I Got Isekai'd, Well Shyt! Vol. 1, 2, and 3

Vol.3 Putting the General in His Place

After minutes of sparring, Johan was starting to get the hang of channeling his mana into his sword and shield. Quinus was impressed with how quickly Johan was grasping the basics of controlling his mana, especially when he started at twenty-seven years of age. Sure he knew the basics of swordplay back when he was a child but that was all physical. In contrast, this was magical, which was far more difficult to master.

"See! It's like riding a bike," Quinus stated.

Johan chuckled, "What's a bike?"

Quinus shook his head once he realized what he said. 'Hanging around Rya has made me slip back into Earth sayings.'

"Never mind that, Johan. Look, your technique has improved in a short amount of time. Is it starting to feel natural for you now?"

"Not quite... I need to focus on the flow a bit more than I would like, but I think I'm getting the hang of it," Johan replied.

"Well, if you are ever in the capital. Make sure you can come by the palace and practice with me," Quinus offered.

"That sounds nice, but I wish I could learn some spells... It would have been nice if you and Lady Rya could stay here a little longer," Johan said.

It was at that moment General Douglas walked up to them.

"Excuse me, your Highness... But we've postponed it for long enough. We need to get back on the schedule or we will be late arriving in the capital. And it is already getting late in the morning," Douglas interjected.

Quinus looked up at him and nodded, "I guess you are right."

It was at that moment when Rya, Tayna, Nieren, and Yuliana came walking up. Percy and Dalia were by the carriage, and Sir George just finished stowing the supplies on the horses with the other knights.

"My Lady. Did you enjoy the show?" Quinus asked Rya with a smile.

Rya sighed with a bit of displeasure, "Yeah. I'm glad you could get some training in with Johan. But..."

Douglas's head snapped towards Rya as he felt that she was about to make another one of her demands. Which he was getting tired of dealing with.

"But what?" Quinus asked.

"Well, I was hoping to help Johan get a jump start on his mage training... So, if we have the space, I can teach him on our journey to the capital... That is, if it works for them, of course," Rya suggested.

Douglas looked at the Prince with a glare, "Your Highness. Adding the young Lord and his wife to the party is a big risk. It will start stressing my men's ability to protect you if we add more people at this rate. There is no telling who or what is lurking along the roads between here and the capital."

Johan looked disappointed while Quinus gave Douglas a stern look.

'He's worried about weakening my protection? Even after telling him, he still doesn't have a clue who's riding with him and his men. Rya's a force to be reckoned with. Shit, man! I'm a force to be reckoned with and with Percy, Dalia, Nieren, and Sir George. I can't see any medium sized army coming to attack us without getting wiped out first. Even Yuliana is a capable mage. This man has got to be the most stubborn person I've ever met. And it's getting on my nerves..." Quinus thought.

"Douglas... I told you what Rya and I are capable of, right?" Quinus asked him.

"Yes, Your Highness. I do. But this is a serious matter. I cannot risk anything happening to you while you are under my protection."

"So you doubt me then?"

Douglas became silent and refused to back down.

'What a hard-headed ass...' Quinus thought.