Chapter 229 - 228- Only problem
"Today is the last day we’re gathering like this for training," Adrian said, his hands resting on his waist as his eyes swept across the five students before him. "We’ve moved past the phase of preparation. Now... it’s time to show the world how prepared we truly are."
The tournament was just around the corner.
They would leave the day after tomorrow.
That’s why Adrian had decided to give the students tomorrow off—a full day to breathe, collect their nerves, and steel themselves for what lay ahead.
He could see it clearly now—how far they had all come. Each one had grown into the role they were assigned. Even Allen, once unsure and hesitant, had found clarity after the reassessment. He had embraced the role of a defender, and it suited him far more than anyone had expected.
Adrian crossed his arms.
They were finally a team.
Not just a group of talented individuals—but a true team. Trust had taken root between them, and their coordination during the recent drills had been sharp, fluid.
But training was one thing.
Performing, under pressure, on a grand stage, was another.
The real battle would test more than skill. It would test their minds, their instincts, their ability to stay calm when the world watched them fail or flourish.
They had to be ready for everything.