-Third-Person Perspective-
Inside one of the rooms in Lawrence Castle, Arkan, Rainer, and Kael sat around a long table that now served as a temporary meeting room for the government department. Since the region was still under development, administrative facilities were scarce, making the castle the central hub for governing operations.
Kael leaned back in his chair, arms crossed over his chest. His expression remained calm, but his sharp gaze reflected careful calculation.
"Progress is significant. The recruits have shown improvement in discipline and combat formations, but they still need time to reach the standard I want."
Arkan tapped his fingers against the table, deep in thought.
"How much longer until you think they're ready for actual combat?"
Kael let out a quiet scoff and met Arkan's gaze directly.
