-Third-Person Perspective-
The expedition had finally begun.
Rows of newly trained soldiers marched in disciplined formation, their uniforms simple yet functional, with newly crafted rifles strapped to their backs. Though most of them didn't fully grasp the true importance of this mission, they followed their orders with the discipline drilled into them over the past three months.
For most of them, this was nothing more than a live field exercise—their first real test after months of grueling training under Kael and the other instructors. But for those within Arkan's inner circle, this was far more than just a training exercise.
This was the first step toward securing the Rune Stone mine. A critical mission to ensure that this valuable resource didn't fall into the wrong hands before they could gain full control.
At the front of the formation, Kael rode on horseback, his sharp gaze scanning the young soldiers marching behind him.
