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The Mental Chamber
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Bahukatsu Dojo, Sheng Mountains, Cheena

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“When can I start training, master?” The demon asked. The impulsion of the probable knowledge that the Demon Lord of Pride could have commanded the wolves to attack them had driven him to hasten the beginning of training.

“Today. If you are ready.” The master immediately answered. The master seemed prepared even for a Demon like him.

“I am ready. I have a bad feeling about the wolves. Maybe some demonic forces might have been involved with their existence within the forest,” The harbinger's fists were clenched hard.

“If so, I will fortify the Dojo for a possible attack. But your mind must not have a dual focus. Your focus should be on your training only,” the master suggested, “Jade can assist you.”

“I thought you are going to train me, master?” Dreygo surprisingly asked.

“For the last part of your training, yes. But for the 2nd and 1st level of your training will be Jade.”

Dreygo conceded and asked, “What is your name again, master?”
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