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Chapter 427 Bloodshed Inside the Red Castle
“Manipulate me p>
Rainer’s face turned dark, his gaze sharp enough to cut.
Finished
“Ail I know is every single one of you useless bureaucrats combined is worth less than one Tier–3S Guide p>
“Commander Knox p>
The chair of the Sentinel Corps stepped forward to speak.
Bang-
A gunshot rang out. His head blew apart, and he crumpled lifelessly to the ground, eyes still open.
Rook’s cold, vicious voice cut through the chaos. “Quit wasting breath on these fucking scum p>
Rainer frowned and glanced over at the hot–headed man.
“Are you lot staging a mutiny today p>
The chair of the Sentinel Corps‘ brutal death ignited the fury of the head of the Legislative Council and the other officials.
Rook snarled, “Mutiny my ass!
“If we didn’t need you worthless rats alive for the trade for the Guide, I would have put a bullet through your skulls long ago p>
He aimed his gun straight at them. “Do the smart thing and come over here on your own. If I have to hunt you down, I’ll break every bone in your limbs before handing you over p>
Veins bulged on the head of the Legislative Council’s forehead. His eyes blazed with rage.
“Who do you think you are, speaking to me like this p>
He spun toward Rainer.
“Have you forgotten your station p>
Rainer let out a bitter laugh. “I’m Commander–in–Chief of the Federation military, bound to answer only to the prime minister.
The former prime minister is dead, the new election has been suspended, and right now, I don’t have to listen to a single word of your bullshit p>
He turned toward the Sentinels guarding the officials.
“We are all Sentinels. I have no wish to fight against my own kind.
“But will you truly stand behind men who care nothing for a Guide’s safety or free will, so long as their
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own goals are met?
Finished
“They frame Guides and loyal Sentinels who merely stand in their way. What right do such cruel, corrupt men hold to remain head of the Legislative Council and supreme justices p>
“Silence p>
One of the supreme justices barked, seeing Rainer attempting to turn the guards against their masters.
“Do you think we don’t know what you’re after? You only want to pull us down so you can seize power for yourself!
“Even if you took that office, without authorization from the legislative and judicial branches, your title would mean nothing. The public will never recognize you p>
While the justice ranted, Rook glanced sideways at Rhys for confirmation.
“This piece of garbage is the target they want, right p>
Rhys, his face stone–cold, gave a short nod.
Rook lifted his firearm.
Bang!
The bullet struck the justice square in the knee. The man collapsed to the floor, screaming in agony.
Rainer frowned sharply once more.
He was starting to wonder if he ought to lock Rook up first.
Rook scowled, full of impatience and ferocity.
“Why are we still wasting time talking to these trashes?
“If anything else happens to Lyra, I’ll flay every last one of you alive p>
His teeth ground together, his eyes those of a rabid beast.
“Kill them p>
Seeing there was no reasoning with these violent men, the head of the Legislative Council made a desperate split–second choice to give the order.
Gunfire erupted behind him the instant the words left his lips. He ducked, trying to flee through the crowd
The second he broke free, a cold gun barrel pressed hard against his temple.
A half–smirking voice murmured right beside his ear.
“Got you, you mangy cur p>
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Finished
The head of the Legislative Council jolted, about to struggle. An elbow slammed hard into his temple. His vision went black, and he crumpled unconscious.
Felix narrowed his gloomy eyes as he stared down at the fallen man.
He fought back the urge to tear the official apart. Instead, he bound the man’s hands and feet tightly and dragged him away like a worthless stray dog.
When the flurry of gunshots died down, bodies ttered the floor.
Rainer swept his gaze over the carnage, his expression heavy.
“Quit moping. We’ve got real work to finish p>
Rainer shot an angry look toward Rook, who tossed off the glib remark.
“I’ll not tolerate insubordination in my ranks.
“If it were not for Lyra, you would have been expelled long ago.
“One more outburst, and you leave on your own p>
Rook was not the type to meekly accept a rebuke. He opened his mouth to snap back, but Rhys grabbed his arm.
“Can’t you see what kind of situation we are in? This is no time to start a fight,” Rhys scolded. “Could you track Lyra down all by yourself p>
“Damn it p>
Rook wrenched free of his grip, cursed, and stormed off.
As if he were the one at fault.
If he had not fired those shots, those windbag officials would have droned on forever.
By the time they finished their endless speeches, Lyra might already be dead.
A fight was inevitable anyway, so why go through all this pointless formality?
Those pompous bureaucrats always made everything more complicated.
While they processed the scene, Rainer’s aide hurried over with urgent news.
“Commander, the civilian crowds have broken their way inside p>
Rainer froze.
He glanced toward the captured officials on the floor, who still shouted accusations and strained against their restraints.
After a short silence, he gave his order.
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‘Bring them out p>
Finished
“The people you wanted are already on their way. Why the long face p>
August leaned lazily beside Lyra, twirling the ends of her hair between his fingers.
Lyra slapped his hand away sharply, as if swatting an annoying fly.
She typed, “Your goals are nearly achieved. That is why you are so pleased, isn’t it p>
August grinned. Even after being swatted away multiple times, he kept teasing her.
“Our goals align with yours, Guide. It is just that you grow harder to read. I cannot figure out what would make you truly satisfied p>
Lyra replied, “No matter how hard I am to read, I would never betray and stab my own allies in the back p>
At her reply, August playfully messed up her hair.
“So petty.
“Those were separate matters. The agreement was to send food and supplies to the Grade–three and Grade–four planets. You never mentioned suppressants p>
Lyra replied, “So you harmed my people because of that p>
August tilted his head. “Isn’t this because you treated us like fools first p>
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