MIhael's training continued for well over a year.
Yes, a whole year in the military.
He was of course bored at times but at other times, not so much.
He got to learn a lot of things, spend time with the soldiers and understand their mentality and how things worked in the army.
He also often times sparred with a particular woman.
"HUH!"
She almost grappled Mihael but he swiftly pivoted back- grinning. "You haven't improved in the last couple of weeks," he said.
Both were similar in height. About five feet.
The environment around them, green, as though a field of nothing but grass. Clear sky, vibrant.
"Neither have you," she said, kicking Mihael's feet, knocking him down. "And that's my win."
The warm rays over their heads; tranquil.
"Are you sure?" Mihael grinned, pointing down.
As she stared down- she realized- "Shit…"