Jake's POV
"Where are those two?" Maland asked me in the middle of our sword practice. "Victoria and Mike? Weren't they supposed to fight with us?"
"I...I dunno. I barely saw them these past few days" I shrugged.
"Huh, they need to keep up with the practice though, Mike is far behind you though" Maland said after withdrawing the sword.
"Well, I had a head start. I have learned fencing." I shrugged.
"Nevertheless, he needs more training". Maland huffed. "If Victoria won't teach him, I will."
"Come on, he is going through a tough time." I raised my voice. "You know what, why don't we take a break for a while too? We have literally been practicing everyday… It feels monotonous. Let's take a break shall we".
"A warrior must continue even fatigued," Maland declared.