Chapter 174: Demoted

Still staring at Marcie, Larz handed the water bottles to the warriors. She stepped back and disappeared from his view. It had to happen sometime. The warriors frequently trained while the breeders observed them. They thought the warriors were unaware of them doing it. On any other Zyrgin-occupied planet, breeders would only be allowed the company of their own warriors. Zacar was the only leader known to allow this.

The warriors broke formation and went about their duties, while Larz pretended he didn't want to join them. He straightened his shoulders and looked up at the mountain he'd wanted to climb so badly, he'd tasted it in his mouth. He was proud of being a Zyrgin, and if he had to serve his people being a citizen, then so be it.

"Larz, stay," Zurian said.