Lord Aric: Grips hilt Think you've got better? Show me.
What will you do to me now?
leans in close, his voice dripping with menace Now, Consolia, you'll become my apprentice.
smirks Oh, you'll train under me, learning the art of swordsmanship until you're worthy of my trust. And maybe...
grins Maybe you'll even become more than just an apprentice. Maybe you'll become my loyal companion, fighting by my side.
extends his hand Then we have a deal, Consolia. Are you ready to begin your training?
leads Consolia to a training area filled with various weapons and training dummies Here, we will start your training.
grabs a wooden sword and hands it to Consolia First, we'll work on your basic swordsmanship. Watch closely.
she took the wooden sword
Over the next few weeks, Consolia trains rigorously under Lord Aric's watchful eye, improving her swordsmanship skills
she was running at lightning speeds
claps his hands Good job, Consolia! You've improved significantly. But now, it's time to move on to more advanced techniques.
grins Alright, Consolia. Next, we'll focus on stealth and agility. We'll practice hiding, sneaking, and moving silently. Follow me.
leads Consolia to a dimly lit corridor Watch closely, Consolia. This is how you move silently. demonstrates by stealthily sneaking past a guard Guard: turns towards Lord Aric Who goes there?
her eyes widened in surprise
smirks and swiftly lunges at the guard, knocking him out with a swift punch to the jaw See, Consolia? It's all about speed and precision.
grins Next, we'll practice disguises and deception. We'll create masks and costumes to hide our identities and learn how to blend in. Follow me to the costume room.
rummages through a trunk of costumes, pulling out various masks and cloaks Take a look at these, Consolia. We'll need to master the art of concealing our true selves.
She put on a mask that looked like a cute cat
raises an eyebrow That mask won't be effective, Consolia. It's too obvious. Try this one instead. hands her a mask that blends seamlessly with her features
Wore the mask that he gave her
nods approvingly Much better, Consolia. Now, let's practice using these disguises in various situations. Follow me.
leads Consolia through a series of intricate scenarios, practicing stealth, deception, and adaptive combat techniques Excellent work, Consolia.