Chapter 233
Chapter 234 An Unexpected Intervention
other two captains frowned.
“But if we aren’t keeping eyes on the Guide, what if something sudden p>
Zane cut in, “We stay right beside her. No other diners are on this floor. All served food has already been inspected. We just need to secure every access point and watch the windows for incoming threats. Nothing will go wrong.
“What do you two think p>
Lyra’s expression softened. She pointed toward Zane.
“Do as Captain Graves said. Turn around. Don’t ruin my meal.
“Or are you planning to make me miss my lunch p>
At those words, the two captains who had been ready to argue quickly bowed their heads.
“…We would never dare p>
They ordered their team members to take up posts at all critical passageways.
Lyra shared a faint smile with Zane. She glanced down at her Star Brain and finally focused on eating.
When she finished, she wiped her mouth and stood.
She typed a question for them. “You keep guarding me non-stop. When will you get to eat p>
Zane followed two paces behind her, his manner respectful.
“Do not worry, Ms. Kaelin. We carry nutrient injectors p>
Lyra blinked in confusion. What was that?
“Can you skip real food with those p>
Zane nodded. “Yes. One shot supplies everything the human body needs for an entire day. They are quick and convenient p>
Curious, Lyra typed, “May I see one p>
‘Zane hesitated for only a second before pulling it from his pocket.
Lyra leaned in to look as she climbed into the hovercar.
The finger-sized injector held milky-white liquid with no noticeable scent.
She turned toward Zane in the front passenger seat. “You all survive off these injections p>
A gentle, warm smile touched Zane’s lips. “Not normally. Today demands our full, undistracted focus on your safety, so we brought them along”
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Lyra pursed her lips.
They explained why she had not seen Garen and his squad members using these yesterday; they had been reassigned at the last minute and had no time to prepare them.
She handed the injector back to Zane and typed, “Once we get back, eat proper meals. I don’t care for rigid rules. Just don’t take away my freedom p>
Zane looked uncertain. “But p>
Lyra’s gaze sharpened. “What did we talk about this morning p>
Meeting her eyes, Zane gave a helpless, faint smile. “…Understood p>
Lyra added, “If you worry about being seen, take turns entering my house to eat, then leave again p>
Zane watched this unusual Guide, amusement glinting deep in his eyes. “Yes p>
Zane was strikingly handsome. When he did not smile, he looked like some ethereal snow-blessed being untouched by the world. When he smiled, it was as though an alpine lotus unfurled, impossible to look away from.
Lyra stared for a moment.
She lowered her head and praised him without hesitation. “You look pretty when you smile p>
Zane froze. Her words pulled his smile wider, tiny bright flecks dancing in his irises like sunlight glinting across frozen ice.
“Thank you for the compliment, Ms. Kaelin p>
Lyra smiled and turned her gaze out the hovercar window.
Zane looked away too. His long lashes drooped. His heart hammered hard, warmth rising across his cheeks.
Without warning, he caught a teasing, envious stare from the rear-view mirror. His smile faded, and he shot a sharp side-eye toward the driver.
The pilot, Mien Shaw, pursed his lips and fixed his eyes straight ahead.
“Stop p>
The sharp automated voice from the back made the pilot slam on the brakes. The escorts flying close behind nearly crashed into them, caught completely off guard.
“What the hell p>
“Mien! Watch your driving p>
“Is the Guide hurt p>
Lyra rolled down the window and leaned out. Every Sentinel fell silent at once.
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“I told him to stop. My apologies p>
e-Sentinels who had looked annoyed just moments ago shook their heads in alarm.
“No, no, Ms. Kaelin, it is our fault. We thought Mien had mis-handled the hovercar p>
Lyra gestured for the hovercar to descend.
The rest of the convoy exchanged glances and followed her down.
As the sizable group touched ground, the small crowd tangled in conflict below paused, every eye turning toward them.
The moment the hovercar landed steady, Lyra pushed open the door and stepped out before Zane could
react.
She walked straight toward the arguing group.
She recognized these faces from earlier that morning.
Several Sentinels had formed a circle. Trapped in their center stood a girl. She wore soft butter-yellow clothing. Her round, sweet face burned bright red, filled with rage and helplessness.
From the air, Lyra had watched these men physically trying to drag the young woman away.
The girl fought against them, her body arching backward, refusing to comply even as they gripped her wrists.
That was why Lyra had ordered the sudden stop.
When she reached them, Lyra’s gaze swept over their faces.
Without another word, she pulled the girl in yellow behind her.
Then she typed to ask them, “What are you doing p>
Right out in the open, inside the White Citadel itself, they dared to seize someone in plain sight?
Her sudden, bold intervention stunned everyone.
Ayla, who had been directly pulled over, was even more stunned.
She had barely exchanged a glance with this new Guide, never spoken a single word to her. Yet Lyra had stepped in without hesitation the second she saw unfair treatment.
She had nearly been driven to tears by her own personal guards, yet Lyra had descended from the sky like a hero and pulled her out of the trouble.
For a long time, she could not react. Her angry, red, chubby little face stared blankly at the back of Lyra’s head.
Torin Maro, Ayla’s personal guard captain, first glanced at Ayla sheltered behind Lyra. With a grave expression, he formally introduced himself.
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Lucia Morh
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