Chapter 204:
Arthur's Point of View
The Island
"Keep repeating just like that." I said as my bare feet stepped through the sand. "These forms will be very important."
"But why the weights?" Ty asked, huffing.
"You're a Dragon. You might not be able to transform yet, but I was told that even your Human form is supposed to be stronger than average. We're going to be testing that." He finished his set, and I pointed down the beach. "Good! Now start running!"
Ty took off running as the sand kicked up from his feet. I quickly followed with a small smile. We'd made it to the island, where there were several cabins and other hos available for us. Humble abodes resided on the ground and in the trees. The Priestesses' guards were quick to check the area and start setting up rotations.
Being a General, I got my own tree fort, which worked just fine for . Training was supposed to be put off until tomorrow, but I figured getting Ty back into it would be better. If we were going into battle on an airship, he'd need to be able to adjust imdiately. So, here we were on a magical Elven Island.
He ca to a stop as he hit my marker after slowing down. "Can I have so water?" Ty inquired.
Elincia was right. "Sure." We'd been at this for hours now, and Ty was holding on rather well given what I was putting him through. "However, as training goes on, there will be tis I'll deny you water. I plan on putting you through so very rigorous training, Ty, and so of it will be more survival under certain conditions."
"I can do that." He replied with his hands on his knees as he was hunched over sucking air. "When do we start?"
I smirked. "Not any ti soon. You still have no form, and you've been sitting in a palace almost your entire life. The only reason you just took a break is because of this island. Otherwise, you'd probably been done hours ago." Then I gestured to him. "This is what you'll be doing daily with increasing difficulties while we're here."
He quirked a brow at that as he stood with sweat pouring down his body and his eyes closed. "Only here?" Ty inquired. "Should we not keep doing this when we get back?"
"We will. Don't you worry." He opened his eyes and I continued. "I need to push you to know what you can handle. Physically, you're strong, but that's because of your blood. Dragons are powerful beings, Ty, and you're one of them. You've had no training, so this is going to be a bit of catching up for a ti."
He nodded in understanding. "I understand. I will differ to your judgnt."
Frowning, I sighed. "Please try to drop the formal speech when we're alone. It gets annoying and disturbing that it's coming from a kid." Nudging him, he looked up at . "Learn to relax. You don't have to be on guard from politicians when you're with ."
"Very we-" At my look, he sighed. "Will do." Was his more relaxed response.
"Good. Now, start again."
Ty started the routine I gave him with the weights that Elincia provided. At the mont, there wasn't any point in giving him special training with the Priestesses so close by. So, physical training was what he would be doing here, and I hoped it would ntally prepare him for what to expect moving forward when we returned.
We continued for a bit longer before Cassidy, and General Kheri showed up. They walked from the tree line over to us. The two won watched for a mont as Ty took running off. It surprised that he appeared to be getting faster, but I didn't comnt on it as they made their way over to .
"How long ya gonna run him for?" Cass inquired.
"Until he passes out." I replied simply.
The two won shared a look. "A little brutal for a child, don't you think?" Kheri asked.
I shrugged. "Not at all." The sun was starting to go down at this point, and Ty was still running. "He knew what he was getting into." My eyes moved to my student doing his routine. "Ty can handle it."
"Ah suppose."
Kheri eyed from my side, but I ignored her. "Sothing on your mind, General?" For a ti.
She crossed her arms after she gestured to Ty. "I can't imagine he feels this is very fair."
"It's not about what's fair. Ty wanted to be trained, and I'm going to keep pushing him until I see what he can do." Bobbing my head back and forth slightly, I continued. "So far, despite his age, I'm really impressed."
"Despite his age?" Kheri pressed.
"I thought he'd be a little more sheltered, which he is, but I'm going to chalk this up to him being a Dragon." Then I smirked. "And my student."
Cassidy rolled her eyes. "For a week at best." The redhead quickly said.
I shrugged, still smug. "Still my student."
Kheri cut in. "Squire is the proper title."
Waving a dismissive hand, I scoffed. "I don't give a shit about him being a Squire. He can have that title, but I wouldn't have taken him if he didn't agree to be my student. That's more important to ."
"Perhaps a demonstration is in order for your student and will give him a chance to rest. After all, it is getting late, and I'm sure he'd appreciate soone's example to follow." The Zugal General suggested.
"You and Cass having a sparing match might not be a bad idea." I comnted as I tossed the idea around in my head. "Is that why you two ca over here?"
"Actually, I was thinking about having one between you and ." Kheri replied, and I turned to see her studying .
Cassidy was behind her shaking her head at to say no. "You and ?" I asked for clarification.
Kheri smirked. "I don't see why not. Two Lestranian Generals locked in combat for Typhon Delmaris and to set an example for him." My arms fell to my side as I looked at her. "Surely you see the rit."
There was no way she was being serious right now. "Kheri." Cassidy chid in carefully and put a hand on her shoulder. "Can Ah talk ta ya real quick?"
She held up her arm and signaled Cassidy to stop while dislodging her hand. "In a minute." Kheri kept her gaze on . "What say you?"
"Ty!" I called out, and she smirked as I didn't avert my eyes from hers.
"Yeah!?" He called out after a minute so he could get enough air to shout back.
"Co over here! General Kheri wants to show you a sparring match between and her!"
Ty began shuffling over, exhausted as her smirk grew. "I'm sure he'll enjoy this."
My eyes shifted to Cassidy for a mont before they returned to the Zugal. "Make sure it's a learning experience, or he's going to be doing this sa routine for another couple hours." Her smirk imdiately disappeared.
My student moved beside , covered in sweat. "You want to spar with each other?" He asked .
"The General thought it would be good for you to watch." Then I looked at him. "She also thinks I'm pushing you too hard and wants to give you a break. Once she's been dealt with, you're going right back to running."
Cassidy sighed and mumbled. "This trip's off ta a great start." She said sarcastically.
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