The Plot Thickens...

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P.S. I have officially dubbed this story serial 'House Divided'.

Here 'tis...

Michael P. Rhalington mopped his sweaty brow. Having been an engineer since his youth, he was used to such work. Starting only with his father’s small tune-up shop, he had expanded the family owned business into a major leader in robotics. The pay was good. The work was good. Life was good. However, that all ended three weeks ago. He had received a call from a man calling himself Emerson. The man’s dark rhetoric and subtle threats greatly disturbed him. The mysterious caller had also offered a huge sum for, what he called, a “simple service”. He wanted research and steps made on neural guided mechanics, a dead end in the field, impractical compared to the advanced AI programs being used today. However, Michael had swallowed his doubts, and agreed to ‘Mr. E’s’ demands. But he rapidly began to regret his decision. Things just weren’t quite right. He had been put into contact with a certain Doctor Keltz, who had directed him in his endeavors and provided him with materials. However, it rapidly became clear that they were obtained through the extensive black market of Terras. Now he found himself neck deep in crime and subterfuge. Thankfully, a recent breakthrough had lightened Rhalington’s mood. Emerson would certainly be pleased with this advancement. He had sent the holograph to him. He just hoped it didn’t fall into the wrong hands…