chapter thirty two

As Lucas' classes progressed each new day, the improvement in his swordsmanship became more evident to everyone, especially to his mentor, Alfred. Even Alfred was amazed at how quickly Lucas was advancing, reaching a level where he could soon challenge Alfred himself in a real sword fight.

"Lucas, have you been training on your own?" Alfred inquired, watching Lucas as he performed his daily exercises on the training grounds.

"Every day, I make sure to do some stretching and running," Lucas replied, catching his breath after a round of running. It had been two weeks since he started his classes and training, and he could already feel his body becoming more agile and nimble than before.

"I can see the dedication in your training," Alfred remarked, his eyes fixed on Lucas. "Would you like to spar with me today?"

Lucas, thrilled and a bit nervous at the thought of testing his newfound skills, eagerly agreed to Alfred's proposal. It had only been two weeks since he started learning the art