The days leading up to the ambush were slowly approaching and each day were filled with relentless preparation. Raja insisted on keeping the rigorous training, ensuring Tales knew his role to perfection. The two trained in the training room, its walls echoing with the sound of clashing weapons, hurried footsteps, and Raja’s barked orders. Tales, despite his obvious disdain, threw himself into the drills. He absorbed everything Raja taught him about combat training with a sharp focus that even Raja couldn’t mock—much. “Your stance is too rigid,” Raja remarked during a sparring session, deflecting Tales’ blade with his own with ease. Tales scowled, stepping back to reassess. “Maybe if my trainer wasn’t so insufferable, I’d improve faster,” he bit out, his tone is sharp as his strikes. Raja chuckled, parrying another attack. “Oh, I think you’re doing just fine. Anger suits you.” Tales gritted his teeth, attacking again. Despite his irritation, he couldn’t deny that Raja’s instructio
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