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Chapter 136: New Skills 2 Chapter 136: New Skills 2 As soon as her fingers wrapped around the hilt, a strange sensation coursed through her, like muscle memory reawakening from a deep sleep.

The weight of the sword felt oddly familiar, its balance natural in her grasp.

“Hold it up,” Lady Rose instructed, watching closely.

Nnenna raised the blade, but her movements were awkward.

The memory of the skill was there, buried somewhere deep inside her, but her body wasn’t responding the way she expected.

“You’re gripping too tightly,” Lady Rose corrected.

“Fencing isn’t about brute strength.

It’s about precision, speed, and control.” Nnenna adjusted her grip, relaxing her fingers slightly.

It helped, but the frustration of not getting it right nagged at her.

Why does this feel so familiar?

Lady Rose took a step back and demonstrated.

“Stand sideways to your opponent.

Keep your feet shoulder width apart.

Your dominant foot should be forward, and your back foot at a slight angle.

Bend your knees, this gives you better mobility.” Nnenna followed, shifting into position.

“Good.

But lower your center of gravity slightly,” Lady Rose adjusted her stance by pressing down lightly on her shoulder.

“Balance is key.

Now, hold your sword in front of you, point slightly raised.” As soon as Nnenna corrected her posture, the stance felt right, like something she had done before.

Lady Rose moved into the same stance.

“This is your guard position.

Always keep your sword in front of you, ready to block or strike.

The moment you lower it carelessly, you leave yourself open to attack.” Nnenna nodded, gripping the hilt more steadily.

“Fencing is all about movement,” Lady Rose continued.

“You must learn to advance and retreat quickly.” She demonstrated a forward step, pushing off her back foot and gliding forward smoothly.

Then, a retreating step, pushing off her front foot and moving backward.

“Try it,” Lady Rose instructed.

Nnenna attempted to mimic the steps.

Her first few movements were clumsy, her feet dragged slightly, making her movements stiff.

“Again.” She adjusted, focusing on light, controlled steps.

And then, there it was again.

That feeling.

The rhythm of moving forward and backward, the controlled shifting of weight, it stirred something deep inside her.

By the fifth attempt, her feet were moving almost instinctively.

Lady Rose narrowed her eyes slightly.

“You’re improving fast.” Nnenna didn’t respond.

She wasn’t sure what to say.

Lady Rose raised her sword.

“Now, the basic attack, this is called the lunge.” She demonstrated, extend the sword forward, push off the back foot, lunge forward while keeping the front knee bent.

“Your turn,” she said.

Nnenna exhaled, raised her sword, and lunged.

Her body responded before her mind could fully process it.

Though the movement wasn’t perfect, it was better than expected.

Lady Rose studied her with a curious expression but said nothing.

“Now, the parry.

This is how you block an opponent’s attack.” She demonstrated a simple parry, deflecting an imaginary attack to the side.

Nnenna copied her, her wrist flicking the blade instinctively.

Again, the familiarity was there.

“Let’s test what you’ve learned,” Lady Rose said, stepping back and raising her sword.

“Defend yourself.” Nnenna barely had time to react before Lady Rose lunged.

Her body moved on its own, her sword rising to block the attack.

The clang of metal rang through the hall.

Lady Rose stepped back, an unreadable expression on her face.

“Again.” They continued, the sound of clashing steel filling the space.

Nnenna didn’t win, not even close.

But she improved with each strike, her reactions becoming faster, her movements more fluid.

It was as if her body was remembering something her mind had long forgotten.

Finally, Lady Rose lowered her sword.

“That’s enough for today.” Nnenna stood there, catching her breath, gripping the sword tightly.

“You learned too quickly for someone who’s never done this before,” Lady Rose said, watching her closely.

“Are you sure this is your first time?” Nnenna hesitated but then nodded.

Lady Rose didn’t look convinced.

“We’ll continue tomorrow.” As Nnenna put down the sword, her fingers lingered on the hilt.

Why does this feel so familiar?

As they concluded their lessons for the night, Lady Rose suddenly jerked her head up as if she had just remembered something important.

“I almost forgot a very important thing!” she exclaimed.

Nnenna, startled by the sudden outburst, looked at her expectantly.

Lady Rose crossed her arms and gave Nnenna a firm look.

“Do you know how to play any instruments?” she asked seriously.

“I have a strong feeling that you’ll be required to perform at the Grand Ball.

It could be dance, playing an instrument, singing, or even poetry.

Which one would you like to focus on so we can concentrate your training?” Nnenna hesitated, considering her options carefully.

“I already know how to dance quite well,” she said confidently.

Lady Rose nodded.

“That much is clear.” “My poetry is also good,” Nnenna continued.

“I’ve read plenty of books and written pieces myself.

As for singing… I wouldn’t say I’m a professional, but I think I have a decent voice.

I just wouldn’t want to perform it in front of a crowd.” Lady Rose raised an eyebrow but didn’t press the issue.

“And what about instruments?” Nnenna’s face fell slightly.

“I can’t recall ever playing any instrument at all,” she admitted.

“My father never let me have such opportunities.

The Queen specifically gave instructions that I was not to be taught or trained in anything I wasn’t ‘supposed’ to know.” Lady Rose’s jaw tightened, her expression hardening.

“So they denied you even that?” she muttered under her breath before sighing.

“No matter.

We will fix that now.” Nnenna tilted her head.

“Now?” Lady Rose smirked.

“You will not become a master overnight, but you can learn enough to make an impression.

Some instruments take years to perfect, but there are a few that can be picked up quickly if you have discipline.” She began listing options.

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