chapter 65 :You call that a Ambush

Kain woke up before the sun had fully risen, his body already accustomed to the early starts. The air in his dorm room was crisp, and he could hear the faint sounds of students beginning to stir in the hallways. Talor was still asleep, snoring lightly, but Kain moved with practiced silence as he got dressed, strapped on his armor, and grabbed his gear for the day.

After quickly freshening up, he made his way to the cafeteria where Thorne was already seated, sipping on tea with an absent-minded expression.

"Morning," Kain greeted, setting his tray down and starting on his meal. The smell of freshly baked bread and roasted meat filled the air, making his stomach rumble.

"Morning," Thorne replied, looking up and offering a small smile. "Did you sleep well?"

"As well as I could. I think my body's just permanently sore at this point." Kain smirked, stretching his shoulders. "What about you?"