By late afternoon, Lilly finally came to a halt, panting heavily but unbroken. Her fur was matted with sweat, her paws scratched from the uneven ground, but her posture was proud, her gaze steady and alert.
"Enough for today. Rest first" Caelum declared, lowering his hand. "You've pushed your body, tested your instincts, and discovered the depth of your endurance. Rest now, but remember — tomorrow, we combine all you've learned. Reflex, instinct, strength, and control will all be tested together."
Lilly dipped her head slightly, muscles trembling but mind sharp. She had endured, adapted, and survived.
And in the quiet that followed, as she walked back toward the edge of the training field, a thought coursed through her shared mind with Livia — fierce, certain, and unyielding:
> "We are ready for anything".
*Second round*
