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Chapter 244 Trial Day for Hadrien
Smaller than everyone else in the room, she looked up at them with clear, earnest eyes, trying to lift their spirits
Flynn’s golden irises flickered. He went along with her tone. “Yes. With you here, Ms. Kaelin, hope is finally within reach for us p>
The flattery pulled a bright smile from her.
Who would have guessed it? The cold, stoic Flynn knew how to bootlick.
While they talked, a group of officers approached.
When they drew near, both parties recognized one another.
These were the court bailiffs, first to arrive on-site.
Seeing a Guide sitting flat on the ground waiting for them, the bailiffs hurried forward.
“Ms. Kaelin? Why are you sitting out here p>
“We will open the doors right away p>
Lyra nodded and stood, brushing dust off her trousers.
Flynn watched that casual little motion, and quiet ripples stirred inside his chest.
The bailiffs unlocked the main entrance and invited Lyra inside with deference.
She glanced around the empty courtroom, then followed them to a pre-hearing waiting chamber.
“Ms. Kaelin, you arrived extremely early. Have you had breakfast?
“Would you like some water? I can fetch it for you p>
Lyra shook her head at their polite, nervous questions.
“I don’t need anything. Just come get me when the trial starts p>
“Of course. Please wait here.” The bailiffs stepped out and closed the door behind them.
Flynn and his squad said nothing, quietly scanning every corner of the room.
Noticing their vigilance, Lyra typed on her Star Brain. “First time inside this building p>
Flynn nodded.
“Me too,” Lyra wrote.
But Flynn thought she looked as calm and composed as if she visited every week.
Waiting around made her restless. She paced back and forth across the small room.
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Two Storm Squad members stood guard outside the door; the rest lined the walls, silently watching their
Gurde.
She rested her chin in one hand, clear signs of anxiety written all over her face.
“…Ms. Kaelin?” One Sentinel spoke up hesitantly.
When her gaze turned toward him, he gathered his courage. “Should I get you a glass of water p>
Lyra rubbed her cheeks and took a deep breath.
“Thanks, but I’m not thirsty right now p>
“Understood.” Yves fell silent.
Lyra’s unease kept growing.
The Sentinels exchanged glances, silently urging one another to do something to calm her nerves.
Eventually, every pair of eyes landed on their captain.
Carrying the whole squad’s unspoken hopes, Flynn asked an obvious question. “Are you worried about the upcoming trial p>
Lyra nodded.
“With your testimony, the judges will surely give Hadrien a lighter sentence p>
“I know,” Lyra typed. “But I want him cleared of all charges p>
She tilted her head. “It makes no sense. None of this was his fault p>
Flynn paused, about to offer more comforting words, when Lyra’s Star Brain pinged with an incoming /comm request.
The caller was Yannis. She tapped to accept, a flicker of irritation on her face.
“Ms. Kaelin, where have you gone so early this morning?” He kept his voice low, as if hiding from someone nearby, urgency sharp in his tone.
Lyra glanced sideways. Yves stepped forward quickly and offered his own Star Brain for her to use. She typed her message and played back the audio.
“Where else would I be? I’m at the court p>
“Good heavens, why are you there?” Yannis sounded exasperated. “Something far more urgent requires your presence right now p>
“What could be more important than my personal guard?” Lyra’s reply popped up instantly, no pause for thought.
Yves, standing close because his device was in use, stole small glances at her face.
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Every Sentinel in the room felt a jolt hearing those words.
had not stopped to ask what the other emergency even was.
Yannis tried hard to remind her. “Today is the day your psychic power rank gets officially revealed p>
“My rank isn’t going anywhere,” Lyra typed.
“Ugh.” Yannis groaned, still keeping his voice hushed. “You have dozens of high-ranking officials waiting for you over here. As for the court matter-Hadrien’s case can wait. Come to us first, and we can/work something out p>
Lyra hesitated for only a moment.
“Tell me something good first,” she typed quickly.
She could not leave in peace unless this matter was settled.
Several Storm Squad members bowed their heads, hiding grins.
She really did not pull her punches.
Yannis felt like he might blow a gasket.
This Guide was turning into quite the tough customer.
No wonder other Guides’ personal guards warned each other in private: keep your Guides away from Lyra. Otherwise, they might pick up her stubborn streak.
“Ms. Kaelin, I’m begging you. Please come over p>
Just then, someone knocked on the outer door.
Flynn opened it; it was one of the bailiffs.
The man saw Lyra was on a comm call, opened his mouth, then held his tongue.
Lyra noticed him and sent another text to play aloud.
“Begging won’t change things. My trial is starting. If you do not have the news I want, wait until I am done p>
As soon as the audio finished playing, she cut the connection without hesitation.
“Is it time p>
The bailiff nodded.
When Lyra stepped into the main courtroom, she was shocked by how full the spectator gallery was.
Row after row of people with hair in every bright color filled the seats.
At her entrance, the murmur of the crowd fell completely silent for a beat.
Many had just returned from assignments and rushed over after hearing the recent news. Their stares
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burned bright with raw curiosity.
is was the famous new Guide who had marched into court fighting for Sentinels?
Lyra shifted her gaze toward the figure seated at the center of the room.
Hadrien.
Fant
He stared straight back at her. His thick silver gray hair had gone untended, messy strands falling dimand disheveled across his forehead.
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