he training field near Mondstadt buzzed with activity that afternoon.
Several knights practiced sword drills while a few adventurers tested their weapons.
Aiden stepped into the open space holding his spear.
Amber stood across from him with her bow.
Amber grinned.
"Alright!"
"Pyro user versus Pyro user."
Aiden sighed.
"Why do I feel like I'm about to lose?"
Amber winked.
"Confidence!"
She fired the first arrow.
Aiden stepped sideways.
The arrow exploded against the ground.
He dashed forward.
Flames gathered along the spear as he thrust.
Amber jumped backward.
"Whoa!"
"Okay you're faster than before!"
Aiden spun the spear and released a wave of flame.
Amber rolled aside and fired another arrow.
The two attacks collided midair with a burst of sparks.
Nearby knights stopped training to watch.
One of them whispered,
"That tavern kid is strong."
Another nodded.
"He's only thirteen."
Amber eventually lowered her bow.
"Alright, alright."
"I surrender."
Aiden blinked.
"…That's it?"
She laughed.
"I'm not actually trying to burn you."
"Jean would kill me."
Speaking of which—
A calm voice suddenly spoke nearby.
"Well done."
Both of them turned.
Jean stood near the edge of the field.
Amber immediately saluted.
"Acting Grand Master!"
Jean nodded politely.
Then she looked at Aiden.
"You're adapting to your Vision quickly."
Aiden scratched his cheek.
"…Trying."
Jean smiled slightly.
"Keep training."