Chapter 75

“I know exactly where we can get one, but I don’t know if they’ll allow

it.” Leon crossed his arms.

“Where?” questioned Jack.

“The MTech lab on Valta.”

Tess screwed up her face. “Wasn’t that place condemned after your op?”

“It wasn’t my op, it—” He shook his head. “Never mind. Yes, it was

condemned, but that was to keep the locals out. Lots of debris and equipment

where a person could get hurt. But if you know your way around, there’s lots

of good tech to be obtained.”

Jack frowned. “That’s private MTech property.”

“Yes, which is why I said the Guard might not allow it.”

Tess pursed her lips. “Even with transit time to the Elvar Trinary, we’d

still save time versus an organic analysis.”

“My thoughts, too,” Leon agreed. “If I can get permission to go.”

“Give it a shot,” Jack said. “We’ll get going on the organic sampling in

case you can’t swing it.”

“Maybe I can find us some other goodies, too.” Leon smiled. “By the