Chapter 462
Chapter 463 Lyra’s Declaration
Over in the ship’s observation chamber, August grinned. “Well now, that tone sure brings back memories p>
The rest of the group said nothing, waiting quietly for what came next.
Specter stood up, staring straight out into the void.
The remaining rebels under Leif had crept a little closer once more.
She’d managed to raise her shield for the first time, and somehow she still had strength left?
“First of all, thank you for your kindness toward me p>
When Lyra had escaped captivity, the public had rejoiced at first.
But her next words wiped the smiles right off their faces.
“But I will not return to Core Prime p>
The crowd froze, confusion spreading across their faces.
“Why not p>
“Is there something about Core Prime you dislike p>
“It’ll be rebuilt in no time, despite the damage now p>
“If this is about the people from before, they’ve stepped down. You don’t need to fear them anymore p>
“That’s right, Ms. Kaelin. Nothing like this will ever happen again p>
“Please stay with us, Ms. Kaelin p>
Voices overlapped, shouting to beg her to remain.
The broadcast picked up every word and relayed it inside the warship.
Lyra’s gaze stayed calm.
“Yes. I dislike the Federation p>
That single line silenced the crowd.
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Hearing her say it out loud made every heart skip a beat, followed by shame and helplessness.
It was not Core Prime she disliked, but the Federation as a whole.
Lyra typed her message. “The Federation has never changed its ways. It takes whatever it wants by force or deception.
“It did so to the third- and fourth-tier planets long ago, and now it does the same to Guides.
“If they had not invaded those worlds and slaughtered countless innocent lives back then, why would the people you call rebels have infiltrated the Federation from within? Why would Guides live in constant fear, always under threat?
“I’m not here to speak for any side. I only speak for myself, to voice grievances I’ve carried all this time.
“If not for all of this, I would never have been restrained and watched, locked inside the White Citadel-that cage wrapped in the name of protection.
“Don’t tell me what benefits I received there. I would rather take those quiet, ordinary jobs, laugh and banter with my friends, and live a simple, plain life.
“Yet merely because I am a Guide, I was expected to go to Core Prime for their protection. Refuse, and they would ignore my will and drag me away by force.
“What is that? Banditry? Robbery?
“From the very beginning, the Federation sought to seize control of every Guide, creating a monopoly over this power to crush opposing forces.
“The Federation needs Guides. Guides do not need the Federation.
“Now I have returned safely. My friends are all beside me. I have nothing left to worry about.
“I have repaid the kindness the public showed me with what I did today.
“But you are you, and the Federation is the Federation. I judge things on their merits.
“Therefore, today I formally declare my separation from the Federation. I will never rejoin or take part in any organization that acts to harm anyone’s safety or freedom.
“Also, because of the harm both the Federation and the other side have inflicted on me, I will take action of my own.
“First, I am claiming the third-tier planet currently under dispute. And I welcome all p loving people to join us to build a new safe haven.
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“Second, I will no longer interfere in conflicts between your two sides. But if anyone moves to harm my new home in the future, I will not tolerate it.
“That is all I have to say.
“Lastly, I wish you all well. Goodbye p>
With that, Lyra paid no mind to the shock rippling through every person across the star
systems.
None of it mattered to her.
She cut off the broadcast, then told the person beside her who could pilot the ship to take her
away.
She felt hundreds of eyes fixed on her.
She turned and typed, her expression steady.
“Anyone who wants to leave may go at any time.
“I am going to rest. Call me only if something arises p>
With those two lines, Lyra turned and walked away without a backward glance.
The control room fell dead silent.
Two seconds passed, and Felix suddenly burst out laughing.
“I’m the boss now! Wait for me, Lyra p>
He cheered and sprinted after her.
“Boss? Like hell you are p>
Rook scoffed and hurried after him, as though a single second’s delay would cost him his claim.
Rhys said nothing, leaving third.
Harlan paused for a moment in silence, then followed after them.
“She really knows how to make trouble for herself p>
Draven shook his head with a faint laugh, waving at the remaining crew.
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“Whoa, whoa! That Guide has guts, stepping out like this as a neutral third party,” August chuckled.
Reid massaged his temples, worn thin.
He admired Lyra’s courage and resolve.
He also truly didn’t want to clash with a Guide.
But that third-tier planet had once been their home.
Stolen by the Federation, it was now claimed by her.
With only her and that small band of loyal Sentinels beside her, defending that world would be nearly impossible.
Yet today she had shown everyone her power-a force no warship or weapon could stand against.
This complicated everything.
And she said both the Federation and his own faction had hurt her.
The Federation’s crimes were obvious.
But what harm had their side done to warrant this targeted stance?
Had she learned something?
Reid looked thoughtfully toward Specter.
“Did you tell her anything p>
Specter, lost in his own thoughts, snapped back to attention and instinctively tried to recall every conversation.
Rainer, like everyone on Core Prime, still reeled from this sudden announcement.
He had long known Lyra would never agree to return to the Federation.
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