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“Will Jessa get water and food?” Hadrien asked.
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Hadrien said, “She won’t be allowed to die until we drag useful information out of her p>
Lyra typed out her next question. “What happens to her afterward p>
Hadrien fell silent.
Lyra glanced sideways at him. “Can you go easy on her, please p>
Hadrien’s brows drew tight.
“She nearly abducted you p>
Lyra nodded. She knew that.
Still, she couldn’t bear to watch her suffer.
Hadrien stayed quiet again.
It was clear he intended to keep treating Jessa the same harsh way as before.
Lyra stared up at the tall man beside her for a long moment.
Hadrien felt her gaze but said nothing.
Lyra lowered her head.
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Hadrien’s eyes drifted down, catching the words she tapped onto her device, and his chest tightened.
“Mr. Vale, become my personal guard, please. I’m still learning how this works, but can I reserve you first p>
Hadrien squeezed his eyes shut for a second.
He ground his jaw quietly. “… You just want me to cut Jessa some slack p>
The little girl knew exactly how to take the roundabout route.
Once he agreed to serve as her personal guard, she would immediately demand he feed Jessa properly and see she had everything she needed.
Lyra pouted, looking guilty.
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She typed a quick defense.
“It’s not just that! I’m closest to you, after all. Everyone says you’re a powerful Tier–3S Sentinel, steady and reasonable. Your spirit animal is so imposing and magnificent. You make me feel safer than anyone p>
Hadrien let out a quiet huff.
Now she was even flattering him.
His gaze settled on her.
The girl barely reached his shoulder, tilting her chin up to show her pale, soft face. She grinned at him, bright–eyed, impossible to look away from.
Lyra stared at him pleadingly for a while, then returned to typing.
“Mr. Vale, will you say yes p>
The flat, robotic voice from her device carried no tone.
Yet Hadrien heard the unmistakable lilt of pleading in those short words.
He drew a deep breath.
He knew full well she was making this request with an ulterior motive.
Still, he could not resist that soft, hopeful gaze fixed firmly on him.
Truth be told, his heart had already begun hammering wildly the instant she extended the
invitation.
Lyra wore a sincere expression as she watched him, yet her mind raced, mapping out Plan B.
Her demands were modest.
She understood Jessa’s actions had violated Black Spire’s laws.
All she wanted was to ensure the woman never went hungry or cold.
A sudden tight grip wrapped around her wrist.
Hadrien tugged her straight toward an empty, secluded corner.
Lyra blinked in confusion.
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He halted, turned, and lifted the faceplate of his helmet, revealing sharp, slanted eyes,
Hadrien held her gaze, faint cold light glinting in his irises.
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“Are you certain you want me as your personal guard p>
The grave weight of his tone caught Lyra off guard.
It only took a second before her brows lifted in delight, and she nodded without hesitation.
Seeing her reaction, Hadrien’s expression turned solemn.
To Lyra’s utter shock, he dropped to one knee.
He took her hand and pressed it over his thudding chest.
“If my Guide will have me, I, Hadrien Vale, swear this oath. I will defend Lyra Kaelin with my life, place her safety above all else, honor and respect her in every matter. Should I break this vow, let me fall into the silent black hole and turn to dust p>
When she touched that tense chest again, Lyra’s brows twitched.
Beneath firm skin, the heavy, steady beat of his heart pulsed clearly against her palm.
The weight of that oath left her mind spinning, completely blank.
He’d seemed so reluctant only moments ago… and now he’d agreed?
Wait.
He really said yes?
Am I dreaming?
A Tier – 3S Sentinel?
Seriously p>
She questioned herself repeatedly.
The joy came so abruptly that it felt unreal.
Hadrien lifted his head to meet her eyes. Deep, unwavering devotion and resolve shone within them.
It was as if if she commanded him to walk through fire, he would obey without a single
complaint.
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Did it have to be this serious?
Lyra stood frozen, swallowing nervously.
What came next?
What was she supposed to do?
Hadrien waited for her to bid him rise.
The initial bond was nearly forged. All that remained was for her to learn how to perform intimacy guidance, and he would belong to her, utterly and completely.
Then came a dull thud.
Lyra dropped to one knee facing him, mirroring his posture.
Hadrien felt a strange mix of amusement and helplessness.
He quickly reached out and lifted her back to her feet, his warm palm brushing over her kneecap.
He should have explained beforehand.
“You don’t need to do anything like that,” Hadrien told her.
“If you still wish for me to serve as your personal guard, hold out your hand to me p>
Lyra scrambled upright, awkwardly stretching her hand toward him.
Hadrien gently closed his fingers around her soft hand, never shifting his eyes away from her face.
“Is that all? ”
“…Not quite. This is only the preliminary rite. Once you learn how to carry out intimacy guidance, the bond will be fully sealed.
“Until then, you may end this arrangement at any time if you grow dissatisfied with me p>
Lyra shook her head instantly.
She’d worked so hard to win him over; she would never call it off.
She typed a new question.
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“Does this ritual have to stay secret p>
Hadrien paused.
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“No. But your identity must remain hidden for now, so we keep this between us for the time being.
“Or, when the others come looking, I can repeat this oath before everyone p>
Lyra shook her head again.
Better not.
This moment alone had left her flustered beyond words.
After all, he was still her superior.
She said, “Got it. Outwardly, you are my boss. Privately, I am your Guide, correct p>
Hadrien looked at her, his gaze earnest and focused.
“Yes p>
Lyra broke into a grin, her bright eyes curving into crescent moons.
That sly, vivid smile made Hadrien’s breath catch.
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