Thud! Chad walked outside the palace after the bath, stretching his arms. "Want to go for a walk?" Aster said as she followed him.
Chad turned his head, "I want to move more than walk. Can you fight?"
A chill ran down her spine, "I can. Do you want us to spare?"
Chad nodded, "What does it mean to you then? Just a small exercise, nothing too dangerous."
"Please be gentle with me. I'm far softer than the king," She scratched her cheek, and a faint giggle escaped her mouth.
Chad smiled, pointing toward one of the guards, "Follow me," He said, approaching the man.
The guard tensed up when he saw Chad, saluting him, "Sir Chad, good day to you."
"We want to have a little sparring match. Can you direct us to a suitable place?" Chad asked with a smile.
The guard stared at him, stealing glances at Aster behind him, "You and the lady? I would suggest the royal guard training ground. It's just behind the castle."
"Thank you," Chad replied, patting the guard's shoulder as he left.
The Abyss war is starting.