Fencing class was held twice a week and lasted an hour.
Takeshi already knew his combat level was low. He didn't need anyone to tell him. His own stats confirmed it.
[Strength: 1]
[Speed: 2]
[Magic: 49]
[Endurance: 4]
[Precision: 9]
The problem was that he relied too heavily on magic. If he ever ran out of energy during a real fight, his physical options would be practically nonexistent.
That morning, while the instructor explained the day's exercises, Takeshi made a firm decision.
'I'm going to use every fencing class as the starting point for my training, beginning now.'
The instructor split the group into pairs for basic technique practice. Takeshi ended up with a partner of similar height, with no visible special abilities. That was fine, since he didn't need a difficult opponent yet.
The exercise was simple: advance, attack, retreat. The instructor wanted the students to drill the pattern until it became automatic, which for Takeshi was exactly what he needed.
