Chapter 312
Chapter 313 Banter With the Commander
What could she possibly want from him?
Finish
Wiping water loosely off his skin, he accepted the request and asked knowingly, “Who is this p>
“Commander Knox, this is Guide Lyra. Sorry to reach out so late. I have a few questions p>
Rainer paced across the room and dropped onto a chair, one towel wrapped loosely around his hips.
He sat with his legs spread open, completely unconcerned with modesty.
Moonlight fell over his power-built frame. Old and fresh scars crisscrossed every bulging muscle, formin jagged marks across his skin.
“What questions p>
Lyra wrote, “Hadrien
“We are organizi planets. Your t you and you
Most desp
about your shared experiences.
ents for impoverished populations on Grade-three and Grade-four
d out in that harsh quarantine zone as well. I wanted to ask what supplies perate for. We would like to offer whatever small help we can p>
Rain
typed without looking up. “Can you send us Guides p>
ow many do you want p>
ows drawing tight. “How many? Are you joking p>
a started the joke, Commander p>
at the reply.
s later, a low, rumbling laugh burst out through the quiet room.
e stayed perfectly calm on her end.
wrote, “I half-expected you to give me those polished, noble speeches you deliver in front of the
eras p>
ra replied, “Those are for audiences who want to hear them. I can give you one too, if you’d like p>
Rainer raised an eyebrow, brushed back by her sharp retort.
This young Guide had backbone Er more entertaining than her sanitized public persona.
“Let’s get back to bu
He glanced ou
pinpricks fro
Lyra’s to
What we need most are Guides p>
Every man out here is covered in injection
ushions p>
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can well imagine. Though you understand, Guides are not entirely at our own disposal.
“We can only offer as much aid as our position allows p>
Rainer tilted his head. “Beyond food shipments, our suppressant deliveries keep getting delayed and blocked by corrupt bureaucrats. Can you do anything about that p>
Lyra replied, “Yes p>
Rainer’s eyes sharpened.
“You haven’t been on Core Prime very long. Where does that confidence come from p>
Lyra wrote, “Con
haven’t forgot
She was T
Raing
you were present inside the Red Castle’s closed-door conference chamber. You
nto a smirk.
on’t listen to reason p>
find a way p>
rightened.
sbold, unapologetic side of the new Guide. No wonder Hadrien was so devoted to her.
ked, “Beyond your public charity work, what hidden favor are you after in return p>
niled reading that line. He certainly cut straight to the point.
a small favor, nothing worth making a fuss over p>
iner understood. Bigger asks would follow later.
Lyra was about to wrap up their exchange when Rainer threw out another question.
“Why are you messaging me from someone else’s Star Brain p>
Each Star Brain was locked to a single user account; one quick check would reveal that fact.
Lyra did not hold anything he “My own Star Brain was hacked p>
Oh? Rainer’s the
“Want me
Lyra
R
hypocritical high-ranking officials on Core Prime.
rust. His family corporation develops Star Brain, and he
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– Lyra’s eyes lit up. She had completely forgotten about that connection.
“Thank you p>
Rainer replied, “Don’t mention it. Frankly, I’d like to see you win him over p>
Lyra blinked, and she felt equal parts amused and exasperated once she caught his meaning.
“Why is that p>
Finishe
Rainer replied, “If Hadrien trusts you, then so do I. If you become Yoren’s Guide and he wins the prime minister election, working conditions for people like us will improve right alongside it p>
He laid his self-serving motives bare, and it was not only for his own benefit.
Lyra asked, “Aren’t you worried Hadrien will be upset hearing this p>
Rainer replied, “Surely a grown Guide wouldn’t go running to tattle-tale p>
To him it was hardly a problem. Plenty of Guides took multiple personal guards?
Lyra almost laughed out loud.
Now she truly believed Hadrien’s stories about Rainer’s rough-and-playful sense of humor.
The intimidating commander really did crack these kinds of jokes.
Rainer added, “Besides, Yoren gaining power would benefit your side too, wouldn’t it p>
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