Chapter 65

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Coda's voice, heavy with anger, demanded an explanation. "What do you mean the Mistress didn't give you a reason for summoning us?"

Ace, his tone nonchalant and mocking, replied with a shrug and a chuckle. "Well, you know how she is. Mysterious, enigmatic. She likes to keep us on our toes."

But his lighthearted dismissal was quickly cut off by Luna, who placed her hands on her hips, her eyes blazing with indignation.

"Two days of beauty sleep, gone," she hissed, "I feel hideous.

Kite, her expression one of confused curiosity, spoke up, addressing Ace directly. "Why didn't the Mistress meet with all of us? Why did she just summon you?"

Ace, his posture relaxed and casual, responded with a wave of his hand. "You know how it is. She's a busy woman. Probably had something more important to do than waste her time talking to all of us."