The next morning dawned clear and bright, the sunlight filtering through the curtains and rousing me from a deep, dreamless sleep. I blinked a few times, adjusting to the light, and turned to see Seraphine already awake, her gaze fixed on the ceiling.
"Morning," I mumbled, stretching out the kinks in my muscles.
"Good morning," Seraphine replied with a soft smile. "Ready for another day of training?"
I nodded, feeling a mix of anticipation and apprehension. We had made significant progress yesterday, but today's challenge was going to be even tougher. We were set to spar with Aurelia and her formidable black and white fire magic.
After a quick shower and a hearty breakfast, we made our way to the training grounds. The air was crisp, the sky a vibrant blue with barely a cloud in sight. The grounds were a wide, open space, surrounded by tall trees that rustled gently in the breeze. Lydia and Aurelia were already there, waiting for us.
