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Chapter 420 Promises Behind Masks
At her question, Reid lifted one eyebrow slightly.
“It hurts to hear you say that p>
His voice was low, rich, and magnetic, yet there was no real trace of hurt in his tone.
Lyra typed, “Didn’t you p>
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Reid crossed his legs and leaned back, one arm propped against the table behind him. His fingers tapped a slow, steady rhythm across its surface.
“We lost a lot of people pulling off this rescue for you. They knew they might not come back, and still laid
down their lives without hesitation.
“After everything you went through on Core Prime, I’d thought you stood shoulder–to–shoulder with us, sharing our grievances.
“Never would I have guessed you’d turn around and question us the second you woke up.
“Good thing it’s only us here. If anyone else heard you, they might feel those who died had sacrificed themselves for nothing p>
Lyra read his pointed speech and pulled on a dry, mocking smile.
She nodded with exaggerated sincerity, softening the cold edge on her features.
Then she typed with apparent gratitude, “My gratitude goes out to all of you for plotting behind the scenes and pulling me out of my misery p>
Amusement glinted in Reid’s eyes. “No need for thanks. We simply could not bear to watch you suffer. It was the least we could do p>
Lyra’s smile never reached her eyes. “What plans do you have moving forward p>
Reid shifted his posture, resting one cheek against his palm. “Do you have any suggestions you’d like to
share, Guide p>
“What should I call you p>
Reid stood and offered a brief Sentinel salute. Tall and lean, paired with his uncanny mask, he looked both elegant and unruly.
“My name is Reid Montgomery. Just call me Reid p>
Lyra nodded. “Did you hold an official position back on Core Prime, Mr. Montgomery p>
Reid tilted his head, genuine confusion in his bearing. “I did not. What makes you ask that p>
“Oh” Lyra typed. “The way you speak made me think you once worked within Core Prime’s system p>
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He had the same habit of beating around the bush.
A snort burst from the man wearing the twisted green–thorn mask. His shoulders shook with quiet laughter.
Her thinly veiled jab stung. Worse still, she had insinuated he belonged to Core Prime.
For men who harbored bitter hatred toward the Federation, that was an insult.
Though Reid kept smiling, a faint undertone of gritted tension colored his voice.
“… You have quite the sense of humor, Guide. I would never align myself with those corrupt sorts p>
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Lyra widened her eyes slightly. “I only thought you sounded like them and said it offhand. You’re not angry, are you? ”
Reid huffed a humorless laugh. “Angry? Do you take me for such a petty–minded man p>
Lyra’s lips tugged upward, maintaining a gentle, placid facade. “I don’t think so. Although we’ve only just met and don’t know each other yet p>
Reid fell quiet for a moment.
“You may not know us, yet we have been following you for a very long time.
“You seem to have changed considerably between the Grade–two planet and Core Prime p>
Lyra turned toward the man in the thorn–patterned mask.
“Is that so? Have you been spying on me in secret p>
“Spy would be too strong a word. We are simply intensely curious about you p>
A faint smile lingered on Lyra’s lips. “And what should I call you p>
The man bowed respectfully where he stood. “Just call me August p>
Lyra asked, “What about me sparks so much curiosity p>
August Sheffield’s tone sharpened with clear excitement. “Plenty. Just laying eyes on you alone stokes my appetite p>
His eyes blazed with wild fervor. Lyra thought he bore a disturbing resemblance to Felix.
Both carried that same unhinged, feverish energy.
She could not fathom what curiosity had to do with appetite, yet it was clearly something that thrilled
him
Lyra gave a hollow, perfunctory smile and shifted her gaze back toward Reid.
“Let me put it another way. What do you need me to do from now on p>
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August’s lips twisted into a petty pout when she ignored him.
Reid drew breath to answer, but Lyra’s next question already appeared on the Star Brain screen.
Ficustier
“I heard rumors you dissected a Guide and caused her death. Is that true? Will you do the same to me p>
Reid froze. “Where did you hear such a thing? We would never treat a Guide like that. No person deserves such cruelty p>
“I was also told her psychic barriers shattered in the process. It drew psychic monsters and cost many of your people their lives p>
August let out a scornful snort and cut in, “You picked that story up from Core Prime’s propaganda, didn’t you? They love painting us as monsters for the public. What really happened was p>
Reid cut August off, speaking earnestly toward Lyra while silently condemning the Oversight Council from Core Prime. “You have my word. We would never resort to such inhumane torture, not even against prisoners p>
Lyrą studied him intently.
Fine words, yet she remembered whose people had opened fire and gunned down people back on Core Prime.
“Only asking out of simple curiosity p>
Reid nodded. “Understood. As for your future… we won’t interfere with you or force you to do anything. As long as your safety is assured, you’ll have complete freedom p>
The word freedom made Lyra’s brows twitch.
She had longed for it for so long that merely hearing someone else say it made her heart skip.
Such generous terms. There had to be a price.
Reid continued, “Still, I cannot ignore our group’s rising contamination levels. We would be grateful if you chose to lend your aid p>
Lyra nodded slowly.
I understand.
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