Foundation Dreams
Part 3
Wanda and Gaal’s Exploration of the Earth
Chapter 12
(Lors Avakim, acting as a lawyer sent by Hari Seldon, explains to Gaal how he got involved in the case instead of Hari Seldon.)
In the words of Sun Wu in “The Art of War,” “When you surround an enemy, always leave a way out. Do not attack an enemy cornered.”
“Linge Chen, the head of the Chen family that supported the Galactic Empire and also led the Public Security Commission. The founder of the Chen family, Lintai Chen, changed his surname from Sun to Chen after using a forbidden and unconventional method to overthrow a regime on a planet that is the common home of humanity. This move was so simple yet astounding.” (Excerpt from “The Life of Hari Seldon” by Gaal Dornick)
Avakim: I am Lors Avakim, representing Dr. Seldon as per his instructions. I have a message from him for you.
Gaal: I entered Trantor illegally and was promptly arrested. I wish to appeal directly to the Emperor. I did not come here to be in this situation. Please take action to allow me to return to my homeland, Synnax.
Avakim: I understand the inconvenience you are facing, but this is the necessary course of action. Dr. Seldon has been waiting for this day for a long time. It has been a long time!
Today marks the culmination of the psychohistory initiated by Yugo Amaryl and Dr. Seldon 18 years ago. Yugo passed away a decade ago.
Yugo and Dr. Seldon extensively studied Chen, even creating a replica of Chen’s world in the laboratory and conducting numerous simulations. They delved into meditation and even constructed a cave for their experiments.
Our “Foundation” can only be established by outmaneuvering, capturing, and utilizing. Dr. Seldon discovered that Chen’s actions were influenced by the military strategies of his ancestors. In fear of Dr. Seldon’s impact, Chen arranged for the doctor’s group to be exiled to a distant planet at the galaxy’s edge.
Gaal: What?! So that’s why Dr. Seldon is referred to as the “Great Crow.” The Galactic Empire will crumble in 300 years, paving the way for a new Galactic Empire to emerge 30,000 years later.
But why am I the only one marked for execution?
That’s the reason Hummin brought me here.
Avakim: Do not fret.
The likelihood of your execution is extremely low, less than 1% when exposed to a basic radiation source, as per Dr. Seldon’s assessment.
Gaal: Can that truly be believed?
Avakim: Pay attention, Mr. Dornick. Chetter Hummin is clandestinely manipulating the Empire’s government using his unique abilities.
A department for managing galactic memory and knowledge collection will be established on a planet named Terminus, far beyond the galaxy’s horizon. A core team of 50 individuals will be supported by 10,000 staff members and 30,000 family members who will relocate there.
While the stated purpose is the compilation of the “Galactic Encyclopedia,” its true objective is the establishment of the “First Foundation”!
The optimal strategy is to expedite the arrival of the subsequent Galactic Empire.
And you, Gaal Dornick, will be the 51st mathematician and the director simultaneously.
Gaal: What are you implying?
To be continued…
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