The next day, I resumed training the heroes as usual.
They'd grown used to my methods by now. The grumbling and confusion from our first sessions had long since faded. Now, they followed my directions with discipline, determination, and even a sense of anticipation.
Their magical endurance—especially in relation to their familiars—had noticeably improved. They could now maintain their summons much longer than before. Some even experimented with calling upon their familiars in rapid succession, testing the limits of their stamina and connection.
Soon, I believed they'd reach the next milestone: actually being able to speak with their familiars. Once that communication was established, their combat coordination would reach an entirely new level. I was confident they'd succeed in just a few weeks.
