Team 55's victory in the spar had been a turning point, but victory on the field was only half the battle. As the echoes of that intense contest faded, Klaus found himself stepping into a new role—a role not defined by raw combat, but by the challenge of molding a disparate group into a cohesive, disciplined force under the banner of White Lion.
That very morning, the common area in the barracks was abuzz with quiet determination. Soldiers polished their weapons, checked their armor, and exchanged thoughtful glances as they recalled the lessons of the spar. Though some still bore the sting of the narrow loss in the second round, there was a renewed sense of purpose among them. Today, every member was expected to rise—not only to meet external challenges but to overcome the internal bottlenecks that had long hindered their progress.
