Master Of None

The group entered the stair way and traveled down a long winding staircase of vines. They were wide enough for multiple people to walk shoulder to shoulder making them realized just how large this third training area was. 

By the time they reached the bottom it was clear that training here was nearly the same as outdoors. This training area was simply put; massive. The ceiling could easily reach as high as the tallest building in the entire city and then some. The walls were so far apart that it must span most of the underground below this portion of the city. And the number of different magics in the air was astounding.

"This is the major training area for every enforcer in the first elf city. Welcome." Wade had never shown this off to an outsider and was exceptionally proud. "The ceiling is made bright with many light magic skills and the roots of our great tree form the defenses. It soaks up all the mana from us and grows with us. Even if small damage is done these roots are the toughest and can recover from nearly any injury. Even decay fades away in second." 

Wade was still ready to gush about the training area more but Alma saw this and stepped in to spare the party and Scylla who were eager to train. "I am about to issue an order to the elves present here to form up. I will allow each of you to take your pick and spread out. There is enough space so that you can all focus on what you desire to. You will not need to worry about bumping in to anyone and I will have fully fledged enforcers ready with potions for all of you." Alma said this with confidence and promise. 

"By name of Alma the future queen. Trainee enforcers form up and greet the heroes!" Alma's voice was not overly loud. But it resounded through the entire training area causing a large number of footsteps to echo back. 

Many trainee enforcers found their way to the space in front of them. Three were rows and rows showing that this space had been holding an army within. There were some that were dressed in the exact same gear as the real enforcers where the trainees lacked the enforcer headgear. 

"These are the trainees and some of the off duty enforcers. It is normal for them to spend their time here to improve and attempt to rise to a squad commander. The enforcer Sierra you have met to spend a large amount of time here to assist in their training. She also works as one of the healers here to maintain safety in the training area.

"Guard trainee squad reporting"

"Arcane archer trainee squad reporting"

"Mage trainee squad reporting"

"Support trainee squad reporting"

"Close combat trainee squad reporting."

"Reporting trainee squad" 

There were a few other squads that reported the same as the others but only one small group of five that only reported in calling themselves, trainee squad. They did not give any specification which caught Walker's eye.

"Here are our trainee squads. They would normally have a few more hours of training but," Alm stood in front of the group and looked at the squads. "Training has been extended until exhaustion. The heroes will remain here as long as possible to train with you. If there are any problems you may take it up with the full fledged enforcers you call masters. They will be the first to judge the training you gain from today." 

Alma knew that forcing them with her word as future queen was not enough. Each and every one of the trainees had an enforcer they saw as a master to them. They held those masters in very high regard due to their guidance and the fact that the trainee and the master needed to choose each other instead of one over the other. This joint respect made them train harder than any other method they had tested. 

"How would you like to divide the squads up?" Wade was waiting for Alma to finish her speech and took the chance to communicate with the party and Scylla. 

"Close combat squad can join me, I have been busy with potions and need to keep up with me kicks that I have been practicing. I can't flow them with my combo skill yet." Remey had her own training goals and decided to work together with the trainees to improve. 

"You know I will be with the archers. I can show them some tactics and how I make my arrow heads." Gil was already walking toward the trainee squad commander. 

Midnight huffed a little, "Sister wants to train with one of the mage squads. As do I. We both can resist and battle with their skills. I will train with the light elemental mages." Onyx had already expressed this and Walker expected Midnight to want to train against multiple elemental magics.

"Leader, I will be training with the guards. I can see some shields there and expect some interesting things." Su was curious the moment she saw the flimsy shields that appeared to be mostly for deflecting arrows instead of close combat.

"Walker, what are you eyeing?" Scylla was asking out of politeness since she was grateful for the chance to gain a quest like this. 

"I want those five who didn't speak a name for their squad. They seem different. Since we don't have an idea of their skills I think I can be their best choice." Walker had a system that allowed him access to many skills and it was ideal for him to train with an unknown. 

"Then I will be teaching the supporters an important lesson in keeping an enemy at bay." Scylla smiled faintly. Walker could only imagine the harsh training Scylla was about to unleash upon them. 

"Those of you who have been met by a hero or guest may proceed to your normal training areas. Be vigilant in your attacks and strive to improve." Wade gave this order and the squads started to disperse.

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