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The sun had set over Macro, leaving a sky scattered with stars. The streets of the capital still buzzed with the aftermath of negotiations with foreign delegations. In newspapers and on news channels, debates raged about the future of NOVA-1 technology and rising tensions with the United States.
In his office, Lassen was slouched in his chair, a novel in hand. His cup of cold tea sat within arm's reach, untouched.
The silence was broken by the familiar voice of the system.
[Host.]
Lassen lazily turned a virtual page before responding in a tired tone.
"I'm busy."