Chapter Ninety-Six

A few days later, Su Yuan and Arya continued to repeat those boring trainings. Arya wanted to ask several times why she didn't teach her swordsmanship. But thinking that Su Yuan had said that he was not allowed to ask questions, he closed his mouth, gritted his teeth and continued to insist.

During this time, Bran and Rickon also came to play with her. See Arya immersed in those wacky practices. They are also excited to imitate. Su Yuan didn't stop it, but in less than an hour, the two young men slipped away under the excuse. Not everyone has Arya's talent and perseverance. This is also the reason why Su Yuan will agree to teach her.

The training continued, but at this point, trouble came to the door.

A young knight, dressed in light armor, walked into Su Yuan and Arya's courtyard.

The man was Edmuthuri, Lord of Riverrun, son of Duke Horst. The current Duke of Horst is not seriously ill, so he has not yet inherited the title. The point is that he came to challenge this time.

"I heard that you defeated Theon with just one move. I'll admit that guy's swordsmanship is average, but I don't believe anyone can beat him with one move. So, no matter what tricks you play, I'm going to expose you today. ”

Edmure's provocation seems a bit gratuitous. However, Su Yuan thought about it for a while and still understood. The Tully family was Caitlyn's maiden family. It seems that the duchess knew that her husband was unwilling to deal with her, so she asked her mother's family to help. After thinking for a while, Su Yuan called out to Arya, who was training.

"Arya, you're watching. I'll show you three key points of swordsmanship. ”

Su Yuan casually picked up Arya's wooden sword for training and made a gesture casually.

"Do you know that your actions are a great insult to a knight, and it will make me kill you in the rest of the battle?" Edmure was furious, and he drew his sword to fight Su Yuan.

However, Su Yuan didn't answer his words at all. Instead, he signaled that Arya was optimistic.

Edmure's face flashed with rage, and he drew his sword and was about to rush forward. But at this time, Su Yuan's body moved, and he stepped forward and stabbed out. Edmure only felt a flower in front of his eyes, and a huge shock immediately came from his chest. When I looked down, I saw that a small pit had appeared in my breastplate.

It was Su Yuan who pointed the wooden sword on his chest in an instant just now. At that time, he had just raised the sword in his hand and did not react at all in the face of the opponent's attack. That kind of speed, if combined with a real sword, would have pierced his chest just now.

"See, Arya? That's speed. Fighting doesn't have to be a back-and-forth sword fight. As long as you're fast enough, you'll be able to end the fight before the opponent makes a move. Next is power. ”

Edmu's side didn't react to what was going on, but saw Su Yuan put on a posture again. also subconsciously responded. Then I saw that the other party took the initiative to attack. This time the speed is not fast, and I am completely able to parry. Thinking so, Edmure swung his sword to block.

However, the wooden sword in Su Yuan's hand suddenly changed direction in mid-air, avoiding a frontal collision with the long sword. Instead, he hit his longsword from the side with a backhand. Edmure only felt the long sword in his hand vibrate, and he almost came out of his hand. Hurriedly put on the afterburner, and this was barely held.

"Look at Arya, the so-called power does not mean how much power you have. Rather, it refers to the power you can exert on the opponent in battle. You don't need to give it all with every sword. That will make you defenseless. What you really have to do is to give your power to the other person perfectly. ”

Edmure felt that the other party's strength was not strong, but it was extremely delicate. Every time he attacked, he did not confront himself head-on, but hit the weak link of his sword. The steel long sword, with a few strokes of his skillful blows, would tremble violently with each collision. He had even begun to feel that his hands were numb and he could no longer hold his sword.

Finally, after a dozen consecutive collisions, the sword in Edmu's hand could no longer be held, and he flew out tremblingly. Edmure looked dumbfounded. I couldn't imagine that I was shot down by a person with a wooden sword in an almost joking way.

"Wow......" Arya exclaimed excitedly. A round of applause for the brilliant presentation just now. But as she puffed up, she realized that something was wrong. Because the one who was hit on the other side seemed to be his uncle. Isn't it good to be like this? Arya stopped clapping in embarrassment. Asked Su Yuan instead.

"Teacher, what about balance? Won't you demonstrate it? ”

Su Yuan glanced at Edmure, and when the other party looked at him, he trembled, and almost ran away. However, his long-term aristocratic education allowed him to barely maintain his manners. But from his face, you can see that this is already his limit. Su Yuan felt that if he was doing a balance demonstration on him, this guy would probably collapse directly. Then the enmity with the Tully family and Catelyn will be great.

"Balance, you actually experience it every day. The movements I'm going to teach you are strength and balance exercises. And come and thank you, Uncle Edmu, for showing me how to cooperate. Su Yuan thought about it for a while, but still saved a little face for Edmu. After all, it is also a future nobleman, so it's better not to play too much.

Arya was very obedient and sweetly thanked her uncle. This made Edmuthully look a lot better on his face.

"Hehe, Arya. Lord Ned's willingness to let you do what you love is a sign of his love for you. Mr. Grant, the most powerful swordsman I have ever seen. It is estimated that it is no worse than Sir Dain back then. You must study hard, and you may be able to become the first female swordsman in Winterfell in the future. ”

"Cut, what's so great about Winterfell. I will become the strongest female swordsman in the Seven Kingdoms in the future. "Arya is very proud. Su Yuan laughed on the side and said nothing. But in his heart, he secretly thought, if he really taught a female swordsman of the Seven Kingdoms, it would not be bad.