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Kael, the new chief of the Black Spire, had no choice but to travel back to Core Prime in person to deliver the report. But with the deputy director of the Oversight Council currently under investigation, the notification hit roadblocks yet again.
Nearly a full day passed before high-ranking officials on Core Prime learned what had unfolded.
And Jessa was already gone without a trace.
Reading through the updates, Lyra finally understood.
She had wondered why allegations suddenly surfaced accusing Yannis and the Oversight Council deputy director of taking bribes.
Back then, she had smugly assumed political rivals were scheming to seize their positions.
She had not guessed this was a pre-laid gambit by the rebels, meant solely to buy time.
Noticing she looked as though she had drifted off, the men rose quietly.
Some fetched blankets, others drew the curtains. They then slipped out softly and stood guard outside the
room.
Zane gazed out at the brilliant, blazing sunlight and drew in a deep breath.
The constant knot of anxiety over climbing contamination readouts finally unwound inside him.
It felt as though his entire body had been purified, leaving him lighter than ever.
As he slowly exhaled, two matching sighs sounded beside him.
The three men locked eyes for a heartbeat, then quickly glanced away, putting on stern, composed expressions.
“Ms. Kaelin p>
“…Ms. Kaelin p>
Hearing her name called, Lyra pulled off her warm compress eye
mask.
Blinking through blurred vision, she spotted a man crouched beside her.
She refocused and recognized Zane.
When he saw she had registered his presence, Zane spoke in a low, gentle voice. “Ms. Kaelin, it’s midday p>
He wore fresh clothes delivered the night before. Stripped of his familiar silver-white military uniform, much of his cold, distant edge had faded.
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He tilted his head to look up at her, his narrow silver eyes evoking the image of his docile, bewitching three-tailed white fox, a strange blend of the sacred and the uncanny.
Lyra had only slept half a day and was far from rested. Frowning and squinting, she climbed down from the massage chair.
Seeing her dazed and unsteady, Zane stood and held out his hands, hovering close by, ready to catch her should she stumble.
Lyra stretched her arms wide.
Straight away, she checked for new messages from Hadrien.
Seeing that, Zane quietly withdrew his hand.
Hadrien sent, “Have you had lunch?
“We’ve apprehended more feral Sentinels, but there is still no sign of those people.
“They may be hiding. Don’t worry. I’ll find them as soon as possible p>
Lyra typed her reply. “I just grabbed a short nap. I’m heading to eat now. Have you eaten?
“While you are hunting for them, keep yourself safe. Watch out for any psychic monsters turning up p>
Hadrien replied instantly, “I’ve eaten. I’ll be careful, so don’t worry p>
Lyra opened her message thread with Rhys.
To her surprise, Rhys had sent her messages.
“Lyra, I’m going to see you very soon!
“Wait for me p>
Lyra’s brows drew tight.
What was that supposed to mean?
She typed quickly, “Where are you right now? Are you alright?
“Psychic monsters have appeared inside the Black Spire. Weren’t
you
affected p>
Unlike Hadrien, there was no immediate reply.
She stared at the silent chat window.
Scrolling back through their history, alarm pricked at her.
Rhys used to call her Lyra.
In their more recent exchanges, however, he had consistently addressed her as Guide.
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At the time, she had told herself Rhys was simply overjoyed after their agreement, hence the new form of address.
Everything that had unfolded the previous night forced a chilling realization upon her-the person messaging her might never have been Rhys at all.
A cold shiver ran down her spine.
Rhys could be playful and impulsive, yet he had never spoken to her in such cloying, clingy tones.
Lyra smacked her own forehead in frustration.
How had she missed this for so long?
Red flags had been everywhere, yet she had blindly assumed Rhys was merely in high spirits.
She had been foolish.
Seeing her strike herself, Zane asked in urgent concern. “What is wrong, Ms. Kaelin p>
Lyra shook her head without speaking.
Someone was monitoring her from the shadows. What were they after? What information did they hope to pry out of her?
She was a newly arrived Guide on Core Prime with no connections or backing. What valuable intel could she possibly possess to warrant such elaborate surveillance?
“Let’s go get something to eat p>
Finishing her thought, Lyra stepped toward the doorway.
Bright sunlight flooded in the instant she stepped outside, making her squint.
A shadow fell across her face a split second later.
She lifted her gaze to find Garen holding up his palm to shield her eyes.
Lyra offered a small smile. “Thank you p>
Garen lowered his eyes and shook his head.
Shortly after they finished their meal, a message arrived from Lior.
“Ms. Kaelin, we have reviewed Ms. Sorrel’s report. If you insist on commencing purification work for Black Spire Sentinels immediately, we strongly recommend four to five Sentinels remain at your side at all times, never leaving you unattended,
“With Hadrien absent, three additional escort squads have been deployed for your safety. They are waiting for you at the guard post p>
Lyra ignored the first paragraph and typed back, “Do I earn merit points for this work p>
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Lior replied, “Well… there is no established precedent for this within the White Citadel p>
Most purification sessions naturally went to the stable Sentinels outside.
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Even when Guides occasionally tended to Black Spire inmates, they would only handle two or three. Guides themselves rarely cared about small merit-point increments.
Since they never brought it up, the White Citadel had never formally added it to official protocols.
Lyra wrote, “Mr. Haldan, are Black Spire Sentinels not Sentinels? Is this discrimination p>
Lior was taken aback. “Ms. Kaelin, that is hardly fair. Yannis is unavailable, and all projects under his oversight are on hold. I will log your request. When a new chief is appointed or upon his return, I will formally raise this matter for you p>
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