Buzz!

Clang!

The sharp edge of the axe hurtled toward Theo with speed and precision. Even though it was a sparring session, Harald’s strikes were anything but gentle.

So, this is how the Harald family expresses gratitude?

Theo chuckled to himself. Sparring had always been a better teacher than solo training, but he hadn’t expected Harald to express his thanks in such a fierce manner. The only difference from earlier combat was the switch to a smaller hand axe, but even this seemed more challenging.

Harald’s massive frame wielded the axe like a lightweight toy. Despite the size of the …