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CHAPTER 33
~Valerie's POV~
After Principal Whitmore left, the Guild Leaders turned to address their squads. Each one gave a short, clipped speech that was motivating, strict, and clear about expectations.
Kai Draven barely said much; he just looked at us like we were soldiers already.
"We don't lose," he said simply. "Not in Guild Four. So, I'll suggest you get about yourselves like the warriors that you are and prepare for training tomorrow. If you are weak, please swap guilds immediately, because this is your last show of mercy."
Then he turned on his heel and walked off.
Dristan, on the other hand, didn't say a word, to my surprise. Not to his new clan. Not to anyone. It was Isla who filled in for him. Dristan stood still for a moment, eyes scanning the field, jaw tight, then turned and walked away without a single instruction.