Chapters 25-28 Summary

In Chapter 25, Raul laments his lack of action. He is the hero, the protector, and he let the child take charge in the Parvati System. Aenea remember de Soya being at the Sphinx when she emerged, so they now knew that the Pax had a ship capable of unimaginable speed. After the first few days, they settled back into the relaxed routine. Raul busied himself inventorying the ships weapons lockers for gear they might need. There is no plan this time. Aenea simply says that she will tell the Pax the truth. She wants to land the ship.

De Soya has been waiting 142 days in Renaissance Vector in Chapter 26. He recounts the time when he accepted the cross. His family had been Catholic, but refused the cruciform until his sister became sick. She was brought to Renaissance Vector for treatment, and...