It was another morning inside this mysterious world.
The cool breeze drifted through the forest as birds chirped peacefully around the wooden house.
In the small training yard before the house, Noah stood opposite Akari.
She had already changed into a simpler blue kimono that allowed easier movement, while Noah held an steel sword in his right hand.
Akari folded her arms. "Today, we'll begin your weapon training."
Noah nodded attentively.
"What weapon do you wish to specialize in?"
"Hmm..." He thought for a moment. "I'm comfortable with most weapons at a basic level. My best are swords and spears."
"Then we'll use the sword."
Akari raised her own blade from her storage ring.
It was a beautiful katana with a deep sapphire-blue sheath and a silver blade that gleamed beneath the morning light.
"I'm strongest with the sword."
She rested its tip against the ground.
