Javier sometimes enjoys being a pirate, but he never forgets they made him a slave.
Trapped in a forgotten mine field left over from an ancient war, he must work with the people he hates to survive. Even if it means saving them as well.
When they find an unbelievable treasure at the center of the mine field, all bets are off.
This novella is Volume 2 of The Science Officer series and the continuing adventures of Javier Aritza.