Night fell over the courtyard, lanterns casting warm, gentle light across the stones.
Kaelen walked among his disciples, offering guidance, adjusting posture, whispering corrections.
They listened intently, eager to improve.
Lady Mirelle appeared, her flowing robes brushing the ground softly.
"You spend so much time with them,"
she said teasingly. "Do you have any time left for me?"
Kaelen smiled, stepping closer. "You are an essential part of this journey.
Guidance, strategy… even companionship matters."
Her cheeks tinged with pink. "Then I shall continue to train with you."
Kaelen watched her for a moment. This… warmth… this connection… Even amidst cultivation, treasures, and training, the human bond remained precious.
The night air was filled with quiet energy.
Sparks of aura glimmered faintly around each disciple.
Lian's, Elara's, and Rynor's growth were obvious. Kaelen's heart swelled with pride.
[CHILD ADVANCEMENT BENEFIT READY – Seed Treasure Prepared for Future Use]
He touched the glowing seed lightly, feeling the surge of energy it contained.
It reminded him of the future he would create—not just for himself, but for those who followed him, and for the family he had yet to build.
The wind whispered through the trees. Kaelen closed his eyes briefly.
This is only the beginning.
Five recruits today… ten tomorrow… and a thousand after that. Every bond, every effort… builds the legacy that will echo across kingdoms.