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"Hah."
Sonya let out a sharp breath, lowering her weary hands as she waited for the training dummy, pierced through with a large hole, to reset. The other swordsmanship apprentices in the hall watched the Scarlet Swordswoman curiously. It was their first time seeing her train in the afternoon, but at the thought of the evening's social gathering, their respect for her only deepened. Training before an event? Just as expected from the Scarlet Swordswoman!
Adele rushed forward and called out, "Sonya! Louisa and the others are waiting. Aren't you leaving?"
Sonya held her wooden sword horizontally, assuming a thrusting stance. "Just a few more minutes. Wait for me."
Adele fidgeted anxiously, eventually squatting down to rub her calves. She'd run all the way from the dormitory, and even that short distance had left her breathless.
She watched Sonya repeat thrust after thrust. Today, the Scarlet Swordswoman had tied her hair into a bun to keep it out of the way as she trained. The style revealed the graceful line of her neck. Sweat trickled down her forehead,...
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