Chapter 38 - Make or Break

The final month of training had arrived, and the weight of its significance pressed heavily on Lucian. Standing in the training hall, watching Aeliana practice her strikes with a determination that bordered on obsession, he could only hope that everything he had taught her would carry her to victory.

Aeliana's movements had become sharper, more precise over the past months. Her endurance had significantly improved, her once-timid swings now fierce and confident. But Lucian knew all too well that no amount of practice could fully prepare her for the chaos of a real duel. The unpredictability, the adrenaline, and the high stakes could make even the most skilled fighter falter.

As she completed another sequence of strikes, Lucian called out, "Aeliana, remember—precision over power. Let your opponent's aggression be their downfall."

"I know, I know," she replied, slightly out of breath. "Don't waste energy, wait for an opening."

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