Chapter 10: Chapter Ten- discovering Strengths and Weaknesses

Chapter Ten

While I prepared the things we would be practicing with for today's training, Clara put on her boots and picked up the sword I had left for her on the ground.

“Alright let’s start with a basic spar, I want to see the limit to your capabilities.”

After a nod Clara got into a stance, I was surprised by the way she stood confidently, It appears he wasn’t a complete beginner.

“Alright I’m coming!” after saying that i made my move, I sprinted towards Clara and struck down, however, unexpectedly she was able to block my hit, although i had not put much power or speed into it, it was still impressive. I retreated and strafed to the side trying to get into her blind spot.

And just as predicted, she was caught off guard and it took her a short time to turn around, so I pierced forward. However, things were not to my predictions, for some miraculous reason she was able to dodge.

Did she pretend to slowly turn around, just to be able to bend at the right time to dodge my attack?

It looks like I will have to test her a bit more.

I stopped, evaluating my situation, Clara was in her stance, breathing heavily.

“It’s about time we finish this.” I have pretty much gouged the strengths and weaknesses of Clara’s swordsmanship in these few exchanges, if we carry on for too long, it wont be good for any of us

I stood there, without a move, waiting for Clara to charge towards me, and I was right on the dot. Maybe because she was getting tired and wanted to end it quickly, but she thrust forward, this is what I wanted. I raised my sword and slashed down....

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“Are you alright Clara?” I asked while extending my hand to help her up. “Yeah, thanks.” She grasped my hand and i lifted her up. “But James, you shocked me, I didn’t know you were this strong.” She said while attempting to blow off the dust that had landed on the tip of her nose.

“well it’s all about practice, and through that fight, I pretty much know your strengths and weaknesses.” While i was talking I took the wooden sword from her hand and placed it back on the sword mount.

After inquiring about her weaknesses, she seemed pretty shocked, and that’s to be fair, I had told her that she lacked the necessary strength to take on blows from the opponent. I had also told her that one of her key strengths lay in her speed and agility, which made her have to rethink her entire strategy for fighting.

Almost the complete opposite compared to Claire, who excelled in Strength, and tanking hits, but was somewhat slow in her response time, however it was to be expected as she was practicing the Earth Sword Form.

After listing down a couple things she needed to focus on in the future and revise over, we decided to head inside, it has gotten late and it was time for dinner.

When we walked in, we took off our equipment and shoes and went to sit down at the table, unlike earlier today, Clara wasn’t polite and dug straight in, It was probably due to the amount of work she was pushed through today.

“Oh by the way Clara, while I was at the shop today I asked your mother if it was okay if you wanted to sleep over today, and she said yes.” Elizabeth said while sitting down and dipping some bread into her curry.

At first, Clara had a surprised look on her face, yet that quickly turned to one of delight.

“thank you miss Wrathead!” she said while almost choking on her curry. I laughed while patting her on the back, how do you even choke on a curry?

After dinner, I decided to go for a quick bath, after all, if I took too long then Clara would have to wait longer in her dirt-stained clothing. I heard girls feel horrible when they are dirty.

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“Clara the bath is ready! I’ll be in my room changing so just come in when you are done.”

After hearing a loud “Okay!” I smiled and went into my room to get changed.

For some reason, although we had a guest room, Clara decided to sleep in my room and nobody was against it.

While I was reading, I checked the time and it had been twenty minutes since she had entered the bath. “Do girls take this long washing themselves?” I asked myself.

However, to my curiosity and dismay, I didn’t know.

After another ten minutes, I could hear the door open, I was concentrated on my book, however, I could tell it was Clara coming into my room. After blowing out the room candle, she opened the blankets and got inside the covers.

“What are you reading?” she asked while peering over to look.

“It’s a book about the royal family, apparently the princess, Rose is around the same age as us.

I was truly interested in the history of this world and its present, seeing a princess who was born just two months after me was quite intriguing.

“Princess Rose? I think I heard my mom talk about her before, apparently, she uses the Ice Sword Form.” Clara said while snuggling up into my covers looking sleepy.

The Ice Attribute, huh? Well, I guess it fits a princess, anyways I’d better get to sleep.

“Hey, James…” Clara turned towards me. “Can you be my friend?” she asked while snuggling even further down the covers.

“yes I will, I mean It’s like having a little sister to dote on,” I said while smiling before turning around to go to sleep.

Although I could not see her, I could sense Clara grasping the covers with happiness.

“Goodnight James.” She said.

“Goodnight Clara, see you tomorrow,” I said while drifting off to sleep.

 

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One year and Eight months have passed and I’m about to turn Seven, I only have two months left, until I can see Claire again, and one more year until I begin training for real.

However I’m going to miss Clara, I think of her as my own little sister, and so does the rest of the family. Elizabeth dotes on her all the time, while Scott trains us with the sword, I couldn’t be any more happier than I am now.

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