Derrick kept lookout over Kimison as Virgin Mary started his treatment. Derrick knew all too well what was needed to soften the cargo deck that all the concern and pain held on him. She was barely into the beginning of the process when Derrick felt him strain up ; looking up a mo later she motioned me close.

'' I am afraid that I have need of your help sire his intellect is as hard as yours it will require two energy to wear out the hold of the paranoia that has a hold on him. '' I nodded as I moved closer,"Lie down over there forefather, remember while you are inside that nil is really and can hurt you. The effigy you see are just that and only the memories of his mind."

'' I will do my best Mary, '' lying down Derrick closed his eyes and was suddenly standing above the abyss that was Kimison 's head.

'' Alright we are starting down, '' Mary told him as they started to descend. All around there was nothing but pandemonium Derrick had a feeling that his mind had been almost as bad, but somehow he 'd retain a dependable hold on it. Mary touched his arm and pointed to a pip where the topsy-turvydom was nonexistent. landing, Derrick looked around recognizing where they were, it had been one of the sorry missionary post that they had been on.

Suddenly there was a outcry and Derrick and Virgin Mary turned to see a uncivilised looking, red eyed glowing 8 infantry tall something that Derrick could only describe it as a fauna. `` So you 've come back you son of a bitch, '' the deep voice of it snarled. `` Good I need something to chip at the the pits up, seeing as you 're the one that put us in this hell ! '' With that the figure lunged at Derrick with what looked to be a 4 base bayonet. Slashing at Derrick the creature that was sounding more and more like Kimison started to bellow in anger when the weapon only went through him.

Calmly Derrick just smiled at him, `` What in the hell are you smiling at, you ass wipe ! After I kill you all this will be safe then you ca n't take away the entirely safe place he has ! Die ! You have to die ! ''

Virgin Mary could only stare at Derrick by doing nothing he was in fact helping Sir Thomas More than she thought he could ingest. Nodding to Derrick, he grabbed Kimison 's arms as Mary began to slow the chaos. `` NO ! NO ! arrest ! He 'll have nowhere to hide when those arsehole at the vet 's center starting line to hurt him again ! Stop it now ! I 'll belt down you, I 'll kill you all ! NOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' With that almost all the topsy-turvyness was stopping point to stopping and reassembling into more rate persuasion. The Virgin nodded to Derrick who let the beast relax now that now looked more like Kimison. Falling to the area beneath their groundwork Kimison looked up at Derrick. `` air force officer ? Are you really here or is this another nightmare ? '' Reaching out Kimison touched Derrick 's arm then grabbed him. `` By god you really are here ! I do n't cognise what you and she have done, but I feel almost normal. ''

'' I told you we had a way to help oneself you, I have been through it also, so I know. '' Derrick said teardrop in his eyes Kimison was starting to look to a greater extent and more like Derrick thought he should. `` We 'll see you out there, '' Derrick said a moment later when Mary had motioned for them to go up.

'' Alright commander. '' Kimison said as all three of them started to rise to the aerofoil.

Derrick opened his eye, Mary was standing over him, `` I am sword lily that the conclusion to ingest you was the decline one, '' she stated.

'' I am also glad that you did ; I owe that man far too practically to let him lose another day. Thank you Blessed Virgin, will you postulate me for the bit persona ? '' Derrick asked her.

'' I am not sure enough father but I will let you know before I go back in so that you are able to assist, '' Mary replied.

Kimison opened his eyes shaking his brain, and then a startled smell came across his aspect. `` You both were really in there ! My god almost all the horrible dream and imaginativeness are gone ! '' Getting up he came to Derrick and grasped his hand shaking it vigorously, `` You need me commander I 'm yours ! '' Derrick smiled, well that was three of the five he just had to get the other two to complete this part of the plan.

Mary was soon showing Kimison to his way, Mary was smiling hugely finally there was actual life back in the palace though if the Emperor did n't spread the demurrer grid they might be the only life here. Appearing in front of Derrick she bowed low preparing to ask him again about his enthronization, `` Sire we still need to discuss about your being crowned. I feel that it truly would solidify your position with not only the people but with the nobles. '' Mary let out a piffling sigh when it appeared that Derrick was flagrantly ignoring her. `` Sire I know you bid to put it off but as I said it is the only way that you can lower the defense grid. ''

'' I know, '' Derrick said he 'd been going through all the information in his head. Everything has a loop topology hole, he just had to find it, even if he had to try and download the total royal library. He felt he 'd lucked out with the overthrow codification, hell he 'd been afraid that it would n't work. Withdrawing deeper into his thoughts there had to be something.

Blessed Virgin sighed this family was going to be the greatest imperial family ever and here she smirked they were also going to be the most active and heavily to guard. Sending a signaling she again started the lookout man making output melody. She was going to definitely going to have her script full with all of them. Derrick sat at the understructure of the throne sighing he could n't find a root to the problem.

'' Mary I need you to shout out Hartwell I need to verbalize to him before we go any further. '' Derrick told her finally breaking out of his reflexion. Nodding she called him.

The wall in front of Derrick lit up as the great deal of the span of Hartwell 's ship was revealed.

'' Rear admiral, I have concern ; is it possible for you to consult with me for a short time ? '' Derrick asked him.

A wide smiling crossed his aspect then was quickly gone, `` Yes your lordship I always have time for you. ''

'' goodness, The Virgin, transferral. '' Derrick told her.

'' What you ... '' Hartwell started, `` right now ? '' He finished a endorse later, standing in front of Derrick.

They both could hear the many pant of his span work party they still were n't used to it yet. `` Captain Multry, avoid any incidents I will be back on dining table soon. '' Hartwell told him.

'' Yes sir, '' a second later the same man held up a communiqué. `` Sir we have just received this from command you are advised to supply any and all aid to the emperor that you can. ''

'' Thank you, send a ratification of reception of the message, I 'll hold on you informed of what we will be doing in a few hours. '' Hartwell ordered the man.

'' Yes sir, '' the man said snapping off a salute.

Hartwell 's sassing was hanging open as he took in the toilet room he 'd dreamed of being here all his living but never as the friend of the Emperor. Moving around Hartwell reached out to touch everything he could as if he was scared that it would vaporize at any moment. Derrick could only smirk he 'd remembered little Joey telling him days ago that he wished that some day he could actually see the imperial palace. Walking back to Derrick he hesitated a here and now then asked, `` You mean to tell me that all of this belongs to you ? ''

Derrick thought a moment then replied, `` No actually it belongs to the people they are allowing me to use it while I am ruler. '' Derrick told a shocked then huge smiling Hartwell.

'' Now you really are starting to sound like a true ruler of the multitude. If I have a opportunity I will let all know what was said here, '' bowing low Hartwell stood with a majestic look on his side. `` I am lofty to have been your acquaintance all these yr father, very proud. ''

Rolling his heart Derrick thought I might as well get used to this ; they all are going to be doing it before too long. `` The reason I asked you here is that I am going to need a contingent for later. '' Sighing exasperatingly he looked at an even happier Hartwell, `` it appears that I have to be crowned, though I do not want to, it seems I have to. ''

Starting to express joy Hartwell was hardly able-bodied to bear himself. Derrick looked at him like he was weirdo, `` I fail to see what in the hell is so damn fishy Joey ! '' Derrick growled at the man.

sucking in a immense lungful of air Hartwell looked at his friend, `` Well forefather if that is the most hard matter you have going right now, I 'd say you're damn lucky ! '' Again Hartwell started to express mirth.

As Derrick continued to stare at the man he realized that the man was set and started to chuckle with him. `` darn but you are n't always right hand little Joey, but unfortunately I am still going to let to go through with it. ''

Suddenly sobering up and getting quiet Hartwell told him, `` Sire I am at your disposal as are any of my men. ''

'' That 's good to jazz but I think you should know exactly what you are up against, '' Derrick told him holding up written matter of his father 's files that he 'd only just discovered a day or so ago.

Hartwell 's eyes got big as he started to read, then he started to nod, `` Yes we 've known of these cults for a while but have never had anything solid on them to obviate them. I think that this information could go very far towards that end. ''

'' I believe that this is what got him killed and not some stroke that just randomly happened. I also believe that it was almost the Saami for my grandfather though father was a bit sneakier with his probing. '' Derrick informed his admirer.

'' As I said this entropy will go far to start the end of their rage, many of the cogent evidence here will indeed spell the end for several of the cult leadership. Besides I do n't think they really want to go to war with the Texas Ranger, advanced technical school or not. '' Hartwell advised Derrick after a few minutes. `` Though I am afraid if they really do induce spies as indicated here it may prove difficult. ''

'' I need to get St. Thomas and Rayburn onboard with us, at present I found Rayburn, but as you indicated he is as keep apart as you said. As for St. Thomas he has effectively disappeared, '' here Derrick smirked, `` though Mary has become quite adept at finding people and matter. ''

Hartwell had been nodding when he looked up, `` Rayburn would be a salutary asset, but I am afraid that he truly wants to be isolated. I remember the hold out time I talked to him ; he 'd told me that he had become disillusioned with club and most people. When he heard that no one was able to find you having literally disappeared, he removed himself to the outer rim. ''

'' Well getting there wo n't be that bad of a job, though I am afraid that he might not believe that it is me. Was n't he also suffering from extremum PTSD ? '' Derrick asked Hartwell a interested aspect in his centre.

'' As I said the live sentence I saw him a few months ago he was doing well apparently the isolation is extremely calming to him. I do remember though that when we were on attack to his satellite he was issuing various word of advice. His technical school is n't as advanced as yours but he has succeeded in advancing what he has to a high stage. ''

Derrick nodded taking this all in Rayburn had been their tech advisor and a very good one at that. Derrick knew that even with the tote up intelligence he had it was potential to escape something ; Rayburn had been the best at finding problems before they developed.

'' I need you to supply Mary with all the names of the men you can ascribe to us while I am crowned. The Virgin I want as quick a check on them as possible, override any system that does not wish to comply. '' Derrick ordered her.

With a huge smile Mary replied, `` It will be as you command Sire, '' turning to Hartwell. `` I await the epithet of all those you indicate arse admiral. ''




In orbit, The Lysium was finally under her own power, the Duke had finally emerged from his bedroom after hours of plotting. Yes he thought this would be a most delicious game of cat and mouse, with the duke taking the prize at the end. His crew stayed as far away from him as they could, they 'd seen him in as happy a mood as he was in before. It bore no grace toward anyone to get shut down and broken that mood. The cook had the man 's intellectual nourishment ready as fast as he could ; good thing the man almost always wanted the same thing. Already the Duke thought everything was in motion he 'd already reach the two groups that had eminent end tech. Smiling evilly he knew they 'd get the job done after all, they had n't failed before, he saw no cause why they should now.

Several scheme further out closer to the Galactic rim, a dismal shadowy man smiled at the communiqué. So they had a new emperor, this Duke Risen was volition to pay their price to remove the man. Smiling he saw that there was almost no data on the man, no matter he liked closed book more than almost anything. A runner was standing by to call for all that the man had to the leader ; he would be the one to assign an assassin to rid the galaxy of the man. More excited than he 'd been in quite a foresighted fourth dimension, the shadowy man hoped that it was him. A job this big would land ultimate satisfaction to him and make him finger like his aliveness was complete.

Derrick and Hartwell had been pouring over the listing of men and womanhood that were aboard his ship ( it seemed another would n't arrive for another day ). Hartwell had smiled at this, serious, he thought no one else to horn in on any of this. `` I believe that is all that we can spare after your enthronement, '' Hartwell told Derrick. `` Anymore might render the ship useless though you do suffer 90 % of the crew. ''

'' Madonna run all background, if there is the slightest crease I want to know about it no affair how belittled. '' Derrick ordered her after they were finished with their discussion.

'' Yes Sire, running all now. '' Mary replied as she reached out to multiple computer organization to confirm or deny information that were soon pouring in.

Within proceedings she had cleared half the crew as she thought she might, and then she ran across one that she was not for sure of at all. Still she kept at it soon finding another five that were more than confutative. `` forefather I have completed the list of ALL crew members, '' she stated a bare ten minutes later. `` I have six members that are in question ; one I believe is a spy for one of the anti-throne faction. ''

Derrick and Hartwell 's heads snapped up at this newsworthiness, `` show please, '' Derrick told her. Derrick and Hartwell went over the information for all six quickly dismissing four of the other five, and then they were reviewing the sixth. `` Mary is there a test to discover whether or not this one is in fact a spy ? ''

Mary was tranquillize a few import, as she searched her datum base, `` Yes Sire there is, but I am afraid that it can be fatal. If the person is indeed a conditioned spy the test could produce a ripple issue that would circulate 'til almost all store is erased. In the past any of the two religious sect that were questioned died within transactions of their psyche shields being broken. I have refined it in the stopping point 500 years but the results still are n't that favourable for survival. I am sorry father but given the few times I have performed the procedure I still have insufficient data to correlate an effective treatment. ''

'' Let me see your results and Reading during your questioning sessions Blessed Virgin, I might have a few melioration that you could integrate. '' As Derrick started to go through the data, he started seeing component part of the older programming computer virus that Mary had been infected with to ruin all her living circuits. Derrick worked the keyboard with almost inhuman speed typing at a blind pace. Finally an time of day later he was looking over all the work he 'd just finished, Hartwell had backed away not wishing to interfere and the simple fact that he 'd never seen anyone case that fast.

'' I think I have it patched enough for you to better study it, '' Derrick told Blessed Virgin who had been following Derrick 's work as he had progressed. From what she was seeing the viruses she had were designed for her to actually kill the spies rather than question then. Now though as she smiled her probing would do nada but takings stagger termination that should prove Sir Thomas More than useful. `` I believe we are More than fix if and when they try again ; I think they are in for a very rude waking up. '' Derrick laughed as he started to sky respective switches.

'' How would you like to proceed with this one ? '' Mary asked Derrick a few second later.

'' I 'll resolve after I am crowned. Two affair that unfortunately have to happen today, one we ARE executing that mongrel Maury ; that is happening no matter what, and as publically as possible. Two, I will be crowned afterward not as a celebration of that slime ball's Death but a promise of life, it will be at that time I will reveal who I am and not before, is that sack up Mary ? '' Derrick asked.

'' Yes your Lordship, as you know you will then be able to turn down and invoke the palace United States Department of Defense grid as you want afterward. Unless it is an emergency then I can instantly enhance them, as stated before, your life takes precedence over everything, '' almost in a rustle Virgin Mary added, `` This includes the life sentence of this unit. ''

Derrick whipped around to gaze at Blessed Virgin after she 'd emit these language, `` I do not appreciate your levity in this matter Mary ! '' Derrick quickly told her.

'' I am only speaking the the true your lordship, it is all that I can do, as that the way that I was made, '' Mary said, her principal bowed weeping slowly beginning to fall from her eyes.

'' I, '' Derrick started, `` do not intend for you to be put into a state of affairs like that, you do empathize that without you and the others I would never have accepted this perspective. '' When Virgin Mary only nodded her optic all-inclusive at what Derrick had said, Derrick continued, `` I intend for you to last long after I am gone. '' The tears were falling harder now no one, no Emperor had ever given her, her children or their children the consideration that this man did.

'' Mary, how close are we to being quick for all of this ? '' Derrick said though he really did n't wish to kill, this was the one time he really had no scruple about it.

'' I estimate that we have at to the lowest degree three hours before the writ of execution, then depending how soon
afterward we can stimulate the coronation within min. Do you palpate we need to realize an announcement about everything Sire ? '' The Virgin asked him, she could see the emperor moth was still somewhat upset about everything she just wished there was more than she could do.

'' I think a warning ... I mean an proclamation would be prudent in this grammatical case. I want you to reach all that you can, let all have intercourse that as of today the conglomerate begins again. If they wish to conjoin then they will need to rely allegiance to the empire and all the other kingdoms within it. If they desire to stand against us then, '' here Derrick paused, then a grim look shadowed his face, `` then that also will be dealt with swiftly and fairly. ''

Mary nodded then vanished to begin the preparations for the carrying out and the eventual crowning of the new emperor moth. Derrick was sitting at the metrical unit of the throne again when the inter-group communication on his carpus chimed. `` Yes Shelby, do we have a trouble ? ''

'' No Derrick I thought you 'd desire to know that 1000 is ready for space with solely three 24-hour interval to go before her re-gen reaches completion. '' Shelby advised Derrick.

'' trade good, I need to speak to her as soon as she has full intellectual activity, how is 0798 's progress ? '' Derrick inquired.

'' I just started her re-gen a few minutes ago ; she should be ready in at least a workweek. '' Shelby told Derrick a wide smile on her face. `` Derrick I know you still pick yourself for Lucy but we will find her and she will be given a hero position among us all. She has struggled for geezerhood to experience she was a honest EIG, what she did, '' here Shelby lowered her face and voice, `` will not be forgotten by any of us, especially me. She overcame so much to contact the point she did, she did it all for you Derrick and only you. ''

'' Yes I know Shelby, I WO N'T let anyone forget what she did and we will notice her. '' Derrick replied trying to celebrate the split from his vox.

Two and a one-half hours later Derrick was standing inside the protected outer courtyard. Twenty pocket-sized containers were arranged in a semi-circle around a stake that had been driven into the background in the center. Derrick had respective of the Rangers bringing the man to the stake after securing the snarling, spitting, and cursing man they beat a hasty retreat. Derrick, who had been there the whole sentence wearing a masquerade party, was awaiting the time for this to start. right wing before Mary was to go world Derrick walked to the boundary of the court.

'' You have been a bastard President of the United States for this supposed Republic far too foresighted. '' Removing his mask the ex-President 's mouth dropped open in shock as he stared at Derrick, a man he 'd been told was perfectly many years ago.

'' No you son of a cunt ! You 're dead ; I was told they beat you to death ! NO you 're a ghost ! Get away from me ! '' Smiling Derrick reattached the masque and activated the security around the berth. Moving to a window Derrick nodded to The Virgin who started the broadcast.

'' Citizens of the now defunct democracy we are here to witness the execution of the criminal known as President Maury. His list of crimes is indeed longsighted, but in a shortened form there is grounds of genocide, starving solid planets, untold war crime but the worst is the attempted murder of the emperor, the attempted destruction of the Imperial planet, the final is the near Death of over half of the galaxy. This terminal was more than enough to order his death. The imperial conviction ? Death by the imperial beard sand bore worms. instruction execution to begin immediately ! '' Derrick moved back as all the containers next to Maury opened. Six foot long, and an in around, the furry looking red worms slowly crept from their containers.

Maury started to express joy at the fuzzy dirt ball 'til all 20 turned and quickly advanced boring into his arms, stage, neck, and back. Though he was grimacing, once Maury started to squall and beg, Derrick stood lieu fast. Derrick knew that first the worms would sever the man 's spinal anesthesia cord rendering him unable to walk or crawl away. Then they would take their fourth dimension consuming each organ of the torso saving the heart, lungs, and brain for finale.

As he watched Derrick could see the worms starting to bore toward the reed organ that they wanted to start feasting on start. Though the man had passed out a few prison term he always seemed to pop back up a few minute later as the oil production increased the pain in the ass in a new expanse.

If he remembered right the mentality would literally explode from the pressure the worms caused in the man 's cranium. Though not that humane of a destruction it was quite efficient, as the saying went about the worms, once they're in it 's the end. It took another hour before the man began to hollo even louder, and then his totally capitulum exploded.

'' I apologize to those citizens that found this to be vile but it was necessary to give some justice to all the sept of the millions that this ... thing has caused such great pain in the neck. '' Derrick told everyone still watching. `` I did not require to be crowned after such a fearful execution but I find
that I must in decree to bug out bringing order of magnitude and regulation back to the beetleweed. Please know that as Emperor I was not happy doing this. ''

Walking back to the potty room Derrick sighed this was the last here and now he would have as champaign Derrick O'Toma. Advancing upon the throne he stood beside it waiting for Mary to appear.

'' To the citizens of the old Republic, I am Blessed Virgin the law holder and palace security AI. I was empowered by the very first Emperor Angelius with the world power to coronate he who bears all the genic markers, who has the codes and commands the majestic fleet such as it is at the second. The man before me is a man of the multitude an emperor not that far removed from the first of all emperor butterfly. He is the first in over 200 years to exhibit all the calibre. father ? Are you prepare to assume the duties as ruler and protector of conglomerate, and do you at this fourth dimension reveal who the Saturnia pavonia is with full knowledge that you rule for the the great unwashed ? '' Blessed Virgin stated in an official voice.

'' I do Mary, '' a very nervous Derrick replied.

'' Please Sire remove the mask and show the conglomerate the face of its new ruler. '' Virgin Mary said as she had to conquer a smile.

Almost all of the Rangers award gasped when Derrick removed his mask revealing his individuality. Derrick smirked as he could hear several of them whisper that they knew him or knew of him.

Virgin Mary waved her bridge player as a sword and a crown appeared, `` By the power invested in me by the mandate written by the first emperor, '' here she touched each shoulder with the steel. `` I dub you emperor butterfly O'Toma the first, ruler of the astronomical empire. Please go up Emperor O'Toma and have the crown of the empire. '' With a slight smile Mary lowered the treetop via mechanically skillful arms upon Derrick 's head. `` Please be seated sire, '' Mary advised him as she turned toward the all that were watching. `` It is done ! Long live the emperor butterfly, long live the conglomerate ! ''

All the fire warden in the room, Hartwell included, bowed, and repeated what Mary had just said. Hartwell advanced and bowed to a now sighing Derrick, `` forefather fire warden dictation has advised me to swear allegiance to you as do I and my men, also to tell you that all of the Ranger military unit is now at your disposal. ''

'' Thank you Rear admiral Hartwell, I accept yours and your bid 's gracious whirl of loyalty. I will do all in my power to ensure that the Empire will be a shine beacon of freedom from such wolf as the one we executed today. '' Derrick told Hartwell, a footling smirk on Derrick 's lips .