Chapter 220
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Rhy’s still had lingering doubts weighing on him.
Even so, the thought crossed his mind.
If Lyra got to know his former squadmates, those men would look out for her. That would case his wor little.
“I don’t have any actual messages for them. If you find them, just tell them you’re my Guide. They’ll understand. They’ll do whatever they can to help you p>
Lyra replied, “Huh p>
Rhys‘ heart gave a sharp lurch, yet he forced himself to sound calm.
“What? You’re turned off by the idea, don’t you want to be my Guide?
“I’m not pushing for anything serious. I just thought, you know, if you did not want to, that is fine too. It is just an excuse.
“Even if you really don’t p>
Before he could finish his flustered attempt to patch things up. Lyra’s message had already come through.
“I thought you were joking the last time you said that.
“I’d love to. I absolutely want to. I’m not repulsed. Don’t put words in my mouth p>
Rhys‘ typing fingers froze mid–motion. His fingertips went stiff.
He typed again, slow and uncertain.
“Really?
“You truly mean that?
“But right now I’m p>
Lyra replied. “Of course I mean it p>
Another message popped up right after. “Really, really, one–hundred–percent serious p>
She read his stream of follow–up questions, smiling to herself.
Back when he’d first brought it up, he’d carried himself so smoothly.
One simple question from her, and his carefully kept composure shattered completely.
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Seeing this soft, vulnerable side of him, Lyra could barely hold back her laughter. Her whole body shor with quiet giggles as she lay in the hospital bed.
The warm moment did not last long.
A knock echoed against the ward door.
A guard stationed outside spoke in a low, gentle voice.
“Ms. Kaelin? Are you free at the moment? Representatives from the Guide Protection Association, the Sentinel Corps chair, plus senior officials from the White Citadel have come to see you p>
Lyra’s smile faded away.
Her visitors had arrived.
She typed. “Send them in p>
The door swung open, and a crowd filed inside.
Every face wore warm, concerned smiles. Their aides and subordinates trailed behind, arms loaded with wrapped gifts.
“Ms. Kaelin, it’s an honor to meet you p>
Lior followed his superior. Much like Yannis, his expression toward Lyra held complicated layers.
Lyra chose to pretend she noticed nothing.
She shifted to sit upright against the headboard, greeting the group with a friendly, pleasant smile.
Yannis and Lior both pressed their lips together when they saw her slip that social mask back into place.
Why the different treatment for them?
She did not need to speak aloud, yet mentally navigating all these people drained her energy.
At last, the last guest departed. Glancing over the floor stacked full of gift boxes, Lyra let out a long breath of relief.
She had just started to get up to use the restroom when another knock rattled the door.
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Nael had told her othcial word of her Tier–35 classification would not circulate until the device finished being repaired.
Once that notice went public, visitors would pour in non–stop.
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When dinner time rolled around, Lyra asked Nael. “Can I get discharged and go back to my quarters p>
Nacl nodded, “Get through tonight Tomorrow morning, once we confirm your vitals are stable, you’re free to leave
Right then, another knock sounded at the door
Lyra wondered who would turn up visiting at this hour. The guard’s voice came through from the hallway.
“Ms. Kaelin. Mr. Sterling and Mr. Haldan need to speak with you p>
Seeing those two names alone. Lyra knew exactly what this meeting concerned.
It was about the guards they had discussed yesterday.
Multiple unexpected incidents had delayed this meeting until now.
Once they stepped inside, they got straight down to business.
“Ms. Kaelin, per your requirements, qualified Sentinels have been assembled.
“Here are their individual files. All the candidates are lined up downstairs. You may go down to assess them in person if you wish p>
Lior expanded his Star Brain display and turned the screen toward her.
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Built like an ox steady, honest, down–to–earth. In every sense of the word, as reliable as an ox p>
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“Sharp–witted and quick–moving, warm–hearted, easy to get along with within the unit, always ready to lend a hand. Smiles as pretty as a fox p>
So they meant he was as sly and calculating as a fox, and liked messing with people, right?
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