The weight of Team 55's recent victory still hung in the air, but Klaus knew that success was only a temporary reprieve. The real test wasn't winning a single battle—it was proving that they could sustain their momentum, that their growth wasn't a fleeting moment but a foundation upon which they could build.
The morning air was crisp as Klaus led Team 55 through their regular drills in the training yard. The rhythm of synchronized movements filled the space, swords flashing under the rising sun. There was no more hesitation in their steps—only determination. The previous weeks of relentless training had begun to take root, and for the first time since he arrived, Klaus sensed something close to genuine unity among them.
It was during their afternoon drills that a messenger arrived, his uniform crisp, his demeanor stiff with formality. "Captain Kalix requests your presence, Klaus Lionhart," the young soldier announced, voice carrying across the courtyard.