Fragile Phantasy

Part 18

As the wind whipped through the narrow path, Yunya ran desperately to keep up with her older brother. The sandstorm had slowed her down, but she refused to let him out of her sight. "Brother, please wait for me," she cried out, hoping to catch his attention.

But he kept moving further and further away, his figure slowly disappearing into the haze. "Brother, don't leave me," she pleaded, her voice carrying over the windswept landscape.

Suddenly, her brother turned back and smiled at her, a warm and comforting expression that briefly lit up his face. But just as quickly, he vanished from sight, leaving Yunya alone on the path.

She stumbled forward blindly, her feet taking her to a dark and unfamiliar place. In the distance, she could see a small light, its glow barely illuminating the shadows that surrounded her.

As she drew closer, she realized that she was not alone. People stood all around her, their faces obscured by darkness. She strained to see their features, but could make out nothing but the contempt and disdain they directed her way.

"You will never be your brother, you useless brat," one of them sneered, his voice echoing in the stillness.

Yunya woke with a start, her heart pounding in her chest. It had only been a dream, she realized, but the memory of it lingered on. She knew what she had to do.

Looking at the calendar on her wall, she whispered to herself, "I have one month left before the appointing of the next leader of the clan. When I have achieved the right reputation, I will overthrow everyone and show their twisted beliefs are wrong. I will destroy tradition, I will not stop until I bring you to my knees, father!"

With a steely determination, Yunya rose from her bed and began to dress. She knew the road ahead would not be easy, but she was ready to face whatever challenges lay in her path. For she was not just a girl trying to catch up to her brother, but a woman with a fierce spirit and an unbreakable will to succeed.

Yunya looked at the carefully crafted schedule, feeling a sense of determination welling up inside her. "Stick to the plan, phase one starts now," she murmured to herself, before striding out of the room. As she walked down the hallway, she noticed a row of women holding bows, waiting for her command.

Like a seasoned general, Yunya issued her orders. "Archers, hit your targets. Let's see if your posture is now perfect." The archers all nodded and took aim, their arrows soaring through the air and hitting their marks with precision.

Yunya then turned her attention to the shielders, the defenders of their group. "Now, practice your stance. Silva, make sure they're strong enough to defend against the attacking monsters." The muscular women all began to push their heavy training weights, grunting with effort.

Having studied all the information gathered from their exploration, Yunya had a plan in mind. She checked the quest log and smiled to herself when she saw that it was an A-rank mission. They had to slay the paralyzing salamander, and she knew that completing it would boost their reputation.

Approaching Vica, the newest member of their team and a skilled healer, Yunya spoke with confidence. "Vica, I trust you to make this plan a success. Our reputation is at stake here."

Vica, holding her staff and practicing her healing magic, nodded in agreement. "Yes, sister. I won't let you down."

Turning her attention back to the group, Yunya called the group together. "You need to improve your stats, clear?" All of the women training replied in unison, "Yes, sister!", ready to push themselves to their limits.

An hour of intense training later, the meal arrived, and the hungry women dug in eagerly. Ilkya, however, ate like an animal, prompting Silva to chide her for her lack of manners. "You still haven't really changed your behavior, Ilkya. You're still a street person," Silva scolded.