Second phase of training.(2)

Hugo wasn't surprised that Captain Wayne dodged his next attack, he was good and swift, while he was just learning this for the first time. Just like martial arts, he knew once the training keeps going, he'll become good at sword fighting. Since Captain Wayne had dodged his slash attack, then he'll try another one.

Moving quickly to where Captain Wayne was standing, he swung his sword once again, this time, aiming for his neck. He didn't know what made him do that, but he did it. If it were to be a real sword, and Captain Wayne ends up not dodging the attack, then his head would be cut off. But the attack was easier for Captain Wayne to dodge, it was slow.

He bent his head a little as Hugo's sword swung past. By now, Hugo had already realized that he had been creating so many openings, and Captain Wayne wasn't making use of the opportunities, he was just leaving him. But since he wasn't making use of the opportunities, Hugo would keep on attacking him.

He raised his sword once again and came with a slash attack aiming for Captain Wayne's chest again, he did it swiftly. But Captain Wayne didn't dodge the attack this time, he blocked it. Before the sword could get to his chest, he raised his sword as Hugo's sword landed on his, and the attack had been disrupted.

But even with all these, he still didn't attack, he was taking it easy on, Hugo. Hugo had noticed it, and he didn't like the fact that Captain Wayne was taking it easy on him, like, he was taking him for a weakling or something? With that thought in mind, Hugo raised his sword once again while shouting,

"Arghhhhhh".

He was determined to slash Captain Wayne this time, he aimed for his head. But 'cause he was determined doesn't mean he'll succeed, the person he was fighting against was too skilled. Captain Wayne could have easily moved aside a little to dodge the sword from hitting his head, but he didn't do that...he wanted to take the long process.

He blocked the sword attack by raising his sword as Hugo's own landed on his, and Hugo was just like, oh shit! he blocked it again. Now, Captain Wayne was done taking it easy on, Hugo, he was done with the dodging and blocking. In sword fighting, it's still possible to use your hands and legs, mostly, your legs. You use them to kick when the need arises.

It's part of what Captain Wayne told Hugo when teaching him the principles of sword fighting. And that's what Captain Wayne did, the moment he blocked Hugo's attack, he kicked him in the chest 'causing Hugo to move back. And the moment Hugo was moving back as he's completely lost balance, Captain Wayne was running towards him.

The moment Hugo managed to get his balance and halted, Captain Wayne was right in front of him swinging his sword already. He aimed for Hugo's neck, and there was nothing Hugo could do about it, this was too fast. With the speed and force the wooden sword was using to head towards Hugo's neck, definitely, he'll feel pain when the sword hits his neck.

Captain Wayne swung the sword with so much force, but as the sword was getting close to Hugo's neck, he reduced the pace, he reduced its speed. So even when the sword landed on Hugo's neck, he didn't feel pain.

"If it were to be a real sword fight, you'll be a goner by now, either your head would land on the ground or your neck would be slashed badly...beyond repair". Captain Wayne said glancing directly into Hugo's eyes.

"I know that, but you're a master at sword fighting, and I'm still a learner. If it were to be that I was skilled enough, then this wouldn't have happened easily. I wouldn't let my neck get slashed easily". Hugo said.

"Hmm, true".

To Hugo, he hadn't given Captain Wayne a tough time when it comes to sword fighting, so he knew he still had a long way to go. At some point, he gave Captain Wayne a tough time when they were practicing martial arts, due to that, he knew that his martial arts skills were improving.

So when it gets to that level with their sword training, he'll know that he was improving.

"We'll have to go again. As known, none of your attacks might touch me for today, but that doesn't mean you wouldn't be able to learn sword fighting. It was just like this when you were learning martial arts, but look at you now, you're better than average when it comes to martial arts. After our training, practice on your own, it would help a lot". Captain Wayne said.

"Yes, Captain Wayne, I'm aware of that". Hugo uttered.

"As I've said, we'll go again, but I'll be the one to attack first, I don't want those talk of yours".

Hugo stood in a way, held his sword in one of the ways swordsmen were supposed to hold their swords, and focused his gaze on, Captain Wayne. Captain Wayne had already walked some meters away from him. Then he did the same as, Hugo, that's holding his sword well, the way he postured his body, and all that. Then he charged towards Hugo.

Hugo had already prepared himself for whatever attack Captain Wayne was gonna throw at him. The attack would determine if he'll dodge or block. Captain Wayne got close to where he was and jumped, wow, this attack was new. For a moment, Hugo became confused, but he quickly discerned that Captain Wayne was aiming for his head.

The moment he jumped and was in the air, he raised his sword holding the bottom with his two hands. And as he was landing on the ground, he was ready to swing the sword swiftly to hit Hugo's head. As known, Hugo had already discerned what Captain Wayne planned on doing, so he was ready to block.

Getting closer to the ground, Captain Wayne had already swung his sword to hit Hugo's head, but Hugo wouldn't let that happen. As Captain Wayne's sword was heading towards his head, he raised his sword as Captain Wayne's own landed on his, yeah, a very good way of blocking a sword attack.

Captain Wayne loved what just happened, he loved the way Hugo blocked his sword attack by using his sword...he was learning. But that doesn't mean he was taking it easy on, Hugo, the 'taking it easy' part was over. The moment his feet landed on the ground, he drew out his sword from Hugo's and threw a swift kick. He wanted to do what he did some minutes ago.

He wanted Hugo to lose balance so he'll place his sword close to his neck, and that means, he won, the battle was over. If it were to be a real battle, then Hugo's head would fall off that instant or his neck would be slashed badly. But he didn't succeed, Hugo dodged the kick by moving aside swiftly. But Captain Wayne wasn't done.

His right leg hadn't even reached the ground fully when he threw another kick with his left leg, it took him off the ground though, he was too skilled. Hugo wasn't expecting that, the kick was abrupt, he didn't even let his right leg touch the ground before he threw another kick? Like seriously?

And since Hugo wasn't expecting the kick at all, he wasn't prepared for it, it hit him in the chest as he began moving back. And Captain Wayne charged towards him intending to place his wooden sword close to his neck, he wanted to achieve that. But somehow, Hugo was determined not to let that happen, he wouldn't let Captain Wayne accomplish that.

Once Captain Wayne places the wooden sword close to his neck, that signifies 'Victory'. Somehow, Hugo managed to gain his balance back before Captain Wayne got close to him. And before Captain Wayne could place the sword close to his neck, Hugo swung his to distract him.

Now, that surprised Captain Wayne, how did he retain his balance in that short time? Well, he's been training, so. He even jumped from a tall pole numerous times, that must have helped too. Captain Wayne bent as Hugo's sword swung past. But as fast as possible, Hugo swung back the sword to hit Captain Wayne.

You know, that same kind of attack, once your opponent dodges your attack, you bring back the attack 'cause your opponent would most likely not be expecting it...and it could be a win for you. But as known, Captain Wayne was too skilled, and Hugo had used this attack on him before.

So though it was abrupt, and he wasn't expecting it, he still managed to dodge it. And at that moment, an opening had been made, and Captain Wayne was sure to use it.