“Why? What does it matter to you?” Was Saret one of the Keiths? And if so, how had he managed to escape detection for so long?
“Why? Because I’ve always wanted to do something great.” Saret’s voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement. “All our contributions to society, all this—” he waved a hand toward the lab, “—pales in comparison with liberating billions of intelligent beings, with giving them a better life... a peaceful life free from terror. I don’t want to be remembered for coming up with yet another way to enhance memories, Mia. I want to be the one to bring peace to Earth.”
“Peace to Earth?” That sounded insane to her. “But we’re not at war with the Krinar—”
“Oh no, getting rid of the Krinar is just the beginning.” Saret laughed. “You see, Mia, I can also give your peop
