Chapter 258: Dion (1)

Erik took a deep breath as he finished his final lesson of the day at the Red Palace. He had been training for months, and he could feel himself growing stronger with every passing day. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and took a swig of water from his canteen.

After some time, he noticed Benedict sitting at the bench where he usually took his breaks, and he was there, looking deep in thought. Benedict quickly became one of Erik's closest friends at the Palace, and they had been through a lot together already due to the attack perpetrated by the Crystal Cross Gang. Erik took a seat next to him, and they exchanged greetings.

Benedict turned to Erik and said, "I heard you're going to have a new fight again today. Are you ready?" He had a huge grin on his face; Benedict was like that, a very enthusiastic person who loved to compete and fight.