[Energy +10]
[Energy +10]
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Kyle wiped the sweat from his brow and took a long, refreshing gulp of water, letting the coolness slide down his throat.
The dojo was utterly silent except for the sound of his heavy breathing and the quiet gulps of water.
Tonight had been intense for Kyle. This was his final day of training with Instructor Dan before he set out for his next big step: the Mission Hall.
It was Saturday, marking nearly a week since the start of school. Every day had been filled with classes, training, and self-study as Kyle had pushed himself harder than ever.
Kyle had spent most of his free time in the Academy library, devouring books on any topic that might aid him outside the Academy.
Maps, ancient symbols, rare beasts, survival tactics—if it looked even remotely useful, Kyle committed it to memory.
