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Chapter 387 Trapped by Tricky Questions
other men nodded in full agreement.
Hearing that, Lyra gave them a warm smile from where she sat.
A few of the others secretly pulled sour faces.
It had all been a matter of chance.
Rhys glanced left and right. “Why isn’t Nael with you today p>
Lyra was busy eating, so Zane answered for her. “He’s tied up over at Red Castle p>
Lyra nodded to confirm his words.
The group looked thoughtful.
“What could he possibly be wrapped up in?” Rhys muttered under his breath.
Zane said nothing further. They only knew so much.
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Once dinner was finished, Lyra sat surrounded by spirit animals, creatures pressing in close on every side.
Zane frowned slightly. “Ms. Kaelin p>
She had pushed through purifying five Sentinels all at once that afternoon, and now she was doing this again.
How could her mind hold up under the strain?
As soon as he began to speak, Lyra shot him a sharp warning look.
Zane choked on his words, his gaze sweeping over the Sentinels who knew nothing and were still joking flippantly with her.
She doesn’t want them to know?
Lyra had cut him off fast, but these sharp–witted men were not so easily fooled.
Draven wore an easy grin. He glanced toward the Drifting Cloud Squad, then back at Lyra, who sat casually playing while quietly carrying out purification work on the spirit animals.
“I hear you’re now Core Prime’s Guide representative p>
Lyra nodded.
Draven sighed. “We’re locked away here with no access to the outside world. Any big news from out there p>
Lyra thought for a moment and typed, “You’ve probably heard most of it. Official plans to strike against rebel forces, plus public announcements meant to calm and reassure the general population p>
Draven drawled, I see
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“Is that what kept you busy and made you come so late today p>
Ly kept her expression neutral and nodded.
All at once, Draven chuckled softly. You’ve become quite impressive, Lyra p>
That sudden laugh set off alarm bells inside Lyra.
His following words made her even more uneasy.
Every other man in the room watched her with knowing, half–amused eyes.
Draven’s eyes crinkled. “But Core Prime released no public news broadcasts today.
“Where exactly were you delivering those calming reassurances p>
He tilted his head, studying her with deep, searching eyes. “Hm p>
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Lyra stiffened for a split second. Then she quickly regained her composure and typed calmly, “Those are prepared speech drafts. I never said they aired today p>
Then she turned the tables on him. “You’re trying to trick me. Do you suspect me of something p>
Draven twisted his wrist in a lazy gesture, tone teasing. “I never claimed any such thing. Don’t twist my words and play the victim p>
Harlan spoke up. “We’re only worried about you. No hidden agenda p>
Lyra pouted slightly.
She knew that perfectly well.
These men risked being hunted by the Federation just to see her. She had no real reason to doubt their loyalty.
It was just …
“ I get it. Thank you. I’m truly fine, don’t worry about me p>
She sent them all a reassuring smile after finishing typing.
Rhys jerked his chin toward Zane. “Then why was he so tense a minute ago p>
Lyra typed, “He’s afraid so many spirit animals will overwhelm me all at once p>
She turned toward Zane. “I’m alright. This is how I’ve always spent time with everyone p>
Her words were a quiet signal telling Zane not to fret
Zane understood and gave a reluctant nod.
Rhys lifted an eyebrow Fan enough p>
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A faint smile tugged at Lyra’s lips.
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she played with the spirit animals for a little while, then turned to Zane and his team. “There are no outsiders around right now. You can let your own spirit animals out to join in p>
Zane stared, taken aback. “But p>
He gazed at Lyra, emotions shifting in his eyes.
Can we really?
Lyra gestured openly. “Go ahead. Let them come play p>
Reassured, Zane summoned his spirit animal.
A snow–white three–tailed fox materialized, breathtaking and almost divine. Lyra’s face lit up with wonder.
Seeing their captain follow her lead, the other squad members released their spirit animals one after another.
Lyra brightened at the sight of all those fluffy creatures with huge bushy tails. She leaned forward, calling them over.
The squad members watched nervously as their excited spirit animals bounded toward her.
Once everyone ends up the same, none of us will have to feel embarrassed, right?
The floor filled with round, plump, fluffy animals in every shade imaginable, looking like soft puffs.
Most of them were playful and full of energy.
Surrounded on all sides, Lyra looked utterly delighted, grinning wide enough to show her teeth.
Space around her was limited, though. A handful of pushy, large spirit animals claimed the spots nearest her, leaving the rest to run and rough–house with whichever companions they took a liking to.
All those silly, adorable creatures lifted Lyra’s heavy, gloomy mood.
Of course, the one that worried her most was Rook’s hyena.
Normally, it stayed calm and quiet, but Rook’s attitude rubbed off on it.
Whenever another spirit animal drew too close to Lyra, or when it got shoved aside, the hyena would bare its fangs and try to chase the others away.
Every time it acted out, Lyra rapped its skull with a sharp knuckle tap.
The hyena whimpered, then nuzzled her hand, licking her knuckles in a pleading attempt to win forgiveness
Lyra shot a warning glare toward Rook, then patted the hyena’s head to soothe it
Rook merely stared back with his usual cocky, provoking look.
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If spirit animals weren’t bonded to their Sentinels for life, she would have advised the hyena to find a saner
owner.
Inharp contrast, the round–faced, plump dhole was much more obedient and gentle.
Lucian had been leaning by the observation window, watching for a long while.
He suddenly asked, “We’ve never seen your spirit animal, Lyra. Where is it p>
Felix echoed his curiosity. “Yeah! You love all these creatures so much–why don’t you let yours out to play
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