Birthday

No one blamed Khan for taking a day off. With all the projects boiling on his plate, he had countless reasonable justifications, so the guests didn't even bother questioning him.

Things proceeded smoothly on every side, and Abraham and Garret even finalized Khan's new training method in a matter of days. Everything was ready for him to begin that experimental treatment, but he delayed it to make sure he would be present at an important event.

One morning, Monica arrived at the arena's terrace donning unusual clothes, especially considering the unique occurrence. It was her birthday, and spectacles were ready to unfold on the battlefield below, but she had ignored her fancy dresses to opt for her military uniform.

The choice had a specific purpose, which everyone instantly noticed, especially the human guests. The noble representatives, Alexander, and Mister Cirvags spotted the four pairs of stars on Monica's uniform, announcing her arrival to the fourth level.