Louis had trained relentlessly with the blade, sparring alongside Tisha and her daughter Anastasia. Over the months he had grown closer to them, discovering a completely different Anastasia—one no longer crushed by grief over her mother's death, yet still burning with the same fierce determination.
As for Agustina, Louis had initially considered leaving her to live quietly as a noble lady. Yet repeated visits to check on the farm revealed her growing depression and restlessness in the countryside. She longed to explore the world, protect her home, and make her mother proud.
She had begun learning from her mother how to craft Spirit Artifacts, but that alone left her unsatisfied. After a few motivating words and consistent training sessions, Louis recruited her. Watching his daily, unrelenting effort inspired her; slowly, the same flame that had burned in her previous regression reignited within Agustina.
