If The Crown Fits (Book 2)

Chapter 14 It's LADY GrACE

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Chapter 14

"I said higher!" Ace barked at me during our morning training. He's currently teaching me the basics of sword fighting. At first I was glad because it meant that my stamina is improving if they are willing to teach me something different.

Now, I was dreading it.

I wasn't sure if I was just a bad student or Ace was just venting out his frustration at me. You see, earlier this morning, his siblings had to go back, which means he has to part ways with Nora. This siscon wasn't happy to see his beloved sister go, and because he wasn't allowed to escort her since he has a duty to train me.

"Give her a break." Nate said gently as he stood beside Ace. Nate has no reason to stay here, but he actually stayed when he saw my worried look when I found out that Ace was teaching me about sword fighting. "Remember, she's just a beginner."

"She only swung 50 times!" Ace snapped. "When I was a kid I did 3000 swings!"

I don't know if he was boasting or not, but one thing is for sure. He's a monster for swinging 3000 times. I wonder how much can he swing now that he's an adult?

I was already panting. My white shirt was already soaked in sweat. I ran 10 laps today and took a few minutes of break before my sword training began. My arms are killing me! No wonder Nate insisted that we do some arm stretches and push ups as warm up before. This vampire was actually caring.

I slumped on the ground and dropped the wooden sword. It was heavy even though it was just made out of wood. If I can't carry this then I wonder what would happen if I carry a real sword.

Ace regarded my slumped form and sighed. "It would seem that wielding a sword is not the right weapon for her. Let's drop it and change weapons." He said with a shrug.

I gave him a look like I wanna strangle him. If only my hands can move, then I would. 'So all my swings were for nothing!?' I wanna cry at this point.

"Then what weapon do you suggest would suit her?" Nate asked with his brow raised.

Ace looked at me and pondered for a while. "Most probably a weapon that can block weapons and attack at the same time. With her weak arms-"

"Hey!"

"- I suggest blades that are light. Something that she can swing easily. Twin swords would be nice but with crescent guards." Ace observed.

Nate took Ace's words in. "How about hook swords? It has a guard, a blade, and with her terrible luck, she can simply use it to trip enemies."

"You guys make it sound like I get into a lot of trouble." I complained.

At that, both Ace and Nate gave me a look with their eyebrows raise. A look that say 'Are you really asking that question?' I pouted and shut my mouth since my opinion doesn't matter to them anyway!

"I think the hook swords would work, but we have to be careful about the end blade. She could stab herself accidentally and die." Ace thought out loud. His eyes suddenly widened at the idea. He seemed pleased. "Let's give her the hook swords." His words were final.

I narrowed my gaze at him knowing fully well why he suddenly agreed. "You're actually hoping that I would accidentally stab myself and die, aren't you?"