It was obvious that removing all Zoners would be a task of greater precision than any form of attack itself on Freeport Nine. Chenzo's face produced a light smile to the tone of a very quiet sniggering laugh at the questions of Malta's air makeup.
"Doc, Everything, and I mean everything on Malta contains some degree of Cardamine. The technology exists and has done for quite some time which does not hinder and isn't even visible externally nor can you feel it after a few minutes; to allow you to wear a mouth and nosepiece which filters all Cardamine from the air you breath on the planet, however you'll need to bring your own food and water with you externally as if it's made on the planet, there's cardamine in it. I do keep a few floors of Comercio Fantasma clean of all cardamine to allow for any guests wanted or otherwise to prevent them taking in the benefits of Cardamine. It's a gift, senor, not a curse. Say when and I'd be more than happy to accommodate, A gent I employ by the name of Lucky on Malta can be a guide or point of contact for assistance should you so need. That offer is for any time, senor"
He paused, as if Chenzo already knew there was sombody entering the meeting room at that second. One of his security came in with a large bottle of what Holliday was already drinking, without a word placed a glass down, opened the bottle and poured some of the drink in before drinking it himself. Ge gestured to the doctor the bottle was for him. He also placed a fresh drink for Chenzo afterward. The security agent left without a word, just a respectful nod toward Holliday.
"They always insist on doing that to guests, to prove there's nothing nasty inside the drink...."
He shook his head and rested his forehead in his hand as he did so
"Sorry about that. With evacuating the Freeport. It is but an idea at present. The idea would not be to cripple anyone but the Corsairs. Spies have advised that the Corsairs are attempting to advance on Pygar as well as Corfu. There is a high level of certainty they will do so. I will state, Doc, if they succeed in fortifying Pygar, Malta will be in such danger that I don't believe we could fend off a direct assault. You and I both know and won't need to go into detail about the knowledge of Food will always be prioritised for Corsairs above anyone else. They will not consider anyone else's life. I'm sure in the absence of Freeport Nine's produce, a constant supply from Freeport Ten would suffice Zoner needs? Sorry for the heavy questions senor, but I really must do what's best for Malta and our friends. The consequences for not could be.... Severe"
