Chapter 37 Basics

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*The next day*
Seraphina walks towards the school. She looks tired ASF! She notices John on the wall. John notices Seraphina.

"Hey, morning Sera!" John waves.

"You're pretty early." Seraphina says. "Hm, no helmet today?" she asks.

"Uhhh... what helmet?" John questions. He thinks about his jel hairstyle. "Oh, nah. Takes too long every morning. Not worth it." he states.

Seraphina looks concerned.

"Anyways, you looked tired. How you feeling?" John asks.

"Oh, just peachy. I love losing my ability. I couldn't be happier right now." Seraphina says sarcastically.

"O-Okay, sorry for asking." John says.

"I stayed up all night again..." Seraphina says.

"..."

"Spent most of the time feeling sorry for myself." Seraphina says.

"Hey, don't worry. Remember, Zane and the others are working on it." John assures.

"*sigh* Yeah, you're right. John. Later... Teach me how you usually get through the day?" Seraphina says.

John looks surprised.

"I want to be able at least defend myself a little bit." Seraphina states.

John smiles. "Sure. But you know, we can always ask Zane and Zari to train."

"Mmm but let's start with you. We'll ask them later." Seraphina says.

"Your choice. Just remember I mentioned it to you as a choice." John says.

*Later, Roof*
"You've had combat training before right?" John asks. "I assume all high-tiers would at some point."

"Yeah." Seraphina responds. "My parents assigned me an instructor when I was very young. But I haven't practiced since early grade school. Once my ability started developing, I was forced to put all my efforts on my ability mastery instead... Endurance, focus, and pain tolerance... Those were the only qualities I worked on."

John was listening and Seraphina sighs.

"So much for that." Seraphina says.

John puts his hand on Seraphina's shoulder. "Hey, cheer up. I'll get you refreshed and caught up in no time!" John then removes his arm and backs up a little. "OKOK, let's start with the first combo my dad's ever taught me."

"..."

"It'll pretty much work on any mid-tier who fights at close range." John states.

"Hm..." Seraphina pays attention.

"What? Don't believe me? Okay, then allow me to demonstrate~ Go ahead and punch me. Give it your best shot." John smiles.

".....Okay?" Seraphina stares.

Seraphina throws a punch and John blocks it.

"....!?"

"Parry." John says. John pushes Seraphina's arm to the side. "And then..." He throws a punch towards Seraphina's stomach and stops a inch away. "Counter-strike!"

'.......!!'

"See? It worked, didn't it?" John says.

Seraphina looks confused. 'That was fast.....!'

"Alright, Sera! Why don't you give it a try? This is gonna be quick, so prep yourself!" John states.

"..." Seraphina looks serious.

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