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Lyra scrawled on the slip of paper, “Whatever it is, it will never hurt you or your spirit anima You have my word p>
Bright light poured in from the window opposite.
Kyren sat directly beneath the stream of illumination, half his figure drowned in the shadow that clung just beyond the lamplight. His deep crimson eyes stared fixedly in her direction, quiet and penetrating.
“I want to know your true motive p>
uld tell she liked those animals.
nakes were clearly an exception.
en still vividly recalled the way she had frozen stiff with fear during their first encounter, scared to move an inch.
You’ll figure it out soon enough.
Bracing herself, Lyra stretched out a finger and lightly touched the very tip of the red pit vipe tail.
She was still afraid after all, so this was the only place she dared touch.
Caught off guard by the sudden touch, the red pit viper instantly tensed and reared its upper body. Meanwhile, Kyren’s frame in the room went completely rigid.
Sensing the shift, Lyra pulled her hand back at once.
The red pit viper glanced at the several spirit animals lingering around Lyra. All of them had fixed their full attention on it, poised to intervene at the slightest provocation.
It flicked its tongue out once, choosing not to strike rashly.
Lyra shifted her gaze past the snake and looked toward Kyren.
He had adjusted his posture, leaning back in a lazy, unconcerned slouch.
One leg was bent, his wrist resting casually atop his knee. His well–defined knuckles, lined with faint protruding veins, were fully exposed in the shaft of bright light.
Kyren spoke again, repeating his question without the slightest leniency.
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He had no interest in returning to Core Prime to work as some trivial bodyguard.
If she was approaching him merely for that purpose, she could forget it.
Lyra shook her head and picked up her pen to write another note.
“I do have an objective. But we’ve known each other long enough. You must know what kin person I am.
never force anyone to do something they hate. I’m helping you simply because I wan
en took the slip of paper the red pit viper carried over, holding it between his slender gers as he scanned the words with casual disinterest.
After a moment, he let out
Everyone knew nothing
But rules were alway
He had thought f count the coins
If she was se
More i
half
ry chuckle.
came free.
roken, and Lyra was living proof of that.
at she was the kind of fool who’d get betrayed and still help
kindness for no reward, he had no reason to refuse her goodwil
g a purification from a Guide normally required saving up merits f ntee of securing an appointment.
simply too good to pass up.
finally.
I won’t grant you any favors you ask for later down the line p>
understanding.
ady made up her mind.
e intended to trade her unique abilities for protection from the Sentinels, she would essure anyone.
willing participants need apply.
top priority was always Ti
the first and second fl
inels, followed by the familiar, trustworthy Sentinels
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As for everyone else, she was merely doing a casual kindness with no loss to herself.
She held out her hand.
The red pit viper flicked its tongue again, slithering slowly up her slender wrist.
Beneath her fair skin, faint blue and purple veins were clearly visible, looking so delicate th seemed ready to tear at the slightest touch.
Lyra’s skin broke out in obvious goosebumps as the serpent drew near.
Kyren and his spirit animal were far more intimidating to approach than Asher’s bamboo v Lyra was genuinely terrified of them.
She fought back the urgever, enduring the cold, smooth scales sliding slowly up her te
arm.
With several other
stopped halfway
Lyra quietly d
Just then,
She in
list
perched on her shoulders watching closely, the red pit vipe coiling itself gently in place.
reath to steady herself.
Sound echoed from outside.
was the early warning signal for incoming psychic monsters, but alized the sound was entirely different.
in the building poked their heads out curiously, wondering what was
d her wheelchair outside and looked up.
hips blotted out the sky, their sleek, streamlined hulls boasting cold, advanced Their silver metallic surfaces glinted harshly under the daylight.
art lurched sharply at the sight.
arship hatches opened, and rows of rigid, solemn Sentinels marched down to the nd.
the front stood several finely dressed figures wearing isolation helmets, their identity badges gleaming brightly on their chests.
Hadrien’s brows tight
The arrival was
‘ them.
warning.
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It was typical of Core Prime officials–they rarely bothered with formal notifications, viewi advance notice as a mere courtesy they were above offering.
When it came to matters concerning Guides, they always acted first and never explained.
Facing their clearly accusatory, confrontational stance, Hadrien stood tall and straight, unyielding and dignified.
“Where is the Guide p>
Stepping forward abruptly, Yannis, the chief administrator of the White Citadel, demanded answer immediately.
Hadrien darted a sideways glance at the fully mobilized Core Prime Sentinels, then replied i cold, steady tone, “Mr. Sterling, you’ve brought an entire army here. Are you here to invite, c to make an arrest p>
Yannis‘ tone was equally frigid and hostile. “If I had not brought this many, who knows wheth certain people would collude with rebels to hide a Guide?
“We are here to ensure the Guide’s safety p>
Clad in a crisp, pure white uniform, Yannis stood opposite Hadrien’s black–attired figure, the stark contrast between them marking their opposing sides.
Behind Yannis, Lior Haldan, the Vice President of the Guide Protection Association, stepped forward and issued a direct order to the Sentinels behind him.
“Seize this man for violating federal regulations p>
Two teams of Sentinels advanced forward at once.
Hadrien’s guards stepped forward instantly to block their path.
A tense standoff erupted between the two sides in an instant.
Lior stared sharply at Hadrien, his voice low and threatening. “Hadrien, just what exactly are you trying to do? ”
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