Luna’s Request

The following days marked the beginning of Luna's training under Orpheus's watchful guidance. Every morning, they would slip into his hidden training ground, a serene space cloaked from the outside world, surrounded by towering trees and mist that gave it an otherworldly beauty.

Orpheus was firm but patient, carefully assessing Luna's limits before pushing her just beyond them. He taught her to harness her inner strength, moving through drills that combined both mental focus and physical endurance. Luna's determination impressed him—she met every challenge without hesitation, her resolve unwavering.

But as the days passed, she began to notice Orpheus's subtle hesitations, a flicker of sadness behind his crimson eyes each time he taught her something new. It was as if he was holding back, keeping a part of himself hidden from her. Still, she trusted him, even if she didn't fully understand him yet.