Free The Purification: Book 3 of the Evaran Chronicles by Adair Hart Page A

you need. Your nanobots know how to distribute it. It would be detrimental on anyone else. There is about a nine-month supply there.”
    “The PSD is using dimensional mechanics for the dispenser, right?” asked Dr. Snowden.
    “That is correct,” said Evaran. “Okay, are we ready?”
    Dr. Snowden and Emily nodded and pocketed the PSDs.
    They exited the Torvatta and entered a forest clearing.
    “V, scout mode.”
    “Acknowledged. Scout mode engaged,” said V. He took off flying through the trees.
    “According to Agent Asher, the beacon is masked as a tree nearby,” said Evaran.
    Dr. Snowden looked around. “Well, at least we aren’t too far away.” The strong smell of the forest pervaded his nostrils. Sunlight filtered down through the trees, creating rays of light. Although he did not hear any animals, the unmistakable sound of buzzing insects was ever present. He was sure Emily would love that.
    They trudged through the forest, making sure to walk around dense clusters of trees. V flew back and projected a hologram. It showed two Native Americans hunting off in the distance. “Analysis. Two humanoids detected.”
    Evaran studied the projection. “I do not think either is Lord Vygon.”
    Emily smiled. “Well, this is the archaic period. They are probably hunter-gatherers out … hunting and gathering.”
    “Look at you,” said Dr. Snowden. “Miss History over here.”
    Emily swatted Dr. Snowden’s arm. “Maybe you should have read some of the books I suggested for you.”
    Dr. Snowden grinned.
    “V, distraction hologram,” said Evaran.
    “Acknowledged,” said V. He shot off through the forest.
    They continued their journey, pausing every now and then to verify they were on the right course. Dr. Snowden had pulled out his PSD and enabled the navigation system. He pointed forward as they walked, and the PSD would show a holographic arrow with the distance above it ahead of him. It was like a compass and global positioning system in one.
    V arrived back ten minutes later. “Analysis. The humanoids have fled.”
    “Excellent,” said Evaran.
    Dr. Snowden tilted his head. “What hologram did you use?”
    “A grizzly bear.”
    “Well, that would definitely do it.”
    “I increased it to four times its normal size and doubled its movement speed.”
    Emily’s eyes popped open. “Uhh … yeah … that’d do it.”
    V’s lights glowed a bit brighter.
    Evaran gestured at a tree in the distance. “Come, we are close.”
    They arrived at a large, slightly glowing tree that stood out among the surrounding forest.
    Evaran scanned it with his ring, causing portions of the hologram to fade. A four-foot cylinder sat on top of a base behind the hologram. He approached it and reached through the hologram.
    A rustling sound shot around them.
    Dr. Snowden rubbed the goose bumps on his arm as a slight breeze wafted past them.
    Evaran snapped his head to follow the trajectory of a medium-sized man falling from the tree. The dark-skinned man had on black pants and a black vest. The vest was lightly padded and segmented into rubberlike sections. A black cape fluttered behind him with a silver line indented around the edges. On his forearms were bronze metallic structures that wrapped around. A ridge ran the length of them. His profile stood in contrast to the light from the hologram. Straight silver hair flowed to the sides, and his silver eyes glistened.
    The man turned his head slightly as he surveyed them. “Evaran?”
    Evaran nodded. “Yes. You must be Lord Vygon.”
    Lord Vygon’s eyes misted. He shook his head. “You’re impossible. You know that?” He rushed forward and hugged a startled Evaran.
    Dr. Snowden glanced at Emily, who shrugged.
    Lord Vygon laughed as he stepped back. “Time travel is truly bizarre.” He extended a hand toward Dr. Snowden. “An honor to see you again, as always.”
    Dr. Snowden wrinkled his eyebrows and shook Lord Vygon’s hand.
    Lord Vygon bowed his head slightly as he