The next Moring Thomas still awaken by vivid dreams and the mysterious person that looms in his dreams he then remembers that he has to train with Hans this morning at the Palace Courtyard so he Gets up from his bed and ready himself before heading towards the Place training ground, while walking down the palace hallway Thomas then hears someone calling his name from behind.
"Thomas, you are up and early today"
With that sentence Thomas looked behind and smile at Arnold that is walking towards him "Oh uncle good morning" Thomas replied. Arnold is now standing in front of his nephew Thomas "So Thomas what are you doing this early this morning?" Arnold asks Thomas as he wonders where is Thomas heading, Thomas then replay. "I am going to the training ground to train with Hans". Arnold raises his eyebrow "Hans? Oh, I remember now Anna told me yesterday that Hans rudely challenges you, I'm sorry for that" Witch then Thomas replays "No no it's all right I understand what he means" A smile appears on Arnold's face "Alright then go ahead with your training good luck you need it" with that Arnold walk past Thomas.
Thomas continues to navigate through the palace and after a few minutes he finally reaches the training ground when he steps onto the training ground he is welcome with a cold stare by a woman that has feline features like cat ears and tails that are standing in front of him Thomas also notice that Hanz is already there and he is currently standing in front of that human with cat ears "THOMAS GERHART YOU ARE LATE GET IN LINE NOW" with a booming voice the woman shouted at Thomas then run straight and stand next to Hans like a pole. "Let me introduce myself again my name is Natasha Apollinariya, I am your teacher for close counter combat"
In Thomas's mind, he try to recall where did he see her face before then he remember that he saw Natasha back in his village 2 weeks ago where the evening of the goblin raid, her skill was magnificent as she manage to kill 5 goblins at once and she also holds the rank of the Captain of the Royal knight. Impressive Thomas whispers to himself but Natasha manages to pick it up as her ears are sharp as a cat
"What is Impressive Thomas?" Thomas got started startled as he snaps back to reality Hans is standing beside him and can only hold his laugh that Thomas is getting scolded by Natasha.
"Enough playing now I want you guys to run 5 laps around this palace," Natasha says with a firm and commanding tone Hans and Thomas's jaw drop when Natasha command them to run around the Place
"F-five R-round," Hans says with shock and disbelieves in his word and eyes that Natasha ask Them to run 5 laps but Thomas didn't say anything and he started to follow Natasha's order and run In his mind the only thing that he wants to be stronger, stronger than he had ever before. "What are you waiting Hans GET MOVING" and with that Hans then sprang into action
While Thomas got the lead at the beginning but soon Hanz manage to catch up to Thomas on the 3rd lap, Hanz runs up until he is beside Thomas, Hans can see Thomas's face begin to get tired then he tries to give him some motivation "Hey Thomas, getting tired already? How can you be My rival if you can`t even Run a short distance" then Hans runs pass him taking the lead this angered Thomas with the fire in his eyes he then began to catch up to Hanz, After a few moments, they finish the run but it's far from over the now Natasha order the now exhausted Hanz and Thomas to do push-up, sit-up, and many more exercise until they can't do it anymore in Thomas mind the only thing that he can think of is breaking his limits however in Hanz mind he is just begging to end it quick as he wants to swing a sword this continues but still he does it with ease until the end of the day. Hans sigh "That is harsh am I right Thomas Natasha didn't give us a break" Hans complain again "You know I just want to swing a sword, but after the session, I ask about that I didn't get any answer instead I got scold". Then Thomas remembers what happen Miss Natasha was not a big fan of that question she says we are not ready yet so may that be why Thomas needs to get stronger as 5 months from now they have a trial.
Hans is talking and complaining in the background while Thomas only nods and smiles agreeing with everything that Hans says. "Alright then I am tired ill be heading to my room see you tomorrow, Thomas" Hans waves Thomas goodbye and heads in the opposite direction where Thomas is going. Thomas then also waves goodbye and headed toward his room.
While walking towards his room he feels something unsettling like someone is watching him Thomas began to Increase his walk pace, *woosh* something runs behind him crossing the hallway Thomas looks behind him but nothing is there Thomas began to get scared but he gathers all of his courage and continues to walk towards his room but as soon Thomas turns forwards
"BAAA!!"
Thomas jumps backward and falls to the ground as he surprises by the sudden jump scare.
"BAHAHAHAH you should look at your face BAHAHAH" Thomas then opens his eyes and saw Anna wearing light blue pajamas, "Hey don't do that again," Thomas says with an angry tone while standing up. Then a few of the royal knights came up to them "Hey what is happening is everything alright?". Thomas then looks at the guard "N-no everything is alright". The royal knight then raises his eyebrows "Well then try to keep it quiet" Then the royal guard take their leave
"So, Thomas how is your training today" Anna Ask Thomas while leaning towards him. "w-well it's a bit harsh but it's my first day and I don't want to quit yet" Thomas seems determined with his word Anna then smile and says "well you sure seem to fired up since we last meet anyway get good rest, I sure tomorrow going to be hard". And Tomorrow hard is as Natasha makes difficult Challenges for Hans and Thomas to go with as for enhancing their physical ability. With determination in Thomas's eyes and the will to never surrender continue to live on as it gives the motivation that he needs it