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Lyra smiled, her gaze sweeping over the group.
Locked away for nearly two weeks, they had all lost some weight.
She typed, “You got dragged into this because of me. I had to come in person p>
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Zane shook his head gently. “A Guide’s mission is our command. You didn’t drag us into anything p>
Flynn added, “You’re too kind, Ms. Kaelin. We only did our duty p>
Lyra looked at them with quiet relief.
Only then did she notice Kael was the one escorting them out.
They had barely spoken before. She gave a brief, cool nod and prepared to lead the others away.
But Kael called out to her. “Ms. Kaelin, might I have a word in private p>
At his words, every pair of eyes turned toward them, filled with suspicion.
Lyra hesitated for one heartbeat, nodded with faint confusion, and stepped off to the side.
Hadrien and the rest stayed behind, keeping their distance.
“What is it?” she asked.
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Kael lowered his voice. “I know you care deeply about those Sentinels brought in for interrogation from the Grade–two planet not long ago. I wanted to update you on their current condition p>
The moment Lyra heard mention of Felix and the others, she studied Kael carefully. Then she typed, “Go
on p>
Kael’s eyes resembled those of a predator lurking in shadow–pale amber, somewhere between yellow and green, sharp yet unreadable.
Paired with his naturally somber features, a chill would creep unconsciously down Lyra’s spine every time their eyes met.
Her body registered a quiet, instinctive sense of danger emanating from the man before her.
“The case against them is serious,” he said. “Internal authorities do not trust their initial statements.
“To drag out more useful intelligence, they have resorted to interrogation tactics.
“Their lives are not at risk, but what they have endured is brutal to behold.
“Marcel is the only exception. Thanks to his older brother’s influence, he has been spared any torment so
far p>
Lyra drew in a sharp breath.
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She had never expected the Oversight Council to resort to unofficial torture to force confessions.
Yet she possessed no valid grounds to demand their release.
Anger burned inside her, and she studied Kael searchingly.
Thank you for telling me this. Is there anything I can give you in return p>
Kael made no show of false modesty.
This overture had been calculated from the start.
He pinned her with those cold, beast–like eyes. “No repayment is needed. I only ask for a chance from you p>
Unease coiled inside Lyra under his intense stare.
“You rose to become the chief of Black Spire and now hold a position within the Oversight Council. I have no doubt of your capability, Mr. Vossler.
“Still–you serve the Oversight Council now. How am I supposed to give you a chance p>
She acknowledged his competence yet withheld any promise of agreement.
“I intend to hand in my resignation to the Oversight Council,” Kael replied. “Then I will transfer over to the Sentinel Corps p>
Lyra had met plenty of eager Sentinels at the White Citadel who volunteered themselves forward.
She nodded. “Very well. Come find me once that is done p>
Kael hummed in acknowledgement.
Shortly afterward, Lyra departed with the two squads.
Inside the hovercar, Hadrien drove while Nael sat beside her, curious. “What did he tell you p>
Lyra’s brows drew tight. “He told me Felix and the others are being tortured in custody p>
Rage flared up in her again just speaking of it.
“Can the Oversight Council really use torture to extract statements during investigations p>
Nael stroked her back gently, trying to soothe her temper. “That has long been within their authority p>
When Lyra turned to look at him, he glossed over the worst atrocities and spoke softly.
“Most of the people they detain used to be rebels. The Oversight Council follows a full set of established interrogation protocols to break their resistance.
“Since they view them as enemies, interrogators show zero mercy. Many break under the pressure.
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Lyra ground her teeth in fury. “But Felix and the rest already gave full confessions!
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“If they don’t believe then, why can’t they investigate? Why do they have to torture them p>
She had assumed once they told everything, they would be released before long.
At worst, their contamination levels would land them back inside Black Spire.
She never imagined officials would try to beat false admissions out of them.
That was the harsh reality of how the Oversight Council operated.
Nael had no easy answer and could only offer comfort.
“There might be unresolved points in their case p>
Lyra forced her anger under control. Once her duties at Black Spire were finished, she returned home and locked herself inside her room.
She pulled out her Star Brain device.
Multiple harassing messages from Specter flooded her inbox.
Lyra ignored all the noisy chatter and sent her direct demand.
“I need you to assassinate someone. Make certain this target dies p>
Specter replied almost instantly. “Who do you want dead, Guide p>
Lyra typed, “Finnian Harlow, Director of the Oversight Council p>
Specter seemed to guess her motive.
“You’re trying to free Rhys and the others, aren’t you? But killing only him won’t solve much p>
Lyra was not surprised Specter could read her intentions; she knew their spies were everywhere.
Her jaw tightened, her breathing heavy as she stared at the screen.
“What are you getting at p>
A smiley icon popped up in Specter’s reply.
“Nothing. Just a friendly warning. Still–name your target, and we will eliminate them. Whatever makes. you happy p>
Lyra fell silent.
He was right.
The Oversight Council was an entire institution. Killing one director would change almost nothing.
What could she do?
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Pushing her rage aside, Lyra began to think hard.
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