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No wonder the Federation restricts contact between Guides and Tier–3S Sentinels.
This was absolutely a cardinal sin in the power structure.
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Once all the meal trays were collected, Lyra reached for the cart before they stepped outside.
Hadrien let go without protest.
He asked, “The staff dorm is cramped. Would you like to move to better housing p>
From what Lyra knew of Earth’s systems, higher–ranking personnel always received greater privileges.
Whatever residence Hadrien offered would surely have far superior conditions.
Still, Lyra shook her head to decline.
She disliked upheaval. Call her lazy, or call her someone who hates unnecessary trouble—either description fit.
“All right,” Hadrien said. “Reach out to me if you need anything at all p>
Lyra smiled at him.
Her smile faded soon after, and she scribbled a note.
“About those gifts you mentioned to Lucian and the others p>
“Relax,” Hadrien replied. “I picked them up ahead of time. You won’t be caught in a lie p>
Lyra’s eyes widened in surprise, staring at him in shock.
He had planned for this in advance? It was almost like he could see the future.
Watching her stunned expression, Hadrien’s gaze softened.
“I’ve suspected the people around you for some time. I guessed trouble might arise during your trip off–site. You also asked whether presents for the Sentinels could be brought back into Black Spire.
“Once we caught Jessa, I figured you would have no chance to shop. So I bought everything ahead of schedule to cover your story when they pressed you for answers p>
After reading his explanation, Lyra gave him two enthusiastic thumbs–up gestures.
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She was utterly amazed.
How could anyone be so sharp–minded?
He thought through every single angle.
It made her feel like an unfinished prototype with missing parts.
She’d promised everyone gifts herself, yet she’d completely forgotten once trouble struck.
Hadrien had only overheard a passing comment, yet he remembered it perfectly and even anticipated every complication.
He paid attention to every tiny detail.
Back inside her room, Lyra settled onto the floor and sent him a message.
“Are you busy right now p>
The reply arrived instantly. “What is it p>
Lyra’s fingers flew across her input panel.
“I want to ask–you said you sensed something off about Jessa early on. When exactly did start suspecting her p>
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Hadrien wrote back, “Not terribly long ago. Around the time you were disciplined over Felix p>
Lyra did the math. That had been months earlier.
“What made you grow suspicious of her p>
Hadrien said, “Her excessive favoritism toward you. It felt unnatural, inconsistent with ordinary human behavior.
“You two had only known each other for roughly a month. Who would risk their career taking full blame for someone they barely know?
“Either you had leverage over her, or you were useful to her in some way.
“On top of that, during my solo patrols, I heard countless people talk about how generously Jessa treated everyone. That slowly planted doubts in my mind p>
That was why he’d told Jessa in his office that multiple staff had filed complaints against her, suggesting she might be forming cliques.
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He wanted to make Jessa distrust those around her, fracture the small circle she’d built, and uncover more secrets in the chaos.
Lyra fell silent after reading his words.
Being kind to others doesn’t fit normal behavior patterns?
What kind of logic was that?
She understood his point. Jessa would not risk everything for someone she’d just met.
Still, it felt as though his judgment was colored by his own biases.
She asked, “Do you struggle to believe people can show kindness without expecting anything in return p>
“I used to,” Hadrien answered.
He added another line right after.
“I don’t make such hasty assumptions anymore p>
Lyra smiled suddenly.
“Is that change because of me p>
Hadrien answered honestly, “Yes. Your choices confused me greatly at first p>
Even through plain text, Lyra could picture the deep, stern face hidden beneath his helmet as he typed those words.
Lyra asked him, “Do you understand now p>
Hadrien replied, “Still no, but I’m trying to accept it p>
Lyra, seated on the floor, found it even funnier.
He didn’t understand, yet he chose to respect her.
She asked, “What parts don’t you get? I can explain p>
Hadrien replied, “Why do you never fight back or seek help when others mistreat you? The Sentinels were hardly welcoming at first, yet you kept looking out for them regardless. Why trust someone you’ve only just met so readily p>
Lyra let out a bitter chuckle and rubbed her temples.
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He had quite a list of questions.
She thought it over and typed her reply.
“A person’s actions are deeply tied to their temperament.
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“Truthfully, I am naturally timid. I want to avoid conflict and keep the peace however I can.
“This place is entirely foreign to me; everything is unknown.
“Surviving safely comes first. Thoughts of freedom and dignity only matter once I am secure.
“As for trust… you can see I am not clever. My outlook is simple. If someone treats me well, I will treat them well and trust them in return p>
On his end, Hadrien read every word quietly.
He recognized she was subtly opening up about herself.
Just as she said, she trusted those who treated her kindly.
Hadrien wondered what hardships had shaped this personality. She had likely endured unfair treatment with no one to rely on for protection.
Like a fragile snail, she retreated into her shell to shield herself.
Right then, thinking of her face, always calm and warm with a gentle smile, Hadrien suddenly felt his heart ache.
How many hardships must a seed endure in a dark, dry well before it blooms into such a pure, resilient little flower?
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