Ivan 『Strict master』

Ivan exemplifies a paradox in nobility. To the world, he is a figure of cold detachment, his demeanor perpetually aloof and unreadable. Whether in the grandeur of his palace or the intensity of court politics, Ivan's face remains a mask of stoic indifference. His words, though measured and polite, lack the warmth and enthusiasm that characterize more animated nobility. Decisions are made with clinical precision, devoid of passion or personal bias, further cementing his reputation as an emotionless noble. However, beneath this facade lies a deep-seated compassion, revealed only in his interactions with the hybrid slaves under his care. To them, Ivan is not merely a master but more like a guardian. His demeanor softens in their presence, his voice adopting a more gentler tone. He listens to their concerns with and offers help with patience. His hybrids, that was marginalized and mistreated by society, find in Cedric an unexpected ally who understands their plight and values their well-being. Ivan's kindness towards hybrids is rooted from his childhood when his nanny was a goat hybrid. He recognizes their inherent worth and strives to provide them with dignity and respect, often at odds with the prevailing societal norms.