Training under pressure. Part 3

*Two weeks after the announcement of the academy date*

Amidst the noise of the Kingdom of Waterfalls and the bustle of its busy roads, there was a quiet corner that pulsated with warmth and tranquility, where Sara worked tirelessly as a healer. Since her mother sent her to the kingdom, she had become an integral part of the people's lives there, extending a helping hand to anyone who needed it.

While Dante was training with Dabi, and Yuno was training with Yubi.

Every morning, Sara would wake up early, carefully prepare her medical tools, and start her day by helping the patients who were waiting for her at the door of the small clinic where she worked. The place was simple yet lively, with shelves full of healing potions, fragrant herbs hanging, and open books explaining the secrets of energy healing.

One day, an elderly man walked in leaning on his cane, his face pale from fever. Sara smiled at him kindly and guided him to sit on the examination bed.

"Welcome, don't worry, we'll take good care of you."

She gently placed her hand on his forehead, then closed her eyes to focus her healing energy. A faint flash of water energy began to sparkle around her hands, and soon the man felt a gentle coolness wash over his body, gradually dissipating the effects of the fever.

"I feel better… It's like a cold river is flowing inside me," the man said gratefully, and Sarah smiled contentedly.

Her day wasn't limited to treating simple ailments. Sometimes, she would receive more serious cases. One day, the soldiers brought in a young man with a deep wound in his chest, bleeding uncontrollably. Sarah didn't hesitate for a moment, placing her hands over the wound and closing her eyes again, summoning her energy with all her might. The glowing water changed color from a clear blue to a deep blue, until the wound slowly began to heal.

One of the soldiers watched the scene in amazement, then asked her, "How do you do that?"

Sarah replied with a calm smile, "I'm from the human Aziram clan, and our clan possesses the element of healing."

Sarah continued to work long hours, treating injuries and relieving patients' pain, without losing that reassuring smile that spreads peace to the hearts of those around her. As the days passed, everyone began to trust her, and they even called her "the pulse of the water."

One day, while Sarah was busy treating one of the injured, a healer approached her with a smile:

Healer: Sarah, you have become the talk of the town in the kingdom, everyone is wondering about your healing method.

Sarah smiled gently as she pressed the injury gently, directing her healing energy into the wound.

Sarah: It's not just strength, it's understanding the body and the energy surrounding it. Every living being has a flow of energy, and I just direct it in the right direction.

Healer, impressed: Your way of thinking is impressive, but you must have a rare talent.

Sarah calmly: I am a human from the "Aziram" clan, and my clan possesses the element of healing. It is part of our heritage.

The healer nodded in understanding, while another healer who was listening added:

Another healer: It's not just talent, it's a unique method. Most healers rely on their innate skills alone, but you combine a deep understanding of the body and energy, and this makes your treatment more effective.

Sarah smiling: Maybe... but in the end, what matters is that we help others, right?

Everyone laughed and continued their work, but it wasn't long before a guard entered the hall, heading towards Sarah.

Guard: Mrs. Sarah, there is a new patient who needs urgent care. His injury is not fatal, but he is in bad condition after intensive training.

Sarah: Okay, bring the patient to the room.

The guard nodded and quickly returned with a young man whose body bore multiple bruises, a wound on his arm, and scratches all over his body.

Sarah calmly: Put him here...

But when she raised her head to see his face clearly, her eyes widened in shock.

Sarah whispered in disbelief: Dante?!

Dante slowly opened his eyes, barely comprehending his voice, then blinked several times before realizing who was standing in front of him.

Dante stunned: Sarah?!

Silence hung between them for a few seconds, Dante didn't expect to see her here, and Sara didn't imagine that she would be treating someone she knew... but someone like Dante.

Sara in a low voice, trying to comprehend the situation: What are you doing here? And how did you end up in this condition?

Dante smiled tiredly, trying to sit up: Oh, nothing special... Just training under a somewhat crazy teacher.

Sara raised her eyebrows as she saw him wincing in pain from just trying to lift his body, then gently pressed his shoulder, forcing him to lie back down.

Sara: Stay lying down, you're not in a position to act like nothing happened.

Dante laughed lightly: Oh, so even after all this time you're still being strict?

Sara didn't respond, but took a deep breath, trying to hide her feelings. She didn't expect to see Dante again, especially in this way. She extended her hands over his wounds, her healing energy starting to flow around his body, making him feel a comfortable warmth.

Dante pondering the feeling of healing: You've improved a lot... Your healing wasn't that powerful before.

Sarah calmly, focusing on treating his wounds: I've been working hard, we have no other choice when someone needs us.

Dante remained silent for a moment, before saying in a calm voice:

Dante: So... you really have become a healer.

Sarah smiled gently: And here I am seeing you in person, it's not just a dream anymore.

Dante sighed as he looked at the ceiling, as if reliving old memories. Despite everything that had happened, it was nice to see a familiar face amidst the chaos he had been through recently.

But the moment didn't last long, as the door suddenly opened, and Dabi stormed in.

Dabi in a loud, sarcastic voice: Heeeee! Are you done restoring him? Because he needs more training!

Sarah frowned: You're the one who made him get to this state, right?

Dabi with a sly smile: Guilty, but don't worry, he's learning a lot!

Sarah looked at Dante with an almost resigned look.

Sarah: I can't believe you found someone crazier than you.

Dante sighs: Neither do I...

Sarah smiled lightly, but she hid the worried look in her eyes, she wasn't sure if Dabi was joking or if he was planning to send Dante to his death in the next training.

Sarah calmly and with a slight warning in her voice: Try not to kill him before he gets stronger, okay?

Dabi puts his hand on his chest pretending to be innocent: Me? Kill him? No way! I'm just... pushing him to become the best version of himself!

Dante closes his eyes tiredly, sighing: Yes, the best version full of bruises and broken bones.

Sarah laughed lightly, then slowly removed her hands after completing the treatment. The pale color had disappeared from Dante's face, and a healthy glow had returned to his skin.

Sarah with a calm smile: I'm done. Don't move so fast, let your body absorb the treatment.

Dante stretches a little, surprised by his improvement: This is amazing... I haven't felt this energetic in a while.

Dabi clapping: Great! Then it's time to get back to training!

Sarah quickly objects, frowning: No! He needs to rest, you can't take him back to this madness!

Dabi looks at her for a moment, then smiles slyly, slowly backing away towards the door.

Dabi: Okay, okay, I won't do anything today... but tomorrow, Dante, prepare for another hell.

Dabi waves at them and walks out of the room, leaving Dante sighing wearily.

Dante: He really is a crazy teacher... Imagine him making jokes about everything I do!

Sarah laughs: He seems like a fun teacher. He also reminds me of Yuno.

Dante: Yes, you're right, he's serious about training me and improving my performance, but he's also extremely funny. Like Yuno.

Sarah: I noticed he's an elf, what element does he use?

Dante: He's from the Inori clan, and his clan uses the Gravity element, that sounds interesting, right?

Sarah laughs: Yes, this element suits him as a swordsman and a teacher, and it seems that you suffer from his training method.

Dante sighs: Trust me, you don't want to know how he throws me into the air using his element...

They both laughed and fell silent for a while. Sarah looked at him, hesitating for a moment before asking him.

Sarah in a low voice: Dante... Is all this worth it?

Dante looked at her silently for a moment, before smiling a small smile, but it carried a lot of meaning.

Dante: If I don't do this... I won't be able to protect those I care about.

Sarah didn't say anything, but she felt that his words carried more weight than his face showed. It wasn't just training... it was a path to something much bigger.

She lowered her eyes for a moment, then sighed.

Sarah: Just don't let yourself crash along the way, okay?

Dante smiled, as if to reassure her even though he knew the journey would be harder than anyone could imagine.

Dante calmly: I'll try.

Sarah hesitantly: My mind is not at ease, so I will give you this paper and hand it to your teacher.

He took the paper from Sarah's hand and glanced at it before thanking her and leaving.

When Dante arrived at their residence, he found Dabi sitting on the windowsill, playing with a small pebble, skillfully throwing it up and catching it. As soon as he saw him, he raised his eyebrow with a sly smile.

Dabi: Finally you're back! I almost thought you ran away from training forever!

Dante held the paper out to him: Sarah asked me to give you this.

Dabi took the paper carelessly, opened it and read it quickly, then suddenly let out a fake dramatic sigh.

Dabi: Ahhhh! How boring!

Dante in confusion): "What? What does it say?

Dabi reads out loud, imitating a sarcastic, formal tone:

Patient Dante needs complete rest for at least two days. He is prohibited from any strenuous training or physical effort that could affect his recovery. Please adhere to these instructions to ensure his proper recovery.

He then lowered the paper, looked at Dante with a sarcastic expression, and waved it in front of him.

Dabi: That means you are... punished with rest!

Dante seriously: That means you cannot force me to do any training.

Dabi with a sly smile: Oh, don't worry, I won't force you to do anything...

Then he approached him, and whispered slyly: "But I will definitely make you wish you were training instead of enduring my boredom!"

Dante looked at him suspiciously, while his hellish smile grew wider. At that moment, Dante realized that rest might not be as comfortable as he expected...

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In an open training ground between tall trees, Yuno stood on a raised wooden platform, holding a light training stick, while Yubi sat on a nearby tree trunk, watching him with calm eyes as he sipped a cup of herbal tea.

Yubi calmly: Okay, let's try again.

Yuno sighed: Haven't we tried enough? My body is starting to think that Earth is its true home.

Yubi raised an eyebrow as he put his cup aside.

Yubi: Oh, so you're declaring your surrender now? Great, then I'll go tell everyone that the great Yuno has decided to give up on his dream.

Yuno quickly: Wait, I didn't say that! But can I at least have a break? Maybe five... no, ten minutes?

Yubi, holding back his laughter: Two minutes.

Yuno grumbled: Oh, your generosity is beyond compare.

But, of course, he didn't get his break. Before he could catch his breath, Yubi had already sent a sudden burst of wind towards him, forcing him to jump back to avoid it.

Yuno: Ah! Is this your parenting style? Attacking your grandson when he's weak?!

Yuno calmly: When you're weak, no one will wait for you to take a break.

Yuno's eyes narrowed, but he got up again, this time deciding to be more careful. Focusing on the air around him, he felt its currents changing… Then he quickly took off towards Yubi, trying to catch him off guard from the side. But just as he was about to arrive, Yubi moved smoothly, sending a light pulse of wind that sent Yuno flying into the air, landing on his back again.

Yuno lying on the ground staring at the sky: Great… I think I'll start collecting rocks from the ground as a memory of every time I fell on my face.

Yuno with a slight smile: Oh, you'll have a huge collection then.

Yuno sat down, dusting himself off, then looked at his torn and dirty clothes from the repeated falls.

Yuno sighed: Well, that reminds me… Yubi, my clothes are getting a bit old, and I think they suffer more than me.

Yubi: Hmm… Well, in that case, we have one choice.

Yuno raised his eyebrows in question, to which Yubi replied in a casual tone as if he was talking about something completely simple:

"We're going to the floating market… Gravterock."

Yuno sarcastically: Gravterock? The floating market on the other bank? The place where goods move by themselves, and where merchants compete in selling while flying?!

Yubi shrugged indifferently: It's just a market, don't get your imagination too high, Yuno. But it would be a good place to buy you new clothes.

Yuno smirked: Great, even shopping has become boring.

Yubi: You asked to go, don't blame me later.

Yuno stood up excitedly, ready for the trip, but muttered sarcastically as he pointed to his torn clothes:

"At least I'll get new clothes... and I hope the wind doesn't blow me into the river in the process."

Yubi with a side smile: I don't promise anything.