Special Training

"No wonder. When I watched the two of you battling earlier, I had this strange gut feeling." Kaworu mentioned, "Even though you're both such skilled alpha and beta, it looked like you were fighting like two solo players on the same team. The vibe was... kind of out of sync."

Kestrel jumped in to explain, "Actually, Ren and I are one of the few beta and alpha duos that can truly co-work well in battle. In this day and age, it's rare to see betas and alphas teaming up."

Kaworu stood still for a moment, letting the rain soak him. He took a deep breath, his sigh getting lost in the rain's sound.

He walked side by side with Kestrel. They reached the entrance and placed their dripping umbrellas down, brushing off the raindrops that clung to them.

"If you're thinking about heading into the Polluted Zone again, I'd advise picking a reliable partner. Maybe an alpha you really click with and can move in sync with."