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Chapter 43 New Attendant
Lyra looked away and gestured toward Jessa, who was also observing the procession.
“Do they bring in this many new Sentinels every time p>
Jessa hummed in reply. “This is just the tip of the iceberg.
“Thanks to suppression drugs, countless more remain out on the frontlines, still fighting p>
A bitter smirk tugged at her lips.
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“You see plenty of contaminated Sentinels locked up here, but most of them have been sent out by the people above as suicide squads, used as human walls to die p>
Lyra’s breath caught.
Was the system truly that cruel?
They wandered toward a quieter area. Noticing Lyra’s stunned expression, Jessa’s tone softened.
“Don’t feel sorry for them. Many of these Sentinels would rather perish on the battlefield than rot locked away. To them, dying in combat counts as an honorable end p>
Lyra nodded heavily.
She slowed her pace as Building Three came into sight ahead.
Jessa teased her. “What’s wrong? Feeling reluctant to leaye p>
Lyra turned toward her.
Jessa clapped her lightly on the shoulder. “No need to get sentimental. Once I get my original position
back p>
She leaned in and lowered her voice. “I’ll pull strings to transfer you to the supply logistics wing. It’s far
easier work p>
The logistics wing handled procurement and distribution for all Black Spire supplies, including special items requested by Sentinels.
Shifts only ran through the morning. On good days, staff finished and clocked out in two or three hours.
Lyra smiled as they walked past the entrance to Building Three.
If she transferred, someone else would simply take her post.
The administrator personally oversaw regular inspections anyway; there was no point clinging to this job.
Yet unbidden thoughts drifted through her mind.
She pictured Felix’s face, pale with agony.
She blamed herself for what had happened last time.
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She should never have shown favoritism, slipping candies to Harlan while letting Felix grow resentful.
Worse still, knowing how stubborn and irritable Felix could be, she had deliberately provoked him.
Then there was Harlan. She had promised to stop and chat once her work let up.
She wondered how Rook, that gruff, fierce Sentinel, was faring.
And Cedric would the new cell block attendant agree to buy feed for his dogs?
Lyra sighed softly.
Jessa glanced over curiously. “What’s weighing on you p>
Lyra forced a faint smile and shook her head.
Jessa studied her for a moment, then said, “In a few weeks, my brother’s academy is hosting a training showcase. Family members can attend. I’ll bring you along for the fun p>
Lyra’s attention shifted. She tilted her head and pointed to herself, confused.
“Yep,” Jessa said. “We can both put in for leave. I’ll take you sightseeing across Core Prime while we’re at it p>
Lyra dropped her gaze, appearing hesitant.
“You don’t want to go?” Jessa asked.
Lyra lifted her eyes toward her and scribbled on her notepad.
“I heard living and shopping on Core Prime costs a fortune p>
Jessa laughed loudly once she read the line.
“That’s what you’re worrying about?
“Relax. We’re not going there to blow credits on reckless luxury. In a few months, your paycheck will cover everything easily p>
Lyra nodded and wrote again, “I also want to buy a Star Brain p>
Jessa kept chuckling.
“No problem at all. Star Brains come in every price range. You’ll have enough p>
Relief washed over Lyra.
“Thank you for wanting to take me out to see everything p>
Jessa swatted her arm playfully after reading such formal words.
“We’re close friends by now. Cut out all that polite talk; it makes things awkward.
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“Come on. We still have time left. Let’s head back and take a midday nap p>
Lyra nodded and fell into step beside her.
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“Chow time! Chow time p>
A man’s loud call echoed alongside approaching footsteps, delivered in the patronizing tone someone might use tossing scraps to stray animals.
Several inmates frowned, irritated by the racket.
Arthur reached the cell doorway just as a food tray slammed rougftly onto the floor before him.
That disrespectful attitude made Arthur’s face go cold.
As the new attendant moved to mistreat Kyren’s meal in the same fashion, his spirit animal materialized ahead of him.
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