The sun hung high in the sky, casting a warm glow over the training grounds. Alister stood before his team, arms crossed, as his sharp gaze swept over each of them.
The faint rustling of leaves and distant clanging of metal from the other training grounds could be heard. Beside him stood Cinder, her expression calm as she observed the humans in her lord's team: Anzo, Axel, Blitz, Lila, and Beatrice.
Alister cleared his throat, drawing their full attention. "According to the Guildmaster, there won't be any raids today. Instead, we'll be focusing on something just as important... training."
He took a step forward as he spoke, his voice ringing out loudly. "It's my responsibility as your team leader to ensure your skills remain sharp. Before we return to any dungeons, I need to identify your strengths, refine your techniques, and push you to your limits. Consider today a test—a chance to show me what you're made of."
