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"Excellent Are there any ical expeditions that could derail our plans in the meantime?"

"There seems to be a freeze on activities around the world Except for the shortlived NUMA project in Arizona, of course"

"My co that infection so quickly How much of a threat is NUMA?"

"I wouldn't underestimate them You sahat happened in Morocco"

"I agree: I think it best that you ree of all operations where NUMA is concerned Use all force necessary"

Guz, and he excused himself to listen

"Yes Immediately Patch it into Don Halcon's closed circuit

A moment later the television screen blinked into life and showed a wooded scene in black and pale green

"What is it?" Halcon snapped impatiently

"This was taken with a surveillance camera in the small rise on the north of the complex"

As they watched the colors were h the woods was enlarged to fill the screen

Guzman swore under his breath

"Do you know him?" Halcon asked

"Yes His name is Zavala, and he ith the NUMA team on the Arizona project"

"You're correct about NUMA not being a toothless dog" Halcon stared at the screen, thinking "You said there was another man, the leader of the team":