Reincarnated with a lucky draw system - Chapter 379

Chapter 379: TAKING CONTROL
Lilian, in the middle of organizing her team to search and neutralize the new threat, received a message from the defense minister about the attack of the suspected devourer.

The alert chimed on her personal device, a sleek band around her wrist that glowed with incoming data, interrupting the flow of her strategic briefing.

She paused, her team falling silent around her, the room filled with the low murmur of tactical discussions and the scent of charged air from active holomaps.

“Let’s move. We just received vital information about the devourer and will be going to neutralize him now,” she informed the group directly under her.

Her voice cut through the tension like a blade, firm and unwavering, rallying her subordinates with a glance that conveyed unbreakable resolve.

They sprang into action, gear clinking and footsteps echoing as they prepared for the confrontation, the promise of battle igniting a fierce determination in their eyes.

The soldiers under her readied themselves in record time.

Their movements were a symphony of disciplined efficiency, armor clinking softly as they adjusted straps and checked weapons under the harsh glow of overhead lights.

The air in the assembly hall buzzed with tension, a faint metallic tang lingering from the energy shields they activated.

Before long, they marched directly to the capital.

The path wound through towering spires of crystalline architecture that pierced the sky like jagged spears, reflecting the swirling nebulae above in a kaleidoscope of colors.

The ground beneath their boots hummed with subtle vibrations from the underlying power grids, a constant reminder of the vast technological might at their disposal.

A teleportation device awaited them there, its massive frame pulsing with ethereal blue energy that cast flickering shadows across the platform.

Designed to transfer them directly to the galactic cluster under siege, it stood as a gateway to chaos, the air around it crackling with ionized particles that made the hairs on their arms stand on end.

Lilian, leading her team, arrived at the teleportation gate.

The structure loomed imposingly, its arched frame etched with intricate runes that glowed faintly in the dim light.

To her dismay, she found Nick waiting there, his reptilian eyes glinting with smug anticipation, his posture relaxed yet predatory against the backdrop of humming machinery.

“If you will excuse us, we have somewhere to be now,” Lilian said respectfully to Nick.

She kept her tone even, acting as diplomatic as she could to avoid causing trouble for her father.

Her words hung in the charged air, a careful veil over the disdain churning in her stomach like a storm.

“You are right on time. It’s time to move. Let’s go catch the pest quickly,” Nick replied, a smile spreading across his face.

The expression was sharp and insincere, revealing teeth that seemed too pointed in the gate’s blue glow, his voice slithering through the space like an unwelcome echo.

With haste, he demanded the preparation of the teleportation gate.

His commands barked out sharply, overriding the technicians who scrambled to comply, their fingers dancing over holographic controls that flickered to life with urgent beeps.

He dropped the exact coordinates Lilian had, inputting them with a flourish that spoke of his assumed authority.

“What’s going on? What are you trying to do?” Lilian asked. Nick’s actions confused her, a knot of bewilderment tightening in her chest.

Her team behind her shifted uneasily, their eyes darting between the two figures, the air growing thick with unspoken questions and the low hum of the activating gate.

“I’m taking command over capturing the devourer. You all are under me,” Nick replied, a smile on his face.

The grin widened, predatory and unyielding, as if savoring the shift in power dynamics that hung palpably in the atmosphere.

“What do you mean?” Lilian asked. Her face contorted into a frown, brows knitting together in a mix of frustration and disbelief.

The blue light from the gate cast harsh shadows across her features, highlighting the tension in her jaw.

“Oh, you don’t know? The reason I’m here has always been to take charge and control over the operation.

The lackluster attitude from the governor in dealing with the unpleasing threat has not gone unnoticed by the sovereign council,” Nick replied.

He brought out a seal from his inner sleeve, the ornate emblem gleaming with official holographics that projected faint authorization codes into the air.

The mandate it showed was undeniable, a symbol of higher authority that weighed heavily on the moment.

Lilian’s facial expression turned grave. The implication struck her like a cold wave, greater than she would have expected.

Her mind raced with the potential fallout, visions of her father’s downfall flashing through her thoughts amid the gate’s increasing whine.

“That doesn’t make sense. We are already dealing with the pests,” Lilian argued.

She found the whole situation absurd, her voice rising slightly with indignation.

The absurdity gnawed at her, a bitter taste on her tongue as she stood her ground against the encroaching rift.

“A pitiful excuse. A galactic cluster disappeared without any explanation on the cause. That’s losing one tenth of the province handed to him. What exactly doesn’t make sense?” Nick asked.

He stared directly into Lilian’s eyes, his reptilian gaze unblinking and intense, challenging her with a piercing scrutiny that made the air between them feel charged and oppressive.

Lilian clamped her fists together. She was unable to rebut Nick’s words, the truth in them stinging like a fresh wound.

Her knuckles whitened under the pressure, a physical manifestation of the frustration boiling within her.

“And my father? What will happen to him?” Lilian asked.

Her face was one of worry, eyes widening with a vulnerability she rarely showed.

The concern etched deep lines across her forehead, her heart pounding in rhythm with the gate’s pulsating energy.

“He will be removed with immediate effect as governor and go before the sovereign council to answer to his lapse in administration. We will conclude the discussion on a later date. For now, let’s go catch the enemy,” Nick stated.

His tone was final, laced with a casual cruelty that dismissed her fears.

He passed through the rift, his form distorting momentarily in the swirling portal, vanishing into the void beyond with arrogant ease.

Lilian stood still. Her emotions ran amok, a torrent of anger, fear, and helplessness swirling in her chest like a cosmic storm.

The gate’s hum filled her ears, amplifying the chaos within her mind.

Closing her eyes, she reined in her emotions.

She drew a deep breath, the cool air filling her lungs and steadying her resolve.

With a quiet exhale, she followed shortly after, stepping into the rift’s embrace.

The others followed behind her, their footsteps echoing faintly as they plunged into the unknown, the portal’s energy wrapping around them like a shroud.