"Today is the last day we're gathering like this for training," Adrian said, his hands resting on his waist as his eyes swept across the five students before him. "We've moved past the phase of preparation. Now… it's time to show the world how prepared we truly are."
The tournament was just around the corner.
They would leave the day after tomorrow.
That's why Adrian had decided to give the students tomorrow off—a full day to breathe, collect their nerves, and steel themselves for what lay ahead.
He could see it clearly now—how far they had all come. Each one had grown into the role they were assigned. Even Allen, once unsure and hesitant, had found clarity after the reassessment. He had embraced the role of a defender, and it suited him far more than anyone had expected.
Adrian crossed his arms.
They were finally a team.
