Free Genesis - the Battle Within (Pillars of Creation Book 1) by David Tucker

tack, seeing the fear in a few of their eyes and deciding he maybe shouldn’t have divulged quite as much about the constrictions an Immortal faced. He tried to bring them back in.
    “Other than the SINAI itself, however, the Immortals are still one of the SED’s greatest achievements; we are utilised within the Order and work within the military as an extension of the SED’s own deeds and for the betterment of society. If we are lost or captured, all will grieve the missing link, and our SINAI and mighty military will not rest until we have been reclaimed; this is the worth and value of such beings.
    “Above all this hardship, know that the Immortals’ unique abilities gives for much tactical advantage over even the strongest militaries and most evil of deeds, and is why in fact they must be deployed in the manner they are today. Our SINAI, who shepherds us all, will relentlessly protect us and you, through its Immortal instruments and shields – keeping its flock safe and never resting while tyranny is threatening.”
    His voice gained confidence, losing its earlier uncertainty as he gathered momentum. “Through great sacrifice of resources and expense the Immortals were, and still are, created. Crafted and designed, as an Immortal you will be revered by all you are charged to protect. If joining us you will become the ruling class and humanity’s only deliverance. You will share a link to the High Creator, and will be respected and loved by many, you will be a true believer shepherding for the Creators and the High Creator. Any one of you could become an Immortal. The option is yours if you make it through a full Tour of the Sacred, which the Creators themselves will keenly observe. Only by walking this way can you draw closer to your salvation and grasp our true fate!”
    The disciples applauded in agreement. He smiled as he saw some of the users on the other planets lean closer to their holo-monitors. He enjoyed the moment, relishing in how well he could captivate minds with his words. He waited patiently for the applause to die down and continued, shuffling through his mental notes of what to use next to lure them in. He had a line of reasoning within a split second.
    “Within the Way of the Sacred, we have the twenty-nine Immortal enforcers to protect us. Uh …” Osiris stuttered as he was forced to revisit the number, realising his slip too late, “Um, I guess, I should mention, of this original twenty-nine, as of now, only fourteen are still ranked as I am for ministry because ten became Elders of the SINAI to help govern the eight sectors of SED space, and there are five who we sadly no longer count – lost brethren who have been gone for seventy years now and are not expected to return anytime soon.”
    Blast, he berated himself , silly old goat, will you stop it Osiris you old fool, what the heck is with you today? The SINAI is not going to be happy with this. Not in the least. He was supposed to directly steer way clear of the lost brethren. He berated himself again as he was forced to continue now he’d started.
    “No matter, we, despite our lesser numbers, and with the guidance of the Elders, are more than prepared to defend any opposing force in combination with the SED military and our religion. In fact, we now truly are a mighty nation, with our religion on the righteous path – an unmovable force of evolution itself.
    “Humanity of the Terithian sector has now, through the SINAI and our Elders, become one, united in its hope of bringing light through the many chantries across the stars. All who oppose our settlements, and according to Sacred testimony and SED law, will be delivered to the Outer Rim territories for the deep space colonisation program, along with the rest of the heretical believers.”
    He began to get animated, stepping forward and leaning over the podium to his audience, still overcompensating slightly but trying hard to win them back. His right eye twitched as the cascades