Chapter 411

They chatted as they played golf, but honestly, it was pretty clear that Abelard and Darius were far more interested in their conversation than the actual game.

At first, they talked about world events, but soon enough, Abelard and Darius got caught up in a lively, on-the-spot strategy game-using coffee mugs and salt shakers to simulate a battlefield right there on the green.

Charlene and Stewart stood by, listening in, while Thorne and Vesta hung back as well, trying not to look too left out.

Maybe picking up on this, Darius glanced over and said, "Why don't you both weigh in? I'd love to hear your thoughts."

Charlene spoke up after a moment, "With enemies on all sides, charging in solo is a bad idea. So honestly, playing it safe and holding our ground seems like the smart move right now."

Vesta blinked. She had to admit, it was a pretty solid point-something she probably wouldn't have thought of herself.

Darius gave Charlene an approving nod, smiling. "Nicely put."

Stewart, quick on the uptake, shuffled two cups across their makeshift map. "I'd

go for a pincer movement-flank from both sides."

grinned at that, clearly pleased with his

to Thorne and Vesta-it was

the 'battlefield' but drew a blank. She looked to Thorne

don't have enough troops left to defend the city, but if we swing through the northwest

hands. "Brilliant! And what about

pull forces from the southeast and push hard on the northwest, we could take the

move directly challenged Charlene's earlier plan to

eyebrow, her voice cool. "The troops you're redeploying are right in the hottest contested zone. If you move them, every setup

Stewart chuckled. "Didn't catch that, huh, Ms. Hawkins? That spot's basically the key

was obvious, but Vesta

and outs of military tactics, but she understood enough to

over-no point

had been

vet

smile. "Sorry, this is my first time with

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255