Free The Genesis Code 1: Lambda by Robert E. Parkin

you a chance to make this right. After all, they worry that one of them might intervene.”
    The Director stiffened. What was in motion couldn’t be undone. However, he couldn’t deny that he was going against the Board with his next move. He had no regrets. He was left with little choice.
    “You are to report to the Board personally in the next six hours. They expect results by then,” concluded the man on the screen.
    The Director shook his head. “It won’t be that simple. To attain Lambda as it is now will require more time.”
    The man stared at him darkly. “For your sake, make it happen. The Board isn’t one for failure. As Head Director of our District, you should be aware of this, Charles.” The screen went black seconds later, leaving the Director alone with his thoughts.
    “They don’t care about any collateral damage, huh? The Board is starting to become far too arrogant in its decisions.” His thoughts turned to the words of warning spoken by his colleague.
    Let’s hope that none of the Three feel the need to involve themselves personally.
    The elevator came to a stop seconds later. Upon the doors opening, the Director was greeted by the sight of three dark figures. He marched on past them with his hands behind his back. His stance remained firm.
    “So, all I get is three? I asked for more,” the Director fumed.
    One of the dark figures stepped out of the shadows and into the light.
    “You ought to be grateful you were sent three Void Moderators.” The voice was female, but the Director couldn’t see the face of the person as it was hidden behind a metal mask. The two slits where eyes were supposed to be seemed so dark and hollow.
    “The Board isn’t overly fond of those associated with the Three.” Charles’ words hung in the air. “After all, you are mere attack dogs, phantoms of the Network, controlled by the infamous High Kings.”
    The masked woman flung back her jet-black hair that was tied in the back. She took a step closer to the Director, revealing her battle suit of deep violet.
    “We don’t answer to you and care little for what your “Board” thinks of us. As far as we are concerned, you and your Board are just old dogs with no bite.” Her words stung like venom.
    The Director stared back with an icy gaze. “And you would be wise to know your place as well.”
    The woman backed off, falling silent. The Director nodded and gestured to the remainder of the people behind her to come closer. He took a seat at his desk and pressed a button, making a small flash drive spring out of the computer next to him. He pulled the small memory card from the computer out and handed it to the dark woman.
    “What you need to know is on that data drive. Your mission is very simple, but don’t let that make you think it will be easy.”
    The woman inserted the drive on her right wrist upon taking it from the Director. “Am I to assume we are allowed the use of deadly force?”
    The Director nodded. “Correct. However, your focus is the Lambda unit. I would like to minimize bystander involvement.”
    “Is that all?” The woman didn’t seem amused.
    The Director smirked. “What, the infamous Void Reapers feel this will be easy?”
    The woman gestured to her team. They quickly headed towards a separate elevator on the left of the Director’s private office. She then turned to look at the Director. He could hear the faint sound of laughter.
    “On the contrary. This hunt will prove quite challenging.”
     

 
     
    [4]
    Cyber Network
     
     
     
     
     
     
    [January 6th - Abingdon, Virginia - 43 Academy Drive - Day]
    Zack’s touchdown was no different than usual. Any worse and he would be going face-first through a window in his own house. Instead, he stuck with the faceplant into hard soil as he was thrown out of Lambda’s wormhole.
    Would it kill someone for me to land feet first out of this thing? He turned around, trying his best to mask his pain as Lambda exited the black hole.