A peace and quiet that seemed forced settled among the supporting fairies. The stories continued as usual and with no problems in sight.
Two weeks passed and now practices were held in the amphitheater and gymnasium of the complex due to the continuous rains. The fairy Pryor sent for Leen and Ross to find out what they were up to.
She found it inconceivable that of all the employees, only the group they managed was unfazed by the decision about the gun display and was quieter than ever.
-What do you think you're playing at? Borrow the facilities for the whole month, they thought I would not notice.
-Well, they won't have them for a long time, all the fairy godmothers spend their time practicing in the triads. So ... I don't see anything wrong with using them- Leen expressed his opinion about it
-Monday, Theory of military strategy, Tuesday and Wednesday, Tactics and field weapons and today Thursday, Defense and Tactical Equipment ... well, this goes on. It seems that they are assembling an army with the support fairies and they did not warn me. They have the whole month covered. Why? - Pryor had a questioning look
-You don't have to ask the obvious. With the announcement of that day, it was enough to make us understand that we would be adrift. Too much discrimination in terms of position. Don't you think? - Ross was angry
- It is up to us to take care of the support fairies, since they did not even turn to ask if they were necessary. We will do everything we can to prevent someone on our side from having an accident or ending up dead due to her incompetence-Leen crossed her legs and moved her fingers on the armrest very angry.
Pryor gave up and in order not to get into a fight that clearly she would not win, she let the matter go and continue with what she had on the tightrope.
-Ufff ... enough. In a while I'll attend the meeting with Helix, I'm up to here with all this shit.- Pryor hit her forehead with her index finger
-Will you let us continue teaching our group? Or will it continue to bother you for having taken something you are not using? -
-You know that ... do what you want. They are the only ones who do not come to yell or complain it, and with that I am vast. Although I need you to do me a damn favor-
-If it is within our reach ..-
-I have to go to the meeting at the Hilton and I don't want to see those foreign rats touring near me. They are capable of putting me in a predicament against Helix. If you could act as guides today I will not discuss anything you do-
-But now we have a class ...- Ross stopped and looked at Leen
-If we get rid of them, are you willing to make a deal? - Leen saw his plan possible
-I'm not going to give you a raise-
-We don't want a raise. We want 3 days off this month and another 3 days of choice during the year, with pay. But those days will not count as part of our pre-arranged days off.
-Only that? Why ... forget it, it's only 6 days. To hell, done deal- as long as they get what they wanted, they agreed without question
The stories ended for today. The support fairies made their way to the gym and sat on the bleachers. Many had brought cameras and prepared their cell phones. The classes were sometimes so complex that it was difficult for them to follow them, so they chose to record them to unravel the content later.
The foreign emissaries were invited to participate in the class to prevent them from going elsewhere and ruining Pryor's poor mental stability. The concentration of all the employees left them confused. It was her first time witnessing so much obedience to a class that it looked like any other.
Leen appeared and arranged the blackboard and the projector. The emissaries made fun of the young woman who looked like a novice in the issues to be discussed in the class that was on the scheduled agenda.
-Das ist absurd. Diese Frau hat uns absichtlich hierher geschickt, sie versucht uns davon abzulenken, ein Gespräch mit Helix zu beginnen.-
(This is absurd. That woman sent us here on purpose, she seeks to distract us from engaging in conversation with Helix.)
-Und was hast du erwartet? Ha! Verteidigung und taktische Ausrüstung, diese Kinder wollen das wirklich lehren. Sie haben nicht die geringste Ahnung, was uns erwartet. Für solche Dinge bekommen die feenhaften Patinnen die ganze Aufmerksamkeit -
(And what did you expect? Ha! Defense and Tactical Equipment, these kids really intend to teach this. They don't even have the slightest idea of what we're up against. For things like this, the fairy godmothers get all the attention)
The German entourage was tired of dealing with the vague arguments of Pryor and his people. While the Americans and Russians looked away sighing.
The first hour would be theory and the second, a practice.
-... The biggest mistake is underestimating the situation and the opponent. They must analyze, not stand out, and adapt to the enemy's tactics. Taking as an example, what Bruce Lee said; "You have to be like water." Shapeless but adaptable to the container where it is located ...- Leen wrote, as if she were out of her mind.
Minutes passed and everything seemed more unreal.
-... Set a goal to survive. If you are at a crossroads the best option is to find a way out. Study the field to find advantages and disadvantages and thus flee and even increase defense to generate an attack that gives them time ...-
The class finished with the graphic sample in handling of shields and gave way to Ross to begin the practice. Days gone by, he taught them to manipulate complex artifacts so that when they created their shields it would be easier to maneuver.
-Yesterday we left it in the middle. I hope you have done your homework. Who is willing to be my helper? Don't make me handpick like Monday-
A prep fairy came down to the center and got into position.
-You are Renfield right? A pleasure. They already know how to attack, today they will learn to defend themselves. Let's get started-
Ross formed a sword with his mana and Renfield a spear. Leen gave the signal and they both began. Ross jumped into the air sending a slash at Ren and he defended himself by blocking with the tip of his spear. Seeing an opening, Ren turned to his right and lunged against Ross's side but he blocked it with his sword.
The attacks were followed. Ren fell to the ground, after running and using the trampoline chairs. Ross headed relentlessly and Ren quickly created a yellow shield.
-Come on Ren! Hit that bastard! -
-You must resist! -
- Finish him! -
Shouts of support echoed through the gym. Everyone was standing in the stands cheering Ren on. Awaiting the descent, the emissaries gasped. They had no idea that the support fairies were so strong let alone that they could create weapons themselves.
The last attack caused Ren to retreat and before creating another shield, Ross had him cornered with the sword at his neck. Leen helped Ren up as Ross addressed the audience.
-This is what it means to adapt to the situation and maneuver your weapons to survive. Any questions?-
The questions came. From how to improve the speed of change to what kind of attacks they should carry out. All questions were answered. The emissaries forced their brains to assimilate what they saw.
From the upper tiers, a rabbit raised its hand to ask.
-Excuse me, how sure are you that this could against a devourer? They are strong and...we have no prior history of using mana-
-Yes they can. These bugs seem strong but if they learn to locate their weak points, only by practicing will they be able to destroy them.
-And how do you locate that? -
-Depending on what kind of devourer it is, each race has its weakness.-
-Are you saying that they are not invincible and that anyone can kill them?
-Well ... not always. For example; the aquatic ones if you damage the side bags die-
- Hahaha ... Do you speak as if you had killed one? -
-...- Ross bit his lower lip and scratched the back of his neck.
The silence caused everyone to look at Ross with resentment.
Это должно быть шутка. Этот засранец знает, как уничтожить этих монстров!
(This is a joke. That asshole knows how to kill those monsters!)
Удалось ли вам уведомить штаб-квартиру в Санкт-Петербурге?
(You notified Saint Petersburg)
- Конечно товарищ.-
(Of course comrade)