Earthly world. Russia city S.

Today it is abnormally cold and I definitely need to hurry home to start looking for a new job. Otherwise, the New Year and Christmas, I will spend sad and dry. "Hmm, it's not fun at all!" Not so long ago, he was an ordinary employee of the railway transport, but after time and some of his hobbies for a freer life, he wanted to leave this place and occupy himself with something more interesting and necessary.

Arriving home, I decided that I would start looking for vacancies on my computer, since I don't want to eat and I need to keep myself busy with useful things. Hmm, uh, living alone has both pros and cons. My old friends are too passionate about personal and family affairs, so we don't meet often. And to be honest, I don't feel comfortable among them. Perhaps I still haven't matured? I don't know, I think time will tell and give its answers. And now, in my 30s, I am a single man who longs for love, romance and other sugary ideas heh.

Without hesitation, I chose the first job site by guessing and began my search in various categories. In general, a boring occupation, but there is nowhere to go. "Wow, this seems like a tempting offer! The research center of the city of S. requires a candidate for a research and search mission, payment due to increased danger is a decent number ............... Call from 8:00 to 20:00. Chief professor of the project X."

I read this ad several times and honestly it confused me a little.Although I did not think for a long time, and since the time was right, I dialed the professor's number.

"Hello to you! I just saw your ad on the site, I'm calling about working on a research mission." On the other end of the line, a strange, but interested, cheerful voice from a man of about fifty answered.

"Yes, hello, my name is Professor Alekseev, tell me it will be convenient for you to come up in the very near future? Oh and do not be embarrassed by this demand, it is really a matter of life and death, as well as science in the name of humanity!"
Wow, what what, but his words sound just like in a Hollywood movie ... And then I was clearly distressed by his words, but I gave my consent. What could be so bad in the end? Let it be known to you that I am friends with my head, but I often listen to my heart, as a result of which I made quite a few mistakes, but from their consequences I only smiled and acquired a very good experience.

"Yes, I will arrive as soon as possible at the indicated address and take the necessary documents with me." On the other end of the phone, I heard a happy exclamation, as if I were delighting them with a win.

"That's glorious Maxim! Waiting for you." Looking at my watch, I decided to collect everything I needed and, putting on warm clothes, I locked my house and took a taxi to this mysterious place. Hmm .. I've never heard of this research center. Well, it will probably be interesting! It's high time to change something in your life ... And now the bait in the person of our main character named Maxim is heading into a trap about which he will not know until it is too late to think about it. Good or bad for him, time will tell ...

A typical bald scientist met me outside his office. I would like to note that while I was walking to the administrative building, it was almost deserted, and I was greeted by the only spruce standing near the building. I stopped for a short while next to her to admire the spruce swaying in the wind, but my eyes lit up from the upcoming interview and even admit, I could not hide my excitement. I greeted my potential employer, to which he responded in kind and invited me on the shoulder to go into his office on the third floor. As I expected, we passed the security post and he put his pass to the elevator, after a short wait the doors opened and we smoothly drove to the specified floor. When we were driving, he warned me that I would not feel worries from what I saw, since this complex has several robotic assistants and other technologies that I will get to know later.

Walking down the corridor to his office, I saw a couple of women scientists in white coats and unusual-looking glasses. These glasses were larger and had some kind of technological functions, because as I noticed the similarity of displays with the reflection of the computer menu. And a robot also walked past us, but what surprised me was that he was on four legs and outwardly looked like a small horse, only without a mane and a tail. One can only imagine the expression on my face and the thoughts that were spinning in my head. The professor seems to have noticed my almost hidden reaction and, with a grin, offered to enter his office.

When I sat down on a chair at his desk opposite him, at his invitation, he took out a folder with papers from the desk and handed them to me.

"I give you time to read this agreement and sign it at the end. Then I am ready to answer your questions about the essence of your work." Having skimmed through the boring text of the agreement, I stopped at one point of interest to me. It said that from the moment of signing, I undertake to hand over my phone, I will not have any connection with the outside world, except for a special connection and only within the complex! No internet! Move around the complex only with the admission of the level assigned to me. Before putting my signature, I looked inquiringly at Alekseev.

"Is it really so serious? I hope I won't regret it." And without waiting for his answer, I signed it. I hope I didn’t do anything stupid. Because it won’t be funny!

I put my phone and charger on his desk. He looked at me with a raised eyebrow, but without saying a word he put it in the safe, after having glued a tag with my data to it. Then, crossing his arms over his chest, he looked at me piercingly and began his instructions.

"And so Maxim, welcome to the research complex for the study of abnormal activity! The first stage of your work will be a two week preparation. Today you will rest in your room, and tomorrow you will pass all the necessary tests with fresh energy. Take your tests, after lunch in our cafeteria I will take you on a short tour and familiarize you with the equipment. You will learn how to use it, because with this equipment you will be dropped into the abnormal zone, conventionally called the "Air Portal". And yes, interrupting you on a question that has arisen, you will indeed be parachuted into a classified section of airspace, and before that you will conduct three test jumps with our instructors." After a little appraising glance at my reaction and making sure I listen carefully, I continued. "On the third day, you will undergo a special procedure that will help you learn the skills better. I call it the "Crash Course Catalyst"! You will see everything yourself, it is a painless process. Oh yes, here is your pass, it is marked in green, these are the places that you are allowed to visit at this stage."

After some deliberation, I decided to ask him a few questions."Can I get information on the upcoming assignment?"

“You will receive it, but not in full, otherwise you will not be able to sleep well!” After which he expressed on his face his readiness to listen carefully to my question.

"Has anyone already landed in this area before me?"

"Yes, several flying drones. They were able to cross the border of space and find themselves on the other side of the portal! But the information that they transmitted could not be obtained in full. And after about an hour, their activity ceased. We do not know what happened to them. But we have already analyzed something. For example, the composition of the air and climatic conditions were as similar as possible to the terrestrial!" Then he smiled broadly and added. "And like a cherry on the cake, here's something else for you: this is another planet and it is inhabited!"

This answer will really make me fall asleep today! It seems that my eyes began to twitch and thoughts clouded my loaded head even more.

"Sorry professor, you mean I will be the first living being, a person who will visit another inhabited world? And what am I supposed to do there? What is my assignment?"

The scientist put his hand to his forehead and sighed calmly. "You will indeed be the first human tester, but you will have a robot assistant with you, and other equipment with which I will familiarize you later. You will receive the rest of the instructions during preparation. And now, let me take you to your room, try to rest." He noticed my excitement on his face and decided to cheer me up in a fatherly voice. "I understand that a really responsible mission falls on your shoulders, but no matter what situation you find yourself in on another side of the portal, just be yourself."

After the end of the conversation, Professor Alekseev accompanied me to my room and strongly recommended that I rest and come to the dining room for lunch. I just wanted to ask him how not to get lost, but he interrupted my thoughts. "Do not forget your pass, there is a robot guide at the entrance to the living area. Just contact him and he will answer your questions regarding the direction."

Closing the door behind Maxim, the professor smiled ominously and his eyes flashed with a lightning sheen, after which he snapped his fingers. Meanwhile, in the room, sitting down on the bed with a thoughtful look, our hero, feeling very tired, plunged into sleep.

Visions while sleeping.

What? Where I am? And how the hell did I fall asleep? Am I sleeping at all? The thoughts that I spoke out loud were heard only by me, but there was no answer. I have to be careful with what I got myself into. It looks like trouble ... My thoughts did not last long as this clear dream began to transform the picture in front of me. In it, I stood on a cloud, in the night sky, among many stars. But that's not all, I looked around and saw a figure descending in the middle of this sky, in shape it reminded me of a small horse with wings! And the horn? I wish I knew what the hell is going on here !? The blue horse came closer to me with its wings folded, but here's its mane and tail! Heh I'm not a drug addict, but I definitely liked what I saw. This horse's mane and tail swayed in a wind that didn't exist! And in appearance they resembled all the same night starry sky! The horse smiled at me and bowed, then spoke. Which I was not surprised.

"I am the princess of the night and the ruler of the kingdom of dreams, Luna Equestria, glad to welcome you a wanderer! Tell me what is your name?"

But I did not answer right away, as I was impressed by what was happening. I think you can understand me. I am in a dream and everything is so ... different? At the same time, some kind of blue, horse princess is talking to me! But looking at her with a more appraising look, I noticed that although she is a small horse with wings and a horn, she looks definitely beautiful. She looked like she noticed my gaze and raised one eyebrow. I cleared my throat slightly, yet did not make her wait long.

"Sorry, Princess Luna, right?"

"It's true. "

"Do not misunderstand me! My name is Maxim, but ... You can explain to me. What's happening? How did you end up in my dream and so I clearly accept you as a reality more than it can be?"

The princess gave me a slight smile, but before giving an answer, she gracefully approached me so close that I began to feel her real body with every nerve! Her head, not counting the horns, reached my chin. She then unfolded one of her wings and ran it down my back, watching my reaction. And the reaction was natural! I felt tickled, from which I blushed deep into her.

“If you want to stroke my ears, you will see that in a dream I am reality itself ..." Yes, I did as she suggested. My right hand, slightly trembling, slowly passed behind her ears and fingers touched her magical mane. They do not convey the description to the touch. You just need to feel it yourself, but close to cool, but not scalding water.

"Um ... it's not so usual." I said with difficulty believing in what was happening. "But I like it. By far the best dream of my life. Where are you, princess of the night, and I am a stranger in your kingdom." I smiled at her sincerely and added. "We stand on a cloud in the night sky and stroke each other!" It seems my last words made her blush a little. Wow, is she embarrassed?

"I don't have much time with you Maxim! But I give you my great word, we will meet again!"
And her image began to blur before my eyes. Which made me very, very sad. Cursed magic horses in your dreams who come to tease you! With these thoughts, I began to wake up.

Oh yes, the professor, of course, gave me a rest, but I'm hungry. I said to myself, and looking at the clock on the bedside table, I looked around the room for the last time and decided it was time to go to the dining room, and at the same time establish my first contact with the surrounding staff. Especially with these robots! I think it will be funny. Although I still can't get this blue horse out of my head, and even the princess! Looks like a jackpot! Hehe. With these thoughts in mind, I wandered into the bathroom to carry out the washing procedure. Looking in the mirror, I stretched and scratched my back, but when I sensed something foreign I scraped it off with my fingers to see what I found. “My eyes widened in surprise!
"AAAA !!!" And I fell on my ass with a frightened look. "What the hell was that !?" In my hands I was holding a small shiny blue feather! I quickly jumped up, ran into the room and began to examine my bed, on which for some unknown reason I passed out and slept for only an hour. But having carefully examined the bed linen, I made sure that there were no such feathers in its contents, especially in the pillow.

"So was it a dream? Or do they check me here, test some prescriptions on me? What should I do with you? " I asked, still looking at this pen. "Perhaps, when I meet with the professor, I will give him a problem for my questions." I put the feather in the inner pocket of my vest and decided to end my day with a scouting trip to the cafeteria. Leaving the residential area using my pass, I found the indicated robot guide in the hallway. And then my gears started spinning in my head. All the robots I met during this time resembled uh ... ponies? Only without hair, mane and tail. But the structure of their limbs clearly indicated this. Definitely not copies of dogs! The questions in my head only increased when I noticed that I had been standing in front of the robot for three minutes. And then his eyes lit up with green lights and rays of the same color scanned my pass, which is cheerful around my neck. A mechanical voice, as befits robots, spoke to me.

"How can I help you sir? I am a robotic guide dedicated to helping staff with a green badge."

"Um ... yes. Please escort me to the staff cafeteria of my level." The robot started up and turned from its place and walked while saying.

"Of course sir! Follow me!" I rolled my eyes and mentally swore that I had to endure unimaginable difficulties. But I signed up for them myself, so I'm not complaining. It's just that it's all unusual for me so far, but I'll get used to it!

The weirdness of this evening was that I did not meet human staff, only robots. Even in the dining room! Which is no less surprising. At the end of my dinner, I asked the robot if I could get some work clothes for tomorrow. And can I see Professor Alekseev? But the robot answered in detail and clearly.

"Your clothes are in the room, in the closet, you can use everything you need in your room. Professor Alekseev will come for you tomorrow at nine in the morning. Try to be prepared. Can I help you with something else?"

"No thanks for the info um ... how can I call you?"

"Contact me simply: Assistant."

After scratching my chin, I said goodbye to the robot pony and decided to examine the contents of my room. In the closet I found a work gown, overalls, and other similar clothes for work in the complex. In general, nothing interesting. There was a shelf of books next to the cabinet. Not a TV, and of course there was no computer, boredom. It did have a nice shower room, a writing desk and a swivel chair. That's all the conditions. And since there was still time before sleep, I took out of my pocket this little enigmatic pen to study it better. Fortunately, I found a magnifying glass in the table, in addition to writing utensils. Looking at the feather with a magnifying glass, I noticed stars sparkling like in the sky.

I remembered my short but wonderful dream. My meeting with Princess Luna, as she called herself. "True?" - I thought in conversation with myself. “I already understood who she is, but Equestria, her home? In the end, she told me almost nothing ... "

Only her eyes looking into mine and the touch of her wing on my back told me more. She would like to see me more often, and I can give myself an account. I agree with her! It is a fleeting sensation, our touch, a noticeable spark in our eyes. Heh, what am I thinking about? Am I nuts? But the blue feather in my hands says otherwise! And my mind entered into a struggle with the feelings of my heart. I liked her, although she is a magic pony from the land of dreams ... I decided it was time to take a shower and try to sleep. This is how I expected to see her again.

But in the dream she never visited me again.

The next morning the alarm went off at seven in the morning and I cheerfully got out of bed, carefully filling it up and headed to the bathroom.Having quickly coped with all the morning procedures, including a light breakfast, I began to calmly wait for my boss. As it is, by nine in the morning, he entered my room and turned to me with an easy smile.

"Good morning Maxim! How did you sleep? I see you still have a lot of questions, so today you are a lucky person, you will receive the answers and start the preparatory phase."

"And good morning to you, Mr. Alekseev! I slept really well. But there is one thing ... " After briefly recounting his visions and showing him the quill, the professor resolutely gave his notebook and began to write. Then he put the feather in a special box and looked intently into my eyes.

"Congratulations on your first contact son! In fact, your statement is interesting, but not unique!" I raised my eyebrows in surprise and asked him. "What? Why do you say that? Has anyone already encountered this?"

“In fact, yes! Everyone who works in this complex has gone through this. But these cases are not regular. And we assume it is related to the portal. The only thing that sets you apart is the contact left to you from another world." He pointed with his eyes at a transparent plastic box that contained a blue feather, and added in a serious tone. "We have to send this sample for research!"

“Oh yes, of course, Professor, although I would really like to keep it for myself later. But I understand that I work here for the sake of science."

"Don't be frivolous. Now please put on your white clothes and follow me. You need to donate blood for analysis, etc. Then you will be checked by sensors. Finally, you will be hooked up to a crash course. These are all the same sensors only for the head. Heh! Don't worry, let's start our day."

"Well, I'm still waiting!" I finished the conversation and put on a work gown, as it was according to Alekseev's plan.

After spending a boring half day testing, I suddenly remembered uh ... robotic ponies.

"Professor, may I ask?"

"Speak freely."

"And why do all your robots look like ponies, well, or their semblance?" And then he looked at me with an impassive face, after a little thought, took off his glasses and gave me an answer. "Starting with the fact that Project X is well funded, so you could see about a dozen robots on all floors.But that's why they look like four-legged creatures, as you have already noticed, ponies, this is because our project is connected with the upcoming contact in another world and as you know their inhabitants look approximately the same, only alive. his vision is an inhabitant of the world on the other side of the portal. So why exactly ponies and why do you not meet other people in your sector of admission green, you ask? I answer this done with the aim that you would begin to get used to this particular form of life with which you will go make contact, you may not see people for a long time. By the way, today you will get to know your partner on the upcoming mission and from now on he will be with you all the time, even in your room!"

"I think it makes sense." I briefly replied and after thinking a little over his answer suddenly realized what awaited me. Sighing, I asked him. "Professor, what is my test result?" He turned to the computer, looked at something, took a surprised look, turning his back to me, wrote down the results and put them in the archive.

"So let me get you up to speed first!"

"Oh, I'm all in the attention of the professor!" He looked at me seriously and I saw sparks in his eyes, after which he snapped his fingers. And then I fell into a trance for a while. I heard a completely different voice from him, an echo echoed in my ears.

"From now on, you must forget your name! Your new name is Heart Path! Remember this! And now on a clap you repeat to me what your name is! "He clapped his boots and I came to myself from a trance. With difficulty I focused my eyes on him, but was serious in my tone.

"My name is Heart Path!"

"That is great!"

What happened to me?

The professor pulled this device out of the safe, similar to virtual reality glasses, only not so bulky, but more compact, and handed them to me along with a brochure with instructions.

"Here, keep this your kit! These high-tech glasses perform a number of functions, including communication through a small earpiece. Their functions include: magnification like binoculars, night vision, thermal imager, as well as a built-in computer and a camera powered by your voice. Any commands will be executed on your behalf and voice. To activate these glasses when you turn on this button, you will have to give your name. Well, in general terms, read the instructions for using them tonight." Wow cool! Now I will begin to dispel my boring evenings.

"Thanks professor! When can I see my assistant robot?"

"After lunch, he will be waiting for you, your room. Remember this expensive equipment! Treat it appropriately! By the way, your robot pony can give you detailed instructions and advice about your glasses. Your pony robot is a better model. You will learn the rest from him. In general, for today you are free, but tomorrow we will start practice with something that will be a surprise for you for now."

Forty minutes later, I returned from the dining room to my room and noticed a new, mmm, face! Yes, and this robot pony was sitting like a dog near the table, I really noticed his difference from the rest of the assistants. In the first it was slightly larger, in the second it had a blue HAIR COVER. He also had a short mane and tail! Hahah they are really jokers, these scientists! The eyes were as if alive, but they clearly did not move and there were no muscles. In general, this is a good emulation. I came closer and squatted in front of him, by the way his mane and tail were silvery. Waving my hand in front of those lifeless eyes, I thought that it will take some getting used to, especially if I wake up at night out of need!

"Em ... Hi! Can you hear me?" The robot pony turned its head to me and met my gaze, and then his mouth opened and smiled? This is definitely news! Where has technology got to?

"Hello to you Heart Path!" He stretched out his paw (hoof) to me for the purpose of shaking hands? "I ask you not to be surprised! I am a more perfect model of the assistant robot. My name is Night Fog." I reached out my hand in response and gently shook that robotic hoof heh. Looking into those eyes, I decided to ask the first thing that came to mind.

"Why Night Fog?"

"I have the function of throwing a smoke screen when necessary. And also to pull a wagon with a load, well, in general, I will be your assistant in your mission. Do not get bored with me. Oh yes, I have a function to play music, this command is performed using your glasses ser. About ten thousand different tracks are uploaded to my hard disk."

"Fine! This is truly amazing news! Think we can be friends?"

"Of course sir! If you have any questions or requests, let me know."

I took off my shoes and lay down on the bed, indulging in thought. Hmm ... I have to leave my world in twelve days and may not return. By the way, proceeding from the information received from the professor, I already know that after landing I will have to find the missing drones in order to remove information from them. Then, when meeting with the local population, I must act as a goodwill messenger from my world to transfer a cargo of some goods, books about our world history and the like that I see after opening the container, well, or implement them for another purpose, depending on the circumstances ... Then, if all goes well for some time among the natives, the exact time is still unknown. And if the portal in the opposite direction is still working, return safely to earth. After which I will complete my mission and I will receive my fee. The amount indicated on the papers was consistent with my work. Simply put, I would not have earned that much in my entire life!

But what if everything goes according to a different storyline? And not as rosy as it seems to me? In this case, I have a protocol called "Assimilation" in order to survive in a new world for me. And since I read this point in the contract, I still subscribed to it! I hope I won't regret anything. And if the local population of that world, everyone is as cute as Princess Luna, then I will find something to do with myself in that world! Yes, I definitely will not be alone, the Night Mist will be with me, my faithful assistant. By the way, the following question arises and I looked at my robot.

"Hey Night Fog? Do you have combat functions? You know, in case of emergency situations. You know that putting on a smoke screen is certainly fun, but I would like something more weighty when it gets hot!"
The mist turned its head to me and smiled again. Heh I like this robot, honestly!
"Yes, Heart Path, you need not worry! I will cover your ass with more than smoke if combat protocol is activated!"
I blinked a few times in surprise when I learned that this robot can speak in this style in the same way as his answers in general.

"Are you serious? And what is this for example?"

"In addition to these hooves, I have built-in small arms from the "Whirlwind" system. The ammunition pass is limited, but I am able to reload myself. One of the containers that will be sent with us will contain ammunition, including your weapon. "

"Wow, this is a really serious statement, but the professor did not tell me about it!"

"The professor has provided me as a trusted assistant with access to this information." I sighed with some relief, then stared at the ceiling and spoke in a prankish tone.

"Well, I think we'll arrange a dance for them there!" The robot released a semblance of laughter, but not like other mechanical ones, but rather more alive.

"Haha I think you're right sir! I will not let you get bored and I will not give you offense. Of course, if I'm near, and you are in danger."

"Yes, I feel that you will be a good friend!"

The next day.

Today is the third day of my stay in the complex and the professor promised me some kind of surprise. And here I am standing in some kind of closed hangar with my robot, waiting for the professor to leave the equipment storage room, having a red clearance. Where I was denied entry. So he appeared with two cases and went to the table, put them down and called me over. I looked at the Night Fog, cracked my neck and went to inspect the contents of the cases.

"What are these strange gloves, Mr. Alekseev? They weigh a couple of kilograms, that's for sure!"

"Let me introduce you to one of our experimental gear, Amplifier Gloves! Yeah, these kids weigh that much until you put them on! Try it!"

I put on first the left, then the right glove that ended in front of the elbows. And he looked inquiringly at the professor.
"Well, and they are still heavy for extravagant clothes, although not so much that it would be impossible to get used to them!"

"Yes it is! Now put on your glasses and activate the protocol, amplifier." I did as he said. The glasses gave confirmation to the team and through their lenses I saw that my seals began to glow along the contours. Three-barreled mini-guns, about fifteen centimeters long, jumped out of the superstructure from each hand. Wow, I feel like some kind of Futuristic warrior, magician. Immediately I stopped feeling the weight of these gloves by about two times.

"What's next, professor? I really feel like something is pushing my muscles!"

"Now let's go to the training room."

After we entered this so-called training hangar, he took with him a second case with a red handle and put it on one of the boxes. In this room were several mannequins made of wood, as well as many boxes of different sizes. The professor sat down on one of the boxes and gave me a command.

"Activate gravity mode with your voice command!"

"Mode activated!"

"Now put both hands on that heavy metal box and lock the target!" As soon as I gave the command, pointing my hands at the indicated object, red and blue similar to electric rays flew out of them and entangled the box.

"Well, do not be shy and lift it up and put it on another box." I showed some mental stress and the glasses passed the command to the gloves, after which I began to smoothly rise the drawn target.

"Wow, I like that professor! And what is the maximum weight they can lift?"

"About three centners, no more. But I ask you not to flatter yourself, these kids also have a drawback. Unfortunately, the battery will last for a maximum of twelve hours with active use. But they can self-charge from the sun, as well as from a regular network. A full charge from the sun will be eight hours, from the network only two. But the question is that we do not know how things are with energy in that world! Therefore, use them only when necessary and save the charge." After that the professor made sure that I carefully learned the lesson and after consolidating my practice, continued. "This is not their only function! Activate Combat mode."

"Done! Battle mode is on!"

"And now move any hand to one of the wooden manikins. Still grab the target and issue the Shock Strike order! And hit all six targets."

After I aimed one hand at one manikin, and the other at the other, and capturing the targets in the same blue-red rays, I made a command. After the command, both targets are scattered by the lightning strike, leaving behind a smoldering residue. The most sinister grin stretched across my face and I went into the blast with the remaining targets. Having experienced new emotions on myself, I turned to the professor and, as a combat pilot, made a report.

"Ser, all specified targets are destroyed! What orders will there be?" The professor only chuckled at my emerging enthusiasm.

"Heh yes! See that distant target? Also only rubber manikin. Zoom into this target with your glasses and activate the

"Silent" mode, then fire one of the hands. You will notice that a crosshair will appear in the goggles to help you correct aiming." I feel like some kind of robocop. Nevertheless, I fired a silent shot from my right hand, and saw that one of the barrels was slightly smoking. After bringing the glasses closer, I saw a dart sticking out approximately in the center of the target. The professor did not delay himself with an explanation.

"These are darts with sleeping pills, they are designed to eliminate living targets, with a non-lethal outcome. As you can see, you only have three barrels on each glove. Take this into account for tactical purposes, you will be reloading manually. We'll be re-training this week with these miracle gloves, but for now, take them off."

After resting for a couple of minutes after putting both gloves in the case, I decided to ask the professor what was in the other case.

"And this is a Glock 20 pistol! You will practice shooting yourself every day. But let me remind you of this deadly weapon and it is intended solely for self-defense! This means that you do not open this case unnecessarily! You understood me!?"

"I understood everything sir! Weapon only in case of self-defense!"

"Well, now you're free for today. From tomorrow you will be parachute jumping. The weather is right for that."

And so time passed and my preparation ended. I successfully jumped and trained with equipment and with my robot. But the hour was approaching when I had to go to meet my fate in a new world for me. With a thoughtful look, sitting in the helicopter, I received the last instruction from my boss.

"From the beginning we lower the cargo from four containers, then we will drop you off! " Alekseev shouted to me. "That blue is the Night Fog! You must free him first, he will help you with the rest! Do not be afraid, he will pull your caravan from the remaining three boxes Trust him, your equipment and YOURSELF! Ha ha ha! And good luck with the Heart Path! "

"Thanks sir! It will not be superfluous to me. Hope we meet again!" After my cargo was sent into the abyss above the abnormal accumulations of energy, I stepped over the threshold of the helicopter and flew!

Sitting in the helicopter, Professor Alekseev watched his parcels go into the portal. "Now we are with you in the calculation, brother Chaos ..." And sparks flashed from his eyes. After about ten minutes, the portal disappeared, leaving behind the usual accumulation of clouds ...

Author's Notes:

What will happen next with our hero and his robot assistant? The time will come and everyone will show their cards.