"He came to me and said you're learning too fast..."
The Sword Master wore a helmet, making it impossible to see his face, but given the state of hunters in this world, even without seeing their expressions, the emotions in their tone were rich enough.
"Well, forgive my phrasing, but I feel like your learning speed has somewhat... frightened him. You understand, right? While there's joy in teaching others, if the learner's speed feels like it's going to drain you completely, it gets a bit awkward."
"When he came to me this morning, the expression on that kid's face made me want to curl my toes on the floor."
The Sword Master crossed his arms, and the armor on his body made a crisp sound with his motions.
"And since today you're scheduled to learn the tachi, he called me over."
"Let's sort out the situation, what stage have you reached now?"
The Sword Master circled around Lann, as if judging his learning progress through subtle actions.
