God, Julia, how can you be so naive? Do you think you are smarter than others? Did anyone else have the same questions?
Not really. We also learned how to create a force field that is invisible to others. This is also crucial to teleportation in time not to frighten people around you and to be able to observe how things were a month or a year ago. By the way, the teleporting magician can choose either to be visible or invisible to those surrounding him. In the latter instance, he should use a kind of protective screen, a shellproof cover, which we learned to design during another class. Thats it.
So you think that you learned all these things over a couple of classes?
I have a good memory.
Can you create that screen then?
The thing is that I cant. Its not my field. We studied it only in theory. Moreover, I dont know a single person, who has teleported in the past for a certain period of time. The department management did not approve my decision to take extracurricular classes and I thought I should raise this issue later. You know, I am even grateful to them, as I dont have any doubts what I will be doing over the next three years in the School of Magic.
This means trouble. Do you realize what youve got yourself into? Do you realize how much money might be involved?
I know this is all very strange, Julia answered..
And thats not the only strange thing.
Jack drifted into thoughts.
If they had known all this earlier, why didnt they tell us? To reach the Earth from ε-galaxy, we have to stop on our way at orbital stations for fuel, food and oxygen. In this way to reach the earth from the orbital station, we need twenty-four hours. The station is in regular contact with the Earth. Every two-three hours there are commercial flights of the shuttle that transports scientists, space tourists, and cargoes to the Earth and back. The seats in the shuttle need to be booked in advance. I will book yours now but you wont board the shuttle.
How will I get to the Earth then?
Youll use the lander to get into the alternate world through the black crater and then youll find your way to the real world. You are a wizard and you can do that. Remember you cant stay long in another dimension in the alternate world, as this space is well controlled by the School of Magic. In the real world, you will be less controlled on the Earth. They have their own technologies there and those who will be looking for you on the Earth are not wizards. So, this will be your advantage.
I cant control the lander.
You dont have to. Ill tell you now what you have to do. You will be ejected out of the crater and will be in free flight in another dimension in one of the alternate worlds. Youll find your way somehow.
Thats really comforting. Why would we need all these pre-cautions, Jack? Dont tell me stories.
Take a mobile astroid. It cant be tracked, as its not registered. The only number it has is mine. Ive got the same astroid with your number. Here are the codes. Astroid code access is: 2198MSch, inter-galaxy WiFi code is17ε-GJV. Astroid can function both in the present and the past in the real and alternate worlds. Dont save the codes. Turn off the astroid after every session. Disconnect the line adapter to be on the safe side. It doesnt need to be charged for minimum fifty years. Make sure you dont mess up with the nuclear battery capsules. This can put you in a greater danger than the plots of your enemies.
Jack, you might not be aware of this but I major in the most complex ways of teleportation. At the highest level, ones teleportation can be achieved through the teleportation of the digital code.
I know everything depends on the transmission of the signal. The printer prints the signals it receives. If a text or a formula can be printed out, a person can also be printed.
Indeed, a 3D holographic printer can be used for a basic object and inter-galaxy WiFi is the main transmission tool.
Thats great. I assume you know how to use an astroid.
Julia already had something else on her mind.
Jack, imagine, we can transfer this code across galaxies and travel through them. There wont be any need to fly anywhere, as information can be transmitted through inter-galaxy WiFi. We can live up to our imagination. Once code problems are solved, we can make this real.
Julia always amazed Jack. They were apparently living in different dimensions. Her safety and life were at risk and she indulged in romantic dreams.
We will have to resort to flying unless your complex teleportation works. Jack said
What a nuisance you are! Julia said bitterly. Why dont you take me seriously?
I do, thats why I feel worried about you. Dont you realize this is a trap?
Whats the matter? Whats wrong?
Everything is wrong.
Having seen her bewilderment, he said:
I wont bother you with my suspicions. Just listen to me. Dont start for your destination immediately on your arrival. Walk around. Try to tell your whereabouts and keep me updated. Give me your word that youll follow my instructions.
Dont worry. Ill be cautious.
What Id like to know is their motivation. Why would they be interested in you?
Well figure that out. Julia said.
Well get through even if we dont figure it out. You are brave, Julia. I believe in you.
The program on teleportation in the past had already been launched and there was much money involved. Everything is really wrapped up nicely. Weve polluted the Earth. Its possible to change everything. The School of Magic did its best. Targeted zombification of mass consciousness is in progress. The earth is overflowing with announcements on a scientific experiment on deporting people to the past. Scientists, economists and politicians host round-table discussions on TV. They talk about the necessity, economic expediency and methods of program implementation. Commercial animations message the goals and scale of the experiment and even target children. Volunteers are offered large amounts of money to have their dreams come true.
There are queues of volunteers in take-off stations. Among them, there are a lot of refugees and desperate people who want to seize their chance. Teenage volunteers are in a special camp.
Julia doesnt know any of these. Nor do they know at school who Julia is, as she is studying under an assumed name. In fact, Julia is the daughter of ω-galaxy lord toppled by his own brother, who has also killed the lords wife and sons. Julia had a close call and was brought up by foster parents. Her patrons mean to have Julia regain her legal power when she turns eighteen. Meanwhile, they fund her school education. The school is a talent pool for controlling the galaxies. Its funding is allocated by the lords of these galaxies. Most of the funding is provided by the largest and the most powerful ω-galaxy.