The journey to the capital was both serene and full of quiet tension. Lyria and I had been traveling together for some time now, and I can’t deny that our bond has grown. I never expected a healer to be my closest companion in this strange new world, but here we are, walking side by side, and with each step, I find myself trusting her more and more. She’s calm and collected, the perfect balance to my… well, let’s just say I’ve been reacting to things in my own way.

We finally reached the capital, and I could feel the energy of the city the moment it came into view. The spires of the guild building towered in the distance, and though I had no idea what to expect, I knew that registering there was the first step. We entered the guild and were immediately met with a reception that could best be described as "underwhelming."

“Name and class?” the clerk asked, barely looking up.

“I’m Kiwi,” I said. “And, uh, I’m not sure what class I’d fall under. Maybe ‘random wanderer’?”

Lyria, standing beside me, let out a small laugh. “He’s a mage, actually. A very talented one.”

“Really?” The clerk glanced at me with a raised eyebrow, clearly not impressed.

I shrugged. “Well, it’s not like I’ve been practicing for years or anything. I just happen to be good at… everything.”

That got a snicker from Lyria, but the clerk didn’t seem to care. He handed us a form and motioned for me to step forward to the magic assessment.

I had no idea what to expect from this "assessment." I mean, I’d been throwing magic around with ease ever since I got here, but I’d never had to do it in front of official people. Still, I wasn’t going to back down. They had me stand in a large chamber filled with magical instruments that seemed far too complicated for my tastes.

Just how insulting it could be, shouting come out, come out looking like a complete maniac.

First came the elemental tests. I summoned fire with a snap of my fingers, and then water, wind, and earth followed, swirling around me in a harmonious dance. Lyria’s eyes were wide with disbelief as I effortlessly controlled the elements. For a brief moment, I wondered if I had accidentally walked into some kind of magic circus.

Then came the other tests — the holy magic, the dark magic, the demonic energy, and spirit magic. I let them flow from me, no effort at all. I watched the guild members exchange glances, their faces growing more and more uneasy. They probably thought I was going to explode or something.

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“So, how’d I do?” I asked, grinning awkwardly.

The room was silent for a moment, and then the guild master stepped forward, his face pale. “This is... unlike anything we’ve ever seen. You control every known element, and even holy, dark, demonic, and spirit magic. And you did it without breaking a sweat.”

I blinked, raising an eyebrow. “Uh, so I’m like a walking magic show now?”

Just when I thought things couldn’t get weirder, they did. The guild members started tracing my origins with some kind of ancient magic. I thought they were just being thorough, but apparently, they found something even more surprising. Apparently, I’m not just some random adventurer. No, I’m special.

i so proud of my-self, i am somehow special, i was shedding tears of happiness.

It turns out I’m a hybrid. Not just any hybrid, mind you — a hybrid of two legendary races: a Pure Demonic Void Dragon and a Pure High Elf.

“Wait, what?!” I exclaimed. “So, uh… does this mean my parents are from some kind of fantasy world or something? Or did they just really like making things complicated?”

Lyria barely stifled a laugh, and the guild members looked at me like I had just declared myself the king of the world.

“Demonic Void Dragon and High Elf… seriously?” I muttered to myself. “I mean, I always thought I had some special abilities, but this? This is... uh, legendary, I guess? Maybe I should’ve started with ‘Hello, I’m Kiwi, a literal hybrid’ at the guild door.”

I scratched my head, trying to wrap my mind around the whole thing. “I’m starting to wonder if my parents were just two really, really intense fantasy beings or if they were just two random souls who happened to like chaos and beauty... What were they thinking? A dragon and an elf? Was there a ‘legendary races’ catalog and they just went, ‘You know what sounds fun?’”

As if the day wasn’t strange enough, a new figure emerged from the crowd. She was tall, regal, and unmistakably powerful. Her eyes locked onto mine, and I immediately sensed her authority. She was a Void Dragon, her aura thick with pride and strength.

“You,” she said, her voice deep and smooth. “You are more intriguing than I first thought.”

“Uh, thanks?” I said, unsure whether to be impressed or terrified.

She studied me for a moment before continuing. “A hybrid of Void Dragon and High Elf... quite rare. You may be an adventurer, but you have the blood of legends running through your veins. I would like to join your party.”

I stared at her, unsure if I had heard her correctly. “Wait, you want to… join me? Just like that?”

“Yes,” she replied, her voice carrying an air of nobility. “You will need strength and power for what is coming. And I, for one, am intrigued by what a hybrid like you can do.”

I could barely process the idea of a dragon wanting to join my party. But with a deep breath, I nodded. “Well, this day just keeps getting better. A healer, a dragon, and… me. The legendary hybrid.”

The guild master approached us after the revelation of my hybrid nature, a solemn look on his face. “It’s clear you are no ordinary adventurer. The king must be informed of your… unique status. We will arrange for you to meet him immediately.”

I nodded, feeling the weight of his words. “I guess it’s time to meet the guy who might just be as shocked as everyone else.”

With Nocthyss and Lyria at my side, I made my way to the palace. It felt like an eternity before we reached the towering gates, and as we walked, I couldn’t help but laugh nervously. “So, you know, no pressure, right? Just a meeting with the king. Totally normal for a hybrid magic powerhouse.”

Lyria gave me a reassuring smile. “You’ll be fine, Kiwi.”

I sighed, adjusting the pack on my back. “I sure hope so.”