ZNPCsPlus and Lightning Grim anticheat compatibility issue

[K1quu]

Environment:
Server: 1.16.5, Patina

After installing ZNPCsPlus and importing the configuration from Citizens, all NPCs were set up correctly and everything worked perfectly. However, after restarting the server, I was simply unable to connect - the client displayed a "Timed Out" error.

Steps to reproduce:

1. Install ZNPCsPlus alongside Lightning Grim anticheat on Paper 1.16.5
2. Create any npc/or import citizens configuration????
3. Restart the server
4. Attempt to join - client shows "Timed Out"

Investigation:

• I deleted the ZNPCsPlus data folder, and without any NPCs I was able to join the server
• After re-importing and reconfiguring the plugin, I restarted the server again and ran into the same issue
• By selectively unloading plugins, I unloaded Lightning Grim - after that I was able to join without any issues
• No errors or warnings were found in the console or logs at any point
• I reproduced this issue on a clean Paper 1.16.5 install, however it appears to require the NPCs to be in the same world as me, or nearby - I didn't test this further

SS with clean paper: