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."

both grinned at that,

all eyes turned to Thorne and

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

troops left to defend the city, but if we swing through the northwest and cut off their retreat, we might just turn

hands. "Brilliant!

"If we pull forces from the southeast

directly challenged Charlene's earlier

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

froze, realizing she'd missed something big. Stewart chuckled. "Didn't catch that,

it was obvious, but Vesta honestly hadn't

might not have known all the ins and outs of military tactics, but she understood enough to realize she'd

the mock battle was over-no point

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

smile. "Sorry, this is my first time

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