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."

and Darius both grinned at that, clearly pleased with his

to Thorne and Vesta-it was their

but drew a blank.

the city, but if we swing through

"Brilliant! And what about you,

then gave it some thought. Slowly, a plan formed. "If we pull forces from the southeast and push hard on

Charlene's

you're redeploying are right in the hottest contested zone. If you move them,

she'd missed something big. Stewart chuckled. "Didn't catch that, huh, Ms. Hawkins? That spot's basically the

assumed it was obvious, but Vesta honestly hadn't

the ins and outs of military tactics, but she understood enough to realize she'd just

was over-no point

felt the sting of her mistake. Up until her turn, everyone's strategy had been solid. Now, she was the one who'd messed it up She tried to hide

vet

is my first time with this kind of game. Didn't mean

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