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Chapter 299 Catastrophe Strikes the Fifth Black Spire
Ayla’s heart skipped a beat.
Elowen kept her composure. “Ms. Kaelin was curious about how we carry out Sentinel purification. Ayla and I were walking her through some key precautions p>
Ayla stared, surprised, over at Elowen.
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She usually came off as cold and detached, never seeming to care about anything. Yet here she was lying right alongside Lyra.
The prime minister looked pleased. “Ms. Kaelin has not yet performed purification on Sentinels. It speaks well of her eagerness to learn that she seeks advice from you two.
“I appreciate you taking the time to walk her through things p>
Elowen nodded. “It is our duty p>
Ayla nodded in agreement.
The prime minister’s gaze returned to Lyra.
“Reporters and civilian delegates today have shown great concern over your damaged voice.
“I too hope you regain your health soon.” He glanced toward the man seated beside him. “Reach out to Nael if you require medical help.
“He may be young, yet his medical skill has earned high praise from professors at the Federal Medical Academy p>
His words were modest.
Nael’s credentials would have easily qualified him as the youngest professor-lecturer at the Federal Medical Academy.
He simply cared little for titles and prestige, choosing instead to stay on as a physician within the White Citadel.
Lyra shifted her gaze and saw Nael watching her with a gentle smile.
She lowered her eyes and gave a slight nod.
“Thank you for your concern, Prime Minister. I will p>
The prime minister spoke again. “It is time. Let the banquet begin p>
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Firi stand
He waved a hand. Musicians and dancers stepped back, and servers moved forward to clear the stage.
At the mention of more food, Lyra’s spirit visibly dimmed. She rubbed her stomach.
Hang in there, stomach. And you too, rear end.
After two more hours of tedious formal sitting, the long day finally drew to a close.
Before parting ways, Lyra sent Star Brain friend requests to Elowen and Ayla to keep in touch going forward.
Inside the transport vehicle heading back, the three squad captains rode alongside her.
The stylist and Lior who had accompanied them that morning went their separate ways, leaving plenty of room.
At the same time, personal guards pressed their Guides for details about the private discussion earlier.
Zane, Garen and Flynn said nothing, staring straight ahead, yet all three were listening intently.
Lyra slumped carelessly against her seat. Hadrien removed her headband and began massaging her temples.
She typed, “I cannot wait any longer. I have asked Ms. Sorrel for a purification permit recommendation. As soon as it is approved, I will head straight for the Black Spire to purify the Sentinels p>
Her unresolved mindscape issues meant Elowen dared not mark her as fully qualified in all Guide disciplines. She was only half-certified.
Her process differed from other Guides, but as a Tier-28 Guide, she was allowed to begin working at the Black Spire and advance step-by-step.
Still, she had to contact Elowen and Nael at once if any physical symptoms arose.
The three captains glanced over, taken aback.
Hadrien’s massage paused.
But he understood how deeply Lyra cared for the men imprisoned inside the Fifth Black Spire.
He voiced no objections. “All right. I’ll go with you p>
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Lyra gave him a grateful look.
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Finotved,
She was an ordinary young woman. Like most people, she longed for sweet, fulfilling love.
But love was not only about receiving or giving blindly. No matter how close two souls grew, each person must hold onto their independence and personal judgment.
What she wanted was an equal bond built on mutual companionship, encouragement, and
support.
If one side took too much, both would slowly lose themselves.
That was why she valued Hadrien’s accepting attitude. He did not smother her with constant worrying; he simply trusted her to act.
Sometimes she wondered about partners who fussed endlessly and coddled their significant others.
Did they believe their partner was helpless without them?
Or did they doubt their own ability to clean up whatever consequences might follow?
Silence filled the vehicle for a moment, then Lyra’s Star Brain alerted her to an incoming call from Lior.
She tapped to answer. Hadrien held out his own Star Brain terminal for her to type replies.
Lior’s voice came through, sharp with urgency. “Ms. Kaelin, is Hadrien with you p>
They exchanged a quick glance.
Lyra typed, “What is wrong p>
There was a short pause on the other end.
“… There’s something you may need to know. We just received word… The Fifth Black Spire was attacked by Greywardens… Because of certain circumstances, every Sentinel confined there has been affected p>
Lyra’s breath caught.
Zane, Garen, and Flynn all turned toward her instantly.
Lior kept speaking. “In particular… the beast-shifted Sentinels have broken containment. They have stormed into civilian residential zones and caused heavy casualties.
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“The crisis struck without warning. Core Prime has dispatched emergency teams for evacuation and relief. But the beast-shifted Sentinels have scattered, and they cannot be subdued all at
once.
“For that reason, we need Hadrien to travel with us to the Grade-two planet and provide assistance p>
Lyra’s brows knotted tightly.
She could barely process what she had just heard.
Greywarden suddenly appeared?
“The Black Spire facilities are fitted with constant magnetic-field fluctuation monitors. How did all the beast-shifted Sentinels escape?
“Then… has every Sentinel inside been affected p>
Lior replied, “We cannot share full details for the time being. Oversight Council representatives are traveling with the response force. Sentinel Corps units are already en route p>
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