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That explained their shock. Seeing Lyra fully lucid and without any protective gear stunned them far more than the sight of the psychic monster.
Only the two of them remained inside the laundry room. Jessa still stared blankly into space, yet Lyra seemed unaffected by the lingering terror.
Lyra sprinted forward and felt dozens of eyes lock onto her all at once. A cold chill crawled up her spine.
Still, she could focus on nothing but dragging Jessa away from this place.
As she passed, Lyra tilted her head and met Hadrien’s intense gaze through his helmet visor.
He never took his eyes off her; his head turned slowly, tracking her movement as she drew
near.
Lyra quickly looked away. Guards clad in combat uniforms blocked the doorway, yet they instinctively stepped aside to clear a path when they spotted her leading another person out.
More guards stood outside managing the crowd, directing civilians to take alternate routes and steer clear of the area.
When they laid eyes on Lyra emerging from inside, their movements faltered, frozen by surprise.
Lyra shot them a quick glance, then hurried past the guards with the dazed Jessa, vanishing into the fleeing crowd.
The guards exchanged uneasy looks. Even without seeing each other’s faces, every man knew they shared the same stunned confusion.
Lyra never learned how officials handled the aftermath.
Black Spire issued an immediate afternoon leave. Any staff feeling unwell or suspecting psychic contamination was ordered to report for examinations and treatment.
Lyra refused to let go of Jessa’s hand. Once they reached the safety of the living quarters, she brought Jessa straight to her private room.
Jessa had suffered the worst exposure, having stood closest to the monster.
After the monster was neutralized and word reached her, Lyra rushed Jessa over to receive
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medical care.
They waited in a lengthy queue before their turn finally arrived.
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Heavy, steady footsteps echoed down the corridor. Lyra turned and saw Hadrien striding toward her with a retinue of personnel at his heels.
Though she had anticipated this visit, Lyra rose nervously at the sight of such a formal entourage.
Hadrien halted directly in front of her. Sharp, penetrating eyes swept over her from head to toe, filled with unmasked suspicion.
“Come with us p>
Lyra’s heart lurched sharply. She gestured toward the examination room beside them. Jessa was still alone inside.
Hadrien understood her silent plea. He turned his head and gave an order to one of his men.
“Stay here and watch over her p>
“Yes, sir p>
Hadrien’s gaze returned to Lyra.
The lead administrator had come personally; she had no choice but to comply. His group carried an air of unyielding authority.
Lyra scrambled to guess his motive for summoning her.
Oddly enough, Hadrien did not lead her toward interrogation chambers. Instead, he headed for the upper floors of the medical wing.
Lyra glanced around anxiously.
This level was far quieter, empty of the civilians crowding downstairs waiting to report symptoms.
Pale white walls, sterile doors, and tiled floors created a frigid, unsettling atmosphere.
To make matters worse, several towering Sentinels walked silently beside her.
She nervously twisted the hem of her uniform.
Back in her dorm room, Lyra had pieced together the truth.
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The psychic monster exerted a harmful influence over everyone present-yet she had emerged completely unharmed, walking out openly with another staff member in front of dozens of witnesses.
Anyone with common sense would grow suspicious of her.
She had prepared an explanation in advance. She only wondered whether they would believe it.
Hadrien leaned against the wall, silently studying her. He was about to speak when the door beside them slid open.
A young man wearing glasses and a sterile white lab coat stepped out. His gaze landed instantly on the small woman standing in the center of the group.
“What’s going on here p>
Hadrien offered no thorough explanation, simply stating, “Run a full physical workup on her p>
“Hm?” Confusion colored the doctor’s tone.
This
young woman hardly looked like she required a complete medical scan.
Lyra froze.
A full examination… the carefully crafted story she had rehearsed would become far less credible.
Hadrien burned to confirm his theories. “Let’s get started p>
“Very well,” the doctor sighed.
Hadrien glanced toward Lyra, silently urging her forward.
Panic swirled wildly inside Lyra’s mind. She dared not imagine what would happen if they uncovered she did not belong to this world.
She shook her head, her complexion draining pale, unease blazing in her eyes.
Hadrien said, “This is merely to check for hidden injuries. We mean you no harm p>
The words brought her no comfort. They could run basic tests downstairs-there was no need to bring her all the way up here.
Lyra stepped backward, her body language making her resistance clear.
The doctor raised an eyebrow in puzzlement.
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Hadrien’s stare pierced her through his helmet visor.
“You are a woman. I would rather avoid using force p>
Lyra’s gaze darted toward the two large guards standing behind him.
She bit down hard on her lower lip. There was no escaping this.
Staring at the cold metal examination room door, Lyra could almost picture herself locked away as a research subject for endless experiments.
The terrifying thought made her tremble faintly.
The doctor remained confused by her reaction but tried to soothe her.
“Do not be frightened, miss. This is just a routine checkup. We can treat any issues we find, and if nothing turns up, all the better p>
Her stubborn refusal fueled Hadrien’s growing suspicion. His gaze sharpened further.
Lyra lowered her eyes. Under the weight of their unspoken scrutiny, she stepped forward with slow, heavy strides, as if marching toward an execution.
Hadrien and his team stayed outside.
When the door clicked shut behind her, Lyra’s heart shuddered. She lifted her head and surveyed the spacious examination room.
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