Soon, the training began in earnest.
"Again." Kanna, with not a hair out of place, stood in front of Aegis, sword outstretched.
Aegis dashed forward.
Kanna sidestepped, letting Aegis's blade sail past her, and tapped the back of Aegis's knee with her own sword.
"You're lunging too early. Wait for the opening, don't try to create it."
"Got it."
"Again."
Aegis reset her stance and went again.
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Day two.
"Your grip is too tight," Kanna said, adjusting Aegis's fingers on the hilt. "You want control, not a death grip. Tension slows you down."
"Feels weird holding it loose."
"It'll feel weirder when someone knocks the sword out of your hand because you couldn't adjust your grip in time."
Fair point.
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Day three.
"Better." Kanna blocked a strike and countered, forcing Aegis to scramble backward. "You're reading my movements now instead of just reacting. Keep that up."
"I'm trying."
"Try harder. Again."
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Day four.
