We trained nonstop until the sun began to dip beneath the horizon. It truly felt like hell.
Yunho and Mina kept a close watch on us, their eyes sharp and unyielding. It was like they could see through every strained muscle, every faltering breath. They didn't miss a single mistake.
And if any of us dared to rest longer than allowed...
"CRAAACK!!"
Mina would snap her whip through the air with frightening precision. Just the sound alone was enough to jolt us back on our feet.
But what really broke our spirits was Runa—who, for some reason, looked absolutely thrilled every time Mina cracked that whip. The little cat even grabbed her own tiny version and started helping Mina keep us in line.
Apparently, she still had a sadistic streak.
Envi, on the other hand, sounded increasingly annoyed in my head as he watched Runa having the time of her life. He kept yelling at me mentally, begging to come out and "play" with the girls.
