Chapter 124/Interlude 46: The Twins’ Determination-1 ✔️

In the training field, there are many people practising sword art. A little girl is observing the others practice from afar. The female soldiers who are practising in the training field seem to notice the little girl. One female soldier stops her practice and goes near the little girl.

-Little Miss, what are you doing here? Are you lost? (Female Soldier)

The little girl shakes her head and replies.

-I'm not! I want to be here to practice the sword. (Little Girl)

-I think you are still too small. You should come back and practice once you grow bigger. (Female Soldier)

Nina walks from behind and goes to the front of the little girl.

-What are you guys doing? What is this fuss about? (Nina)

The female soldier points at the little girl and tells Nina.

-I think this girl got lost, captain. (Female Soldier)

Nina denies.

-It's Amy, the girl who recently became the heated topic of our camp. (Nina)

The female soldier becomes amazed.

-I'm sorry since I paid little attention to the gossip. (Female Soldier)

Nina waves her hand and tells the female soldier.

-You can return to practice. Let me take care of this girl. (Nina)

-Yes, captain! (Female Soldier)

Nina returns and looks at Amy.

-What do you want, Amy? (Nina)

Amy stares at Nina and answer.

-I want to practice swords! (Amy)

-Eh! (Nina)

Nina scratches her head.

-You possess magic, which is your greatest weapon. Why do you even bother to practice wielding the sword? (Nina)

-I notice there are many shortcomings in using only magic in the previous battle. (Amy)

-... (Nina)

-I tried training my magic even more after the battle. However, sister Farah advised me to not rush with practising the magic. (Amy)

-I understand. Therefore, you come to us to find another way to become stronger, right? (Nina)

Amy nods.

-You have great resolve, Amy. (Nina)

Nina takes out a sword under her waist and stabs it on the ground.

-But the way of the sword is not that easy. Let's see if you can pull this sword from the ground first. (Nina)

At first, Amy tries pulling the sword with her raw strength.

-Uhhhh! It's extremely heavy. (Amy)

Nina grins and says.

-Of course, you can't pull it normally, since your body is still modest, Amy. (Nina)

-Let me try a little more! (Amy)

After a while, Amy still can't pull the sword from the ground.

-Ah! It's still not moving. (Amy)

-Amy! (Nina)

Amy ceases her current action and looks at Nina.

-You need to remember you are a mage, Amy. (Nina)

-Ah! (Amy)

-Therefore, you don't need to use your raw strength to pull the sword. (Nina)

After hearing that, Amy returns and looks at the sword. This time she can easily pull the sword from the ground.

-Unlike us warriors who cannot maintain the mana outside of the body, a mage can often do both. What have you done to pull the sword from the ground, Amy? ( Nina)

-I tried making the sword lighter using gravity magic. (Amy)

-Hmm, That's one way to do it. Do you know body reinforcement, Amy? (Nina)

-Sis Farah taught me that skill already. However, I rarely use it since it makes my body hurt. (Amy)

-Then you need to start with the basics. You still need a great physique, aside from magic to become a good fighter. (Nina)

-Yes, sister. (Amy)

Nina's voice suddenly becomes serious.

-From now on, calling me captain, Amy. (Nina)

-Yes, captain. (Amy)

-Let's start with ten laps around the training field. (Nina)

-Yes, captain. (Amy)

Three days after.

Amy is lying down on the ground and can't move a single finger.

-You are too slow, Amy! You need 2 hours to complete ten laps. (Nina)

-Captain. (Amy)

-I will increase your training menu. From tomorrow, you must do 500 horizontal slashes and 500 vertical slashes while maintaining body reinforcement. (Nina)

-... (Amy)

The female soldiers behind start discussing with each other.

-Captain has turned on her evil mode. (Female Soldier A)

-Try your best to survive, Amy. (Female Soldier B)

One week later.

-This blood moon phase lasts too long. (Nina)

Right behind Nina is a tiny figure that looks like a dried corpse.

-Well, Amy. At least you can finish the basics of the sword. (Nina)

Amy replies with a weak voice.

-Yes... (Amy)

-I can't hear you! Speak louder! (Nina)

-Yes, captain! (Amy)

-That's excellent. To reward your effort, we will double the training from tomorrow. (Nina)

-Ehhhhhh! (Amy)

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