Chapter 221
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Black Armor Underflow, Snowshade…
Snowshade way Arthur’s old unit. Rhys had gotten that piece of intel for her not long ago.
She scrolled through file after file, but none of those three squads showed up anywhere.
That struck her as odd.
One squad could be off–world on assignment, sure. But all three? The odds of every single member being deployed at the exact same time felt far too convenient.
She voiced this confusion out loud.
Neither Yannis nor Lior had an immediate answer.
Their work centered on Guide–related affairs; they did not keep close track of every Sentinel unit’s
movements.
Do you only want candidates from those three squads Yannis asked. ‘Would you consider looking at others instead p>
Lior had already stepped out to check in with the head of the Sentinel Corps.
Lyra glanced at Yannis, whose demeanor had softened noticeably. She nodded.
“For now, I only want people from those three units. If they cannot make it, that is fine. I will bring up other squad names when I think of them later.
Yannis hesitated. Then for your current security-
“Will these men barge into my room without warning?” Lyra cut in.
Yannis shook his head at once. “They will never cross the threshold without your explicit permission p>
“In that case, I will dismiss the assembled candidates downstairs,” he added.
Lyra stopped him before he could leave. “I am coming down with you p>
These Sentinels had been rushed over purely because of her request. Sending them away with zero explanation felt unfair.
She owed them at least a quick word.
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Teams traveled out to regions with chaotic magnetic fields to investigate, always escorted by Sentinel security details.
On top of that, rebels operated like guerrillas, stirring panic and chaos across countless locations.
Many Core Prime based Sentinels volunteered for off–planet missions to earn merit points and combat experience to advance their rank.
Lyra nodded. She climbed off the hospital bed and headed for the restroom to tix her appearance.
She splashed cold water onto her face to drain color from her checks and messed her hair slightly
She wanted to look worn out, like she had hurried straight out of bed upon hearing the news with no time to tidy herself up,
While fixing her appearance, Lyra’s hand paused
A thought hit her.
Had both Draven and Felix pulled this exact trick on her before?
Out in the wide open plaza, neat rows of recruits stood rigid beneath blazing sunlight. The busy lobby inside sat empty.
Every available off–duty Sentinel was lined up outside, tall and solemin
Not a single man spoke or grumbled in impatience.
They stared straight ahead. hopeful Lyra would read their files and call them forward.
Even if they could not become personal guards, simply staying by a Guide’s side was what they hoped for.
Ding–dong.
The elevator chimed as it reached the ground floor.
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She would be bitterly disappomted if she stood in their shoes
Setting aside high–ranking officials she intended to maneuver around, these lower–ranked Sentinels hekt huge untapped potential. She needed to treat them fairly and maintain good relations.
Before stepping fully out of the lobby, she glanced fleetingly at her Star Brain.
She could not afford to waste time.
At the fifth Black Spire on a Grade–two planet, Rhys poked his head out as the cell block attendant dropped
off meals.
“Hey, Cedric, what squad were you assigned to, again p>
Cedric, quiet and easy–going, answered without hesitation. “Drifting Cloud. Why do you ask all of a sudden p>
“Nothing. Just bored, curious,” Rhys replied casually. “Draven, Lucian, what about you two p>
Neither of those two was as obliging as Cedric.
“I am not bored. I am cating.” Lucian shot back.
Rhys fell silent.
Draven let out a dry huff. “You own more little trinkets than anyone else on this floor. How can you possibly be bored p>
“I grew tired of them. Can’t I try making conversation? Rhys made up a lazy excuse. “Have you forgotten your own old squad’s name p>
Draven did not take the bait. His tone was teasing. “I remember it. But why would I tell you p>
Rhys ground his teeth internally.
What had he been thinking, asking those two?
“Gideon, which squad were you part of p>
Gideon had a calm, steady temperament and was usually easy to talk to.
He paused mid–meal and replied. “Wastelands p>
A faint voice drifted over from the neighboring cell just as Rhys was about to head back to type his
messages.
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