Chapter 40: Astrid's determination!

"Are you feeling alright?" Elena inquires, genuine concern in her voice as she watched Astrid's furious expression. "Maybe, just this once, you could consider skipping training?"

Astrid's resolve flares in response to Elena's suggestion. She shakes her head firmly. "There's absolutely no way I'm skipping training today, Elena. Blaze is mine, and I won't back down. Anyone who doesn't like it can go fuck themselves!"

Her voice rose with conviction, ensuring her declaration echoed throughout the training area. However, her defiant words seemed to elicit even more disdainful glances and the occasional scoff from fellow trainees.

Elena couldn't help but tease Astrid, a puckish twinkle in her eyes. "No need to raise your voice, you know. Remember, they have superhuman hearing?"

Astrid's response was a dismissive roll of her eyes. "Yeah, yeah, whatever. Besides, they are humans here too, right?"

"Yeah, you are right. You do need to scream."

With that, the rigorous training session commenced,