In the dim light of dawn, before the sun had even risen, three unfamiliar students dressed in black martial uniforms stood in a line at the training ground of the White Dragon Hall.
"Welcome, everyone."
Silence hung in the air, a stark contrast to the usual screams that echoed through the training ground at this hour, mostly from Huan Yuan Gang.
It had been a long time since such an uncomfortable quietness had settled.
"From today, you will gather here every morning for training."
Bai Shulong, with a red hero scarf wrapped around his forehead, flashed a bright smile as he looked over the new lambs gathered before him.
The three young ones wore expressions of confusion.
"Why am I even here…"
Ye Min, who had just moved her belongings from the Golden Dragon Inn after canceling her contract, still wore a dazed expression.
"Ugh. Damn father…"
Ge Sang Woong, who had been chased out by his father in the early morning, looked uncomfortable in the martial uniform he hadn’t worn in a long time.
"…Why me?"
Ya Su Hyuk, who had been dragged along with Ge Sang Woong, also wore a bewildered expression.
"Alright, pay attention."
With a clap of his hands, Bai Shulong drew their focus.