The next morning arrived with brilliant sunshine streaming through the villa windows. Reinhard descended the stairs to find people already gathering, some eating a quick breakfast, others stretching in preparation.
"Alright!" Marie stood in the center of the main room, hands on hips, looking very much in command. "We're starting with physical conditioning. Building mental strength starts with pushing physical limits."
The beach became their training ground. Gran led warm-up exercises such as methodical stretches that targeted every muscle group. His instructions were clear and precise, voice carrying over the sound of waves.
"Breathing matters as much as form." Gran explained. "Control your breath, control your body, control your mind."
They ran as their feet pounded against sand near the water's edge, and Brunhilde placed a gravity rune over the area. To further increase the pressure and challenge, they were all sprinting on the beach at five times gravity.
