A murmur rippled through the crowd, the soldiers exchanging glances.
"This training will take a different approach," Arkanos continued, silencing the murmurs instantly. "Out there, beyond the safety of these walls, you will see the fruits of all the days I made you pull massive boulders through the mud, endure the grueling strain of those intense drills, and bear the pain of discipline."
"In war, the ground is rarely firm, the path never smooth. You will encounter mud, uneven terrain, and obstacles that will test the limits of your strength and resolve. Today, we leave behind the familiarity of this field and face a terrain that mimics the chaos of battle. You will put your endurance to the test, your coordination as a unit, and your ability to adapt to the unknown."
The crowd was silent, hanging on his every word. The soldiers' expressions changed from curiosity to seriousness, straightening their postures with resolve.
