A major from the T department, interested in Jordana's case, asked the lieutenant colonel with great curiosity about the results of the examination of her clothes.

The Lieutenant Colonel replied: "Samples should have been sent to you. Didn't you get them?"

The major explained that the samples had arrived in the morning, but he had not yet had time to study them thoroughly. He asked for a brief description.

The Lieutenant Colonel explained: The costume is made of wool resembling sheep's wool. The fabric is not factory-made, the tailoring is handmade. The threads are made of vegetable fibers, the composition of the dye is still unknown. Although at first glance there was nothing special, experts were convinced that the structure of the samples was amazing. The atoms of the elements differ in weight from ordinary ones, their properties are unique.

The major shared his observations: Jordana looks like an ordinary person. Her health and physical development are surprising, but they are within the norm. The tests from the orphanage had already arrived, and he had time to study them. The fact that Jordana is learning English and has made great progress in her studies struck a major acquaintance.

The major was also told that Jordana was very interested in learning English, and books from the library played a big role in this. Barrett is surprised by her success and fast learning. He thinks that in a week she will have nothing to teach.

Even the major was surprised to ask why Barrett took up the training. It would seem that he had a lot to do...

"Mind control?"

"Yes, it looks like it. Our captain also abruptly interrupted the conversation with her, although he planned to communicate for at least an hour. He couldn't explain the reason consciously. And in the orphanage, she skillfully put aside the curiosity of the older boys, who are not so easy to appease. Perhaps that's what gives her such confidence. I would probably show the same behavior if I had the opportunity to control others at the right moment".

"And what do your analysts say?"

"Sad conclusions. She clearly came from another world and would probably return there just as easily. If this is a parallel reality, then most likely she is here looking for something that is needed there. She doesn't trust us and may have decided to find this "something" where there are no problems with selling gold and buying the goods she needs. Studying the language suggests that she chose the United States or another English-speaking country. Your costume details add another piece to the puzzle. If this is a world with backward technology compared to ours, she will most likely need a weapon. The backward world will not appreciate sophisticated technology, but small arms are always relevant. It is available in the States, especially for such an experienced person".

"Perhaps her abilities are limited, so she has to use language. She could have just given the order and we would have delivered everything to her personally".

"I agree, this is likely" The major agreed: "Now we should ask ourselves: will we allow a large batch of gold with unique properties to enter the American market? Even if it is distributed in parts, and the Americans do not understand the value of this gold, I would not bet on it, otherwise we risk losing the unique metal".

"It makes perfect sense. In that case, what can you suggest?"

"Yes, I would be ready to give her everything she needs. I even agree to give her access to a large batch of machine guns stored in warehouses. For us, even the thought that she would take all this abroad was not an obstacle. With the help of her gold, we could become leaders, make an ambitious breakthrough. But Linda unfortunately remains unapproachable, did not want to deal with them directly. Therefore, it's time to turn to the top management. The proposal looks simple: write a detailed justification for the leadership, addressed personally to the head of the CGRa. It was important to emphasize the inadmissibility of using force in this situation. The head of the CGR will need to realize the importance and seriousness of this issue".

*****

Three days later, a folder with documents from the Management of the Scientific and Technical Intelligence Committee got on the desk of the chairman of the CGR. These were prepared materials, including the conclusion of the Academy of Sciences and an explanatory note with the opinion of the management of the RT department. This was a surprise for the head of the CGRa, but he could not help but listen to the opinion of scientists and his subordinates.

"I didn't think I'd find this in my office" Thought the head of the CGR, closing the folder: "On the other hand, what is the risk? If the information provided is correct and the operation is under our control, we can obtain valuable data at minimal cost. We need to discuss this with the General Secretary and submit the issue to the Duma for decision".

Despite his power, he understood that such decisions required collegial discussion.

*****

Linda had finished reading The Mekong Crew when Maya entered the bedroom.

"Linda, it's time to leave the book, they're waiting for you" Maya said.

Linda put the book in the bedside table and followed Maya into the hallway.

"They're waiting for you in Stanley's classroom" The teacher explained: "He's going to leave, so hurry up".

Linda knocked on the door of the training room and entered. There she saw a Goblin and an unknown woman. After saying hello, Linda looked at the head teacher with a questioning look.

Stanley turned to Linda: "I called because they want to talk to you. I have to go home, so I want to advise you to listen as closely as possible to what Scarlett has to say. And I'm saying goodbye to you, we'll meet tomorrow".

The woman, who was about forty years old, wasted no time in introducing herself: "Your tutor called me, so I won't repeat myself. I am a major of the CGR. We are already familiar with your amazing abilities, but I ask you not to get into my thoughts. Just listen and think about my words. You know the uniqueness of the gold that the coins you sold are made of. Scientists believe that this metal comes from another world, and our analysts assume that you came for something very important and want to exchange it for your gold. Are we assuming that you need a weapon?"

Linda did not delay and immediately answered: "Let's say yes".

The Major nodded in understanding: "Okay, we have a suggestion. We will offer you the necessary weapons in exchange for gold. We can guess that the technology in that world is not up to par, and in general it probably lags far behind our world. Am I right?"

"Yes, you've hit the nail on the head: only swords and spears are used as weapons there. I haven't seen anything more complicated than a crossbow there".

"We can give you AKM submachine guns and any number of cartridges. We are ready to send weapons in parts in exchange for the same amount of gold. You won't have to go to America".

Linda confirmed: "I understood that you guessed my plans".

The major explained further: "We understand how important this is to you. We need your gold, but we are no less interested in preventing it from falling into the hands of the Americans. There are good reasons for this. We understand that you are offended by the way the authorities treated you, but I assure you that you should not distrust your Homeland so much. Therefore, we urge you not to transfer such significant metal to our probable enemy. Let's find a compromise and discuss how much you need and what you're willing to offer in return".

Linda suggested: "I propose to do this - you bring ten machine guns, a large number of cartridges for them and provide me with an instructor. I've never had to hold a weapon like that in my hands. Together with the instructor, I will move to another world, where he will teach me how to handle it and show how it works to the king of my new homeland. After that, your man will come back and I will pay for the machines that we will receive. Don't worry, there will be a lot of gold. If you valued my coins, then a few hundred kilograms of gold should be enough for you. And if you act honestly, there will be even more gold. I may need more than just weapons, but also something else from this world".

"Why do you need these weapons?" The major asked: "If you don't want to, you can keep quiet, I was just curious".

Linda answered anyway: "We mostly need it to protect us from the creatures, but I can't guarantee that it won't be used against our enemies. I can only say that our king has no intention of attacking our neighbors".

"And what kind of creatures do we have?"

Linda smiled: "Oh, there are a lot of them. For example, these are the ones". A small hologram of a tyrannosaurus appeared in front of the terrified woman. The lizard opened its mouth, bared its teeth and breathed stinky breath at the screaming woman.

"Don't be afraid, you can open your eyes" Linda said: "I'm sorry, I didn't take into account that there are no dinosaurs in this world, and I didn't think I would scare you so much".

"Okay, okay, I'm fine" The major said, but still it was noticeable that her hands were shaking a little: "And how many of these creatures do you have?"

"We attract people like the one I showed from other worlds, they don't live here themselves. I wanted to ask: do you only need gold from another world, or can any other metals also have any value for you?"

"You know, I can't say that right away" The major thought: "Now our scientists have only your gold, so maybe other metals can also be valuable. We will need samples to study".

"Is it possible to find out right now when I can expect the arrival of your weapons and a reliable person?"

"With such a small number of weapons, it is possible right tomorrow. And where is it better to bring him?" The major replied.

"It doesn't matter to me where to leave from. Choose a place yourself. Bring my suit or a similar size, because it is not customary to wear dresses with such a length. Wait a bit. If we leave tomorrow, then I won't need the decoction, so I can give you a small amount for analysis now".

Linda ran to the toilet, took a flask from the tank and came back.

"It contains silver from that world. Inside there is a drink that I drink to memorize foreign words well and quickly. This drink is obtained from plants, but if it is consumed for a long time, on the contrary, it can become harmful, and it tastes just disgusting!"

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"Lindik, I have one more question for you. Why did you so stubbornly refuse to cooperate before, but now you have given your consent?"

"And what was your offer to me? Move in with an aunt? And what would your reaction be if I suddenly appeared in your office and offered to exchange gold for weapons? But now you have made such an offer to me. There's a difference, isn't there? Now I feel that your team is serious about business cooperation, so now I see a real opportunity to benefit. I want to warn you that any attempts to put pressure on me will end in a breakup of the relationship. You can try to kill me, but you can't force me to do something against my will".

After saying goodbye to the major, Linda went into the bedroom and started reading the book again.

"What did our Goblin want to talk to you about?" Olivia did not lag behind, hinting at the head of the household.

"He said that my aunt wanted to take me to her place for a while, and the director allowed it. They'll probably come for me tomorrow".

"What luck!" The girl sighed: "I don't have anyone at all. The mother is probably somewhere, of course, but I've never seen her. She left me to someone else as a baby, but I turned out to be an unnecessary stranger's child".

Olivia now seemed so depressed and abandoned by everyone that Linda could not remain indifferent, went up to her and hugged her, hugging her to herself. The girl responded in kind, rejoicing at the fleeting feeling of comfort.

"That's why Linda prefers friendship with girls, not with guys!" One of the girls shouted: "It's easier for her to communicate with women! Watch her fondle Olivia. It seems that it's best for you to retire to the hallway so as not to make me jealous!"

Olivia quickly moved away from Linda, but alas, it was already too late: the bored girls found something to do. A flood of bullying and advice on how to have fun without men poured around them. Olivia sat blushing, very agitated and almost ready to cry.

"What a shame!" Linda tried to calm them down: "Olivia was not well, but I just sympathized. What's the catch here?"

"Why don't you show me sympathy if you're so compassionate?" Alice objected, the most scandalous of all: "You can even lick my pussy, but you'll have to go out into the hallway. I won't do it in front of everyone, don't even beg!"

"You're a jerk!" Linda couldn't resist.

It was too late to use magic against her. The girls around her, of course, remembered the strangeness of what had happened, and it was a pity to waste energy on the whole company of girls.

"So I'm a fool, and you're the smart one among us! Or do you want to get it in your teeth? Or maybe drag yourself by the hair on the floor?" Alice came up to her angrily.

"Stop your antics, Alice!" Linda got angry: "And try not to chatter with your poisonous tongue, so as not to run into accidentally!"

"Oh, wow!" Not knowing what to say, Alice jumped right up to Linda and wanted to hit her.

The hands acted faster than the mind. Two blows, almost simultaneously, turned Alice and sent her to the headboard, where she hit her head and fell, rolling her eyes under her forehead.

"Oh my God, Linda, you killed her!"

The girls were instantly scared and approached, looking in surprise at their friend lying motionless.

"Get out of the way!" Screamed Linda, when for a moment her own heart froze in fear.: "Yes, she's alive, she just fainted. Don't bother me, I know how to help".

Linda knelt next to Alice and lifted her head with her hands. The examination showed that she had a slight concussion. Linda picked Alice up in her arms and put her on the bed.

"She'll come to her senses soon" Linda said: "I don't want to tell her anything, you'll tell her everything yourself, and don't let her move until morning".

Linda lay down on the bed, trying not to notice the glances of the girls who were staring at her. Emilia, who woke up, did not feel very well, hardly remembered what had happened, and did not want to make a scandal anymore. In the morning, everyone tried to avoid Linda. She read the girls' thoughts and realized that they were afraid of her. After finishing breakfast, she went to the study area for a new assignment and was surprised to find Scarlett there, besides Goblin and the director.

"Here, take it" Said the teacher, and handed her a pack of filled-out sheets: "Here are the rest of the materials for the entire course. You're leaving us, but you shouldn't drop out of school".

"I am very happy for you, Jordana!" Said the director: "You will be better off at your aunt's than at our boarding school, although we try".

"Thank you" Linda murmured gratefully: "Scarlett, has my costume arrived yet?"

"Yes" The major replied: "Your mentor is coming now, and you can change your clothes".

"I'll go too" The director said: "You can leave the dress on the chair, I'll deal with it myself later".

"Is everything ready?" Linda asked after getting dressed in a suit.

This suit was new, but apparently they decided not to return the old one.

"Everything is prepared, they are already waiting for us. Would you mind if the instructor took the camera with him?"

"Let him take pictures, but only when I allow it. God forbid, he will start filming someone unnecessary and get punched in the face, and then I will have to apologize to you. Do we have to go far?"

"Not far away, I have a car".

Scarlett took them to a large, almost empty room resembling a hangar. There were racks of lamps in the center, wooden boxes and some bales. Several men greeted them. Among them she saw the major who defended her in the Committee. Linda looked at the men and immediately recognized the older one among them.

"I'm at your service, Mr. General" She said to the man in civilian clothes: "Ethan, don't be so nervous. I will not keep Captain Nelson waiting and I will pay you honestly".

"I could have introduced myself" He replied: "You didn't have to look into our heads to do that".

"I'm sorry, but I need to be careful until I'm convinced that I can rely on you. Do it properly, and I will stop doubting. Captain, may I call you Jenson? It's customary on the other side to call each other by their first names only. My name is Rinda, so you can address me like that, but among the dignitaries, add my title".

"And what is your title?" The sturdy man grinned.

"I am a baroness now, but when my foster mother dies, I will become a marchioness. Are we going to wait for someone else?" She replied.

"The operators will be here any minute" The general explained: "In the meantime, you will sort out the goods for exchange. Do you think the landing site will be safe?"

"The place where we will leave will be a clearing near the castle. The last time I went back there two weeks ago, everything was fine. Don't worry. There are no dangerous creatures there, and the local people are not a threat to us. What is in these bales?"

"There are machine guns and ammunition clips here, and in the boxes there are additional ammunition in zinc" The captain replied.

"Then we'll need two more people" Linda said decisively: "We only have to hold out at the gate for a minute, so in order: Jenson goes first, and then two assistants throw the load through the gate. When all the cargo is shipped, I will leave immediately".

"Isn't it possible to delay the gate a little longer?" The general asked.

"Perhaps, but this is an unnecessary waste of the forces that we will need on the other side. Because after that, Jenson and I will go to the capital again through the gate" Linda replied.

"Well, of course you know better. Yeah, our photographers have arrived. Turn on the light!"

People with movie cameras went to different sides to shoot from different points of view. The lamps flashed, illuminating everything with a bright light.

"Oh, there's too much light" Linda rolled her eyes: "Your people won't be able to see the gate".

After the command, some of the lamps were turned off. Linda went over to the bales and showed the two officers how the gate was located.

"Throw them into the center of the circle and as far away as possible so that I don't get caught on them. Jenson, are you ready?"

"I'm ready" The captain replied, holding a submachine gun in his hands.

"Let's go. Jenson, on my command, enter the center of the portal, and immediately run on, otherwise things will fall there".

The cameras behind him began to chatter, recording the multicolored vortex that arose with the appearance of the portal.

She pushed the captain forward, and after a short pause, he disappeared into the portal opening, and immediately shouted to the assistant: "Throw things!"

The officers quickly threw the bales into the gate. It took longer to send the boxes, and when it was over with Cruz, Linda disappeared too. She kicked her foot unsuccessfully against one of the crates in the dark, carefully walked around the pile of bales and called out to Jenson.

"Come to me, but carefully" Linda asked. "Last time I came home the day before yesterday, which means it's the middle of the night and everyone in the castle will be asleep, of course. I will open a portal near my room, and you will carry our cargo inside. You can take your time, in this world I can hold the gate longer".

And they did so, spending about five minutes on the transfer.

"You and I will only have to sleep for three or four hours" Linda explained to the captain: "We will not make beds. You can lie down on the sofa and sleep peacefully, I've closed the doors from the inside. I'll sleep in my room. If you need to go to the bathroom, pick me up. It's not safe for you to wander around the castle alone, especially at night. The guards should be on watch by now, so they'll just kill the stranger the fastest, especially since you don't speak their language and won't be able to tell who he is. Wait here, I'll turn on the light. Here, take this ball. Put it next to you in the living room and go to bed, it will soon go out on its own".

"What is it?" The captain asked.

"Local lamps created by magicians. These are the glowing demons they captured" Linda explained.

"Is this a joke, Rinda?"

"I hardly remember the last time I joked with anyone".

Before going to bed, Linda activated a signal spell on the threshold of her room. This was not done because she did not trust the captain, but for simple peace of mind. In the morning, she woke up as soon as the sun rose.

"Are you still asleep, Jenson?" She called the captain: "It's time to get up".

"I couldn't sleep like that" He replied from his couch: "Can I come to you?"

"Of course. Stay in the room for now, I'll try to find out who is in the castle today. Our captain was forming a squad while I was away, and none of them knows the new owners yet, so it would be better for me to go alone".

Avoiding the need to figure it out on her own, the girl immediately met the castle manager.

"Good day, my lady!" The Announcer greeted her: "Glad to see you at home again".

"How's the renovation going?" The girl asked

"So far, we have only cleared the ruins and started rebuilding the destroyed building. The furniture you ordered should be available tomorrow. I plan to temporarily place everything in the dining room, start leveling the floor and prepare the rooms where the vigilantes will live. In two weeks they will be able to move in, and all work should be completed by the end of autumn".

"I have a person in my guest room who does not speak our language. I'm worried that he might accidentally meet up with the vigilantes. If they are not here yet, please ask the workers to ignore him if they meet him".

After talking to the manager, Linda returned to her rooms.

"Now there are only builders here who are engaged in repairs" She told the captain: "I told our manager that I have a guest. Let me show you where the toilet is, it's the only one in the castle for everyone. How long will it take you to learn how to shoot a machine gun?"

"I was told that you have an excellent memory, so I can teach you how to use it in ten minutes, but shooting... it depends on everyone individually. Some manage to learn how to shoot well almost immediately, while others, even after serving in the army, will be able to shoot themselves in the head".

"I hope that I will be in the first category" Linda smiled: "Teach me at least the first basics of shooting. We will hide everything, leave only two machine guns, and get to our capital through the portal. I don't want to eat what is prepared for the builders, so it's best for us to have breakfast at home. You will have an incentive: the sooner you teach me how to use the machine, the sooner we will sit down at the table".

Linda mastered working with a submachine gun in just one minute, but training to quickly aim at a target took her a little time. However, the shooting process itself did not cause her any difficulties.

"You are not a sniper, but you do it very well" The captain praised her: "Especially for a lady who has picked up a machine gun for the first time. Let's try to shoot bursts next time, but I'll show you how to disassemble and assemble the machine later. I'll leave the maintenance instructions with you".

"We're going to the castle to hide the weapons, and then home, because I'm so hungry that I can't stand it anymore. If we stay late, I'll run to the builders, and you won't envy them, because they can't stay without breakfast".

"Can I take a picture in front of your castle?"

"Of course, only after that you have to give me this photo".

"Our intelligence service will classify these photos the fastest" Said a confused Jenson: "But they'll probably make an exception for you".

They took a few pictures, then put the weapons in an empty chest, which stood in the living room. For insurance, Linda has formed a spell on the chest that paralyzes the uninvited guest. The door in the corridor was bolted again, they took the necessary weapons with them and headed to the park near the central estate.

"Only my foster mother is able to communicate with you" Linda warned the captain: "She certainly does not understand our language, but she can talk to you mentally. Apart from the servants, we have two guards: a soldier of the king and a vampire girl. This is not a joke. A Muggle drinks blood, but it doesn't look any different from you and me. Don't worry, she only drinks blood from rabbits. After breakfast, I will send my guard to the king with a message about the arrival of weapons. He has to try it, and further actions depend on him. You'll show him your shooting master class, and then we'll shoot together. I doubt that he would prefer shooting at a long distance, probably two hundred paces, and even from that distance I can hit a person".

"Are we going to shoot people?"

"No, what makes you think that? You got it all wrong. I'll tell the king to install something like a scarecrow. By the way, Jenson, you haven't noticed that I've already switched to "you" with you, and you keep referring to me as "you". I ask you to address me in the same way. No one will suspect you, and it won't violate etiquette. Oh, what a smell of fried meat, I'm just going to choke on saliva! Come on quickly!"