In the training field, Kialen and Lana were readying their gear for the upcoming session. Kailen wore just a regular set of training clothes, grey shorts together with a tight longsleeved top. He fastened his scabbard containing his saber to his hip and turned to face Lana. She wore the same outfit as usual with her black armor and saber attached to her hip.
"Okay, today we will spar then proceed with the physical training."
Lana spoke while facing Kailen, she always looks striking in her armor it is also where Kailen finds her the most beautiful. Fierce, dominant and alluring all combined creating an unforgettable image in the mind of the beholder.
As Kailen was admiring her for the millionth time, Lana looked beyond his shoulder and smiled brightly. Kailen was stunned for a few seconds before turning and noticed a couple of men in thick heavy armor with swords being led by a fat bald man with a perverted look on his face.
"Wow, what a beauty. Lads, kill the brat and bring me the girl. I'm keeping her for myself."
The fat man spoke excitedly with trembling hands while gazing at Lana. Kailen could understand his feelings but his actions were another matter. His gaze turned cold as he observed his opponents, the four men wearing armor looked trained and probably decently strong cultivators. The prospect of battle made his blood boil as a smile appeared on his face.
"I'll leave them all to you, Kailen."
Lana told him as she stepped back to observe the show, she was confident in his ability to handle the four men. His training with her had improved his skill with the blade, now it was time for him to put it into practice.
"Like little piggies to the slaughter."
Kailen said as he unsheathed his saber from his hip and faced the five men with a bright smile on his face. The armored men followed after him, readying their weapons and dropping into their stances.
Kailen charged forward at the four men, the man to the left stepped to meet him. Kailen struck a quick blow forcing him to parry before swinging a wide arc towards the next opponent. His blow used his entire strength which surprisingly blew the man back five steps and out of the encirclement forming.
Kailen stepped into the newly created space before attacking with quick successive strikes, breaking through the man's sloppy defenses he slashed him on his forearm, legs, and wrist disabling him from the fight. He had no respite as a blow attacked him from his left, he leaned back narrowly evading the stab towards his neck before delivering a strong elbow to the man's face. His nose rearranged across his face, the man crumbles in pain to his knees.
"This little piggy went to the market..."
Kailen speaks as he delivers a firm blow severing his head.
"This little piggy stayed at home..."
Delivering a piercing strike towards the onrushing man, catching him off guard as he stabs through his heart.
"This little piggy had roast beef..."
Kailen withdrew the saber blocking an overhead blow before swinging horizontally and spilling his innards all over the floor. The man screams while trying to hold his guts from spilling before collapsing to his knees.
"This little piggy had none..."
Kailen spoke as he delivered a final blow to the downed man. He turned his gaze onto the fat man before picking up a small knife off the dead body in front of him.
"And this little piggy went..."
His eyes narrowed as he threw the knife which landed in the tree next to his head, the fat man's lips quivered and tears fell from his eyes.
"Wee wee wee all the way home..."
Kailen said finally as he watched the piglike man run away like a scared child. He walked over to one of the other dead bodies before collecting another knife before throwing it. It pierced the piggy through the back of his head, he collapsed creating a loud sound and a cloud of dirt.
"How was that?"
Kailen asked while laughing to himself, he remembered the rhyme from his days as a servant where the master used to abuse the slaves and servants.
"Missing your first throw so you could finish your stupid rhyme was pretty sad... Minus ten points."
Lana replied with a big smirk on her face, the result was as she expected. The guards weren't extremely strong, though his fighting instincts impressed her.
"Aww come on, I think it added ten points."
They both laughed, Kailen continued his training as regular just minus the sparring. He cultivated in order to repair his body and continue to strengthen himself before they returned back to the inn.
***
Three days flew by as Kailen continued his routine of training and it was finally the day of departure. Kailen had been in Cante for three years, he couldn't wait to explore the world.
"You look like a child..."
Ali said looking at his excited facial expression as she laughed. They would be traveling with a large carriage, pulled by two horses. The inside was luxurious, with a large bed and big soft cushions. There was a large storage compartment underneath with essentials such as food, tools and a map.
Ali climbed up onto the carriage and took the reins before Lana and Kailen sat on each side of her.
"Let us be off then."
Lana said with a smile gazing towards the rising sun. Kailen only ever looked forward as they left the city of Cante behind.