Meanwhile, at Armand Estate.
In the training courtyard of Armand Estate, the clash of steel and the hum of magic filled the air.
Cedric grinned, his heavy armor gleaming under the sun as he blocked another attack with his enchanted shield.
"Oi, brother… too slow!!"
Marcellus smirked, raising his staff as arcs of lightning danced around him.
"Hah! Like your shield can withstand my flames forever."
He thrust his staff forward—
A wave of fire erupted, engulfing Cedric in an inferno.
But as the flames cleared…
Cedric stood there, unharmed, his shield glowing with divine protection.
"Nice try, Marcellus." He smirked. "But you're gonna need more than that to break through this."
Marcellus clicked his tongue.
"Paladins and their damn resistance…"
Cedric charged forward, closing the distance—
"Alright, enough warm-up! Let's see if you can keep up, brother!"
"Rise! Earth Barrier!"
Marcellus grinned as jagged walls of stone erupted from the ground, cutting off Cedric's charge.
