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Chapter 378 An Unexpected Visitor Interrupts Lunch
She ate her own meal while slipping occasional bites to the surrounding spirit animals.
Rhys spoke up. “Don’t bother feeding them. Just eat for yourself p>
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Several of those creatures had huge appetites. If she gave each one a mouthful, there would be nothing left for her.
Lyra lifted her eyes and smiled, still passing food to the beasts.
Felix stared fixedly at her as though the sight of her made his meal taste better.
A mischievous thought crossed his mind.
He put on a pitiful, weak tone. “Lyra, my hands feel all wobbly. You’re being so kind–would you feed me too p>
That whiny line killed most of the other Sentinels‘ appetites.
Even the Wastelands Squad men could barely stand him.
What an embarrassment to all Sentinels!
Marcel squeezed his eyes shut. “Felix… ”
Gosh, if only there was some way to seal that man’s mouth shut for good.
Lyra knew Felix was just stirring up trouble for attention. She shot him an unamused glance.
“Quit causing problems and eat your food p>
Felix’s lips drooped at once, putting on a hurt act. “Lyra, you don’t love me anymore p>
Smacks and thuds echoed through the cell block.
“Damn it p>
“…Felix p>
“Would you just drop dead p>
“Shut your mouth p>
“Can we eat in peace p>
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“No talking while eating p>
The commotion erupted all around.
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Marcel tossed his utensils down in disgust and slammed his small window closed.
Rook swore through gritted teeth.
Arthur let out a weary warning.
Even Rhys could not hold back a sharp retort. He had never met anyone so shameless; listening to Felix made him cringe.
Felix ignored every complaint.
None of them understood.
He missed Lyra terribly. One day without her felt like an eternity, so imagine how agonizing these long weeks had been.
On top of that, she already had two personal guards hovering around her. If he did not fight for his spot, he would never even get to be the third one.
Fools, all of them. When Lyra favors me, they’ll regret it, and there won’t be a damn thing they can do!
Lyra sat frozen, holding her food, feeling as though a whole herd of wild beasts had stampeded through her mind.
For a split second, she regretted coming here to share this meal.
Just then, Nael returned–and he was not alone. Several other officials followed behind him.
“Why are you eating in here, Ms. Kaelin p>
The lead man spotted her sitting among the spirit animals. He was surprised the beasts stayed docile, yet heavily disapproved of the scene. “This is far too dangerous p>
He snapped toward Garen and the others. “Are none of you keeping proper watch over the Guide’s safety p>
The members of the Wastelands Squad fell silent.
By official protocol, they had failed their duty.
Still, these were Lyra’s Sentinels, and their orders always yielded to her wishes.
Rook barked coldly, “Walk in here spouting garbage–what kind of garbage spawn were you p>
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The officials‘ faces darkened instantly. “You p>
Lyra stood to her feet.
Rook stared them down, lazy yet insolent and unyielding. “What about me p>
Lyra raised a hand to stop him from saying more.
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She casually set her eating utensils down atop the broad head of the crocodile, then typed, “What can I do for you p>
The leading man shot Rook a sharp glare, striving to keep his composure in the Guide’s
presence.
He turned toward Lyra with a polished smile.
“I’m Julian Cosway, the newly appointed chief of the White Citadel. It is an honor to meet you, Ms. Kaelin p>
Lyra nodded without much expression.
Julian went on, “I know you have duties here at the Black Spire, but the Federation’s circumstances have changed.
“We’ve received orders from above. As for the details… this isn’t the right place to discuss them.
“In short, I hoped to discuss adjusting your schedule. Reduce the number of Black Spire Sentinels you purify each day, so you can dedicate more of your power toward regular White Citadel Sentinels suffering contamination p>
Nael drifted to Lyra’s side. He pulled out a handkerchief to wipe food from the corner of her mouth and murmured low into her ear.
“Men sent over by the Legislative Council p>
Lyra paused to process.
Did this come from the head of the Legislative Council?
She typed calmly, “Mr. Cosway, this request comes quite suddenly. I need time to think it over p>
Julian gave a smooth chuckle. “Ms. Kaelin, could we step outside to talk p>
Lyra stared at him. What? I’m not even allowed to think about it?
“Quit yapping! Can’t you see she’s eating? Get out there and wait!” Rook roared.
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Lyra shot Rook another look, signaling for silence.
Repeated insults had badly bruised Julian’s dignity as White Citadel Chief.
He still wore a smile, yet his eyes turned cold and venomous as they locked onto Rook.
“Where did this vulgar Sentinel come from? How can a Guide remain around someone like him?
“I shall recommend to Porter that this low–grade Sentinel be moved far away. He must not be allowed to disturb Ms. Kaelin any further p>
Porter was the chief in charge of Black Spire on Core Prime.
Rook flipped him off, brimming with defiance. “Who the hell do you think you are p>
“Rook!” Lyra’s gaze turned stern.
Rook glanced at her.
He quieted, yet his stare toward Julian stayed unbowed and challenging.
Lyra typed, “Mr. Cosway, even fingers on one hand differ in length. You cannot demand every person be identical.
“Besides, these men fall under Black Spire jurisdiction. You have only just taken office as White Citadel Chief. Interfering directly in Black Spire’s affairs would be inappropriate p>
Julian’s eyes flickered.
Arthur and the others looked at the composed Lyra in surprise.
A trace of commanding authority radiated off her, something they had never seen back at the fifth Black Spire.
She seemed like an entirely different person.
“Mr. Cosway, if you want to talk, then let’s talk p>
After typing that, Lyra turned and told the others, “Keep eating p>
Then she walked straight outside, Nael following close behind.
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