Chapter 129
Chapter 130 Cheers for Wren
Wren tilted his mouth upward and held out a hand. “Nice to meet you, Lyra p>
The unbroken gaze made Lyra uneasy.
She lowered her eyes to avoid his stare, shook his hand lightly, and pulled away quickly.
Even that brief contact sent a sharp jolt through Wren’s frame.
Jessa spotted the reaction instantly.
Confirmation settled in her mind.
She stepped forward and slapped the top of her tall brother’s head.
“Why keep staring at her like some creep? Hurry up and lead us to the front viewing seats p>
Wren dragged his gaze away and faced his sister with a casual expression.
“Could you spare me some dignity out in public p>
Jessa shot back, “I’ve given you far too much leeway, and now you’ve got no sense of decency p>
With that, she grabbed Lyra and started walking.
Wren’s eyes remained locked on Lyra’s back.
“When will the showcase start p>
When they reached the viewing stands, plenty of people had already settled into their seats.
Wren led them to the guest section reserved for his class’s family members.
“Soon p>
He held out two bottles of cold drinks.
Jessa reached to take both, but Wren pulled his hands back.
“Greedy? This is for Lyra p>
Jessa rolled her eyes and snatched it anyway.
“I know exactly what you’re trying to do p>
She passed one straight to Lyra, cutting off any chance of her brother pestering the girl.
Lyra shot her a grateful look.
“Aren’t you going to thank me p>
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Wen oud across from them, watching her with crinkled eyes. His fiery red hair blazed bright beneath the sunlight
Lyra froze.
She was about to type a thank–you on her Star Brain when Jessa pressed a hand to her arm and snapped at Wren to leave.
“Scram. Don’t act like handing over a drink costs you an arm and a leg p>
Jessa always stepped up to shield Lyra’s pride when crowds gathered.
Lyra felt deeply thankful for her kindness.
The bickering between the siblings fell silent all at once.
Lyra followed their line of sight.
Heavily guarded Sentinels moved methodically through the crowd, searching for someone. Murmurs of confusion rippled across the stands.
“Your academy’s security is pretty tight,” Jessa commented.
Wren stared toward the commotion. “Those men don’t work for the school p>
Jessa frowned at him.
“What are they looking for p>
“Who knows. Probably rooting out rebel infiltrators that snuck onto campus p>
Jessa turned to Lyra. “Lyra, I suddenly need the restroom. Come with me p>
Lyra stood without hesitation.
Jessa pushed both drinks into her brother’s arms.
“The showcase hasn’t started yet. Hold our seats for us p>
Wren accepted the bottles, eyes glinting with amusement.
“You call your closest friend Lyra p>
Jessa replied sharply, “Mind your own business. We’ve always called her that, so what p>
Wren raised his hands in surrender. “Alright, alright, my mistake. Off you go p>
Jessa took Lyra’s wrist. “Let’s move p>
The women’s restroom was packed, just like everywhere else.
Lyra gestured toward another corridor, asking silently if they should look for a different facility.
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Jested against a wall.
“We’ll want here it shouldn’t take long
Lyra wrote on her notepad, “You said you were in a rush a moraent ago p>
jessa answered without pause, “If I move Surther away now, I won’t make it p>
Lyra wrote again, “Should I ask if we can cut the sine for you p>
Jessa stopped her. “It’s fine. I can hold on a little longer p>
Lyra pressed her lips together and leaned against the wall beside her, unsure what else to do.
“Sorry.” Jessa said quietly.
Lyra looked at her in confusion.
“My brother and his friends grew up wild. Don’t take it to heart if he acts out of tine around you p>
Lyra shook her head.
“It’s nothing p>
She shifted to a new topic. “When did he awaken his Sentinel abilities p>
Jessa’s body stiffened.
Her lips twitched, and she forced a faint smile.
“When he turned fifteen p>
Lyra nodded.
“After that, he enrolled here, and you supported both him and yourself all alone. It must have been exhausting p>
Jessa shook her head.
“It felt tough at the time, but looking back, it doesn’t seem so bad anymore p>
She smiled at Lyra. “As long as we’re alive and safe, that’s enough p>
Lyra nodded slowly.
Once Jessa finished, the two wandered slowly back toward the stands, exploring the sprawling campus with its towering architecture along the way.
“Finally. If you’d taken any longer, I couldn’t have saved your spots,” Wren complained.
The viewing stands were now completely full. Student formations lined up across the plaza, ready for the showcase, and the tightly wrapped Sentinels conducting the search had all departed.
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Jessa pulled Lyra over te sit down.
“Okay, you can head off now p>
Wren glared at his sister.
“Typical. Discard me the second you dont need me anymore p>
Jessa ignored him, took her drink from his hands, and opened it, sipping calmly.
Wren glanced one more time at Lyra, then hurried back to join his class formation.
Lyra fixed her gaze on the open plaza ahead, eager for the showcase to begin,
Dramatic music boomed across the grounds. Neat marching formations paraded past the viewing platform and audience stands.
When spectators spotted someone they knew, cheers and applause erupted.
“Son, give it your all p>
“Bring home the trophy p>
“I’m so proud of you p>
“Wren, you rascal! Go out there and blow everyone away p>
The loud, piercing shout made Lyra flinch instinctively.
She turned to stare at Jessa in surprise.
Frushed
Just moments earlier, Jessa had acted annoyed with her brother, yet now she screamed his name louder than anyone.
These two siblings… Lyra couldn’t help but laugh.
Wren heard his sister’s voice clearly from within the formation.
A grin spread across his face, and he waved directly toward their seats.
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