183 Kuroki and Kouki (1/2)

Dark Knight Kroki

The next day, I enter the training grounds with Kouki.

This is the training ground for dwarven warriors.

But for now we are the only ones who can use it.

From now on, you are going to teach Kouki the sword as promised.

I'd like to thank you. Kuroki-sensei.

Kouki bows his head.

It's quite polite.

Kouki's eyes are shining.

It looks like those eyes aren't just happy to be taught a sword.

”Nice to meet you. Kouki. I'm sure you've found something good. What's the matter?

'Yes, I got to see my mother last night. I heard that she's always looking out for herself.

Kouki says happily.

But Kouki's mother must be dead.

So it must mean that they met in a dream.

When I think about that, I almost cry a little.

Of course I can't tell him that it was a dream.

Kouki is still very young.

He still misses his mother.

That's why I couldn't tell him the truth.

I'm going to start practicing my sword then. I'm sure your mother will see you working hard.

'Yes!　Doctor!　I want to show your mother how hard I'm working.

With that said, I decide to practice my sword.

I glance to the side.

There's a woman watching me intently from a distance.

She is the goddess Reena, with her luminous beauty.

In fact, besides myself and Kouki, there are four other elves in this training ground with Goddess Reena who have come here.

I don't know why Reena is here.

Even Arberon was surprised, but apparently he was a burglar.

Therefore, with the exception of Arberon, none of the dwarves know that Raina is here.

I can sense the presence of Raina, so I knew she was here.

For some reason, that Raina has a twinkle in her eye.

Is she concerned about herself and Kouki's practice?

But there's something else that's bothering me too.

It's the elven princess who is wrapped up in a fish tank at Reena's feet and is shedding tears.

Behind her are Tess and the other three elves with a look of fear on their faces.

What could have happened?

Like I'm really curious, but I want to know.

I'm afraid to ask, so I decide to leave it alone and practice with Kouki.

Raina and the others are just watching, but they don't seem to be doing anything. Let's leave them alone.

Well, Kouki. You're going to be able to swing your sword first.

Yes!

Kouki replied cheerfully and wielded his wooden sword.

The wooden sword was provided by the dwarves.

Usually the dwarves' weapons are the hammer, which is the symbol of the Haybos god, and the axe, which is the symbol of the dwarven god of war, Sprig.

Therefore, almost no dwarves use swords.

Those dwarves went out of their way to make a wooden sword for Kouki.

A simple branch of wood would have been fine, but since the dwarves are the people of skill, even a wooden sword is carefully crafted.

It seems to be easy to swing according to Kouki's height.

''As I thought, you have too much strength in your grip, normally I relax and grip it, and only put strength in the moment of slashing.

I put myself on one knee on the floor and touch Kouki's hand.

Kouki has a stiff grip on his sword.

He unravels it.

'Yes!　Teacher!

Kouki swings his sword as he is taught.

His movements are awkward.

But the only thing left to do is to learn through repetition and practice.

He also teaches you to watch your body and the movements of your opponent.

This is something I learned from my teacher.

I teach it to Kouki. Of course, I also teach him things based on my own few experiences.

Of course, he won't be able to absorb everything right away.

But Kouki is desperately trying to absorb what he's taught.

He will become a good swordsman.

In fact, I think Kouki's sword streak is good.

And most of all, he is motivated.

I don't know if he has the patience to keep practicing or not.

But that's something I can't do anything about.

The only thing I can do is to teach them honestly.