BarkingFrog

Looks like, I‘m coming a little late like 6 years behind. No expert on game of Thrones and stuff like that. Right now, this is all so whacky to me. But it looks like I am going to continue reading. Let‘s see which dinosaur is just emerging.

What we have learned thus far is brute force will not extinct the Herald. With every time he reappears he will be somewhat bigger with more extremities and tentacles and what there is more. Now it is time to put Dagen's gift into action. It is probably necessary to cut the link between the Herald and the Master. So there is some magic needed. At some point of the great threat the humans will will have to understand that fighting the alien a foe can only be achieved in a united fashion. So still I have hopes the Iskandar who seems to be a loving father will learn to extend his love even further. Now I have reached the (preliminary) end of your thread and am in the same position as all others in anxiously waiting for the sequel. Many thanks so far for the great novel.

It was so sad and terrifying to see Delta 1 go down! But what really made Karensky so strong? Was it his foresight, his tactics, better ship and weaponry? Actually I had assumed all fleets would be equipped somewhat the same? And then there is Iskandar. I think he will be turned around and become a sincere member of the brotherhood when he understands their fraternity. The battle against the Herald begins. Mira's and Ella's aqumi power was able to stop the monster. Where has Serin leaped to? I'm pretty confident that the 4 heroes will work something out or Dagen's gifts will come into play for the first time.

Sorry for the Aqua! Auto correction can drive you nuts sometimes. Why wouldn't it know the world driving power Aqumi?

Hartley is back, this more than terrible creature! What will the node do now? Will it recognize him as evil? As I understand it, all the Aqua nodes are interconnected. So the information about who Hartley is should have been passed on. This could lead to an interesting reaction from the node in the Valley of Lucere. I love the scene where Serin had collected all information and stellar data from Liberty. (...and how do you know human names for the galactic spirals?...) Anyway, I am really happy that liberty is still there. I think there is more to come. Liberty could wonderfully act as SUV for exploring the planets, here Lucere. Sable Pearl and the Truth, what will happen to Dagen's presents to Shay? It's going to be fascinating to find out. But hopefully they don't get lost during some fight or other critical moment. Where can Shay safely keep them? I like Ayize's reaction having accepted the power of the youth: "If I've learned anything from knowing those two, it's that we need to pay more attention to the best of our youth." Now we know the ultimate source of the evil: the Master. And again, the Herald reappears - cliffhanger...

sorry, Miras action was one chapter before. That happens when you are privileged to be able to read it one flow. 🤭

What a terrible decision Konstantin had to make. "Admiral Lugor, cauterise it. With all necessary force across whatever area required. This is an order." It will be hard for him to get over the fact that he probably extinguished 14 million lives to destroy the spreading virus. What a dreadful thought. Mira in action is just awesome - I love it!

Sorry, Stellar. I probably have put my statement in bad words. It was just a kind of philosophical thought I wanted to express. That is, nobody knows the source of the universe. You can always keep asking: "but what was before?". I really didn't mean to question the sound and thought-through structure of your plot.

As there were already many very good comments made, I won't reiterate them. For me, there is so much in this story that is not clear to me and perhaps to the author, but that's what makes it so great. (Does any person on earth today understand even a little bit why he or she is there? What the fate and grand plan behind it is? No one knows, nor will they ever know, despite all their digging). Right at the beginning of this chapter, there is a point that I didn't quite get, "What the hell is this?" Ayize's exclamation came from behind me..." What is Ayize referring to? Is it the appearance of the great stature of Yugan or the herald looming in the distance? And then there is another point that worries me. One of the heroes I have grown to love in this story is Liberty. To me, she is a she. And I'm a fan of hers. Please take care of her. She has become a true and loyal friend. Thank you so much for this chapter. As I said before, you keep me from working.... 🤭

Wow, what a start of the new sequel! Kerensky shows how to conquer brute force with intelligent tactics. However, the chapter began with an introductory scene 215000 years ago when Dagen and Sulin met. To my amazement, Sulin has the same shape as Dagen, a tall stature and four arms. How then could Shay be addressed as Sulin by the various Aqumi modules? I had assumed that there was a visual recognition system that would scan him and recognize him as Sulin. Obviously, that was not the case. So the appearance doesn't matter, it's just the Aqumi aura that allows Sulin to be reinstated. All very mystical. Thanks for the great writing!

Ok, then let's make Shay pregnant. Will be fun. The question then is, once he has received the new gene codes will he be a girl then? Maybe he can switch back after?

You are right, I have bent the story a little. There was that scene where shay told Rashid who took which role. And there Shay was not the "girl".

Wow, wow, I scarcely can breathe. What a finish. Well, no, this is not the end. there will have to be more stories to come. Thanks for having Mikom show up again, "That is the best method to kill a selet." That was so cool! Again, a lot of kudos to you!

Stellar, you are keeping me from my chores that I need to do.... I am always enthralled and just have to keep reading. I can see it all, the landscapes, their colors, the lost and lonely planets.... And now, with no end in sight, let alone coming together, you promise only one more chapter. How can that be? Okay, I'm being unfair: a loop is closed: Lucas and Nyx - that was great. But Mira pregnant? Things are getting out of hand.

Thank you so much,Stellar, for going to so much trouble to respond to my questions and comments. It really helped me to broaden my understanding. 🤗

I'm starting to fear for Lucas. He is really getting into danger. It shouldn't be too hard for the CS to uncover his actions once they start digging. Politics on Earth is slowly spiraling out of control with the impeachment of Guiterrez. That said, I don't understand the institutions of the military and the CS. How are they legally anchored in the political system? Who controls whom? It is clear that the CS is run by the corporatists. But is that democratically established? Or are CS more like paramilitaries? But which political force can actually use the military? Mira continues to be obsessed with Shay. Good for Shay...

What a desperate brachiation of the deganith trio using all of their limbs on top in the canopy of the Dagen's Grace forest in the morass! They have mastered half the distance through the marsh already when they reach that ravine. Even that they accomplish to surmount and get back to the tree tops when at the last instance poor Mikom being the last of the trio sacrifices and gets caught by the tail of a stalker. What a brave fight, but then she is being overpowered by assisting swarms of fellow stalkers. With a last glance she transmits all her wisdom to Yugan "and their paths were split"... Yet, it is so sad and heart braking. It has hurt me to read these lines. Another big loss. Out of four only two remaining. Why are you killing so many wonderful characters who so much deserve to be staying alive? The aqumi revelation in the void of the hidden crack is beyond my understanding. I will yet have to learn to grasp all the strange phrases. Then there's this wonderful scene with Mira and Shay, in the nude on the dusty gravel of a lonely planet under an alien sky, very close and holding each other tightly. I love that. Thanks for a great chapter again.

Good explanation, thanks!

Again a great chapter - thank you. Thought for me a little confusing at times. Very archaic what's going on with Yugan. But I think we are going to be told and will get the whole perspective lateral things develop.

Stellar, you topped yourself again. My kudos! Mira and Shay are an awesome pair. What a perfect bond and love. I looks like the arbiters are losing their terrifying prevalence. Aqumi is winning. Great work!

There is no peace in sight. Why had Liberty been recognised and followed? What made them recognizable? Where does CorpSeq have the power from? How do they stand beside the official military? What controls them? With the new supreme commander they should get their tails cut. I don't quite get it, who is in charge of the earth military power right now. I think it is about time for Shay to appear on earth and shed some aqumi to get things straight. Are Liberty and Shay new friends now? - interesting thought.

Ayize is preparing the seized bio-spaceship. How do you feed the signal of external sensors inside the cab of the seized spaceship. I don't think you could drill a hole through the wall? How are the sensors powered? The last scene where the arbiters have caught poor Elia carries a lot of exorcism. Though it remains cryptic to me. are they bringing Elia into a spaceship and carry her away?

And the pace is kept flying high. I am out of breath. What a chapter again. I love the turn of events as Shay is able to seize the alien spaceship. Now, get all of the shuttle equipment on board for navigation and communication with Earth to enable save landing! Why has Nyx left Elia? Don't actually both share the same aqumi power? My call to the girls: Nyx, don't leave Elia alone in her fight. You have to save her. No running away! Only you two together have a chance!

You get a triple-wow from my side for this chapter, just awesome! The turning point was as admiral Karensky interjected: "However, since you have already introduced the subject, I can confirm that the armed forces are aware of the existence of the quantum-unified field." Kerensky's interjection was... Now the path was set for Konstantin. He could strike out for the final blow and he did. And then what a brilliant finish: Serene and with genuine warmth, Kerensky turned his head to look directly at Konstantin. "Mr Andropov, it is my honour and privilege to formally offer you the position of supreme commander of the armed forces of Earth." Stellar, I applaude you.