The secluded training courtyard located at the very back of the Emerald Kingdom palace was usually reserved for elite royal guards to practice their swordsmanship. This morning, however, it had been completely cleared of all personnel. A shimmering, thick dome of translucent green magic hovered securely over the entire stone enclosure, a heavy protective ward cast personally by Jules to ensure that any loud noises or stray debris would remain entirely contained.
Standing at the far end of the courtyard was a massive, solid granite boulder that had previously been used for heavy impact testing.
