Conflict Lessens - Harlowe Frost

Viera has decided to leave her teaching career. She has her hands full as one of the Pillars of earth, a magic wielder, and a person who knows about aliens. Part of this position is being subjected to the red tape of the government officials. Watching her friend, Betsy, navigate those obstacles almost makes it worth it. 

Despite the krottel, an alien race, found on Earth, the officials decide the threat isn't large enough to take action. Concerned their lackadaisical approach will precipitate disaster for earth, but unable to do anything about it, Viera heads to Abritos, the chanzii home planet, with Thorn to see if it'll be ready for their repopulation soon.

Everything seems to be going in the right direction for both Thorn's planet and earth. But why does Thorn's ship find a krottel ship near earth every time they scan?  

Viera decides her life should shift from teaching to magic. Despite the single alien bug found, the Government decides the threat isn't worth action. Everything seems to be going in the right direction for both Thorn's planet and earth. But why does Thorn's ship find an enemy ship near earth?  

Viera wants her life to focus on learning magic. Despite the single alien bug found, the Government decides to ignore the threat. But if everything is going in the right direction for both Thorn's planet and earth, then why does Thorn's ship detect an enemy vessel near earth?