Chapter 310: The New Morning Routine (2) The Training Routine
Lyan took a deep breath, feeling the familiar rush of adrenaline. "Remember, this is a training exercise. Focus on your techniques and control. Let’s begin."
The three Valkyries spread out, forming a loose triangle around Lyan. The tension in the air was palpable, each woman waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Lyan stood at the ready, his eyes flicking between his opponents, anticipating their moves.
With a swift motion, Surena launched herself forward, her wind-infused sword slicing through the air with a sharp whistle. Lyan sidestepped her attack, feeling the rush of wind as her blade missed him by inches. He countered with a quick thrust of his glaive, but Surena was already moving, her agility and speed allowing her to evade his strike.
As Surena regrouped, Alicia’s psychokinesis came into play. She extended her hand, and Lyan felt an invisible force tugging at his weapon, trying to disarm him. He tightened his grip, resisting her pull, and spun to face her. Alicia’s eyes glowed with concentration, and she sent a flurry of small rocks and debris hurtling towards him. Lyan deflected the projectiles with his glaive, moving with precision and control.
Emilia, seizing the opportunity, charged at Lyan with her greatsword. Flames danced along the blade as she swung it in a powerful arc. Lyan met her attack head-on, their weapons clashing with a resounding crash. The heat from Emilia’s flames washed over him, but he held his ground, pushing back against her strength.
Rather than focusing solely on defense, Lyan decided to switch to a more unconventional tactic. As the battle intensified, Lyan made his move, a sly grin spreading across his face.
Surena was the first to feel the shift in Lyan’s approach. As she darted in for another quick strike, Lyan sidestepped her blade with a fluid motion. Before she could react, he closed the distance between them, wrapping one arm around her waist and pulling her close. Surena gasped in surprise, her eyes widening as Lyan captured her lips in a swift, passionate kiss. The sensation caught her off guard, her wind magic faltering momentarily.
"L-Lyan! What are you doing?" Surena stammered, pulling back slightly, her cheeks flushed with a mix of surprise and something else.
Lyan chuckled softly, his eyes glinting with mischief. "Just adding a little... unconventional strategy to our training."
Before Surena could respond, Lyan released her, spinning just in time to intercept Alicia, who had been charging at him with her sword raised. He deflected her blade with his glaive, but instead of pressing the attack, he reached out with his free hand, catching Alicia by the waist. With a swift movement, he pulled her close, his lips finding hers in a searing kiss. Alicia’s eyes widened, her body tensing before melting into the unexpected embrace.
"Lyan, you...!" Alicia’s voice was breathless, her usual composure shaken. The glow in her eyes flickered as her concentration broke, her psychokinesis faltering.