Regal Academy - The Legend of the Mermaid <Book 2>

Chapter 5 - The Sword of Lies

<At the courtyard...>

Travis: "Again...your posture is still not right!"

Travis extended out his sword and placed his left foot in front.

Travis: "Since you're a right handed, your left leg will have to be positioned further."

Moon: "Like this?"

Moon followed what Travis did as she gripped onto her sword tightly.

Travis: "Correct. Now, relax your shoulders and charge when you're ready."

Moon took in a deep breath.

Travis: "GO!"

Moon raised her sword and dashed towards her instructor. Travis quickly draw his sword and blocked her hard attack.

Travis: "Good job, milady."

They both stepped back.

Travis: "However, watch where your sword is heading. If not, your opponent will easily missed your attack."

Moon: "*Pants* Alright."

Moon used the back of her hand to wipe the sweat rolling down her face.

Travis: "Here, use this."

Travis handed her a handkerchief.

Moon: "Thanks, Sir Travis."

Travis: "You still have a lot to learn, princess. In no time, you will be as good as the king you call a dad."

Moon: "Right, the King I share the same bloodline with."

Travis let out a chuckle and continued to practice. Moon then placed the handkerchief on the bench.

Moon: "Sir Travis."

Travis: "Yes, milady?"

Moon: "How's Ling Ling doing? I see that she's not here today."

Without turning around, Moon could hear Travis stopping on his tracks and slowly withdrawing his sword.

Travis: "She...doing fine."

As she turned, Moon could see Travis' face darkened.

Moon: "Is there something wrong with her?"

Travis: "N-No, it's nothing. Ling Ling is just feeling a bit sick."

Moon: "Oh no, I hope she's okay! Should I check on her later?"

Travis: "There's no need to be concern, milady! Besides, she has Princess Harmony to look after her!"

Travis said, reassuring Moon, but she could tell that he was not telling the truth.

Moon: He's definitely lying...

However, she knew pressing him for the answer will only make things worse. But then again, Travis is not the only one hiding something... she too had a secret...

Moon: Urgg...my head hurts...

Suddenly, out of the blue, somebody's footsteps could be heard from a distance as if it was coming towards them.