Malakai ignored Renlo completely, giving a curt nod toward the instructor, who straightened and continued.
"For the sake of our newest addition, I'll explain what this discipline entails again."
The instructor's voice boomed across the field.
"The Combat Conditioning Discipline is designed to refine your combat capabilities: your reflexes, your reaction time, your ability to think under pressure, your instincts, everything. Here, you'll be forged into a weapon fitting of the Sanguine Clan."
He paused, letting the words sink in.
"In this class, you will select a partner. If you cannot find one, you will pair with an instructor. In every session, you will engage in real combat, sparring with the intent to kill. Don't worry."
A faint smile appeared on the instructor's lips.
"That's what we instructors are here for. Every one of us is at the Synergy Stage. We will stop any lethal attacks before they land."
