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The Sacred Blacksmith – Part 06

Outside Atelier Liza.

Even from a distance, it was obvious Loretta was stunned.

“Your footwork’s too soft. You won’t land a solid hit like that.”

“You’re not watching your footing. See? That’s how easy it is to get your legs swept.”

“A narrow field of vision means more blind spots. You’ve got to learn to see wider.”

“Was that thrust supposed to be an imitation of Cecily’s? You’re not ready for that yet. If it’s just something you picked up recently, better not use it at all. A real thrust looks like this.”

Cornelius hit the ground again, knocked flat by a strike from Lisa’s wooden sword. He lay sprawled in the grass.

“And… that’s about how it goes.” Lisa caught her breath and turned, sword still in hand.

Behind her, Lydia screamed, “Don’t diiie!” at Cornelius’s unmoving body.

Lisa looked at the frozen Loretta. “Luke once told me