Clang!
The large sword in Layna's hand collided with the small dagger of Lucifer as sparks began to flutter from the sliding metal grinding along her sword. He watched her with calm eyes.
"Focus on your feet—you are leaning too far forward!"
Thud!
His leg slipped across her stance, knocking her down as once again Layna fell and suffered a blow to her chest from his snap kick. Lucifer wasn't easy on her, and each time she made a mistake that could kill her, he would inflict a painful wound to make her remember.
Layna panted heavily, picking herself off the ground and shaking her head. She had bruises all over her body and cuts, yet Lucifer's skin remained unblemished, as if this training was just a warm-up to him.
"Again," he said, watching her stand up, clutching her chest.
"Yes...master..."