The sound of a wooden sword striking reinforced timber echoed across the training grounds of the Adventurer Guild's Royal Capital Headquarters.
Mina stood in the center of a spacious practice courtyard, her crimson hair tied behind her head and a faint golden radiance surrounding her small figure. Several training posts had been arranged around her, each reinforced to withstand the attacks of experienced Warriors.
Unfortunately, their reinforcement was proving insufficient.
With a swift movement, Mina stepped forward and struck the nearest post. Golden Mana surged along her wooden sword, producing a sharp impact that split the timber from its upper edge to the supporting base.
The broken post collapsed.
Mina stared at it for a moment before turning toward Sage Alistair, who was seated beneath a nearby pavilion.
"Uncle Sage, I think this one's broken too," Mina announced, looking remarkably pleased with herself.
Sage slowly lowered the cup of tea he had been enjoying.
