CHAPTER 3When young Nasir Kalif had studied history, seeking the facts behind the rise and fall of empires, the fragmentation of seemingly invulnerable societies. Studies which he had used to climb his way to power until now he directed the destinies of all the worlds comprising Earth Confederation. A high position and one it had taken a long time to reach. One he could hold only as long as he demonstrated his ability to maintain the even flow of trade and traffic between the worlds. At times it was hard.
“Sir?” The voice came from a speaker. “Are you awake?”
For a moment he was tempted to remain silent then, recognising the childish stupidity of such a move, he touched the button that lifted the back of his couch to leave him sitting upright in bed.
“Sir?”
“I’m awake.” His voice sound
