Battle

The morning sun lit up The Broken Empire's training grounds as Alex demonstrated the latest corruption-infusion technique to a group of advanced students. His sword, once a simple training weapon, now hummed with a perfect blend of normal and corrupted mana.

"Remember," he called out, his voice carrying the confidence of a seasoned instructor, "the key is balance. Too much corruption destabilizes your control. Too little defeats the purpose." He executed a precise strike, his blade leaving a trail of darkened energy in its wake. "Like this."

From his office window, Vell watched with approval. Alex's growth from an enthusiastic but unskilled beginner to one of their most promising teachers embodied everything The Broken Empire stood for.

[Alert: Multiple unauthorized mana signatures detected]

[Location: Western border]

[Classification: Dragon Section combat units]