Raena wiped the sweat from her brow, feeling the adrenaline still coursing through her veins after an intense training session that had really pushed her limits.
The sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm golden light over the training grounds, making everything feel more vibrant.
Around her, the rest of her friends were also looking a bit worse for wear; their faces flushed and breathing heavy, yet despite the exhaustion, there was a certain lightness in the air that made the atmosphere feel charged with possibility.
They were all improving, every single one of them, and each small stride forward in their magical abilities felt like a shared victory, a badge of honor representing the challenges they had faced together.
"Not bad today, huh?" Vladimir said, his deep voice resonating with a hint of pride. He swung his dark swords one last time, the blades glimmering in the fading light before they dissolved into shadows with a flick of his wrist.
