SSS Awakening: I Can Create Skills By Will-Chapter 85: The Commander’s Summons

Arthur walked to the bed and dropped onto it like a log of wood. His body sank into the mattress, and the relief was immediate. Every muscle begged for sleep.

His eyes slowly closed. And his breathing steadied.

For the first time that day, his mind began to drift.

Then..

A knock.

Soft at first.

Arthur frowned slightly, barely opening his eyes.

But the knock came again, louder this time.

His body refused to move. He was too tired to respond, too exhausted to even lift himself from the bed.

The knocking grew harder.

More urgent.

Arthur forced himself to shift, preparing to stand.

Before he could rise..

BANG.

The door burst open.

Arthur jolted awake immediately.

Not just because of the loud sound of his door bursting open, but because of who stood at the entrance.

He shot upright on the bed, still half tangled in his sheets, eyes wide with shock.

Commander Lyra.

She stood at his doorway like she owned the room, her presence filling the space before her voice even reached him.

"Arthur."

Her tone rang sharp and clear, carrying the authority that could make even veteran explorers straighten their backs.

Arthur scrambled to his feet in a hurry, only then realizing how lightly dressed he was. He froze, then quickly grabbed the nearest cloth and tried to cover himself.

Lyra noticed.

A small cough escaped her lips, and she turned her face slightly to the side, trying to maintain her usual composed expression. The faint tension around her eyes betrayed her effort not to look flustered.

Arthur, meanwhile, stood there awkwardly.

"...Commander."

He cleared his throat, trying to look presentable despite the situation.

Why was she here?

At this hour?

A commander personally coming to a recruit’s room made no sense. Someone of her rank should be resting, or handling matters far beyond someone like him.

Then he noticed something else.

She was not wearing her usual armor.

Instead of the heavy commander attire he had always seen her in, she wore something far more casual. The change made her presence feel strangely different.

More human.

But definitely more dangerous.

Her outfit was simple yet striking, a fitted dark tunic that followed the natural curves of her body without restraint. The fabric clung gently to her waist before flowing down, outlining her slender figure while leaving just enough to the imagination. The sleeves stopped near her wrists, revealing smooth skin and elegant hands that carried quiet strength.

A light outer cloak rested loosely on her shoulders, though it did little to hide the graceful line of her neck or the calm rise and fall of her chest. Her long hair fell freely behind her, no longer restrained by the rigid style she wore in battle. It framed her face softly, making her sharp features appear even more captivating.

She looked effortless.

And somehow more overwhelming than when she wore armor.

Arthur stared.

A beauty like this standing alone in his room would have been a normal sight in his past life. He had seen elegance, wealth, and charm in many forms. Women of stunning appearance had once been part of his daily world.

Yet this was different.

There was a natural strength in Lyra’s presence that made her beauty sharper, more commanding. Her posture carried power, her gaze held authority, and even her smallest movement felt controlled. It was not just her appearance. It was the force behind it.

Her calm composure.

Her confidence.

Her dominance over the space itself.

Arthur swallowed unconsciously.

This woman was dangerous in more ways than one.

His thoughts drifted for a brief moment, wandering to places they should not. The quiet curve of her waist, the firm confidence in her stance, the contrast between softness and strength.

Then her voice cut through his mind.

"Dress up quickly and meet me in the training hall."

Her tone returned to that familiar commander’s authority, sharp and unquestionable.

"Tell the man at the counter to direct you to me."

She did not wait for a response.

Without another word, she turned and stepped out of the room, closing the door behind her.

Silence returned.

Arthur stood there for several seconds, still processing what had just happened.

"She came here... just to say that?"

He scratched his head slowly.

A commander personally delivering a message like that felt excessive. She could have sent a guard. Or a messenger. Or anyone else.

Why come herself?

He considered the question briefly, then shook his head.

No point overthinking it.

Maybe she simply wanted to make sure he came.

Maybe she intended to lead him personally.

Or maybe... something serious had happened.

That thought quickly erased the lingering warmth from his earlier thoughts.

Arthur moved at once.

He dressed quickly, pulling on his armor with practiced efficiency. The fatigue that once weighed on him disappeared almost completely. The exhaustion from the dungeon, the desire for sleep, the comfort of rest, all of it faded under the pressure of the commander’s summons.

His heartbeat quickened.

Why exactly did the greatly respected Commander Lyra want him?

A recruit.

A new explorer.

Someone who barely joined the bronze squad.

His fingers tightened slightly as he secured the final strap.

"I just hope this isn’t trouble," he muttered quietly.

Soon he was ready.

Arthur stepped out and walked quickly through the corridors toward the training hall. His pace was steady but urgent, his thoughts racing faster than his steps.

Every possibility crossed his mind.

Did she discover something about the dungeon?

Was it about the hobgoblin?

Did Captain Ryn report him?

Had he broken some rule without knowing?

The more he thought about it, the heavier his chest felt.

By the time he reached the training complex, his heart was beating harder than during combat.

At the entrance counter, a man stood managing access to the facility. Arthur approached and spoke respectfully.

"The commander asked me to meet her."

The man looked him up and down with clear displeasure.

"So you’re Arthur."

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