Chapter: 50

The man took his place right behind her.

“Whenever you are ready. Let’s slow down the movements then.”

His new approach seemed to be working. Step by step, Lydia started to understand what she should be doing. She kept repeating the movements faster and faster. Soon enough she managed to keep her balance without the man’s help and Ryan only supported her by her arm. She was still somewhat unsure about her strikes. He decided to switch tactics again. He picked up his sword and looked at the girl.

“I will attack, try to keep your balance, hold up your sword. Try to use the sword for defense. But I will be happy if you can just avoid my sword without it.”

The man struck without hesitation and hit the girl on her thigh. She cried out in pain and was hit again. That was fair, in a real fight, her opponent wouldn’t care if she was ready or not. She managed to avoid the next hit. She saw as Ryan smiled proudly at her but in the next second, he was ready to strike again. He kept swinging his