Chapter 324
Chapter 325 Paths to Escape
When she looked over, Nacl–tilted his head with a soft smile. “Did I hit the mark p>
Lyra shot back, “What would I need to hide from here p>
Finished
Nael leaned back in his chair, twirling a silver pen between his fingers. His thumb tapped rhythmically against the pen’s end, making soft clicking sounds.
“Only you can answer that p>
Lyra fell silent and leaned back to match his relaxed posture.
Nael’s eyes swept over her with a quiet chuckle. He kept spinning the pen, gaze drifting off into space.
Sunlight flooded through the windows, filling the room with bright warmth. Green bamboo leaves rustled in the breeze, and the sharp, fresh scent of plant life clinging to Nael grew stronger.
Within that calm, peaceful hush, Nael spoke out of the blue.
“My father hasn’t much time left p>
Lyra turned toward him in surprise.
He did not look her way, his stare fixed somewhere far off.
“He’s been hanging by a thread for ages. Medication is all that keeps him breathing p>
Then he fell quiet again.
Several seconds passed before Lyra typed her reply.
“Why are you telling me this p>
“You wanted to build a farm where you could raise all kinds of animals, remember?” Nael glanced sideways, his gentle smile soft against the backdrop of sunlit bamboo outside.
“I know you hate being trapped inside the White Citadel. If you ever want to leave, this is your chance p>
As he spoke, his gaze drifted away again, unfocused.
Her earlier lie had never fooled him.
A stone dropped into still water rippled through Lyra’s thoughts.
“What about you p>
“I don’t know.
As his father’s only surviving child, he would have to handle all the funeral arrangements.
Still, the fact that he was warning her meant he understood when the best moment for escape would
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come.
Finished
Lyra typed, “Are you having second thoughts p>
Nael drew in a deep breath and stared up toward the ceiling.
“Ah… second thoughts? I don’t think it’s that serious p>
Lyra studied him, picking up on a quiet sadness rolling off him.
The man he had fought against for so long was still his father. If that man suddenly disappeared, some confusion was inevitable.
She typed, “Things will get harder for you too p>
Their views clashed sharply, yet blood still bound them.
To a certain extent, the prime minister had always indulged him.
That was why Nael had been able to avoid the chaos of politics, work here as an easygoing doctor, and provide medical aid wherever it was needed.
Once a new prime minister took office, no favors would protect him.
Nael gave a faint, bitter twist of his mouth.
“Life never runs smoothly p>
The words struck home.
Lyra’s mood sank.
“You know my situation. How am I supposed to run? Without Core Prime shielding me, how can I stay safe? ”
Rebel spies lurked everywhere, even among ordinary civilians
News of her sudden disappearance would spread fast, and rebel forces would hunt her down long before federal authorities could respond.
At the thought, Lyra gave a self–mocking smile.
The Core Prime she had once resented so deeply was now her only safe harbor.
Sensing her discouragement, Nael turned back toward her.
“That depends on how you want to do it p>
Lyra stared at him, full of doubt.
Nacl rotated his chair and held up one finger.
“First, while everyone’s attention is fixed on Red Castle, your personal guards break you out by force. You
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will need outside backup waiting for you.
Finished
“Second. The Research stitute keeps working on splicing human genes into androids. They build human–shaped weapons meant to replace Sentinels on the battlefield. You might be able to use a duplicate to fool everyone p>
Lyra’s heart tightened.
So her earlier guess had been correct. But she had assumed they sought substitutes for Guides, not Sentinels.
“You mean supply them with my genetic material to grow a clone copy of myself p>
Nael’s eyes glinted with approval. “Exactly p>
Lyra shook her head without hesitation.
“That will not work p>
It would be practically equivalent to revealing she originated from Earth.
Long before any clone finished growing, her abnormal genes would be uncovered.
Back inside Black Spire, Hadrien and the others had already spotted inconsistencies in her medical scans.
Nael frowned in confusion, “What is wrong with that p>
Lyra glanced toward him and made up an excuse.
“People will grow suspicious if I hand over my generic sample out of nowhere p>
“No one needs to know your real motive,” Nael countered. “Just say you are curious and want an android built in your likeness. ”
Lyra knitted her brows. “Is there no more natural alternative? Must the android use my DNA just to copy my face? ”
“That is how androids work,” Nael explained. “Their artificial bodies and behavior differ drastically from real humans. If you do not want everyone to spot the fraud instantly, that method is required p>
A heavy weight settled over Lyra.
“I need time to think this through p>
“Think fast,” Nael warned. “Time is limited. Preparations have to start early p>
Lyra nodded gravely.
“Oh, by the way,” he switched subjects smoothly. “Do you need more suppressants prepared for you again p>
Lyra nodded once more.
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**Finished
“Understood p>
“Thank you p>
Nael laughed softly. “No thanks needed. They belong to the Federation and will be used by Federation
citizens p>
Lyra forced a thin smile.
“Anything else?” Nael opened the door and looked in surprise at Lyra, who had returned.
Her expression was deadly serious as she squeezed back into his office.
As she brushed past him, her soft, sweet scent washed over him. Nael’s chest tensed involuntarily.
Once inside, Lyra typed straight onto her screen. “What can be done about the restraint collar around Hadrien’s neck p>
Nae pulled himself together and froze.
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