Michael rubbed his eyes, making sure that he wasn't hallucinating. But when he opened them, the Lord was still there.
"Robert? Why are you here?"
Michael had bid the Lord farewell on Venus once the AI threat had been neutralized. The man had chosen to remain there because he wanted to protect Livia, the newly appointed Minister of Defense, who had been assigned to oversee Magmorious.
Yet Robert was now here? A few things didn't add up.
The man chuckled seeing Michael's bewildered expression.
"News of a faction war travels fast, you know. Is it so strange that I chose to arrive when my comrades are in need of aid? You helped me protect my city… you even saved my life. It's only right that I repay that debt."
Robert looked unmistakably pleased with himself for arriving unannounced.
"But what about Livia?" Michael asked.
Robert's smile grew more forced.
