Side Story Chapter 26

From that day on, Riftan avoided the banquet hall. Triton sighed in resignation as he watched his vice commander spend his days swinging a sword at the training grounds.

"I did think you were being unusually docile these past few weeks. Are you tired of the inaction already?"

"We're leaving for Drachium Castle soon, are we not?" Riftan replied curtly, slashing his blade in the air. "I should loosen up my muscles before then."

Triton silently observed Riftan with his arms crossed before coming down the steps, drawing his own weapon.

"Very good. I've been itching for some action myself, so what do you say to a spar? It's been a while."

Riftan lowered his bastard sword with a sigh. He had been training for five hours straight, and he was drenched in sweat. Wiping his forehead, he picked up the coat he had discarded earlier.

"I advise against it. I don't want to permanently deprive you of the use of your arms."