The first duel began between Lian and a rival student slightly taller and heavier than him.
The boy's aura was disciplined, his strikes heavy but predictable.
Lian adjusted quickly, dodging and parrying, observing subtle rhythm patterns rather than forcing attack.
[REWARD UNLOCKED: Minor Tactical Insight Scroll x1 – For Lian]
He landed a precise strike, but it wasn't an easy victory—it took all his focus and careful adaptation.
Elara's duel followed. Her opponent's aura was wild and unstable, clashing unpredictably with her controlled flames.
Kaelen guided subtly from the sidelines: "Channel your energy… predict her patterns instead of reacting."
[REWARD UNLOCKED: Minor Aura Stabilization Scroll x1 – For Elara]
Her victory came only after careful observation, correcting mistakes she had made earlier in training.
Exhausted, but she smiled faintly, aura burning steady and controlled.
Rynor's opponent was tactical and experienced. Each attack was met with counters. Rynor faltered, almost overextending, his aura flickering dangerously.
Kaelen whispered tactical advice from the sidelines:
"Patience. Conserve energy. Wait for openings."
[REWARD UNLOCKED: Minor Sword Technique x1 – For Rynor]
The fight lasted longer than any previous duel, and victory came only after a precise counter.
Exhaustion and relief mingled on Rynor's face.