The rainy day quickly flew by at the Royal court, as well as academic and fighting lessons for young Julius. At this moment, Julius was lying on the training ground bleeding, bruised, soaking wet, and covered in mud from being beaten down once again by the indifferent Head Guardian, Oracio.
"You are getting stronger, Julius, but do not allow that strength to fuel arrogance and leave yourself vulnerable. Many a powerful individual have become blind and corrupted due to their arrogance, leading to their untimely deaths at the hands of weaker people. That's enough for today. Ponder on these points, and we will train again tomorrow," explained Oracio while the rain dripped from his sobbing, wet hair onto his equally soaked robe.
Listening to Oracio speak, Julius sat up and nodded his head in acknowledgment of the wise words being said.
