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The construction of the three Created Worlds had reached a critical juncture—materials were
arriving in orbit on a regular schedule and actual construction was to begin.
There would be a World built for only agriculture, one for only applied technology, and one for
general exploration of learning potential—a farm, a factory, and a school.
It had been decided the Worlds would be similar in size to the three inhabited Worlds but
people would not live and work on the surface. The internal construction would yield much more
usable space and would also protect the inhabitants from the Mother planet's plasma sheath.
Beli-Pallos' glowing sheath, visible from the inhabited Worlds, didn't extend to Angla-Palli's
orbit, yet the Created Worlds would be constructed in orbits within the sheath. The plasma that
the outer surface of the new Worlds would shield from the inhabitants could be used to power the
operations within the Worlds.
It was estimated that the three Worlds would be ready for habitation within five years. In spite
of the Worlds' War and the devastation it wrought, the political peace had greatly increased the
growth of industry and commerce. There was enough wealth to invest in these Worlds and there
was more than enough talent and technology to make them safe.
In spite of the Angi system's problems, Worlds' government had made some things easy of
accomplishment.
Anglana had communicated through Delva that she would not interfere with the construction of
the new Worlds. She had also said that any illegal activities associated with them would be met
with her swift action.
The Worlds' Council may have become corrupted but the economic advantages of the new
Worlds helped them decide to accede to Anglana's ultimatum. Besides, not obeying her wishes
would mean the risk of war with an entity that had shown her ability to control two planets—the
gas giant, Beli-Pallos, and her own Angla-Palli.
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Everyone knew where Delva was.
No one could approach her without Anglana's permission.
Delva was resting on the shore, awake, when Anglana addressed her.
"Delva, your daughter approaches. Shall I permit her to reach your presence?"
Delva was silent for a split second, then said: "Absolutely!"
Mura was walking slowly down the hill that descended to the shore.
Delva began running to meet her.
When face to face, standing quite still, Anglana spoke through Delva:
"I am speaking through your mother, Mura. She gave me permission to let you approach. Be
aware that you have no power here but what I permit."
Mura stood, stunned, yet said: "Mother?"
"Yes, Mura. Anglana can speak through me and what she said is the absolute truth."
"I didn't come to harm you, mother, just to talk."
"After all these years..."
Delva embraced Mura and Mura could, in no way, stop herself from leaking tears.
After Mura's crying began to subside, Delva led her to the shore. Once they were sitting near the
water, Delva asked:
"What did you come to talk about?"
Mura handed Delva the message from the Council members and said:
"That's for you but that's not what I want to talk about."
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