The Wielder Trials. Franca Ogbonnaya
female instructor sighed as Britea finished her story. “Is Instructor Droye aware of the bullying?”
“No,” replied Britea “Lianne is always careful to do it out of eye and earshot.”
“I see. Starting from today, you need to be more careful…”
Britea stared at her. Why was she being made to feel at fault here?
The instructor continued “…however, while I commend you for not giving in to the urge to wield an orb of water in her face, I still must stress the risk you took in goading her to wield first.”
“She would have been punished—” began Britea.
“Or she could have killed you!”
That shut her up.
Instructor Shelley continued. “The Arkeis are one of the oldest and most influential noble families in Malaquey. She would have made up some excuse, said it was an accident, and her family would have stepped in to prevent her from getting the harshest punishment. You need to be smart with the enemies you make, my dear. At times, we wait, and then when the time is right, we react. Accordingly. Never, ever mistake restraint for weakness. Do you understand?”
“I understand,” said Britea, subdued.
Instructor Shelley placed a gentle hand on her chin and lifted her head upwards. “Consider this a lesson. Now, let’s return to class. We’ll talk more about this later.”
The whole class turned as one, expectant looks on their faces.
“Juniors, I have news. Starting now, Britea will be my assistant instructor.”
Britea snapped her head around to stare at the instructor. “What?”
“There will be times when I will be called away, so Britea will fill in for me. What do you all think?”
“Yes!” yelled the happy students. Britea was left speechless. Instructor Shelley lifted a large book and handed it to her. She glanced at the cover. The Basics of Teaching Wielding, Volume 1 by Pras Val-Taros.
“Study every page. After each class here, you and I will practice for an extra hour.” Instructor Shelley waited for a response.
“I…I…thank you?” Britea was still not sure what to make of it all.
“Good. We’ll start today.”
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