Seeing Elian's expression, Larry couldn't help but feel a mischievous twinge of amusement.

"Why not?" he teased. "I've heard that girls these days have pretty high

standards. Take someone like Mira, for instance; she must have a ton of admirers. Maybe she just mentioned it offhand."

Elian's face turned even colder, and his tone lost any trace of respect. "Oh, give it a rest, will you? You're not saying anything I want to hear."

Larry chuckled. He used to think Elian was as emotionally stunted as an iron-tree. Who would've guessed this tree could actually bloom?

"Alright, I'll stop messing with you. How's it feel to be back?"

Elian shrugged, "Not much, feels just like before. Some people need a good shaking up, though."

Elian's demeanor had shifted completely, emitting a sharp and cutting aura. His voice remained calm, but there was an unmistakable intensity that could unnerve anyone.

"Luckily, they didn't lose their edge these past three years. Otherwise, it wouldn't just be a simple scolding for them," he said, his voice carrying a chilling authority that even made Larry feel a twinge of sympathy for the Viper Squad.

them, but as if he embodied the title alone. It was clear just how deeply he'd impacted the warriors

in line. Otherwise, during his years at Zephra, the top brass

tough guys in line. And once they were used to

was some concern that what happened four years ago might have

with

a mark on the entire division," Larry went on, speaking slowly. "You need to remember your

You didn't

MS

his voice steady. "No need to give me the

didn't think he'd done

couldn't get past it himself. That

to someday.

knew he'd

meeting with the division tomorrow, but today I came by mainly

"Mira's all set with the Titans. No one at Virell will give her a hard time.

much time away, and Miranda's new to Virell. Please look after her like she's

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