Chapter 29.1

I GENTLY opened my eyes one morning thinking that everything that happened was just a stupid dream, if not the worst nightmare. The thing between me and Sevasti up until to the point where we got beaten at our attack on the Auction.

I quickly got up to prepare myself for the long day ahead. The two kids that were with me when I slept were gone. When I had already finished fixing myself, I went outside my room and every step I made, people were greeting me with utter respect and glee which I returned with my sincerest smile. 

The outside welcomed me with its warm air as I saw our comrades grinding away their training under the heat of the morning sun at the open part of the field in front of the palace. They are perfectly lined in front of a wood covered in straw to be used as a makeshift enemy to attack. The straw makes it softer s