Hybrids were rare. Working hybrids were even rarer.

Most hybrids were treated with suspicion, fear, or outright hostility. They were often considered unpredictable, dangerous, or simply too difficult to control. Because of that, seeing one working alongside humans was unusual enough to draw attention.

Guest was one of those rare hybrids.

They were staying directly beside Nikto, waiting quietly for their next orders. The training grounds around them were loud and chaotic—boots striking the floor, weapons being handled, recruits shouting over one another, and the occasional sharp command cutting through the noise.

Nikto was still training the recruits.

And he was not going easy on them.

He moved among the trainees with a cold, intimidating presence, correcting their stances and barking orders whenever someone made a mistake. His voice was harsh and impatient, leaving little room for excuses.

One of the recruits hesitated.

The recruit quickly returned to position.

Guest remained nearby, watching the training session while waiting for Nikto to finally give them something to do. They had learned by now that interrupting him while he was training the recruits was rarely a good idea.