Master Of None

"Leader, I learned that the defenders of the elf city are more used to projectiles and blocking magic. This is mostly because that is their strength in combat so of course, they will learn to defend against it." Sui started out by reporting her findings. "My conclusion was that the elves would not be able to defend against physical attacks and also not be able to use their defensive moves to attack themselves. This was true." 

Walker could already see this in the training around them,. Su had show then her shield bash skill and each and every elf was trying something similar. Most would attempt the skill and end up using one that was more like deflecting. The problem with this was that if they only deflected the attacks could still hit someone to their side that wasn't properly covered by the shield. 

"The training has progressed slightly but they are having trouble mastering the frontal attacks I wish to show them. I plan to have them work on their strength somehow as well. They can hardly move a heavier shield so when they need the higher defensive stats they are unable." Su was very unhappy with this fact. The elves were not made for heavy physical attacks in the first place, add that to the lack of investment in to their defense and attack stats then they were left lacking.

"I think you should have Remey switch with you then. She could put them through some harsh lessons." Su had not considered switching. She knew that Remey had taken those who are able to attack in close combat and that they would have a similar weakness to the defenders. They had most likely not gone against someone able to properly block their attacks and even hit back in a proper counter. 

"I like that idea. I am going to go recruit the squad." Scylla stepped through the air to get Remey and her trainee enforcers. She saw that there was a chance to get some sparring running and wanted to push it. 

"Leader, are you really alright? I can tell you need to rest. If you want to we can wait some time." Su was noticing the slow motions which were very unlike Walker. She knew his mind was still clear but he was slow and not in the proper shape. 

"It is just the mental stress. I have a lot to update you guys on tonight. I only hope that the king is another day away so we can plan things a little more." Walker's hope was simply to recover and be in the best possible shape for the meetings. He also knew that he had been holding on to the moon silk robes until the king was there. It was the king's gift for the queen and not the party's.

Su wanted to push Walker to rest more since she was always wanting to help someone heal better. There were many reasons she was always so willing to go and help at the cathedral. One was her general care for others, one thing that the entire party saw at the core of her being. 

"Look, Scylla already got them to head over. It looks like Remey has already pushed them pretty far so they might have a lot of pent up annoyance to throw at your shields." Walker's assumption was correct. Remey had been suppressing the trainees nonstop for the past few hours. 

"You look like you have already been put through the wash twice." Remey also saw the look of deep tiredness in Walker's eyes. 

"Just a few times. I am pretty sure my squad still needs a few hours until they can walk again though." Walker laughed a little to try and make the two feel more comfortable. 

"Remey, I would like to switch places and have your squad teach my squad how to take a hit and also let them learn to attack with their shields." Su was right out and in to the planning. She didn't want to waste even a second if they could be working toward the goals of the quest. 

"Sure thing. I just can't promise that any of them can actually hit. They have all their fury bundled up and put away. I doubt they have it in them to release any strength. At most, you will feel a light slap and that's if they trip while attacking." Remey said all of this in the most brutal and disgusted manner she could. Seeing the elves' skin crawl as they became angrier was what she wanted. 

"I think Remey has warmed them up enough. You two should switch." Scylla pushed them on and Syu made the announcement. 

"Listen up. We have joined together. Attackers with close combat skills will target those with guarding skills. The guarding side will attempt to defend and then attack as well. Those who dodge from my side will be punished by taking a hit from Remey." Su was serious enough about this training to allow Remey to be the fear that drove the elves farther. 

After Su added the punishment it was clear that the elves had been told of Remey's brutal nature. She may have only shown her squad her might but the other had been educated by Su who had used Remey as an example in her explanations. They all knew that Remey could knock them flat with her weakest jab.

Su and Remy watched as the elves started to pair up and train against each other. This was slow and it was clear that the training was still below an acceptable level. "General Scylla, would you like to join Remey and me in the training. It appears that they are still not grasping the feeling of attacking and defending with all their might." Su said this calmly, but Walker could tell that she had a great deal of determination. 

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