Cheater
As I and Aeliana made our way through the labyrinthine halls of Leora Castle, the tantalizing prospect of the demon soldiers' sword training filled the air with a palpable energy.
Their infamous training sessions were legendary, both an exhibition of strength and a demonstration of finesse.
I'd been tasked to survey them a duty that came as a surprise while also making Sense of the growing camaraderie between Aeliana and me.
"Are you absolutely sure you want to do this?" Aeliana asked, her eyes sparkling with excitement as we approached the training ground. "I mean, you might have a sword in your hand, but the soldiers are practically born with them!"
"Who said I was worried? I can hold my own," I joked, trying to mask the flutter of nerves that crept into my stomach.
"Fantastic! Then let's make this interesting," she said with a grin. "Let's break out our own swords and have a little spar afterward!"