Chapter:5-Path Of Strength

(After the brutal encounter with the Ghost Knight, Kael and Hong Sun return to the castle, their bodies still aching. The battle left them shaken, but also determined. They know now—they're not strong enough. Not yet.)

(Alden's words ring in Kael's head: "Prepare for an unknown battle, but train as if you're fighting a billion-strong army.")

Scene: Training Begins

(The castle's training grounds are alive with the sounds of sparring warriors. Kael and Hong Sun stand side by side, bruised but ready.)

Hong Sun (rolling his shoulders): "So, what's the plan? Beat each other up until we magically get stronger?"

Elyse (leaning against a wooden post, smirking): "I like that plan."

Kael (crossing his arms): "We push ourselves past our limits. No holding back."

Elyse: "Good. Because I don't plan on going easy on either of you."

(Kael and Hong Sun exchange a glance before assuming their stances. The training begins. They start with intense sparring, striking and countering, forcing each other to react faster and think ahead. Elyse, however, proves to be on another level. She moves like a shadow, dodging effortlessly and landing quick, painful hits.)

Elyse (grinning): "Come on, Kael. You weren't this slow when you fought the Ghost Knight."

Kael (gritting his teeth): "Tch…"

(His body still isn't fully recovered, but he refuses to back down. They continue sparring, sweat dripping down their faces, their movements becoming sharper, more refined.)

Scene: Silent Watcher

(From the edge of the training field, hidden within the shadows, the Dark Knight watches. His red eyes flicker as he observes Kael's progress.)

Dark Knight (thinking): "The boy grows stronger… but it won't be enough. The Fragment of Light stirs within him, yet he remains unaware. If he doesn't awaken in time…"

(The knight clenches his fist. He knows what's coming. And right now, Kael is nowhere near ready.)