Chapter 36: Fulfill

"Jasmine! Focus!"

I shut my eyes tightly and pant, trying to catch my breath through the air.

I am so exhausted. Sweats pooled down nonstop to my neck and forehead. And then, I can feel the heat and dirt all over my body.

"M-May... may I ask?" I opened my eyes and frowned.

Uncle Ambrose just raised his right thick eyebrow, then crossed his arms.

"Why shouldn't I change my dress so I could move easily?" I asked him while narrowing my eyes.

He clicked his tongue. "Do you have a time... to change before you fight?"

I shrugged. "Well," I touch the back of my neck. "Uhmm, no?"

He chuckled and shook his head. "Let's try again."

I sighed and raised both of my hands, then closed them into a fist. I positioned and prepared myself. Uncle also positioned himself.

After that exhausting training, I let myself drown in my bed. I was looking at my ceiling while catching my breath. The sweats still pooled through my forehead and neck.