*
Diana stood in the middle of the arena, wooden sword in hand, facing off against Jurien. Sweat dripped down her forehead and slowly down her back as she tried to focus on his every move, anticipating his next strike. She was still a novice when it came to sword fighting, but Jurien was an excellent teacher, and she was improving quickly.
"Keep your stance wider, Diana," Jurien instructed, his own wooden sword at the ready. "And don't forget to breathe."
Diana followed his advice, taking a deep breath and widening her stance as she readied herself for his attack. With lightning speed, Jurien swung his sword at her, but she managed to block the blow with her own sword.
"Good job," Jurien praised her. "Now, follow through with a counterattack."
Diana nodded, taking a step forward as sh
