Chapter 2688: (˙o˙) If that won't work, maybe you two should just fight?
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After hearing Annie's adorable, slightly babyish words, Horus Lupercal—the commander of the Terra Empire's Second Expeditionary Fleet and the primarch of the XVI Legion, the Luna Wolves—fell silent for a long time.
He made no effort to hide the surprise, astonishment, and strange look in his eyes as he stared unblinkingly at Annie, who was nothing but a little speck to him. No one could tell what exactly he was thinking.
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Likewise, when Annie saw the other man's strange expression and gaze, she knew he was looking down on her. So, since he was staring at her with such impoliteness, she of course stared right back, glaring at him with her big green eyes without the slightest hint of backing down.
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Naturally, as their respective entourages remained silent, each with their own thoughts, they joined their leaders in a tense standoff. While the tall man and the little girl stared each other down, both groups faced off as well, making the atmosphere at the negotiations grow delicate and tense in an instant.
"Heh!"
After a long while, perhaps because he wasn't thick-skinned enough, perhaps because he sensed the situation was becoming awkward, or perhaps because he didn't think it was worth getting angry with a little girl—
In any case!
The commander of the Terra Empire's Second Expeditionary Fleet, the primarch of the XVI Legion, the Luna Wolves, Horus Lupercal, finally let out a chuckle. He then turned his attention to the few representatives of the Canopy Star system standing behind Annie, and ultimately fixed his gaze on Darius, who wore a ceremonial CMC Powered Combat Suit. Its intricate red-and-gold patterns and many luxurious decorations made him look