Hellish Training

The next morning, Cruzer stood at the entrance of the academy's training grounds, mentally preparing himself for the day ahead.

His heart raced as he thought about what was to come. It was his first day training under Nina Hazerlink, and he had no idea what to expect.

As he approached the expansive training grounds, he spotted Nina already waiting for him. She was dressed in sleek black combat attire, her arms crossed as her cold, calculating eyes locked onto him.

Her presence commanded respect, and though Cruzer tried to remain calm, a sense of trepidation gnawed at him.

"You're finally here," Nina said, her voice like ice. She stepped forward, her gaze appraising him as if she could see straight through him.

"Today's training will push you to your absolute limits. And to do that, we'll be stripping you of everything that makes you strong."

Cruzer blinked, confused. "What do you mean, Master?"