Chapter 73: Raid on Pompeii (I)
Dorin pressed her advantage relentlessly, forcing Varus to retreat step by step. She swung her wooden sword repeatedly until Varus, unable to dodge in time, was struck on the shoulder, causing him to cry out in pain.
Dorin immediately stopped and asked with concern, “Are you okay?”
Varus rubbed his shoulder. Dorin had held back, so there was no serious injury. As the pain subsided, he replied, “I’m fine.”
“Should we continue?” Dorin asked, blinking and showing a hint of superiority.
Not wanting to be looked down upon by a girl, Varus gritted his teeth and said, “Of course we’ll continue!”
“Then let’s go again.” Dorin immediately took up her stance.
“Halt!” Instructor Rufus, who had somehow already stood beside them, stepped forward and asked Varus: “Have you never practiced sword fighting before?”
“N-no, I haven’t,” Varus answered honestly, feeling a bit ashamed.
Rufus was surprised.