"Weak. Again."
"Wait captain, can't we just take a little break please?"
Eleric pleads, through gasping breaths. Sweat streaking down his forehead and arms.
"Do it again,"
I sigh, preparing my stance.
"Just five minutes. Even a few seconds will work. I can't keep-"
"Either you come at me again, or I'll just go to you."
Swallowing his retort, Eleric lets out an aggravated sigh before getting into his stance with a wooden sword in his hand.
"Hup!"
He exclaims, charging at me and clashing his sword against mine.
Using a swift movement, I brush off his sword, and slide it over mine, causing him to lose his footing for a second. With that opening, I land a kick to his ribs, making him groan out in pain as he lands hard on the ground.
"Six seconds. Only a one second improvement. Do it again."
I say, noting down his improved time.
