Chapter 49

“Survival comes first, Geth. Training can wait.”

He didn’t respond immediately, but his gaze lingered on me for a moment longer before he turned away.

Merris rejoined us, her eyes darting between the rogue’s body and me.

“That was incredible,” she said, her voice tinged with admiration.

“You took it down so fast.”

“It’s not about being fast,” I replied, my tone softening.

“It’s about being prepared. Knowing your enemy, knowing yourself—that’s how you survive.”