Four hours passed in the blink of an eye.
"Huff... Huff..."
Soren sprawled on the floor, battered, bruised, and utterly exhausted. His body throbbed with pain, and he couldn't even move a finger. Yet, despite all this fatigue, his face showed the joy of having just experienced the time of his life.
And honestly, he had.
For four straight hours, he had sparred, fallen, and adapted under the direct guidance of the legendary Icebreaker Emperor. It was an incredible lesson, a demanding trial that tested his limits and reshaped his understanding of the spear.
"..."
Emperor Hector stood nearby, holding his wooden spear, his grip tightening slightly as his eyes remained fixed on Soren.
