Capítulo 38: Growth
With the hierarchy in place, Lyrus intensified the training further, tailoring regimens to each rank's needs. Ember Sparks worked tirelessly on basics—footwork, balance, posture. They repeated stances until their legs shook, and struck training dummies until their knuckles felt raw. Yet, no one complained, for they knew this was the forge where sparks would be kindled into flames.
Ember Flames—those intermediate disciples—faced more complex drills. Lyrus introduced intricate combinations of strikes and counters, sequences that demanded fluid transitions and keen timing. They practiced these patterns in pairs and small groups, learning to adapt to different opponents and scenarios. Some struggled, others excelled, but all progressed. Whenever frustration built, Lyrus was there, offering a calm pointer or demonstrating a motion so perfectly that they could not help but understand.
For Ember Blazes, training took on a whole new dimension. Lyrus led them beyond physical combat, challenging their strategic minds. He arranged simulated skirmishes where Blazes led squads of Flames and Sparks against each other. From a nearby vantage point, Lyrus observed quietly as Ember Blazes coordinated attacks, adjusted tactics mid-fight, and learned to inspire courage in their squads. Afterward, he delivered concise feedback, praising clever maneuvers and exposing weaknesses that needed addressing.
To deepen their unity, Lyrus also introduced an endurance challenge involving all ranks. They formed mixed teams—Sparks, Flames, and Blazes side by side—and navigated a grueling obstacle course through the forest. Sparks learned from the steadiness of Flames, and Flames benefited from the guidance of a Blaze's experienced eye. When a Spark stumbled, a Flame lifted them; when a Flame hesitated, a Blaze spurred them on. By the end, everyone was breathless and filthy, yet grinning. They had survived together, bonding through shared hardship.
As the sun dipped below the treeline, the camp buzzed with satisfaction. Ranks were more than titles; they became a framework for growth. Sparks aspired to rise, Flames honed their skill under pressure, and Blazes emerged as reliable pillars of strength and wisdom. Lyrus, as always, remained the silent heart at the center, orchestrating all this with measured calm. The Ember Circle now resembled a disciplined legion rather than a ragtag band, well on its way to restoring the HellSin name.
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