Agnew had worked out the first part of his plan well and was now eagerly awaiting the call from Emanuel. That man had no choice. But for him, it was either money and power or fame and much more. It was a win-win situation.
It was obvious that the young man focused mainly on the EEG like outputs. What Van Guerin had failed to realize was that his device had developed the uncanny ability to absorb high energy particles which found their way into earth. How it had the power would be revealed only after subsequent tests.
He had withheld the self sustaining ability of the device from Emanuel. The aim was to show him that there was the technology to use cobalt on one hand while the ability to communicate with outer space thanks to “the device” was on the other-giving Emanuel the impression that he had developed a technique as well as means to refine it by establishing contact with those who he believed were forerunners of the procedure involved.
Van Guerin would have been taken care of by Henry. When Henry was back, he would have to steal the brain from the lab. Van Guerin’s body parts would be of help there. That part was a success. The third and final part involved Emanuel. He had weighed his options. Before all that, he had to give Landau solid proof. The papers Van Guerin brought would help him. It all seemed to fall in place
“If Emanuel agreed to help, then I would take the credit for inventing the brain and I can use it to channelize communication with the entire Area 51 at my disposal. That would enable me establish E.T communication. If he does not agree, I can still use the brain to generate cobalt, it will take some time. Two more bursts, I will have enough Cobalt to sustain USA for a month.”
***
3:55 hours
Norman Landau.
That name brought in disgust to Emanuel’s insides. He owned 55% of United. He was the one who used every chance to slur Emanuel as an idiot who stared impassively into outer space anticipating a bolt from the blue. Everyone laughed not wanting to offend the billionaire. Now it became clear.
“Agnew would sell the plans to Landau. A new company would be started after Landau sold his stakes in UP. When Agnew is done with things UP will become worthless, along with other petrochemical companies. That makes me a pauper. But to prevent that, he wants me to hand him the control over Area 51. That would make things official”
“He could monitor the space. If the extraterrestrial beings were friendly, he would perfect the procedure. More than that Agnew would be able to monopolize energy trade if he lays hands on the cobalt supplies. If not, he would still have the credit of having communicated with the green skinned many eyed morons.”
The voices inside his head grew louder and clearer. It was however incomprehensible and from what he thought he had understood, he knew he’d be dumped into the asylum without a question if he told his perception to anyone sane. More than that, he’d lose his job. He decided to put the voice’s urge away or at least for the time being, it would occupy the back of his brain and no more.
He could not help but appreciate the genius but he had other plans.
As much as he hated it, he had to accept that it was time for that very important call.
***
4:01 hours
Mike was unable to cope up with what the female was telling though he barely let her talk. He flooded her with questions to make sure it was not a trick. And a bar brawl meant they could not continue discussing for quite some time as Mike refused to move outside the bar as he did not want to freeze to death. Her tale seemed to be straight from some fiction. He could not believe her. But then the price to be paid for not heeding her seemed enormous.
“So you think the escaped convict is after the brain?”
“Yes.”
“And then they would take this OMEGA thing…”
“OMEGA is a person.”
“Whatever. And that means that the world is going to end?”
“Precisely…”
He was not sure if it was the drink that made him dizzy.
“And what purpose would that serve?”
“Maybe to use it as a resurrection stone…?”
“Can’t you explain things properly?”
“Then, let me explain”
“Wait. I have a question.”
“Fire away”
“Where do you come from?”
“From outer space...”
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