The training session dragged on longer than usual. Reylan had them running through combat scenarios that tested endurance more than technique, and by the time he called them done, everyone was drenched in sweat and breathing hard.
William grabbed his water flask and took a long drink, his muscles burning from the sustained effort. At least the soreness from the dungeon had faded to a manageable ache instead of the sharp pain from this morning.
"Good work today," Liam said while walking past. "You're keeping up better than I expected after yesterday."
"Barely," William muttered.
Liam laughed and headed off with Adrian to discuss something he couldn't quite hear. The others started dispersing toward their respective dormitories, ready to clean up and rest before dinner.
