"Alright, give me the Turtle Shield," Alex said, reaching out to Mila.
Mila, though a bit confused, handed it over obediently.
Alex held the shield with one hand and took a standard defensive stance.
"Watch closely," he said, and then shot forward like an arrow.
The Turtle Shield glowed brightly, forming a Flow Shield around him.
"This is... Flow Shield Defense!" Mila gasped.
She had heard of this famous technique, said to block any attack when mastered. But it seemed beyond her reach.
Now, her teacher was demonstrating it, shattering her beliefs.
"Understand?" Alex asked, smiling at the stunned Mila.
"The key is in the footwork and hand gestures. Lightly touch your left foot, hold the shield with your right hand, and keep your balance steady. Any slack causes instability, which is why your energy didn't fully gather earlier. Got it?" Alex explained.
"Got it..." Mila nodded, understanding now.