Introduction: A once-great warrior, now a wandering drunk, wants nothing more than to be left alone. But when a young boy witnesses her unmatched strength in a tavern brawl, he becomes convinced that she is the protector his village needs. She rejects him without hesitation-until a demon attack forces her to fight once more.With his home in ruins and nowhere else to turn, the boy follows her, desperate to learn the ways of combat. Reluctantly, she takes him under her wing, though her training is as ruthless as her demeanor. Together, they journey through a world filled with monsters, mercenaries, and shadows of the past.Their path leads them to a legendary tournament, where the warrior must face the betrayal that once shattered her, and the boy must prove he is no longer just a student. As battles rage and old enemies resurface, both must decide: is strength measured by victory alone, or by the burdens one is willing to bear?This story is almost finished and I will be releasing a chapter every week. There will be changes and more details added in the future, so stay tuned!My key formatting:Bold for all spoken dialogueItalics for sounds, internal emphasis and ironic phrasing...