Chapter 362
Feral Sentinels Obey Only Her
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Finnian’s sudden death had put Kael’s resignation on indefinite hold. Short–staffed, the newly arrived deputy director had even promoted him to squad leader.
When Kael told her the news, Lyra had responded generously, telling him there was no rush; she could wait.
Truth be told, she no longer cared whether he would come to her side.
Lyra kept her end of the bargain and tried lobbying the prime minister to elevate the new deputy director into the chief’s position.
Yet far more urgent matters occupied Core Prime’s officials: drafting combat strategies against
the rebels.
The rebels operated without any fixed base, slippery and elusive, with multiple hideouts.
Sentinels could be dispatched to track their locations and send back coordinates.
But once those positions were found, who would lead the strike force to wipe them out?
Rainer, the Federation’s military commander–in–chief, was the obvious choice.
Unfortunately, the prime minister had once listened to poisonous gossip and grown suspicious of him. Rainer had been reassigned to guard the critical, dangerous quarantine zone.
For years, worsening health had forced the prime minister to delegate most administrative duties to others.
Corrupt officials had lined their own pockets. Rainer and his troops‘ contamination values kept climbing, and they needed constant suppressant doses just to stay lucid.
No one knew whether Rainer still harbored resentment, even if they tried to mend their fractured relationship.
What was more, the quarantine zone could not be left unguarded. If Rainer departed, who would hold that line?
Still, the Federation could not keep delaying countermeasures against the rebels. Their brazen acts had already stirred public unrest.
Every new complication gave the overburdened prime minister a splitting headache.
Just then, his secretary informed him that Lyra wished to request an audience.
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The prime minister froze. An idea struck him.
How could he have forgotten?
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Hadrien, Lyra’s personal guard, possessed a Tier–3S nightmare beast spirit animal—the only one in the Federation capable of suppressing other Sentinels‘ spirit animals.
Years ago, Hadrien had served directly under Rainer. His combat experience and tactical skill matched any top–ranking Sentinel.
If Hadrien led the offensive, Lyra could remain on Core Prime, and Rainer would stay to defend the quarantine zone.
That seemed like the perfect solution.
The prime minister laid out his idea at once.
The head of the Legislative Council and the supreme justices all agreed it was a sound plan.
Hadrien’s life and his most precious Guide were here under their jurisdiction. There was little risk of him turning traitor mid–campaign.
When Lyra was shown into the chamber, she spotted the council head and eight supreme justices still present.
She hesitated. She could not bring up her private requests with so many witnesses.
Long hours of deliberation had left the prime minister worn thin. Still, he forced a warm, amiable smile toward her.
“Ms. Kaelin, what brings you here p>
Lyra evaded her original purpose and typed with apparent concern. “I noticed you looked unwell last time. I came to check on your health. If you need it, I can have Nael come over daily to run medical checks p>
The prime minister shook his head and thanked her.
“Your own health deserves priority. No need to trouble him with constant trips p>
Then he glanced toward the other officials and turned back to Lyra.
“Ms. Kaelin, we have just concluded an important discussion. You ought to hear what we have decided p>
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Lyra leaned forward, attentive.
The prime minister laid out their proposal.
Lyra’s composure shattered the second she finished listening.
Send Hadrien off to war p>
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They had locked restraints onto him, and now they expected him to bleed and fight for them?
The prime minister studied her. “What are your thoughts on this, Ms. Kaelin p>
Lyra lifted her gaze. Her mouth twitched. She tried to force a smile, yet it would not form.
This was barely a question. It was a notice. Her opinion carried almost no weight.
Just when she thought events were stabilizing, fate threw another crisis her way.
If Hadrien marched off to battle and the prime minister died while he was gone, she would never be able to leave Core Prime free of worries, no matter how favorable the circumstances became.
Seeing her stare down in silence, the prime minister expressed understanding for her distress.
“You have nothing to fear. Hadrien served under Rainer. He is a seasoned combatant, and his nightmare beast gives him a decisive edge. He will come back unharmed p>
Cold flickered deep beneath Lyra’s lowered eyelids.
Empty reassurances.
There were more than spirit animals on a battlefield. There were all kinds of weapons.
Bullets and artillery did not discriminate. Who could guarantee nothing would go wrong?
She typed her reply. “When it comes to combat experience, Commander Knox far outstrips Hadrien. Why not deploy him instead? If contamination levels are the concern, I can offer my assistance p>
The prime minister kept his gentle, benevolent tone.
“The number of Sentinels going into battle far exceeds those housed within Black Spire or White Citadel. News of this operation has already been released, and time is short.
“If you purify huge numbers of Sentinels in such a narrow window, your Tier–3S identity will leak. That would put your own life in grave danger p>
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Lyra pressed her lips tight.
That very secret was what had landed them in this passive position.
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Yet if she had never revealed it, Hadrien would have spent decades locked away inside Black Spire.
Noting her obvious reluctance, the prime minister appealed to her sense of duty, talking of personal happiness versus the greater good of the entire Federation.
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