Chapter 208: Chapter 7: Training Commences!

Lancelot's bloody body stood holding a long, black blade pointed towards the cheek of Kara as he curled his lips into a smile despite the pale and sickly look on his face.

"I finally managed to wound you." He said, with all the enthusiasm of an excited child who had just met Santa for the first time.

"...."

Kara stood with a confused and blank expression; seeing the excited smile on his face, her assault stopped as she didn't understand what to do next—a strange golden blood with black dots inside oozing down her cheek from the strike.

'She feels a little scary...' Lancelot thought, watching the devil before him, holding her sword form tight and looking at him with an empty gaze.

"Congratulations... Master." Her flat tone caused Lancelot to laugh lightly... Kara enjoyed these moments, yet simultaneously felt annoyed... her training methods were working; however, her anger was increasing daily...

Because he was advancing in swordsmanship faster than she could confidently handle.

"You have managed to damage my skin... But remember, that was just my power limited to slightly above yours..." Kara spoke coldly.

Lancelot grinned... "I know... However, It means my training is worth it..."

"Good... then continue; we have ten more minutes remaining..." Kara returned to normal, vanishing with lightning speed, their blades clashing as if titans were duelling with loud clashes of steel and flashes of black and silver crashing with resounding echoes.

The area they sparred in was a hidden realm beneath his citadel... A land where only his trusted commanders, wives and himself could enter safely... created using Morganna's powers and Avalon's unique crafting system.

A land she named 'The Sanctuary' as it was his secret training ground and a place he wished to expand... using anything possible.

Each clash caused dust and rocks to fly around the cavernous lands... Lancelot's black flames burst out from his dragonslayer blade only to be devoured by Caladbolg as Kara released black lighting and a purple energy wave that smashed the ground, leaving huge gashes across the rocky surface.

Finally...

Her limitless power and stamina took the lead as she increased the power she fought him with, now no longer using a similar level to Arthur but one that was reaching the level of Sebastian and the academy's tutors.

Seeing the difference in strength... Lancelot unleashed everything... his dragon wings sprouted... his blood roared as Kara smirked, releasing a terrifying aura that shook the sanctuary, the pressure alone enough to cause Lancelot to almost fall to one knee...

'Shit... this feels painful.' Lancelot grunted angrily as he gripped his black sword tight, a feeling of weakness filling him as he desperately swung upwards, the blade creating sparks along the floor before Kara vanished, appearing before his chest, swinging her sword calmly...

Lancelot felt immense pain as his chest cracked loudly and blood spurted out, the shockwave sending him smashing heavily into the ground, creating a huge crater as rock splintered around his body...

However, Lancelot rolled backwards, avoiding her following attack, slashing down on his stomach as Caladbolg stabbed the ground where he lay only moments ago.

"Not bad... Master." Kara's cold praise caused Lancelot to laugh as he coughed blood... using his sword to stand up weakly...

"Thanks... shall we continue!?" Lancelot looked enthusiastic despite his body dripping with blood and sweat and covered in bruises, with his appearance close to death.

Kara sighed... "No more for today... Morganna wishes to heal you, and Nuriel is crying madly about you pushing yourself... She might just ascend and kill me at this rate."

Before Lancelot could respond, the figure of Kara flashed in front of him as her thick, soft red lips kissed him deeply... her tongue entangling with his as Lancelot froze... before returning her passion as she licked his lips playfully...

'Such a naughty sword.' Lancelot couldn't help but chuckle as Kara's blade form vanished, and her body transformed into a naked beauty with long crimson hair and scarlet eyes also slowly began to fade.

Her breasts were larger than Evaine's, and her legs were slim, long and toned with perfect buttocks... Lancelot couldn't resist embracing her naked body as she moaned in his ear seductively... teasing him as Nuriel's angry voice filled his mind... causing Kara to giggle cutely...

"Master... Next time, try to survive my training with fewer injuries~ fufu." Kara's sweet voice filled Lancelot's mind as the wounds covering his body seemed to have vanished thanks to her kiss, as she returned to her pendant form around his neck, jingling against his chest as silence returned to the arena once again... Only two hours until his training camp would begin.

"It seems that unholy sword is falling for our husband. How amusing, this little woman eater of ours~ such a cute man."

Morgana didn't show any jealousy. Instead, she rubbed her stomach and vanished, letting Nuriel charge inside with her wings and body glowing with a holy light.

***

Two hours later, in the Du Lac Mansion training yard.

More than twenty students were practising swinging weapons made of a heavy metal that weighs triple its weight compared to iron or steel.

However, Lancelot and Maria effortlessly swung the weapons...

"Sebastian, what is the current weight of those dual blades Lancelot is swinging?" Evaine asked with a frown as she saw him flicking them as easily as normal, swaying his hips with a light dance while most other students struggled to lift them.

"50kg each, Lady Evaine... they aren't enchanted swords, so Lancelot must use pure muscle and power to swing them," Sebastian answered respectfully.

Evaine sighed... "That brat... What about Maria?"

"15kg... This child is amazing; I've never seen someone adapt so well to a weapon; even more, she is following Lancelot, trying to copy and adjust to his pace.."

"Neither have I..." Evaine muttered with envy, a feeling of jealousy burning inside her chest. Maria was talented... beyond Evaine's expectations, and Lancelot seemed to have begun intense training secretly. Then there was Guinevere and Sumika, who copied him and listened to every lesson attentively.

'These four... they make me jealous...' Evaine felt envious but knew Lancelot loved her... and that he would soon return to her after finishing the tournament. Searᴄh the NôᴠelFirё.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

His luck to be able to train alongside Hotaru clan members and under Ruvella's guidance was more than she could have dreamt of in the past.

Sebastian noticed Evaine's jealousy and patted her shoulder kindly... "Lady Evaine, you should rest; do not forget your burden. Ruvella will bring you lunch shortly."

"Thanks... Sebastian." Evaine thanked him kindly... as he watched Lancelot teaching Maria something quietly; she focused and listened as Sumika sat beside Guinevere, copying them intently.

"These four... they will probably achieve greatness together..."

"Hah!"

"Hya!"

The class were fully immersed in the training, as everyone began to sweat heavily, feeling the pain in their muscles and arms. When nearly half an hour passed, Evaine stood ahead of them and watched intently, offering support to those who needed help.

Those who were strong enough would be attacked randomly by Sebastian and the maids with wooden weapons to keep them from fully adapting to the current training.

After thirty minutes... Evaine called out loudly... "Put the weights away and pair up, spar with each other and learn from each other!"

Instantly, Lancelot walked to Maria... Sumika paired up with Guinevere, who happily taught her various techniques, and the rest began to choose partners, with some going solo while Sebastian and Ruvella walked through, helping those struggling.

"Lancelot, teach me more!"

However, before the two could duel, Maria was pulled away by Evaine, "Sorry, your partner is me, and the young master will fight someone who can teach him better."

"Nooo~ I want to be with darling...!" Maria pouted unhappily... Lancelot chuckled as Evaine dragged her away before Sebastian stepped forward... his presence was oppressive and heavy, and Lancelot realised the old man had been hiding his power since the start!

"Come, boy, let's spar for a bit. I heard you enjoy fighting strong enemies." Sebastian grinned...

Lancelot smirked... "Fine, old man... Let's see how much I have improved."

"Haha! Good lad!" Sebastian laughed loudly... charging forward as Lancelot grasped the weighted twin blades, swinging them casually as Sebastian blocked his attacks, showing Lancelot his defensive capabilities... before unleashing a heavy fist towards Lancelot's chest, causing him to block swiftly with the blade of his sword, twisting his hips hoping to counter with a kick...

Their bodies clashed heavily... causing Evaine and Maria to stop sparring, while Ruvella smiled happily, wiping her eyes with a handkerchief...

"Oh my... My Sebastian is serious~ kya so strong..." Ruvella squealed with flushed cheeks...

Evaine sighed... "Old man Sebastian is truly amazing... Lancelot seems to struggle a little..."

Maria nodded... "Darling isn't losing; he is learning!"

Sumika agreed... Guinevere chuckled lightly... "Lancelot is improving... but he is still lacking."

Everyone agreed... but soon realised that Lancelot wasn't losing as badly as they thought or saw... his golden eyes never closed, blinked or left the body of Sebastian as their exchanges grew faster, faster until the weighted swords were moving like they were mere feathers.

Crash Crack

Sebastian and Lancelot traded blows... the students nearby watched with wide eyes as their bodies moved so fast that the air seemed to tremble...

He no longer used his fists, but the sword sealed in his cane, as Lancelot was graceful and flowing like water, while Sebastian was like a stalwart mountain, unmovable.

Evaine gasped... "Old man Sebastian is seriously amazing... his swordsmanship is top tier... Yet how fast is Lancelot learning!"