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Chapter 434 The Masked Intruder
Lyra lifted her eyes to study him.
His nervous, fidgety manner stood in stark contrast to the brutal ferocity he had shown the day he snapped a man’s neck with one kick.
It was also worlds away from his playful, grinning demeanor behind the Star Brain screen.
Specter grew flustered under her unbroken, thorough gaze.
“…I’ll take my leave if I’m bothering you p>
Ever since he had angered her that time, Lyra had never treated him warmly.
He had no wish to make himself even more unwelcome.
“Wait p>
Against all expectations, Lyra called him back.
Specter froze mid–step and turned around in confusion.
Lyra typed, “This Star Brain cannot connect to the network. Have there been any recent updates p>
Specter scratched at his cheek.
“Uh… The Federation is demanding we send you back as soon as possible. Also, Core Prime held an election for a new prime minister p>
That caught Lyra’s interest.
“Who won p>
Specter darted a quick glance at her.
When he stayed silent, Lyra pressed him. “Who is it? Can’t you even tell me that p>
Specter said slowly, “…Your personal guard, Nael p>
Lyra went rigid. Her first instinct was disbelief.
“Did you threaten him p>
Specter fell quiet for a moment.
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“It was not coercion. Commander Knox put forward his name. And the public favored him above all other candidates p>
Lyra felt confused.
“Why p>
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From everything she knew, Nael had never cared for Core Prime’s political circles.
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“People probably figure that as your personal guard, once in office, he’ll spare no effort to get you returned.” Specter said. “Besides, after you vanished, he threw himself fully into rescue operations and earned a great deal of public respect
Lyra mulled over his words.
She stole another glance at Specter. He stared back at her timidly, like a skitsish deer.
Lyra typed, unimpressed, “Boring. Come here and install some games on this device for me p>
Brightening at a task he knew well, Specter hurried over at once.
Lyra had only been awake a short while when Jessa told her that local residents nearby wanted to visit her.
Lyrą had no desire to face crowds of strangers, and asked Jessa to politely turn them away.
After Jessa left the room, Lyra propped herself up slightly.
She tried to turn toward the window, yet bruises on her neck limited how far she could twist her head.
She frowned in frustration.
The door creaked open. Someone stepped inside with soft, quiet footsteps.
Assuming it was Jessa, she said nothing and merely glanced sideways toward the window.
Noticing how difficult moving was for her, the newcomer carried a pillow over to the bed.
A faint, familiar aura washed over her skin. Lyra’s gaze snapped straight toward him.
A tall man wore a half–black, half–white mask. His whole body was heavily covered, even his eyes hidden behind fine mesh, so no trace of his real features showed.
Lyra stared fixedly at him.
Bit by bit, glistening tears welled in her eyes.
All at once she laughed, tears spilling through her smile.
Her shoulders shook, and tears streamed down her cheeks.
She felt like nothing more than a fool.
The whole situation was utterly ridiculous.
The man stood silent beside the bed. Through the mesh of his mask, his deep, quiet eyes locked onto her.
He still held the pillow meant to prop her back, now gripped tightly in his hands from his unease.
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He lowered his head, intending to slide the pillow behind her back.
Lyra snatched it out of his grasp and hurled it onto the floor.
She stared hard at him and typed, “Why p>
The man remained rooted in place.
Lyra’s gaze burned like harsh, blinding sunlight.
He could not bear to meet her eyes and looked away.
“Speak!
“Have you gone mute too?
“Naei p>
The man jolted.
He had not expected to be recognized at a single glance.
After a long pause, he lifted both hands and removed his mask.
It was Nael, whom she had not seen in so long.
Seeing his true face sent a sharp jolt through Lyra’s chest.
Suspecting the truth was one thing; witnessing it with her own eyes was another.
Her breathing grew shallow, a dull hum ringing in her ears.
Her mind went blank for a heartbeat.
Only one question echoed inside her.
“Why p>
Nael looked at her, his eyes full of raw concern.
He reached out to wipe the tears from her cheeks, but Lyra slapped his hand away hard.
Beneath her tears lay utter confusion and burning rage from being deceived.
“… How did you know it was me?” His voice was soft and calm.
Lyra shot back, “Could I forget the scent of someone I shared every night with p>
The thought that this man had once shared her bed sent a chill through her.
Nael’s gaze dropped. His long eyelashes cast faint shadows at the corners of his eyes.
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