The Book Of Flowers

Sword Training (2)

-- A few moments later ----

"This area?"

Zaphir had only given instructions that the central area where the Moon Elves would be their training ground. And only this place meets that 'broad' picture

Open field. Every plant that was supposed to cover the area was there as if it had deliberately stepped aside and made room

"If I'm not mistaken, Luna once told me that this place was created because of the first combat training between herself and Vainzel" Veskal said

"Even when they were small, the two people were very barbaric huh...?" Verdea commented

Remina and Edwin also immediately laughed while shuddering when imagining what kind of damage could be caused by me and the current Luna

"But this place fits in too. The important thing is, there is no barrier for both of us to dance" Edwin explained. "Now, do you have a sword?" he then asked

Remina certainly replied with an answer, "No"

But...

Before Edwin could act resignedly, Remina also cast a water magic spell

"Oh, great water spirit. Give thy tirta shade and blessing in this great journey. Sanctify this place from the filth that devours the world

Imaginary Copy"

The magic began to form water carried by Remina in a drinking bottle just above her looking hand. The water form was formed directly by Remina's mind, based on what she remembered from the form she wanted it to be

And when he finished, Imaginary Copy also formed a white sword that looked very beautiful. Very beautiful, so that the reflection of the purplish light belonging to the tree crystal looks charming on it

There's a blue gemstone in the middle of the barrier. And that beautifully carved handle instantly made Veskal whistle in awe while mesmerizing Verdea

And when Remina took the sword out of its sheath, there was a thin sword that was the right size to be lifted by Remina herself

It was not too heavy, but it could still feel its weight when Remina swung it. All that was left was to test whether this sword was enough to split something

"I didn't know you could make a sword like that? Where did you see him?" Verdea asked

"When Mr. Ivor and Ms. Lyralia took me out shopping to buy the castle. A sword in the weapon shop caught my attention because it was placed as a shop display" Remina explained. "Unfortunately I can only lift it for a moment. After all, buying a sword at that time would only end up in vain for me" he added

"Why? You can train swords in Thyme castle, right?" Verdea asked back

"If there was no one who could have been ridiculed when I saw me training with a bad attitude later"

Remina's reply immediately offended Verdea, so her breath was long

"Relax. I know very well you'd cut me off if I tried to swing that sword over there"

Well, Verdea can't resist that. Although he could have allowed Remina to practice the sword there, he could not guarantee that she would not be able to taunt Remina

It's their habit somehow

"Yes already. Forget"

Verdea immediately pouted while turning her face away. He also only intended to find a comfortable viewing place, along with Veskal who was confused to see his friend's behavior

"Hmmm..."

Unwittingly Remina who was certainly immediately shocked, Edwin stood right beside her somehow—reviewing the sword possessed by Remina

"Your sword choices are good as well. Although I'm sure the price must be very expensive at the gun shop" Edwin commented

"50 pieces of gold, the shopkeeper said at that time" Remina gave the price straight away

"Whoa! That's the same price as 10 months of my salary...!"

He then patted the handle of his sword

"This one I got from an enemy in my first battle. You could say, he's been my partner for decades now" he said

"You never even replaced it?"

"If you sharpen your sword properly, it will last all your life

Learn from me who was originally a woodcutter. Caring for the sword was not much different from caring for an axe"

She said so, but Remina herself doubted it was true

"Then, what should I do now?" Remina asked too

His pose looks very strong. His legs were broad and his shoulders were broad, and both his hands were located above the blunt end of his sword. He did it like he was used to it, until his eyes still focused on Remina who was still watching him carefully

"I attacked him first with the sword" I held that one command...

...

"Without preparation?" Remina asked

"It's up to you to use magic. I just want to see your basic skills first"

The reply was enough to confirm. Remina immediately put her fighting position—weapons on the right side of the body, and the left hand that is ready to cast her magic

A little nervous, he counted down the time for 10 seconds. And when that count is done

*BATS!*

--- He darted forward to immediately attack Edwin

But the teacher did not look at all bothered by Remina's quick movements. Feeling slighted, Remina pulled back her sword and prepared to attack

His sword was launched with a sweeping motion. But...

Edwin instantly moved, fending off the sword without using his own at all. He fully used only his own feet in a twisting motion, and Remina's sword was instantly knocked back

Remina certainly panicked, trying to attack with one of her main skills—magic. He immediately threw 3 water balls at once towards Edwin, but once again pushed aside very easily, using only his left hand this time

Remina attacked back and this time managed to make a swing move towards Edwin who had not fully finished preparing himself. It was even able to make Edwin draw his sword from the ground, however...

*clang!*

...

...

...

Remina's sword flew in just one back swing from her...

...

"Fyuh~ you made things difficult as well apparently" Edwin commented, sheathing back his sword at the same time

Remina, on the other hand...

Feeling a little dissatisfied with the results of that short fight. It was so short that he understood the difference in ability levels between himself and Edwin

Even if he used powerful magic just now, he still hesitated to defeat Edwin in full force

"Edwin is so strong, right...?" Verdea commented

"All I know from working with him first, is that person is dangerous to challenge" Veskal responded to Verdea's thought

The ominous memory of him losing dishonorably against Edwin once fell back in his head

And the memory of every disciple that Edwin brought under his wings

...

Breathing sounds are heard. It was as if he was completely resigned to the conditions that exist now

"I can only hope Remina can keep up with Edwin's training pace"

Verdea snorted as she did not get a complete answer from Veskal

"This prince was not happy when his friend only told him something half-and-half.." he chirped.

Veskal only chuckled in response as the two kept an eye on the exercises that would continue

Remina had already gotten her sword back. And confidently, he pointed it at Edwin and said, "Again, teacher!"

Edwin certainly could not ignore that determination. With a wide grin, he began to prepare to put up his horses. But this time, he looked much more serious than before

"Make sure you can learn my attack patterns first, okay?" Edwin also said

Remina nodded in understanding. And without the cue of a single person present, the two clashed with swords fiercely as the two watching people started cheering up to Remina