24. Practice

Amphibian, a world full of swamps, forests and huge mountains. The forests here are quiet and calm, they amaze with their beauty. Adam could lie under a tree for hours and look at the sky through the cracks of the foliage. Look like clouds…

" Adam ! Damn it! "

...fly past him, forming different shapes. He liked to feel a little breeze on his face, it tickled him and made him relax.

" Help us ! "

But his pleasant pastime was interrupted again by a cry for help. Adam sighed and got up from the ground, looking at his charges.

" What happened ? Can I tell you the answer to the question ? I think it will be C... "

" What the hell is the question ! Can't you see that we're dying here?! "

(Oh, yeah. I definitely see it and enjoy the view, Sasha. ) – he smiled from under his helmet

This afternoon, Adam closed the library and went with the girls to the forest. He decided to check how well they had absorbed the material. He angered the giant mantis and brought it to them. They have been circling around him for more than 10 minutes without causing him any damage.

"Rule one, the enemy's weak spot! What is the mantis weak spot?! " - he leaned against a tree and crossed his arms over his chest

"How should I know?! I didn 't study giant beetle biology at school ! "

[ WHOOSH ! ] – Sasha rejected the escaped mantis to the side

"Then let's go the other way. What have you managed to find out about the enemy in these ten minutes ? "

" He has a strong shell, sharp blades and he is also very fast! " – Ann dodged aside from the blow

" Good ! The enemy is protected from all sides, he is strong and armed! You need to find the cracks in his armor ! Search ! Otherwise , you 'll be lying here ! "

Sasha growled and deflected another blow from the mantis, then ran around him and stood next to Ann.

" Any ideas ? "

"A weak spot... where he might have a weak spot.... " – while Sasha blocked the blows, Ann carefully examined the opponent

(A hard shell covering the whole body, but only the top. But we can't get to the bottom, he'll just blow our heads off....I have an idea ! )

" Sasha ! Blind him ! We use DBK tactics ! "

" Good ! I'll trust you, Bunchuy! "

Sasha rejected another fool. Then I ran and collected sand in my hand on the way. She dodged the mantis's blow and threw sand into his eyes.

" KRARAARAHAHAH ! " – the mantis screamed in pain and closed his eyes

Ann immediately jumped up to Sasha. She rolled under the mantis and pointed the sword upwards. He entered the belly of the monster unhindered and Ann opened his belly. Blood and guts immediately fell on her.

Blood and guts covered her entire body, which made her almost throw up. The corpse of the mantis fell next to her and his face full of agony looked right at him.

[ CLAP ! CLAP ! CLAP ! ]

"Great. Blinded and killed. Just like I taught you. Well done. "

Adam walked over to them while Sasha helped Ann up. He threw a towel to the two of them and watched as they both wiped off the blue bug blood.

"It wasn't bad for the first time, but it was too slow. I'm going to have to add biology to your reading list. You can't drag out the battle so much, you get tired faster than you manage to defeat the enemy. " – he threw them water skins, which they greedily began to drain

" So, your grade for the exam is....4 balls out of 5. Well, now, let's go home. You really stink a lot, half of the forest will run to your smell now. "

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"Well, I think it's time for you to socialize. "

Adam sat on the couch while Ann and Sasha sat across from him and wiped their wet hair.

" Are you serious ? Can we finally get out of this hole? " - Sasha looked at him

" Oh? Is there something you don't like about my library? "- Sasha swallowed at his tone and the fact that his eyes glittered for a moment

"No, no, it's OK. It's just that we're stuck in our rooms all the time and it's pretty boring. "

"...I'll pretend to believe you. "

Adam turned around and took out two sets of clothes from behind the sofa. They were two dark robes, with machetes covering the upper part of the face.

"You must be joking..." – Ann took the robe from his hands

"No, I'm not kidding. You need to let the frogs gradually get used to you. And we will start small, namely with this. " – he handed them another piece of clothing

"You won't just wander around the village, I'll give you a task. There is a bulletin board in the center of the village. There are various tasks from residents hanging there. Each of you must complete at least one assignment before the end of this day. "

[ SHHH ! ]

Adam tossed them two bags. Sasha opened her own and saw a lot of copper coins there.

" These are expenses for errands. If you manage to complete everything before the end of the day, then I allow you to go shopping and do what you want. "

Ann and Sasha exchanged glances, they both had stars in their eyes. They read each other's thoughts and they had only one in their head.

( Shopping ! )

" I'm waiting for you in the evening. But I'm warning you.. He crossed his arms over his chest

"If you don't complete my task, then I won't let you out again. So you will sit in your rooms and read books until the end of the season...."

When Adam looked up, Ann and Sasha were gone. They quickly changed their clothes and ran into the city. He just shook his head and sighed.

"Do whatever you want. "

He got up and went to the second floor. He touched a certain book and a secret passage to the attic opened up to him.

"You do your thing, I do mine. "

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" I promise you, Ann, this will be our best shopping in another world! "

" Aha ! But first the task. Didn 't you hear him ? If we don't do it.. "

"Blah, blah, blah! Boring ! "

Sasha stopped abruptly and took Ann by the shoulders.

"Ann, listen to me. We've been stuck in this dusty library for two weeks. We deserve a rest with you ! Plus, he did not say that the assignment should be carried out right now. " – she smiled and tossed a bag of copper

Ann looked at this side of her friend and shook her head. When it came to shopping, Sasha became an outright maniac. She will do anything to get a thing that she likes. Once she even got into a fight over a blouse she liked in the mall! With an adult woman ! And in the end. She didn 't even buy it !

"Sorry Sasha, but no. " - Ann gently pushed her away

"This time, without me. " – she patted her on the shoulder and putting on a mask, was the first to enter the village

Sasha just snorted at this and followed her, but in the other direction. Today she will go to the fullest !

Ann went to the bulletin board and started looking for an assignment. She did not pay attention to all the looks that the residents of the city gave him. She was trying to focus on the case.

" So, [ Hunting ], [ Restaurant Assistant], [ Cashier].....I can't choose anything. Everything is too long.. "

" Hey girlfriend ! Looking for someone to help ? "

" WHOA ! "

Ann whirled around and almost hit the one who spoke to her. She managed to stop her hand before it could hit the poor guy in the face.

"Hey, hey! Be careful! " – the frog adjusted his hat, which was almost blown off by her blow

"I'm sorry, I'm probably too lost in my thoughts. " – she scratched her neck guiltily

" It 's all right ! You 're not the first one trying to hit me ! " - He grinned and held out his hand

"Nice to meet you, I'm Wally, but everyone calls me One-Eyed Wil."

In front of Ann stood a frog that reached to her waist. He was turquoise in color, with a little turquoise goatee. He was wearing a light vest and trousers, he had two shoes on his feet, one of which was torn. His face was ordinary, for a frog, if not for one thing. In place of one of the eyes, he had a huge bruise, the size of her hand.

"Ann, my name is Ann."– she gently shook his slimy hand

"Wow, you're a giant. I've never seen such large amphibians. " - Wally looked at her with interest

"Well, this is how my mother gave birth to me. But I am strong and healthy, though a little more. " - she was sweating a little

"Yeah, you didn't get lucky, girlfriend. I'm afraid to imagine how you find clothes for yourself. So why are you in our cuts?" - He shook his head and took out an accordion

"Yes, I'm looking for someone to help. Yes, that's all there is here, one hassle. " - She sighed and shook her head

"Yeah, you're not lucky girlfriend. "

"Do you happen to know anyone who needs help? " - she asked hopefully

"Mmm....I thought I heard that the Planter family needed help on the farm. The old Hop Pop has a backache, and his grandchildren are a complete zero in the management of the farm. "

" It 's perfect ! Wally, where is this farm? "

"Yes, it's not far here. Turn right, then left and straight, then you go..."

Wally quickly explained to Ann where to go, after which they said goodbye and each went his own way.

(I will be completing my errands very soon. I hope Sasha found something too. )

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" Apchi ! "

"Be healthy. "

"Oh, thank you dear. Keep massaging my legs. "

Meanwhile, Sasha spent her free time in a beauty salon. However, the only thing that was available to her was a massage, because she could not show her face.

(Ann shouldn't have refused, the massage just fell off their heads.)

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[ KNOCK ! KNOCK ! ]

Ann knocked lightly on the door and the door was immediately opened to her..Sprig !

"Yes, how can I help? " - He opened the door a crack and looked at Ann

"Sprig, is this your farm?! "

"Um... do we know each other? " – Ann slapped her face and took off her mask

" Ann ! Wait, what are you doing here? " – he went out and closed the door

" Did you run away from Adam ? Oh, he's going to be very angry. You'd better come back. "

"Pf, don't be afraid. " – she put the mask back on

"He let us go himself, said it was time for us to spend time in society. Why did I come in, they say your farm needs help. "

" Yes ! Very! Hop Pop is completely down, can't even get out of bed! I ate how I cope with the household, I'm afraid a little more and I'll go crazy. " – he took his head and exclaimed

Ann grinned and put her hand on his shoulder.

"Do not be afraid, O despairing one. After all, I came to your aid. Adam just gave us a task to help, so you're very lucky. "

" Wow ! It 's just super ! " – he jumped up with happiness

Ann smiled and followed him inside. She didn't know yet that a whole day of hellish labor was waiting for her. Sasha also enjoyed the spa and drank cold drinks. Without feeling the threat hanging over her, as Adam's anger.