It was easy to summarize Theo’s words: Luke was exceptionally handsome.

Leo, wide-eyed, stared at Theo in disbelief. Technically, what he said wasn’t wrong. Luke’s good looks had been famous since his academy days. However, his intense personality often overshadowed his appearance, leading many to agree that no matter how much charm his face exuded, his character inevitably erased any goodwill it earned.

Even after enlisting, a few soldiers had shown interest in Luke’s appearance, with some even volunteering for the special unit solely because of him. Yet, they had failed to grasp two critical details: the grueling nature of the unit's missions and Luke's cutthroat personality.

The fact that such incidents occurred was proof enough of Luke’s extraordinary looks, something every soldier at headquarters was well aware of.

However, the reason the room now felt frozen solid wasn’t just because of the compliment itself—it was because Theo had been the one to say it. Ever since the two had warped into the base together, one shocking event had followed another.@@novelbin@@

This was Luke, the same Luke who had retired without becoming commander-in-chief.

Not only had he disappeared without a trace, avoiding any contact with the Imperial Army, but now he had suddenly reappeared, casually alongside Theo, the very person connected to the reason for his retirement.

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