Chapter 224 - There will be no Change in Training

A hum of expectation filled Grimaldo's estate training grounds. The trainees knew this day would be different from the others because they were accustomed to long and hard training. Word of Grimaldo and Isabelle's impending brawl had swiftly laced the air with a wave of intensity and expectation. Such an event did not happen frequently. They crowded into a broad circle, forming an unofficial arena, as the sun rose higher in the sky and threw harsh shadows. Grimaldo was positioned at one end of the circle, his commanding presence and composed manner radiating reassurance. His battle prowess was legendary, but his mere presence was enough to earn respect. He has coached innumerable soldiers and guided them to success in a great deal of combat. Isabelle braced herself at the other end. She was a skilled fighter in her own right, renowned for her agility and keen sense of strategy. Grimaldo and his opponent looked at each other across the circle, and they gave each other a quick, res