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Right then, Lyra finished her talk with Jessa and walked slowly back over.
Seeing the men laughing and horsing around, Jessa teased them for being restless and childish.
Specter instantly calmed down, his gaze drifting automatically toward Lyra.
She seemed amused by their rough play, a faint smile tugging at her lips.
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August argued, “We’re just keeping our inner child alive. You worry nonstop all day; no wonder Wren secretly calls you p>
“Calls me what p>
He cut himself off at the last second, only making Jessa more suspicious.
August rolled his neck. “…Nothing p>
Jessa shot a dangerous look at her brother.
Wren felt like an enormous accusation had suddenly crashed down on him.
He protested, wronged, “I didn’t call you anything! This guy’s just making it up!
“You know how loose his tongue is. He loves stirring up trouble p>
Jessa’s suspicious gaze flicked between the two of them.
August spoke again. “Yeah, I just say whatever pops into my head. Don’t get the wrong idea. Wren looks like a good brother on the surface. And behind closed doors… he’s even better p>
Wren gritted his teeth and lunged for him.
August yelped, “What are you doing? I didn’t say anything p>
He darted around the group to escape.
Lyra got dragged in to be his human shield.
Local residents walked past, watching the rowdy young men with the fond amusement of adults watching kids.
“Spending time with peers really helps p>
“The Guide looks so much happier p>
Hearing this, Reid and the others turned their eyes toward Lyra.
Lyra nodded politely to the resident.
“See? That means the Guide needs us around to cheer up, right p>
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Hiding behind her, August put his hands on her shoulders and shook her playfully.
Lyra dropped her smile and rolled her eyes over her shoulder.
August looked down at her grinning
“Only one morning and you’ve picked up Specter’s trick already p>
Lyra blinked.
Specter blinked too.
Specter asked Wren, “Want some help p>
Wren replied, “Yeah p>
The two charged at the mouthy August.
Realizing he was in trouble, August clung to Lyra like a koala wrapping around a tree trunk, limbs coiled tight.
“Guide, save me p>
Lyra fell into silence.
Jessa stepped over and pried him loose. “Cut it out. Take your roughhousing somewhere else. Don’t knock her over p>
August winced and let go of Lyra.
The next instant, Wren and Specter lifted him by his arms and legs and carried him toward the railing.
They laid him flat on his back across it, only his lower back bearing his weight.
Every time he tried to sit up, Wren tickled his stomach and sides.
Laughter drained all his strength.
Specter held him down from the other end to keep him from rising.
Watching him stuck there on his back, unable to get up, Wren punched his arm lightly a few times.
“Gonna run that mouth again p>
August squirmed, miserable and helpless. “Ow, ow… help p>
Specter said, “Still yelling? Sounds like you haven’t learned your lesson. Let’s teach him p>
Wren tickled harder at his tickle spots.
August thrashed wildly like a fish tossed into hot oil. His mask went crooked, but he couldn’t even straighten it.
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“Ah… Let go of the-“He was gasping with laughter. “Let go! … Stop p>
The rest of the men watched August get punished and joined in, eager to pile on.
Jessa pressed her lips together, exasperated.
She could never understand this silly, childish game.
“Disgraceful. Let’s head inside p>
Lyra looked away and nodded. The two walked into the house, August’s loud laughter and shouts still clear behind them.
Lyra knew they still didn’t fully trust her.
That was why she waited for Specter to have free time before asking him to play games together.
He was overjoyed by this rare initiative from her.
“Last time was an accident. Do you still want to see the winner’s reward p>
Lyra nodded and typed, “Sure. I’ll watch and learn. If you’re busy sometime and can’t play with me, I can practice on my own p>
After sending the message, she lifted her gaze to read Specter’s expression.
She was unsure if he caught the hidden meaning behind her words.
His voice carried a smile. “I’ll always have time. Just call me, and I’ll log on right away p>
Lyra smiled back.
“I can’t keep making you play games with me. You’ve got important work to do p>
Specter said, “It’s fine. There isn’t much for me to handle right now p>
Lyra asked, “Why p>
Specter didn’t hide the truth.
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“We’ve taken control of the fourth–tier planets. We’re about to cross the quarantine zone and take back the third–tier planets p>
Lyra froze. “When did this happen p>
Specter smiled vaguely. “Just the past couple of days p>
Lyra thought to herself. Such huge news, yet none of them showed the slightest hint in front of me.
“So the fighting started again p>
Specter said, “Yeah. The new prime minister, Nael, tried to negotiate a trade, but Rainer refused p>
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Hearing that name, Lyra felt something catch in her throat.
“I see. So there’s no united front over there p>
Specter nodded.
“Right. The third- and fourth–tier planets were the terms we agreed on originally. Trading them for you makes our case even stronger now.
“But Rainer thinks he was fooled last time and won’t trust us. Besides, he and his people conquered those worlds themselves. He won’t hand them over easily p>
Lyra looked up at him.
“Did you all anticipate this outcome p>
A faint smile curved Specter’s lips.
“We did. Besides, we think fighting hard to take back our old planets from the Federation is something truly worth being proud of p>
As he spoke, his eyes lit up, full of anticipation.
Lyra typed. “But the third- and fourth–tier planets have weak defenses, and the psychic monsters p>
Specter answered without hesitation, “I can handle it p>
Lyra paused.
“…You’re that good p>
She gave a dry, awkward smile.
Specter didn’t downplay himself. His grin was bright, his voice full of pride.
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