30 Guidance! (2/2)

I easily catch her foot.

*Catch*

She's quite flexible with her moves but she has no idea of how to use that flexibility to her advantage. ”Good job there, now next.” I say. ”How was it?” Cyan asks. ”I will answer that after the others are done.” I say. ”Fine...Whatever.” Cyan sighs.

”I will go up next if you don't mind.” Sophie says.

*Swoop*

Sophie actually took a stance. Seems like she is quite good at martial arts. Once, I see her in action I will know. Sophie comes at me. She's slow. She tries punching my face. I easily dodge it.

*Swoop*

She tries it again with another hand, I easily dodge it again.

*Swoop*

She's pretty good at hand-to-hand combat but...There is one problem. I stop Sophie's punch using my hand.

*Catch*

”All good, whose next?” I ask. Hister steps up. ”I-is it really...Okay...T-to...You k-kn-” I interrupt her speech. Her nervousness is making me annoyed. ”It's alright, show me your best.” Hister looks nervous. She runs towards me trying to punch me but fails as I dodge it. She might be the one I need to help the most. ”I ca-can't...” She says as she stutters. ”Don't worry, you will be fine.” A month should be enough for her training. I look at Ilora who is holding her right arm. ”Your up next, Ilora.” I call her out. Cyan sighs. ”You see, big sis's speciality is that she is the most powerful rookie in our year but her biggest weakness is that she doesn't know anything when it comes to hand-to-hand combat.” Cyan says. ”I see...” Hister isn't the only worst case I have gotten here then huh? Ilora too. I smile. I walk towards Ilora and pat her head. ”Huh?” She looks confused. ”Don't worry, I will make sure that you learn to fight in close combat.” I say. Phase one of the training huh? Something that, I need to focus on for this month at the same time help each and everyone cultivate their magic. This is going to be one hectic ride for me for sure.

”Alright then, Cyan, you have the capability of being a pretty good hand-to-hand combat master due to your short height but you rely too much on your instinct rather then putting your flexibility to good use.” I say. Cyan smiles. ”As for you Sophie, your sacrificing speed for power, you need an add in some speed along with power.” I say to Sophie. ”Understood!” Sophie says. ”Hister, you will need to work hard to make your body strong. You can't just rely on your teammates, understood?” I ask. Hister nods her head. ”Now finally, Ilora...As harsh as this may sound, you maybe strong with your magic but if you don't know to defend yourself in close range, your as good as dead in a battle. That is what let Flora defeat you, your biggest weakness. No, your just weak in general, that is why, you decide to use magic and not hand-to-hand combat to fight against others. I want that weakness gone by tomorrow when I come back to train you, for now, cultivate your mana.” I say. Ilora's eyes stay widen as I leave. I sigh. She's feeling down huh? ”Hey Ilora!” I call her out. ”Forget about who you are and become what you really what to be. That is how you will overcome your weakness because dreams can overtake on your weaknesses.” I say waving my hand as I walk back to the dorm.

Cyan smiles, ”His a good instructor, are we really even sure that his a student at this academy? Because his knowledge way surpasses ours.” She says as she puts a lollipop in her mouth. ”I agree!” Sophie says. ”He is scary...But I feel a friendly aura around him...I-it makes me feel safe...” Hister says. Ilora smiles. ”I can't lose...” Ilora says. Everyone looks confused. ”What?” All three girls say at once.