Chapter 29: Knight Training (2)
After some time, Ellis and Silas made their way to where Galen was standing.
Ellis, now on his feet again, barely, stood quietly in front of him, waiting for the next phase... and for Galen's evaluation, if he were to give one.
"Your Highness, how about you rest for today, and we start anew tomorrow?"
Galen had stared at him for a moment before saying that, but as soon as the words reached his ears, Ellis's eyes widened, and he replied in a loud, clear voice:
"Absolutely not."
A long silence followed, with a staring contest between him and Galen, who was unable to hold out, and suddenly laughed, while admitting defeat.
"Then, how about we test your combat skills this time?" he asked, still grinning.
Ellis naturally agreed. He didn't fully understand what Galen intended to test, especially now, when he was this exhausted. But he didn't mind.
And so, they made their way to the training ground... or rather, an empty square of land that used to be a shabby, abandoned garden. Ellis had asked Silas to help him clean and clear it, turning it into a space where he could train.
It wasn't much, but it would do for now.
Gripping an iron sword, far too long, and much too heavy for his tired, small frame, Ellis began to spar with Galen.