"How brilliant of you, you outdid yourself there." A voice spoke from the shadows inside the office where Colonel Skai stood. "Begin the next phase and do it with precision."
"Yes, boss." Colonel Skai acknowledged before leaving the office.
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Kai felt a mix of excitement and anxiety as he walked out of the arena, his thoughts racing. The dragon node was indeed powerful, but he was still uncovering the depths of its capabilities. He knew that his training would only get more intense from here, but he was ready for the challenge.
The team gathered outside the arena, the cool evening breeze a welcome relief from the stifling heat of competition. "So, what now?" Annika asked, looking around at her teammates.
"Now, we train harder," Kai said with a determined look in his eyes. "We've all made it to the next phase, but we can't get complacent."
