Don’t Push Your Luck

Hobe reflected on the numerous lessons Anna had imparted in the virtual room, although the exact details of those sessions eluded him. Yet, somehow, Anna's logical thinking patterns seemed to resonate and seep into his consciousness.

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Carlos raised his thumb, pointing towards the back seat where Hobe and Alicia sat. "Our Leader Cyan," he declared with a smirk.

At the mention of Hobe's leadership, Mark's irritation flared visibly. "How could the system make you a leader?!" he exclaimed, his frustration evident in his tone.

Hobe couldn't help but chuckle softly to himself at Mark's outburst. "Honestly, I'm curious about that too," he mused, a wry grin playing on his lips.

As he looked at Mark, he couldn't help but recall how the man had once expressed a desire for him to be a leader. Who knew that it would actually come to pass so quickly?