Chapter 11
Glacial Sphere Academy's Training Facility (An hour before Angela met up with the others)
The training facility was designed exclusively for Novice cadets, sprawled over a large expanse of about a thousand square meters. It buzzed with the faint echoes of clashing weapons and the grunts of fellow students adjusting to their new environment.
The facility was equipped with numerous training stations and a variety of weapons, offering everything they needed to sharpen their skills.
Upon entering, Angela quickly took in the sight of her fellow cadets. Most were still trickling in, some chatting in small groups, others dragging their feet, reluctant to train. However, one figure stood out amidst the lethargy—Cypher who is fully engrossed in training.
He was working through a series of intricate moves with a practice sword, sweat glistening on his brow as he weaved in and out of the station's various obstacles.
"Just as I suspected, you're here," Angela called, a teasing lilt in her voice as she stepped further into the gym station. She couldn't help but admire his dedication, even if she didn't quite share his enthusiasm for training on the very first day.
Cypher paused mid-move, glancing over his shoulder with a brief smile. "Angela? What are you doing here?"
"To train, of course," she replied, a teasing edge to her voice. "But I won't be a maniac like you. Just look at what you did to those poor sword target stands," she gestured to the wobbling targets that bore the marks of his relentless practice, some even knocked over from his vigorous enthusiasm.
He chuckled, not at all apologetic. "I might have gone a little overboard."