Chapter 136 - Before The Storm

The week following Klaus's return to the Lionhart Youth Training Ground was a grueling blur of activity, marked by a rigorous schedule designed to push the trainees to their absolute limits. The air was filled with the rhythmic clash of wooden swords and the grunts of exertion, the trainees dedicating themselves wholly to honing their skills in preparation for the challenges ahead. For many, it was a defining week—one that would separate the determined from the merely competent.