**After the Evening Meeting**

After the evening meeting, Samira and Zara showed Jay the entire castle and their village. Exhausted from the tour, they returned to the castle. Zara walked Jay to his room and...

Zara: Sleep well, my Lord. Our training will start tomorrow. Good night. *She gives Jay a sudden kiss on the cheek* "Muahh 💋 Have some good dreams. 😏😉"

Jay: 😳🤯 😤 Dammnn, I've never encountered such a dominant and wild woman... It feels like I'm the one who's overwhelmed now. 🥴

Jay: WAIT, ZARA!

Zara: What?

Jay: When I woke up, I found myself half-naked. Did... did you do something?

Zara: WHAT? NO! You told me to take it slow, so I'm going slooooow~~

Jay: Oh, alright. 😳 Goodnight~

Zara: Goodnight, my Lord. 😏 Bye~

**The Next Morning**

Sunlight streamed through the windows of the castle, casting a warm glow over the courtyard where Jay and Zara were preparing for their first day of training together. Jay stood at attention, his heart racing with a mix of excitement and nerves as he awaited Zara's instruction.

Zara (smirking): Ready to put that trident to good use, my Lord?

Jay (grinning): As ready as I'll ever be.

Samira (joining them): I'll be observing today. Show us what you've got, Jay.

Zara handed Jay the enchanted trident, its surface shimmering with magical energy. He took it in his hands, feeling a surge of power coursing through him.

Zara: First things first, let's work on your stance. You need to establish a solid foundation.

Zara demonstrated the proper stance, her movements fluid and graceful. Jay watched intently, taking note of every detail.

Zara: Now, you try.

Jay mimicked Zara's stance, adjusting his grip on the trident until it felt comfortable.

Zara: Good. Now, let's see what this trident can do.

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With a flick of her wrist, Zara unleashed a burst of magical energy, sending a shockwave rippling through the air. Jay's eyes widened in awe as he watched the display of power.

Jay: That's incredible.

Zara (smirking): And that's just the beginning. Now, it's your turn.

Jay took a deep breath, focusing his energy as he swung the trident in a wide arc. To his surprise, the trident responded to his command, glowing with an ethereal light.

Zara: Nicely done. Now, let's see if you can call it back to you.

Jay concentrated, reaching out with his mind as he called the trident's name. With a whooshing sound, it flew through the air and landed neatly in his outstretched hand.

Samira: Impressive.

Zara (nodding): Now, let's see what else it can do. Try channeling some elemental magic through it.

Jay nodded, closing his eyes as he focused on tapping into the elemental energy around him. He felt a tingling sensation in his fingertips as he channeled the power of lightning into the trident.

Jay (whispering): Fulgur.

With a crackle of energy, bolts of lightning shot forth from the trident, illuminating the courtyard with their brilliance. Zara and Samira watched in amazement as Jay unleashed his newfound power.

Zara (smirking): Not bad for a beginner.

Jay (grinning): Thanks. I guess I'm a quick learner.

As the training session continued, Jay found himself growing more confident with each passing moment. With Zara's guidance, he mastered the basic techniques of trident combat and harnessed the full potential of his newfound weapon.

But it wasn't just Jay's skill with the trident that was improving. As he and Zara sparred together, he couldn't help but notice the chemistry between them—the way their movements flowed together in perfect harmony.

Zara (smirking): You're getting better, Jay. I almost can't keep up with you.

Jay (grinning): Maybe you're just getting rusty, Zara.

Their banter was playful, but underneath it all, Jay sensed a deeper connection forming between them. He admired Zara's strength and determination, her unwavering resolve in the face of adversity.

Zara (smirking): Watch yourself, Jay. I won't go easy on you just because you're the prince.

Jay (grinning): Wouldn't have it any other way.

As the sun began to set on the horizon, Jay and Zara finally called an end to their training session. They were both exhausted but exhilarated by the progress they had made.

Zara (smirking): Not bad for your first day, my Lord. With a little more practice, you might even stand a chance against Abilene.

Jay (grinning): Thanks, Zara. I couldn't have done it without you.

Their eyes met, and for a moment, time seemed to stand still. In that moment, Jay knew that he had found not just a mentor but a true friend and ally.

As they made their way back to the castle, bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun, Jay couldn't help but feel a sense of hope for the challenges that lay ahead.

Later, Jay sought answers from Samira. He found her standing on the balcony, enjoying the moon with the sunset.

Jay (thinking): Woah, maybe she's a bit older, but old is gold! Now I notice her beauty. Hmm, enjoying the moon with the sunset?

Samira: Oh, hey, Lord! You startled me! By the way, how was your training?

Jay: It was WONDERFUL!! I'm so excited about the next training session!

Samira: Hmm, Zara did quite a nice job! I'll award her an honorable mention if our mission succeeds!

Jay: Yeah, she definitely deserves it! By the way, how long will my training last?

Samira: We don't have much time, but we can certainly prepare you within a month. Your training will go on for three weeks: the first week for physical training, the second week for mental training, and the third for training with your book—to understand its abilities and learn how to control and use them.

Jay: Hmm, I see! By the way, I haven't seen any men here. Where are they?

Samira: We lost all our men decades ago because of Abilene! She killed our king and cursed them with her dark magic. Slowly, they all perished, and now 90% of our soldiers and security have been lost. We're much weaker than before. I don't know why she did this.

Jay: Damn. 💀 So, am I the last man here?

Samira: Don't worry. Maybe she can hurt you but can't kill you because in this realm, you are immortal. Immortal because you're the creator—essentially a god. But this could be your weakness, too. You lack knowledge of the book. It could grant you dangerous powers, enough to erase the entire universe with a snap of your fingers.

Jay: Whoa, really?! 😲

Samira: Yes, but you must understand the book well and learn how to control it before you can unlock those powers.

Jay: 😲 Damn, that sounds serious! Okay, I'm getting tired. I'll talk to you later. Okay, bye. See you tomorrow!

Samira: Okay, bye, my Lord~

They then returned to their rooms and went to sleep. After intense training sessions such as resistance training, martial arts combat, and more, the week finally ended.

**Now, the next week: The Mind Training 🧠**

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