The first week at their guilds was grueling. Kael, Ryuu, Hana, and Tetsu found themselves in a new world—one where every movement mattered, and every breath was a test of their endurance.
Kael was pushed to the edge of his limits by Darius, his mentor. Every day was filled with harsh drills that focused on his strength, agility, and control. He learned to harness his power more effectively, controlling the Voidstep and refining his Overdrive Mode. But it wasn't easy. Every time he thought he had mastered one technique, Darius would push him further, forcing him to go beyond what he thought was possible.
"Focus, Kael!" Darius barked as Kael struggled to keep up during one of the intense exercises. "You can't afford to lose control of your power. Not out here."
The sweat dripped down Kael's forehead as he focused, determined to improve. He was surrounded by the best, and there was no room for weakness.
Ryuu, on the other hand, faced his own challenges. Aeliana, his mentor, was a force to be reckoned with. She didn't teach him like others would—she tested him constantly, forcing him into combat scenarios, expecting him to react with precision and speed.
Every time he tried to land a hit, Aeliana would dodge effortlessly, forcing him to adapt quickly.
"You have potential," she said one day, wiping sweat from her brow as she gave him a rare compliment. "But your strikes are too predictable. Be more creative in your approach."
Ryuu clenched his fists, pushing himself even harder. He had come here to prove something—to himself and to everyone else. And he wouldn't stop until he was the best.
Meanwhile, Hana and Tetsu were in their own worlds, each working under the watchful eyes of their mentors. Hana's training with Kaito was focused on agility and precision. Every movement was measured, every step calculated. She had to learn how to move like water, flowing around her opponents with grace and speed.
Tetsu's mentor, Sylas, pushed him to think strategically. Sylas emphasized the importance of tactics and how to outsmart an opponent before engaging. Tetsu learned to use his environment to his advantage, setting traps, and anticipating every move of his enemies.
The days were long and exhausting, but Kael, Ryuu, Hana, and Tetsu knew that each drop of sweat, each bruise, and each moment of doubt was pushing them closer to their ultimate goal.
As the week ended, they were all mentally and physically drained, but a fire burned within them. They had no intention of stopping until they became stronger—strong enough to face whatever challenges lay ahead.