Lila’s footsteps quickened, her eyes bright with anticipation, as she led the witches through the dense forest towards the distant sounds of clashing swords at the training ground. The Elite warriors were having a ‘bonus’ training session, as Matthew liked to name them. Once in a while, he would randomly call the Elite warriors in for a training session to keep them on their toes and always ready for a fight. But today, Lila and the witches were headed for a spot before the training field. The ground was marked with mystical symbols at a secluded spot encircled by ancient oak trees. A tangible buzz of energy vibrated through the air, making the hairs on their arms stand on end as they stepped into the circle of ancient oak trees. It was a sacred place for the witches to perform their ritu

