The sun was starting its slow descent over the Goldheart estate, streaking the training fields with gold and shadow.
For most of the guards, the day's work was ending.
For Raiden, it was only beginning.
He stood alone in the courtyard, the faint hum of mana from the estate walls whispering in the air. His wooden sword was getting to heavy from the soreness in his arms.
His hands still ached from gripping it since dawn, but there was a sharp light in his eyes now, something that wasn't there before.
He was done complaining. Done whining.
For now, at least.
"System," he murmured under his breath. "Activate training progression."
The faint glow appeared before his eyes.
[Skill Progression: Active]
Basic Horizontal Slash — 0.4%
Guard Shift — 0.1%
Piercing Drive — 0.2%
Raiden grinned. "Alright. Let's make those numbers move."
