Chapter 45
Jess launched himself forward, lashing out indiscriminately with lightning. A dozen of the Tainted creatures vanished under the onslaught. He kept moving, driving the Taint before him, trying to gain as much ground as possible before the Taint regrouped.
As he drove the Taint back more systems came back under his control. Jess grinned fiercely. He’d hit the jackpot this time, regaining control of several major shield generators. He pushed forwards again, gaining control of several minor systems.
The Taint finally regrouped. Jess’s forward progress ground to a halt. He didn’t worry. This had happened hundreds of times before. Regaining full control of the Wanderer was a painstaking business. Nine steps back for every ten steps forward, but it was still progress.
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