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” ε-(´∀｀; ) “

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Honestly, Jun, Bluecop, and the rest of the group hadn’t expected any sudden changes during their standoff with the former Star Guardian.

The situation had been straightforward enough—Flame Nova taunting Gigantrex and provoking Jun, who demanded the return of Peruru, unconscious on Flame Nova’s left shoulder.

Then, out of nowhere, the sound of someone approaching at high speeds interrupted everything, followed by a servo slamming into Flame Nova’s helm, knocking it upside down.

The impact made Jun and the others flinch at the sharp sound.

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Now, Flame Nova stood, looking almost… sheepish(?), as a Cardbot reprimanded him. Whenever he tried to interrupt, the Cardbot immediately cut him off.

Jun and the group could only observe and catch fragments of the scolding.

The Cardbot’s words ranged from calling Flame Nova stupid to questioning how he was trying to give them—his lover—a heart…

…Lover?