35 The scheme of Dorothy

"You having a tryst with another girl has nothing to do with me."

Nanali snorted and was sulking alone, making Lane really want to give her a gentle rub.

Of course, Lane also knew that at this time, Nanali was like a puffer fish. If he really did rub her, she would probably explode.

"I really just read books with Amiya. And at that time, Dorothy's attendant Octaville was also there. When the bell rang, wasn't I the first to come and pick up Nanali?"

Lane was coaxing Nanali's little temper carefully. Rowling was holding the fork in her mouth and watching the scene on the side.

After coaxing for a while, Nanali's mood finally eased up:

"Can I practice swordsmanship in the way you taught me yesterday at the swordsmanship arena today?"

"Yes, you can. But I still suggest you master the swordsmanship taught by that swordsmanship instructor."

Putting the empty lunch box into his magic space, Lane said:

"What that swordsmanship instructor taught is indeed quite helpful in consolidating the foundation. When practicing swordsmanship, if your foundation is not good, even a genius can't practice well.

So, Nanali, I think you can consolidate the foundation in the swordsmanship class and I'll guide you to practice swordsmanship after we go back. That would be just right."

Because the Elven Swordswoman focuses on magic primarily and swordsmanship secondarily, the sword in the hands of an Elven Swordswoman is more like a staff. So when Lane taught Nanali swordsmanship, he didn't neglect the practice of magic.

"Mr. Lane, are you really teaching Yaxi swordsmanship?"

Rowling, who had been watching the excitement all along, had her eyes light up: "Can I come and observe?"

Lane gave Rowling a sideways glance: "You wouldn't be here just to freeload, would you?"

Her thoughts exposed, Rowling awkwardly poked her two fair and slender index fingers: "Half and half..."

Lane: "..."

Such a good appearance, why did it belong to you?

Lane couldn't figure it out no matter how hard he thought.

"For the matter of observing, you'd better ask Nanali."

Hearing Lane's reply, Rowling looked at Nanali again.

Nanali nodded: "If it's Instructor Rowling, there's no problem."

"Yay!"

Rowling cheered like a child, and her two slimes on her chest shook for a while, making Lane a little confused.

It seemed that she was stimulated in the morning. After lunch, Rowling kept pestering Lane to learn magic theory knowledge.

There were many theoretical knowledge that Lane originally intended to tell Nanali anyway, so he simply started to talk about it here.

Of course, Lane still didn't tell Rowling the methods of guiding magic power for each magic profession.

However, just hearing these theoretical knowledge made Rowling satisfied.

After all, Lane didn't talk about the way of guiding magic power yesterday. Just talking about theoretical knowledge made those young ladies look at him in a new light.

Unconsciously, the bell rang again in Orcutt Academy.

The three of Lane immediately got up and headed to the swordsmanship arena.

After arriving at the swordsmanship arena, Lane gave a few instructions and then watched Nanali walk into the arena. Standing on the periphery of the arena with Rowling for a while, Octaville, who was carrying a large sword on her back, also came over. The two women stood on either side of Lane, making the male compatriots present envious and jealous.

Today's swordsmanship class was no different from usual. After the swordsmanship instructor simply taught the students a few moves, he let the students disperse and practice by themselves.

Nanali was still alone in the corner, slashing the wooden dummy with a wooden sword.

Although Nanali's swordsmanship still seemed to have a big gap compared to other students, at least it wasn't as unbearable as yesterday.

Seeing this, Lane nodded with satisfaction. It seemed that the swordsmanship practice he taught Nanali wasn't completely useless.

Suddenly, Lane shifted his gaze and looked at a petite figure walking towards Nanali.

That was... Dorothy?

"Oh dear~ Classmate Yaxi, it's so boring to practice alone. How about I accompany you?"

Dorothy carried the wooden sword behind her back and said to Nanali with a smile.

Nanali took a look at Dorothy. After seeing Dorothy's scheming gaze, she turned her head and said indifferently:

"No need. I'm still used to being alone. Thank you."

"But it's very difficult to make progress when practicing swordsmanship alone."

Dorothy jumped in front of Nanali with a smile, blocking Nanali and the wooden dummy:

"Well, I'll be your sparring partner. You attack me and I won't fight back. How about that?"

In response, Nanali didn't give any answer and silently walked to another wooden dummy.

Dorothy: "..."

Seeing Nanali like this, Dorothy also knew that it might be difficult to start with Nanali.

After all, Nanali had been isolated for too long and was very sensitive to people's hearts. It was very difficult to build a good relationship with Nanali...

Seeing this, Lane could

After meeting with a rebuff from Nanali, Dorothy didn't pester Nanali anymore. Otherwise, it would be troublesome if Nanali disliked her.

It seems that I still have to start from somewhere else...

Dorothy badly needed an entry point to get closer to Lane. The life in the academy was too routine. Just greeting every day was definitely not enough.

By the way, wasn't that girl Ivette also always wanting to learn the Magic Swordsman profession from Instructor Lane? Just keep an eye on Ivette's actions for now.

Thinking of this, Dorothy went to pester Ivette again.

Soon, the afternoon's swordsmanship class ended completely.

The Knight girl Ivette was the first to walk out of the swordsmanship arena. When passing by Lane, she also raised her head and took a deep look at Lane before leaving silently.

Nanali followed behind. When she came in front of Lane, Lane picked up the handkerchief that had been prepared long ago and began to wipe the sweat off Nanali.

"I said I can do it myself..."

Nanali blushed and snatched the handkerchief, wiped the sweat, and returned it to Lane. Then she followed Lane to the stable, preparing to go home.