Stick War: Inamorta and beyond

Chapter 44: Training

20th March, 3.52am  

Kim's POV

"Too slow!" Captain Oliver shouted as he parried my spear.

I grunted again and went for a pierce in his chest. He blocked it with his shield and went for a counterattack. He used his spear and slammed it against my shield. My shield then clumsily fell onto the floor. He then knocked me off my feet with his spear and I fell to the ground. I looked up and saw a spear pointing in my face.

"You're horrible. Your guard with the shield is too weak and your attacks are literally just poking me." The Captain said.

"You are no match against Colonel Winfield." He continued.

I clenched my fist and grabbed my spear and shield.

"Again!" I shouted with determination.

The Spearton Captain looked at me and smirked.

"Don't blame me if you get a little too roughed up!" He shouted and rushed towards me.

He spun his spear and rushed at me. He went for a pierce into my stomach but I blocked it with my shield. I braced the impact and recovered quickly. I went for a counterattack for his arm but failed as he used his shield and rammed it against mine. I grunted in pain and steadied myself.

"Not bad. You learned to block an attack properly this time." Oliver said.

I smirked and stood in stance.

"Alright, let's go again!" Oliver shouted.

Timeskip 6.52am

I huffed and puffed. I desperately panted for air as I laid on the ground.

"Take a break. We will continue after breakfast." Oliver said and walked away.

I got up and saw the sun slowly rising up. Oliver sure didn't know how to hold back. I picked up my shield and spear and proceeded tp my room. I took a short shower and lay on my bed for a while. I stared at the ceiling as I thought about my training.

Man... My arms are sore. My legs are barely holding me. And I still have the whole day left. The thought of it made me sighed.

These two weeks are going to be extremely tiring isn't it?

Timeskip, 1st April, 4.52pm

12 days have passed since I've received special training from Oliver. I could feel that I'm getting stronger. Oliver has been training me on my skills with a shield and a spear. The duel will be held in 2 days' time and I am still not used to the shield and spear. But I'm not giving up. I am going to give my all and somehow win against the strongest in their Military. I may consider this to be one step closer in becoming a Hero Of Order. 

Right now, Oliver and I are at a grass plain, away from the Capital. We are currently training on my Shield and Spear skills.

"Kim, sorry to say this, but I don't think you will be ready in time to defeat Colonel Winfield." Oliver said. 

"I don't care. I will face him in battle and defeat him with what I have now!" I shouted.

Oliver looked at me and raised his left eyebrow. Looks like he has something up his sleeve. 

"Then how about we try something different?" He asked.

I looked at him with curiosity. What kind of training will he give me?

"What is it? I will do anything to make myself stronger." I said. 

He then grinned. Uh-oh, I should not have said that.