Inside the Valerian Kingdom castle, the large training hall was already active.
Two knights stood facing each other at the center of the stone floor. One held a spear. The other gripped a sword. Both moved at the same time. The spear shot forward in a straight thrust. The swordsman stepped to the side and deflected it before closing the distance.
Metal clashed against metal, the sound echoing across the hall.
The knight with the spear pulled back and spun his weapon in a controlled motion, aiming for the side. The swordsman blocked again, then countered with a quick strike aimed at the shoulder. The exchange was fast and precise. Neither of them held back, but neither lost control either.
Around them, several other knights stood watching. Some had their arms folded. Others leaned on their weapons while observing the fight closely.
At the far end of the hall, a raised platform had been set up.
On it sat a woman.
