Chapter 54: A New Rival
Later that day, Yun-ho saw Yeonha practicing martial arts in the academy courtyard. She was a skilled fighter, her movements fluid and precise.
Intrigued, Yun-ho approached her. "That's impressive," he said. "What style of martial arts is that?"
Yeonha smiled. "It's the Eastern Wastes Style," she replied. "It's a martial art that originated in the Eastern Wastes."
Yun-ho was impressed. He had heard of the Eastern Wastes, a harsh and unforgiving land. It was a place where only the strongest survived.
"That's very impressive," Yun-ho said. "I've always been interested in martial arts."
Yeonha nodded. "Would you like to learn?" she asked.
Yun-ho hesitated. He wasn't sure if he was up to the challenge.
"I'll think about it," he replied.
As Yun-ho watched Yeonha train, he couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration. She was a truly talented fighter.
With a shrug, Yun-ho agreed. He joined the group and began to practice the Eastern Wastes Style.
As Yun-ho trained, he couldn't help but be impressed by the skill and precision of the young people around him. They were clearly masters of their craft.
After a while, Yun-ho noticed that the woman he had spoken to earlier was watching him with a curious expression.
"You're not bad," she said. "You have natural talent."
Yun-ho blushed. "Thanks," he replied.
As Yun-ho and Yeonha talked, he couldn't shake the feeling that he had met her before. There was something familiar about her, but he couldn't quite place it.
Meanwhile, Nova was watching Yun-ho and Yeonha with a growing sense of jealousy. She had always been close to Yun-ho, and she didn't like seeing him spending time with another woman.
"You're really into her, aren't you?" Ethan teased Nova.
Nova rolled her eyes. "Of course not," she replied. "I'm just curious."
As Yun-ho and Yeonha continued to talk, Nova couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy. She knew that she was being childish, but she couldn't help it.
She had always been confident in her relationship with Yun-ho, but now she wasn't so sure.