The first response they got to Lu’s ultimatum was another attack—four more of the Oblivion Streaks hurtling their way.

Who were these idiots who thought flinging energy into the void was a better use for it than feeding and sheltering people? How had they ever come to have control over Hope’s resources?

“Tori, you’re scowling,” Lu said.

“They’ve shot four more at us,” Tori said.

Brian patted her on the back, and she flinched.

“Sorry. It’s just you know how do deal with these. You’ve got it.” He sounded so confident, so sure she could handle anything Hope tossed at them.

Tori wasn’t at all sure.

“Brian, Mr. Yi and I are barely managing one, and I’ve only diverted it...

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