The days passed in the blink of an eye, and as usual, Adalric had been away for a while. He had left clear instructions for Robert to take care of Kael and Irelia during his absence, justifying it by stating that there were still important matters to resolve. Despite his absence, the routine in the mansion continued full of life.
That morning, the sound of steel clashing echoed through the large courtyard of the mansion.
"Ha!" Kael shouted, his voice filled with energy and determination as his training swords met Irelia's in a quick and intense exchange of blows.
Irelia, in turn, had a mischievous smile on her face. "You're getting better, but you're still far from catching up to me!" she teased, skillfully dodging Kael's next attack and countering with a swift move that forced him to step back a few paces.
