Raegar was busy teaching his friends how to work out like the Blackwoods, exhausting them all as they dropped into the group. Just then, booming laughter echoed across the field at the sight of them falling to the grass, breathing heavily.
Everyone faced the noise and noticed Ranthar walking over and clapped a heavy hand on his shoulder, nearly knocking him off balance. ''Well done, lad!'' the giant rumbled, his voice a deep, warm growl that carried a mix of pride and amusement.
''You pushed them hard today, but didn't let up on yourself either. That's the mark of a true leader, training alongside your students, showing them what it means to grow stronger,'' he exclaimed happily.
Raegar, still catching his breath while resting in front of the tired group, who were trying to recover from the workout. He managed a weary but genuine smile as he waved off the professor's praise with a casual flick of his hand.
