Chapter 357 – 357 – Learning Through Teaching

Chapter 357 – Learning Through Teaching

Thud!

Enkrid blocked Andrew’s first strike—a straightforward downward slash.

Their blades met, and Enkrid’s gaze locked with Andrew’s through the clash of steel. Andrew’s mouth was tightly closed, and his eyes were wide with intensity.

“Has he improved?”

It was too soon to tell. After all, Enkrid’s memory of Andrew’s previous skills was faint.

Rather than counterattacking, Enkrid deflected the blade and stepped back. Andrew immediately thrust his sword forward, but Enkrid deftly parried it, shifting his footing.

He moved his left foot forward subtly, a detail Andrew failed to notice as his diagonally slashing sword was intercepted by Spark in Enkrid’s left hand, sliding harmlessly away.

Enkrid had been training to redirect attacks using timing and instinct. The fluid motion resembled the fairy-style swordsmanship of Shinar, a technique reliant on precision. Though not yet fully mastered, the skill gap between him and Andrew made it an easy feat.

As their swords connected with a metallic clang, Andrew’s force was redirected, his sword veering off course.

“Ugh!”