"What else do you think I am?"
A Humaen—a biologically engineered human given the lifespan and mind of an elf. While humanity thrived in technology, elves mastered magic and biology.
Humaens are just one example of their creations, an elite guard bred to serve as sleeper agents inside human territory.
In the novel, Humaens were the spark that ignited the Elven War after the current elven patriarch died under mysterious circumstances.
But... that shouldn't have happened yet. In the novel, it was made very clear that elves were forbidden from even touching humans while the current patriarch still lived.
Unless, of course... the succession happened earlier this time because of my interference.
"A-A Humaen in the flesh..."
The elven leader winced, fingers brushing the dark mark on his neck where my grip had been strongest.
"I apologize... I didn't know."
"Silence. Now tell me, where did you take the girl?"
"W-Which one?"
