So this is what he meant by practical combat?

Alice was completely unaware of what had happened. 

In her view, aside from William devising new schemes to torment her, there shouldn't be anything else going on.

As for William getting into trouble?

She figured even if the Earth were to be destroyed, he probably wouldn't be affected.

It wasn't until Alice had arduously and pitifully flown in the air for eight hours, her legs weak when she finally landed, that she realized the extent of her ordeal.

William nodded in satisfaction and smiled, "Not bad, we'll continue tomorrow."

"How is that 'not bad'?" Alice was exasperated upon hearing his comment.

William tentatively asked, "You don't like this kind of training?"

Alice replied irritably, "I don't think anyone would enjoy such a twisted training method."

William nodded, "You make a good point. Since you don't like this method, we'll try a different approach."

Alice looked at William suspiciously. Was he being sarcastic?