The dust from the last fight hadn't even settled, but the tension in the air was thick.
Sujin stepped back to the recruits, her breath still slightly uneven from the fight. Jisoo groaned as she rolled onto her stomach, muttering complaints under her breath. Despite the loss, there was no real frustration in her voice—just determination.
Jin observed the group carefully. They were paying attention.
Before, some of them had been hesitant, nervous even. But now? They were watching. Learning.
Good.
"Next fight," Jin said, voice cutting through the murmurs.
The recruits glanced at each other, the hesitation creeping back in. Some shifted on their feet, unsure if they were ready. Others looked more confident, their hands clenching into fists, itching to test themselves.
Then, Kyung Min stepped forward.
"I'll go," she said simply, rolling her shoulders.
