The morning air was cool and crisp, the sun rising over the horizon at a slow pace. Alex stood at the edge of a great open area where the soldiers of the Resistance were training, sparring, and practicing techniques to hone their skills sharper. Now, days from the formed alliance with Elena and her group, it was his time to prove his worth-not only with words but with action.
Elena strode up to him, and no matter how many fighters were scrambling around the yard, she was one presence that commanded attention. "Ready to get started?" she asked, a note of curiosity mixed with gauntlet thrown. She'd seen his potential on the battlefield, but now was the time to truly see what he had to bring.
Alex nodded, a small smile tracing on his lips. "Yeah. I'm ready.".
Elena nodded to the field where a bunch of warriors were waiting. "We'll see how you do in a fight. Those aren't Demon King soldiers, but they're good. You're gonna need every advantage you have.".
