[195] : Two Days of Sparring-Finn and Ottar's Gratitude!

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Afternoon.

After lunch, Mika sat in the courtyard, contemplating their next move.

As the leader of this operation, he had to ensure everything was meticulously planned.

Soon, Ottar and Finn arrived with their companions.

"I've been thinking," Mika began. "Since we need to remain discreet, perhaps we should conduct our training in the dungeon."

"We can find a isolated area on the 18th floor. While one of us trains, the others can keep watch, preventing anyone from stumbling upon us and discovering our secret."

"What do you think?"

"That works. It will also allow us to handle Familia matters during our downtime. However, we'll need our Familia members to relay messages between us and the surface," Finn suggested, nodding in agreement.

The Freya Familia members also agreed. With the decisive battle approaching, both Familias had numerous matters to attend to.

Their leaders' absence for training would undoubtedly create some disruption.

However, with their goddesses overseeing things, they weren't overly concerned.

Though, given their goddesses'... unique personalities, they would likely find these administrative tasks quite troublesome.

Therefore, as the strategists of their respective Familias, Finn and Riveria often took on these responsibilities to ease their goddesses' burdens.

"Then it's settled. To avoid attracting attention, we'll depart separately."

"Let's meet at the designated location on the 18th floor in one hour."

"Agreed." Finn and the others nodded and quickly departed. With their speed, an hour was more than enough time to reach the 18th floor.

Ten minutes later, after changing into his training attire, Mika left as well. Fifty minutes was ample time for him.

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After a quick journey through the dungeon,

Mika arrived at the 18th floor, the first safe zone.

Finn was already waiting for him. The others had arrived earlier and chosen a suitable location for their training.

Finn led him to the isolated area.

Mika surveyed the surroundings, a smile touching his lips.

The isolated clearing reminded him of the times he, Mellie, and Airmid had trained together in the forests outside Orario.

"Based on my experience, the most effective way to improve quickly is through sparring," he addressed the group.

"Ottar, let's start with you."

"Very well." Ottar stepped forward, drawing his greatsword and channeling his fighting spirit.

A wave of pressure washed over Mika.

He calmly drew his longsword, deflecting the pressure, and held it before him, ready.

To Ottar, Mika seemed full of openings, yet he couldn't find a single one he could exploit.

"Then, let's begin." With a smile, Mika vanished.

Ottar's eyes followed Mika's movements.

As a Level 6 veteran, his eyesight was sharp enough to track Mika's speed.

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