Chapter 42

• The Northern part of the kingdom of Tush…
• It had been several days since Elena began her training with Old man Porv. After every practice, she noticed herself getting better, and she could only thank the old man, Elion, and Calhoun. The latter appeared in her training almost every day, seeming to derive pleasure from just watching her. Once she was done with her lessons for the day, she always continued practicing. Calhoun stood with her till she ran out of energy. They have gotten to know themselves better since she started practice, making them comfortable with each other. While she was with Calhoun, Forest and his sister caught up with the time they lost apart.
• She wielded her sword, swinging it left and right strategically just as the old man taught her.