A Shift of Power Within The Demilitarization Belt

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A few moments later, Zanna managed to regain herself. She was not as talkative as before, and a visible pout remained on her face as she sat still.

"It's weird seeing our leader behaving so obediently. You sure we didn't mistakenly enter an alternate reality?" Hawk said quietly to Dove.

"If our fearless leader hears you, she'll get mad, you know?" Dove replied in a hushed tone; however, she was unable to contain her chuckle.

Zanna glared at Hawk and Dove. They watched as she was bullied, and now they were laughing among themselves? Traitors! Stupid! Meanies—Zanna wanted to yell these words, but when she remembered her trip through the sky, she swallowed them.

Meanwhile, Hawk and Dove fell silent as they look away from Zanna to avoid direct eye contact.