The morning sun was just beginning to crest the horizon as we gathered once again on the training grounds. The air was cool and crisp, a stark contrast to the heat we would undoubtedly generate as the day progressed. The soldiers, though tired from the previous day's exertions, stood ready, their eyes reflecting a mixture of determination and trepidation.
Aurelia and I exchanged a look, our unspoken communication clear. Today would be a day of pushing limits.
"Alright, everyone," I began, my voice cutting through the early morning silence. "Yesterday was about learning and refining techniques. Today, we're going to push you harder than ever before. This is where we find out what you're truly made of."
