"That's right—!" Martha blurted out, snapping back to the present as the realization hit her. "Where are we even going, Sir Butler? I thought you said we were also heading out for my training...!"
"Where else?" He turned his head back, a small smile curling on his lips. "We are heading toward our training spot~."
And as those words left his mouth, the shadows of the forest faded as their ragtag group of four emerged into a wide clearing...!
A sudden burst of light pierced through the dense canopy of the forest—blinding them!
"W-wha—!"
"Ah—!"
"Ugh...!"
Anastasia, Bella, and Martha winced at the same time; their eyes were assaulted by the strong light...!
They quickly raised their hands to shield their eyes! However, the harsh sunlight poured down without mercy, momentarily disorienting them...!