Side Chapter 1 Her Smile is All I Need/Viv's thoughts

Move faster. Quicker. Break through. 

With a slash, I cut through the clouds. Lightning coming down onto my sword. 

This isn't enough. 

I'm not strong. 

My blood was boiling. Every time I trained, I withstood a tremendous amount of pain in order to excel. 

But it's not enough. I can feel it. I can see it. 

My lady has surpassed my liege. 

And that demonic child is by no means something that can be defeated. 

Am I supposed to remain weak? Is this what the path I chose to take look like? 

Being unable to do anything to protect those who I want to protect? 

"That's enough, Viv. Trainings over." Said my liege. 

I no longer let go of my blade when she slapped it away. 

It has been a long time coming, but I can finally keep my weapon in hand. She praises me and says I've improved. But what does that matter? I'm weak and I can't protect them.