Teaching

What the hell!

He rubbed his ear in disbelief. Why did they say such cowardly things with such a ferocious attitude?

No, wasn't there something wrong with this script?

"Uh—"

Huai Shi awkwardly hesitated, then asked in confusion, "Weren't you here to challenge me?"

"Upholding etiquette is part of Templar doctrine."

Alexei coughed and gave the instructor a stern look. "Mind your image, Trainee Anton."

"Ahem, well... usually, when an expert comes around, everyone sizes up the situation."

Anton's gaze immediately began to wander. "If they're the arrogant sort, everyone usually nominates someone who can take a beating to go provoke them, then surrender before they get serious. Once their desire for victory is satisfied, we can take the opportunity to ask for guidance.

Uh, ahem, everyone says that Mr. Huai Shi is approachable. As long as we make a straightforward and earnest request, he definitely won't refuse."

Did this "everyone" you mentioned happen to be Father Alexei beside me, whom you kept sneaking glances at?

Huai Shi looked toward the man beside him.

Alexei grew even more embarrassed. After coughing twice, he said apologetically, "It's a rare opportunity. Young people are always ignorant of their own limits. Since you've graced us with your presence, perhaps you could give them a lesson."

"...Fine."

Huai Shi's eye twitched twice as he nodded helplessly.

Who said Russians were all simple-minded brutes? When it came to scheming and setting people up, they had plenty of tricks...

"Then, would you give them some guidance?" Alexei's smile became even more enthusiastic.

"Uh, what exactly am I supposed to teach?"

Huai Shi scratched his head.

A public lesson on the traditional Slavic Greatsword beheading technique?

"It's fine, just give them a few pointers." Alexei turned and glared at Anton. "Why aren't you making preparations already?"

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