Another day of training is complete. The weight of a sword in my hands never fails to ground me—reminding me of both the battles I’ve fought and those yet to come. To those who wonder why I push myself so hard… it’s not just for strength. It’s for the people who rely on me. The guild, my friends… they deserve nothing less than my absolute best. Still, even the strongest armor can’t shield everything. Sometimes, the hardest battles are the ones we fight within ourselves. But as long as Fairy Tail stands, so will I.

...And Natsu, if you’re reading this, stop setting things on fire in the training hall.