Regardless, he kept all these thoughts to himself. The last thing he needed right now was another lecture from Valentine.
He steadied his breathing, calming himself just as they reached the instructor.
"Head Instructor," the woman instructor called out as Grinner approached her, quickly standing up from her seated position and bowing respectfully.
She was clearly surprised to see the Head Instructor entering her class.
Grinner nodded once toward her.
"Instructor Livia," he said calmly before stepping aside, allowing Livia's gaze to land properly on Malakai.
Her eyes widened slightly as recognition struck.
"Blood flo—"
She began the greeting instinctively, but Malakai cut her off.
"That's not needed."
She paused, then bowed respectfully.
"…Okay, Ninth Vein."
Her words immediately broke the concentration of the youths seated around the hall.
Though young and newly evolved, their senses were sharp enough to pick up the exchange.
The Ninth Vein? Here?
