and think. Perhaps even for the small and ingenious android that rival was proving too complicated. For his part, Goldemberg rose to heaven going in pursuit. Kira also witnessed that with concern. The technology displayed by his enemy was actually very advanced. He honestly had no idea what his little friend was going to be like to counter that. And that huge robot passed by Copito taking him ahead, Peter couldn't help but let out an exclamation of surprise and fear. Fortunately, his fellow android was safe and sound, clinging to one leg of his opponent and working with his rays.

-Now you go to see. - He said with a tone of sufficiency and almost of rejoicing Copito. -

Soon he let go landing gently while his enemy was still in flight. But this was short-lived, to everyone's amazement, Goldemberg broke almost literally into a thousand pieces, leaving his torso and other parts on the ground, unable to repair himself again.

- Is this little demonstration enough? - He wanted to know the little android with a frank tinge of superiority. –

The gesture of perplexity could almost be seen even in the KD military robots, which contrasted with the jubilation of the humans who cheered their paladin.

- What. Have I done a good job? - Copito asked with joy. –

Although KD4 did not take long to reach him and declare admitting that defeat.

Congratulations, Copito, you won once again. But the last test is still missing. - He reminded him. –

All of that contrasted with the rumors of disbelief and disenchantment that spread among the ranks of the KD robots.

-It's impossible. - Some said. –

-Our champion cannot be beaten. - Others claimed. –

And to silence them immediately came the transport vehicle that had brought the destroyed Goldemberg second. An even larger, more powerful and intimidating looking robot than its predecessor came out of it with punches. He wore not two but three stars marked on his chest.

- Oops! - Copito commented that he still did not see himself worried in the slightest. – That little one is not exactly stunted.

Peter approached his android friend and whispered to him.

-Do not be impressed Copito, it is not just a matter of size.

That huge robot was planted a few meters from him and Copito commented.

-I think it has grown.

It was Colonel KD4 who, as usual, proceeded to list the virtues of his champion.

-The most powerful of our warrior chiefs, General Goldenberg third.

- And do you still have many like this? - Copito wanted to know by flaunting once again his incombustible sarcasm. –

His rival reacted by making his eyes blink with flashes of light to bend down a little towards him and ask.

- What is that hummingbird? I had never seen such a small thing.

"You are one thing, little friend. - The annoying Copito bluffed. -

Once again KD4 took the floor.

-And now, so that the combat this time is also loyal, we are going to inform you of the characteristics of Goldenberg. It does not have an anti-gravity system, and therefore does not fly. Nor does it have the power to regenerate. No, the only power it possesses is to reproduce.

Peter and Kira who promised them very happy to hear the above, now looked worried towards KD4.

"But hey, that's not what was agreed. - Peter protested. -

- Can it be reproduced to infinity? - He wanted to know a restless Kira. -

-No, not exactly, at the moment its possibilities are limited to four alter egos. - Admitted the android colonel who yes, he added. –  But we count on overcoming them very soon.

"That's like there are five Goldenbergs. - Reviewed Copito. –

"That's not fair, it's equivalent to five fights. Kira said. –

He always has the possibility of surrendering if he considers that the fight is lost and wants to avoid its destruction. - Reminded him of KD4.-

"I assure you that I do not intend to give up, good man. - Copito replied without regret. –

Peter and Kira approached him with visible concern, but their friend simply said to calm them down.

"Don't worry, my friends, the amount of material doesn't mean anything. When the fight is over there will be five piles of old iron here that would make any junkyard happy. – Sentenced the android. –

-We are with you, Copito, be very careful. - Peter asked him. –

Although Goldenberg was already impatient and claimed his rival.

-Well, when they finish chatting we can start, right? - That huge robot hit. –

When they want, they are willing, let the fight begin. - Announced KD4. –

         Copito should not give the impression of being worried, moreover, he greeted his friends confidently when the colonel started the combat and having his guard down he took a punch from his opponent that made him vibrate. Fortunately, he recovered immediately and dodged the following attacks from his rival while reproaching him.

"You have betrayed me little, and that is very ugly.

After which he began to flutter around his enemy as if it were an annoying fly. Goldemberg could not give him and even hit himself. A few moments later he extended his arms and from the palms of his hands two exact copies of the giant materialized. Already being three they began to launch missiles from their fingers. Copito simply destroyed them with his laser beams and then tried to damage his enemies with them. However, the shots of the little android did not make a dent in the alloy of those three big robots.

-We know that and we are tied, look for something else, dwarf. - Goldemberg boasted. –

-We will find it, do not worry, we will find it. - Copito assured him that he went on to become a ball. –

He threw himself at one of the big robots hitting him in the abdomen, he backed up accusing the impact.

-Now you will see, insolent. - Goldemberg threatened him. -

The three big robots ran after him, but Copito was faster and flew over them continuously changing direction, either approaching one, or another.

-Cuchi, cuchi. Cu, cu. - The little android was mocking. –

He even managed to get two of those mastodons, only waiting to catch him, to collide with each other destroying themselves.

-Uh! , there comes the third. - Copito was said. -

Returning to adopt a spherical shape he hit him taking advantage of the fact that he was going to the race managing to knock him down. Copito even reached his friends who smiled witnessing his exhibition.

"You see it, my friends. End of the first round. - he boasted to the applause of the humans gathered there. –

However, things were far from over. Goldemberg looked furious and materialized two more alter egos. These helped him get on his feet.

-It's over, I think there is enough, aren't they of the same opinion? - Declared however the little android. –

His enemies certainly did not share that appreciation. They threw their missiles at him again from the fingers of his hands, the little android canceled them out once again with his lasers.

Oh no, are we going to start again? – Copito asked reluctantly. – Well, if it amuses them, we will continue.

The explosions of those missiles produced a great smoke that hid Copito, before the stunned gaze of his friends the little android seemed to have disappeared. It didn't take long for him to emerge from that smoke and ask his rivals.

-What gentlemen. Do you want me to become a ball?

-This time you will have to look for something new, all the previous experiences are fixed in our electronic brains with the appropriate answers.

That made the boys meditate, those robots in fact gave the impression of learning after each combat. That last model was not as versatile as its predecessor, but it was much more resistant and with greater countermeasures to the attacks of Copito who responded.

-Very well, you will find something else.

"We are going to pulverize it, to destroy it, to destroyit!" - Goldemberg ordered his copies. –

- Ah, an interesting program, I confess, yes sir. - Replied the undaunted Copito, who asked his opponents after dodging a barrag of sharp objects that they had thrown at him. - Wait a minute, I want to ask you a question. Do you know the Horace and the Curiati?

- Horace, Curiati? Do you know what that is? - The big robot asked his alter egos who moved their heads negatively. -

-Very well, very well, I'm glad to know. It's another thing they need to learn. - Copito declared that he proposed to them. – If you want I can show it, follow me.

His adversaries did not beg, chasing the little robot that did not seem to be in too much of a hurry to walk away.

- Where are you going? Come back, coward, chicken! - They rebuked him as they followed him. –

In spite of everything, these three colossi could not reach Copito, neither running nor throwing their sharp objects at him. The little android made them chase him up a hill and climb it. He took enough advantage to perch on a few barrels of a nearby fuel tank.

-They are coming I have to invent something. - It was said. "Ah,I already have it, it's an idea I've seen put into practice somewhere. But it doesn't matter!" he exclaimed.

Surely in his memory banks there was a lot of condensed information and his brain extracted what could be useful in that situation. He simply removed the stops from those barrels that were rolling against his enemies. These managed to elude some of them, but others reached them by bursting and soaking them with liquid. Copito took the opportunity to set fire to that flammable compound with its rays causing a large flare that engulfed one of his rivals. However, he shook away until he could suffocate her. That had not affected him in the slightest.

- Ah! it has not been very effective. - Admitted the carefree Copito with a rather jovial tinge, especially when sentencing. -Now to play! Heh, heh, heh, heh. I can think of something very interesting. - It was said when arriving at a large gap that faced an abyss. -

He soon filled it with vegetation that started from nearby thickets with enormous speed. In this way he left ready an imposing trap. Then he incited one of those colossi to pursue him. Posing on some branches gave the impression that this was firm ground. However Copito weighed little, it was light enough at least so that those branches could sustain it and maintain the deception. When his enemy came to step on that area the vegetation that covered it gave way under its weight making him rush tothemoat hidden there.

-Done. - Sentenced the little robot with glee. –

However, his other two remaining rivals did not relent in their efforts to reach him. One of them helped his partner out of the hole. Copito lured them to a nearby mountain and caused an avalanche of large stones that buried them.

-Ready, but there comes another one. How many are in total? – He wondered realizing that the only rival he had left was approaching. –

That robot observed for a few moments the stones that buried his comrades and passed by. To the discouragement of humans, the two metal giants emerged from each other without a scratch.

These models are practically indestructible. - Commented a worried Peter. –

"Of course, I don't know how Copito will do to be able to defeat them this time. - A fellow restless Kira agreed. –

And it is that in the case of machines his telepathic skills were of no use to him. Therefore, he did not lose detail, as did the rest of the humans who witnessed that combat. At last it gave the impression that Copito had found an effective method. It landed  on an aqueous surface, a kind of swamp soon took off putting itself on the other side, as if it barely covered it.

-Cu, cu! – He mockingly called his adversaries. –

His enemy, visibly confident, entered that lake that swallowed him by its depth. On this occasion that mechanical ingenuity was unable to get out. The water would surely have crept in because of some of the openings it had or possibly because of the damage that Copito would have inflicted on it during the battle.

"Well, there's no more, it's over. - Triumphantly proclaimed the little android. -

However, he had to rectify quickly, another robot was chasing him. Running at full speed Copito went ahead placing a rope with which he tripped his pursuer, he fell down a great abyss.

- What a cake! - The little android exclaimed amusedly. – But what a wonderful place. Come on gentlemen, hurry! Whose turn now? - He wanted to know by addressing his last enemy. –

And after running and flying over the narrow road that bordered the ravine in which he was, he received the last of his antagonists who shouted at him as he threw himself at him.

-Wait, insect. Aah! - He exclaimed when he fell down a rock edge that gave way to his weight. –

Copito was able to dodge it without problems, rising in the air, to land shortly after and comment amused.

-It's that I know how to fly. I think this time it's definitely over.

And he was right, it was all over. Of the Goldembergs there were only parts torn apart, arms and legs that moved uncontrollably, with the remains of the last energy they had left. Colonel KD4 had no choice but to proclaim Copito as champion, which increased the admiration they already felt for this little robot.

-You have won, you will dictate the conditions, a pact is a pact. - Sentenced KD4. –

In that case, the Acropolis will be respected. - The governor affirmed. –

-Be as you wish. - His interlocutor granted. –

Peter and Kira nodded in satisfaction, however, they were not exultant like the previous time. Very strange things happened there. And they had that impression confirmed when Colonel KD4, along with an escort of military robots and human representatives went to bid them farewell to Leto's astroport. After greeting them militarily, the robot told them.

-We thank you for your magnificent lesson.

A bewildered Kira took the floor.

"Colonel, I don't quite understand, and I ask you again. Why have they made us come here?

"I just told you lieutenant, to learn what is still beyond our knowledge. What has just happened for you is a victory, for us it is just one more stage. A defeat no matter what matters is the ultimate success that will be ours can be sure. And now lieutenant, captain, Copito, have a good trip. –He concluded his interlocutor by bowing him slightly by way of greeting. –

After that, he retired along with his escort of military robots. And as Peter shook hands with the governor saying goodbye, Kira watched those androids walk away with a gesture of great uneasiness.

-We thank you very much for your help. Once again they have contributed to the victorious human race. - Glen said very well to Peter. -

"It has been a pleasure, Governor.

Gerard also congratulated Copito and Kira, the girl returned a courtesy greeting. Once the farewells were completed, the three embarked on the Dragonfly that took off quickly, moving away from the planet.

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