Chapter 10: Against Eleine
When Aldrian heard that, he smiled, for this was the best outcome he had hoped for. He asked Eleine,
"Are you serious?"
Looking at her young master's smiling face, she suddenly felt unsure about her demand. She had never tried to fight or even spar with Aldrian all these years, so she didn't know how good he was in combat. Sometimes she followed Aldrian silently, guarding him during his training and that was it. She knew he was talented, but she didn't know how far that talent extended in combat.
As for Aldrian, the last time he had a battle training was when his father was still there to teach him, so it was nice for him to check his development in a combat.
"What am I hesitating for? I'm an earl-stage cultivator, and he is still at the viscount stage." she thought.
After hesitating for a moment, Eleine decided to still demand the battle and nodded her head.
"Don't take back your words." Aldrian said.
With it decided, they walked outside the village to find a place where they could have a battle without disturbing the villagers. They moved 3 kilometers from the village and arrived at a vast grassland.
The wind blew, and the grass danced, creating a soothing and refreshing feeling for anyone who stepped into this grassland. The grass itself was only ankle height and smooth underfoot, making it perfect for lying down and relaxing. Sometimes Aldrian came here to relax his mind and feel more connected with nature.
They stood facing each other 200 meters apart, observing each other. Aldrian, who was shorter than Eleine, might give the impression to an onlooker that Eleine was bullying him.
"Are you ready, young master? I can lower my cultivation level to yours." asked Eleine.