Chapter 224
Author: Anakin Detour
last update2024-11-02 02:37:43

The following day dawned with a crispness in the air that invigorated Dexter. The early morning sun filtered through the dense canopy above, casting dappled patterns on the forest floor. He awoke early, the excitement of the mission ahead propelling him out of the makeshift bed he had arranged in the cave. Today marked the beginning of their training, and he felt a sense of responsibility for every person who had chosen to stand with him.

As he stepped outside, the cool breeze brushed against his skin, filling him with determination. He gathered his thoughts, visualizing the plan they had discussed the night before. Today, they would train the villagers to defend themselves and prepare them for the confrontation with Valen. The stakes had never been higher.

Dexter made his way to the clearing where they had agreed to meet. He arrived early, setting up some basic training equipment—makeshift targets made from fallen branches and a few weights he had gathered from the surrounding area.
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