AUTHOR POV The next morning...The first rays of sunlight spilled across the endless gardens surrounding the Lomonosov estate, painting the dew-covered grounds in shades of gold. A cool morning breeze drifted through the massive training complex hidden behind the mansion, carrying with it the scent of fresh earth, gunpowder, and worn leather.Unlike the breathtaking elegance of the main estate, where polished marble floors, and priceless works of art spoke of unimaginable wealth, this place had been built for only one purpose. War.There was no beauty here.Only discipline. Only survival. Rows of battered wooden dummies stood like silent soldiers, their scarred bodies bearing the marks of countless years of punishment. Heavy punching bags swung gently from steel beams. Shooting ranges stretched into the distance, lined with moving targets and reinforced barriers. A combat arena occupied the center of the grounds, its black training mats faded and stained by years of blood, sweat, and
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