Several months passed. The seasons changed, and it was winter. This meant that the primary competition would start in exactly two weeks. The excellent news was Astrix passed the preliminary round and entered the crucial period alongside the defending champion, Montago.
The practice was getting more intense. All members practiced almost every day. After all, the pressure increased with the most significant opponents. That being said, it was a proper match.
The members practiced at the forest's edge on a cold and snowy Wednesday. It was hunting practice. Only the primary team and substitute did that, while the new members did their own training.
Carl turned his head to the forest when he heard clashes. It sounded pretty far away, and he couldn't see it. And that made him wonder whose fight it was.
