"This way, Ninth Vein," Grinner said, motioning for Malakai to follow.
Grinner led Malakai to the center of the field.
Once they stopped, he spoke clearly.
"The remaining disciplines are as follows: Blood Meditation & Vita Breathing, Combat Conditioning, Blood Arts Training, Live Combat Simulation, Darkness Creature Hunts, and Will Training."
"All of their tests will be carried out simultaneously."
Malakai raised a brow.
Grinner continued with a steady tone.
"We're going to spar now. Your placement into beginner, intermediate, or advanced will depend solely on what you display here, Ninth Vein."
He paused briefly, making sure Malakai was listening.
"During the spar, I will mostly defend and only attack if I sense a stalemate. So don't hold back. Attack when you're ready."
'He's going to observe everything during this fight.'
The other disciplines were each rooted in battlefield application, and the best way to test for them was exactly what Grinner was doing now.
