Why does he do that? A black strip of fabric landed by my head. “What took you so long?” “You needed time to get good at it. Did you think you could move to Round Six just because you practiced a few times?” In truth, the only sort of practice I got was in how to sneak across the grounds to Parvani’s room without getting caught. “Besides, you didn’t really want me interrupting your conquests.” My fists tightened at the mention of Parvani as a conquest. I didn’t know what my feelings towards her were exactly, but I didn’t like the idea that I was being accused of using her. “Alright, calm down, lover boy. Today you meet Sinha for knife training.” Just kill me. “That can be arranged. Just tell Sinha you don’t want him to heal you.” So that was it then. That’s how students with knives and swords could fight without protective gear.
