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78. That's Just an Excuse!

Author: Zila Aicha
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-09 09:58:50

Lory instantly looked around and realized that he was being stared at by a dozen soldiers who were coincidentally listening to her conversation with Jensen Clown.

Lory gritted his teeth, "What's wrong with you?"

Jensen stammered as he realized that his voice had attracted all the soldiers around the area to them.

He immediately grimaced as he rubbed the back of his neck in embarrassment. "I'm just surprised."

Lory rolled his eyes and continued walking.

Meanwhile, Jensen was still following him. He spoke again, "You're just joking, right?"

"Of course you must be joking. How could you have met General Mackenzie. You-"

"I actually met him," Lory cut in out of sheer annoyance.

He turned around and gave Jensen an exasperated look. "Why don't you believe me?"

"Are you sure? Then ... where is General Mackenzie right now?" Jensen asked further.

With an unusually proud expression, Lory replied, "He is now going towards the river. He said he wanted to wash ...."

Before he could finish his answ
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