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Still, that didn’t stop some of the less sharp–minded Sentinels from landing on a bizarre line of thought.
“So Hadrien’s useless, and so are the rest of you. A whole group of you and you still can’t look after her properly.
“Nael’s the only one with a silver tongue. He knows exactly how to cheer her up, doesn’t he p>
Lucian huffed a laugh. “Rook, I have to admit, you make perfect sense when you aren’t running your mouth off p>
Rook shot back, “Cut the crap p>
Felix let out a long sigh. “Poor Lyra, putting up with all of you.
“Thank goodness I’m back now p>
Rhys said flatly, “You and Rook are the same p>
Rook frowned. “What’s that supposed to mean p>
Draven explained, “He means neither of you loses when it comes to running your mouth p>
They were two extremes, fire and ice. One oozed cloying sweetness, the other blew up every conversation.
Rook nodded. “Fair enough p>
Meanwhile, Lyra was listening as Julian spoke with earnest, measured persuasion. “Ms. Kaelin, you might not grasp the full picture out there.
“Sentinels are desperately needed right now. Once we track down the rebels‘ stronghold, full- scale combat will break out immediately.
“Your personal guard Hadrien is out there, isn’t he?
“Wouldn’t you want more allies fighting alongside him p>
Lyra read through his words, then typed a dry, half–smirked reply.
“From what you’re saying, it sounds like I have no real choice in the matter p>
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Julian put on a falsely courteous tone. “You misunderstand. No one is forcing you. We only want to lay out every risk and benefit for you p>
Lyra seethed inwardly.
“Then how does the White Citadel intend to schedule me p>
Julian waved his hands quickly. “We wouldn’t dare say we’re scheduling a Guide.
“Your time is entirely yours to divide as you see fit p>
Rage burned hot in Lyra’s chest, rising toward her temples.
She stared fixedly into empty space, fighting hard to hold back her urge to snap.
She understood the logic. War was coming. Every resource and scrap of energy ought to flow toward front–line combatants.
Still, his attitude infuriated her.
Everything was already planned behind the scenes, yet he wrapped it all in polished, high- sounding phrases, hiding coercion behind “discussion p>
No matter what she wanted, their agenda came first.
He had even tried meddling in her business with Rook earlier.
That quiet, condescending sense of superiority, paired with veiled pressure, was what angered Lyra most.
“I understand. I will devote half my time to the White Citadel p>
Before Julian could open his mouth, she added another line. “If Ayla and the others have of two, I’ll take three p>
That ought to shut down any further pushback.
Julian smiled faintly. “You are far too modest, Ms. Kaelin.
“I’ve heard your psychic power rank is remarkably high. Why compare yourself to Tier–A Guides like Ayla p>
Lyra’s gaze sharpened, cutting like a blade.
Julian kept his smile, completely unruffled.
Not only Lyra, but Nael’s expression darkened as well.
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He wants everything and still acts shamelessly about it.
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“I’m afraid I don’t follow what you mean, Mr. Cosway,” Lyra typed, her smile never reaching her
eyes.
Julian responded calmly, “You are far too perceptive to truly miss my point.
“I am only following orders handed down from above.
“As I said, these are critical times. Mass numbers of warriors must deploy to the battlefield p>
Lyra clenched her fists unseen. “What exactly are those higher–ups proposing p>
Julian said, “Again, that depends entirely on you. If you hope to end this war sooner.
“Oh, right p>
He seemed to recall something, his gaze drifting subtly toward Building Six’s cell blocks in the background.
“If those prisoner’s keep upsetting you, it would be best to limit all contact with them.
“We cannot allow anything to jeopardize the Federation’s most vital objectives.
“What do you think, Ms. Kaelin p>
Lyra’s mood turned fully grim.
First they had used Hadrien against her. Now they were threatening her with the Sentinels locked inside the cells.
She forced a stiff, thin smile onto her face.
“I see p>
Beneath Julian’s polite mask flickered faint mockery and quiet triumph.
“Then I won’t disturb you any further. Goodbye p>
The Core Prime leadership thought they had the Tier–3S Guide firmly in their grip. They never guessed they were pushing her further away.
Nael stared icily at Julian’s retreating back.
Lyra tapped his arm gently. She took several deep breaths to steady her emotions, then led him back toward the others.
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“Lyra! What the hell did that bastard say to you p>
Felix spoke the second he spotted her, full of concern.
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Every pair of eyes turned toward her, scanning her face.
Lyra offered a soft smile and typed, “Nothing important, just some work–related arrangements p>
She acted as if it were trivial, quickly shifting the subject. “I told all of you to go ahead and eat. Why hasn’t anyone touched their food p>
Garen replied in a steady voice. “We were waiting for the Guide p>
Lyra nodded, walked forward, and picked up the utensils resting atop the crocodile’s head.
“All right, everyone eat p>
Something crossed her mind. She set her utensils back down on the crocodile’s head, grabbed a fresh meal tray, and knocked against Marcel’s small cell window.
The narrow panel slid open. A brightly colored tiny spider stood visible inside.
Lyra glanced toward it, then typed toward the cell interior. “This is for you. There is nothing here you dislike p>
This extra portion had originally been set aside for Rook, anticipating he would throw a fit.
It ended up going to Marcel instead.
As for food Marcel hated, since she could not open every container to check, she had told Garen to leave carrots out of every tray.
Standardizing the meals would also lighten Garen and the others‘ workload.
Inside the cell, Marcel, simmering with resentment, looked out.
Lyra had already turned and walked away after setting the tray down.
Garen looked on with worry. “Ms. Kaelin, your own meal has likely gone cold. Shall I get you a fresh serving p>
Lyra shook her head calmly. “It’s fine. Lukewarm food suits me perfectly p>
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