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Chapter 466 A Three-Way Negotiations
The moment her eyes fluttered open, her vision blurred and swayed.
She shook her head to clear it.
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Harlan’s full attention was fixed on her, and he leaned forward, voice heavy with concen. “Are you feeling unwell p>
Lyra gave a small gesture to say she was fine, acting as if nothing was wrong.
She stepped out of the ship and spotted Rook and Felix grinning, taunting and intimidating the captives.
She waved a hand, telling them to cut the nonsense.
Then she turned her gaze skyward toward Rainer’s fleet of battleships.
She lifted her wrist and typed her message.
The opposing vessel immediately activated its audio channel to receive her transmission.
“Commander, would you come down to talk p>
Rainer stared at her, studying her closely.
She had unleashed two massive psychic shields in one day, yet she showed no outward sign of strain at all?
When he gave no reply, Lyra typed again.
“Commander, I repay kindness with kindness. Rest assured, I will not play dirty tricks on you p>
Rainer pressed his lips tight.
It sounded as if he was too afraid to set foot down.
One battleship slowly descended. Lyra smiled faintly.
While the ship touched down, she turned to Leif, who was regaining his wits.
“We’ve known each other a while. Can I ask you something p>
Leif sat on the ground in rough shape, his wrists and ankles bound. A lazy smile pulled across his delicate, doll-like face as he looked up at her.
“I thought a Guide like you wouldn’t remember someone like me. Go ahead and ask p>
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They were familiar faces from the Black Spire once, so there was no need for polite formalities.
Lyra typed, “You’re the one calling the shots for your side right now, aren’t you p>
Leif huffed a laugh. “I don’t hold that much authority p>
Lyra didn’t believe him.
Even if he really was in charge, he would never admit it easily.
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Reid and the others had only recently been captured, and now Leif was a captive too. If word got out, they would become a laughingstock.
She typed, “I’ll proceed under the assumption you have the authority. Join our three-party negotiation in a moment p>
Leif raised an eyebrow.
“Have you ever seen a negotiator in my condition p>
He twisted his bound arm to show his restraints.
A faint smile tugged at Lyra’s lips.
“We had no grudge in the past…
“But we have fresh conflict now. You nearly hurt people who matter to me. This is a small price you must pay.
“Seems fair, doesn’t it p>
Leif watched her, smiling with unreadable meaning.
Lyra went on, “If you don’t answer, don’t regret it when both sides treat you as a prisoner of war p>
‘Leif’s face stayed smiling, but his mind raced.
What exactly was Lyra after?
She already held him captive. She could simply state her demands directly.
Why go out of her way to treat him like a legitimate negotiator?
Lusa glanced back. Rainer’s battleship had landed.
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She held up three fingers to Leif and slowly folded one down.
Under her silent countdown, Leif narrowed his eyes.
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Then he lifted his smile. “It’s been so long, and I haven’t even had the chance to catch up with you properly. My apologies for the rudeness p>
Lyra let out a quiet laugh.
“Rhys, untie him p>
Rhys had no clue what scheme she was cooking up, but he obeyed and stepped forward.
Leif glanced at Rhys’ grim expression.
He flexed his freed wrists and stood, still watching Lyra with wariness.
Rainer and his men approached and saw Lyra standing alongside the rebel.
He instantly assumed some secret deal had been struck between them, and his brows drew tight.
When he reached them, Lyra ordered her people to carry tables and chairs from the ship for their meeting.
“Please, sit p>
She gestured to both men.
Rainer and Leif eyed each other cautiously, then silently picked the seats farthest apart from one another.
The middle spot was naturally reserved for Lyra.
She sat down calmly, and Rainer spoke sharply. “What is this about p>
Lyra wore a gentle smile. “This is simply our first peace negotiation between the three factions p>
At those words, Leif snorted and turned his head away, plainly uninterested.
Rainer’s expression remained grim.
Leif had led an attack on Core Prime only recently, leaving countless casualties and heavy damage that would take ages to repair.
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Now they were supposed to discuss peaceful coexistence?
sounded utterly impossible.
The deep hatred between the Federation and rebels was an established fact.
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Setting that aside for the moment, Rainer said, “Ms. Kaelin, I understand your anger ward the Federation, but why take things this far p>
When it came to matters of great importance, Rainer’s tone lost the casual ease of the earlier conversations.
Lyra lifted one finger lightly.
“Commander Knox, my mind is made up. No amount of persuasion will change it. Let’s get to the real business.
“Everyone still remembers the devastation on Core Prime. No one wants to see more lives lost.
“Out of concern for innocent civilians, I hope all three of us can think calmly about what lies ahead.
“First, I will state my terms.
“You know much of what the Federation has done to me.
“This third-tier planet is the compensation I have reclaimed for myself. I will not back down.
“But that doesn’t mean I intend to become an enemy of the Federation.
“On the contrary, I want us to live peacefully as neighbors.
“Don’t you have many Black Spire Sentinels you don’t know what to do with? I can purify them without charge and treat them as equal companions.
“All I want is peace and freedom. I can help the Federation ease your surplus personnel problem. This arrangement benefits both sides.
“Commander, why not accept it p>
Rainer’s eyes darkened. “Ms. Kaelin, do you realize this is splitting the Federation apart p>
Lyra lifted an eyebrow. “Splitting? No, that is not my intention.
“Aren’t the Black Spire Sentinels a burden for you right now?
“I am helping you solve your trouble. I will continue to respect your systems and will never
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interfere with them. Each side governs its own territory. We can maintain trade and ties only for the benefit of our people. Wouldn’t that work well p>
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