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I returned that day without finding the underground library. Though I considered spending another day or two searching, I couldn't afford to waste any more time. I needed to prepare for the training camp.
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Whoosh.
A fist, wrapped in a black glove, shot toward my face, blocking my view. It was as if night had suddenly fallen.
Whoosh!
I shook my head and stumbled back into the daylight before the darkness could swallow me completely.
The opponent's assault had just begun. The outstretched fist immediately seized my collar.
At that moment, I recalled the memories of being thrown down repeatedly over the past few days.
I felt stronger and more prepared now. This time, I didn't resist. Instead, I focused on the force pulling me forward, using it to execute a backflip and land gracefully.
Kayan smiled faintly after tossing me aside and remarked, "Not a bad way to break your fall."
"It is because you went easy on me, Sir Kayan," I replied.
He hadn't held onto my clothes the whole time, letting go halfway through. Had he not, I would've landed much less gracefully—on my back or my butt, for instance.
"It is a mock battle. No need to go all out."
He was right. This mock battle was meant to simulate real combat while helping us both improve. A close-to-real battle would have been ideal, but neither of us lacked practical experience. It was more productive to focus...
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