Finally, Lyra let out a small breath.
"That's enough for today."
Everyone visibly relaxed slightly.
"Get proper rest."
"Tomorrow will be harder."
Torren looked devastated already. While Ryn smirked slightly beside him.
Arthur glanced down at Mel.
She looked perfectly fine somehow.
Actually…
She looked ready for another round.
Arthur narrowed his eyes.
"…You're terrifying."
Soon, the squad members left the training hall with far fewer words than usual.
Even Nox, who normally had something to say about everything, stayed quiet as they stepped out together. The atmosphere around the stronghold had changed after the commander's announcement, and everyone could feel it.
Arthur carried Mel in his arms as he walked through the evening streets. The cub rested comfortably against him, though her ears still twitched every now and then at the sounds around them.
He didn't head straight back to the dorm.
Instead, he turned toward the same food stall from the previous day.
