Although Ves needed to handle a lot of important matters now that he returned home, the festivities continued to occupy everyone until the late evening.
Once the Larkinsons had their fill of celebrating his latest accomplishments, Ves could finally move away from the public and meet with his inner circle to discuss more serious matters.
He invited his wife, General Verle, Minister Shederin Purnesse, Director Calabast, Director Ranya Wodin, Director Pesca Aduc, Chief Shipwright Vivian Tsai and a couple of other important leaders to a secure conference room.
He activated every possible security feature and also activated his own self-made jamming devices.
Even so, Ves had little confidence that his conversation could remain truly confidential to the mechers.
The Red Association had recently upgraded and refitted the entire hull of the Spirit of Bentheim from top to bottom. It was practically impossible to erase all of the high-tech bugs and listening devices!
