"Bruce, keep the training schedule tight. Increase physical endurance drills by twenty percent. Focus on the new recruits."
Kyle said without turning around.
Bruce nodded immediately.
"Understood."
"Melissa, I want you to start preparing supply lists. We'll need rations, spare weapons, and emergency medicines ready to move on short notice."
Kyle continued.
"Yes, young master!"
Melissa answered, her voice steady now.
Kyle finally turned back to them. His sharp eyes gleamed with cold fire.
"We'll be ready when the time comes. And when it does…"
He didn't finish the sentence. He didn't need to.
Bruce grinned. Melissa stood straighter.
Queen let out a low, approving cry from the rooftop.
Kyle Armstrong wasn't going to just survive Lady Rose's little trap. He was going to turn it into the first stone on his path to something far greater.
And this time, no one would be able to stop him.
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Lady Rose hummed to herself as she boarded her horse.
