Chapter 76

ELENA HAD A SURPRISE FOR them when they arrived at the training circle the next day. 'Today we are going to practice attacking and defending. On each other.'

The girls froze and stared at Elena with alarmed expressions.

'Isn't that dangerous?' Loi asked dubiously.

'Only if you do not defend yourselves,' Elena replied. Then she chuckled.

'I don't think you will be able to do any damage to each other as you'll be hesitating. But you'll get over that and by then be prepared to attack and defend yourselves adequately. It's the best way to learn, probably not unlike your Jujitsu.'

They kept up their dubious expressions.

'Besides, I can heal any injuries you incur,' she smiled brightly at them. 'You will be fine.'

WHAT SHE DIDN'T MENTION WAS that she could heal our injuries once back at the castle. With being the regent, Elena had her energy tied to protective crystals at the castle and it meant she needed to be closer to the castle to utilize her healing skills.