As the saying goes, three women make a drama. Although they were all sword maniacs whose sole daily goal was to find every possible way to improve their sword skills,
human life isn't only about the sword. No matter how high one's level reaches, they still need to eat, drink, sleep, and deal with the mundane necessities of life.
So, with three women eating and living together, it was inevitable they would chat about gossip unrelated to swordsmanship.
The topic was initiated by Isolte, as she had seen more of the world, and the people she knew and the places she lived were closer to ordinary life.
"Eris, Nina, did you grow up in the Holy Land of the Sword? I notice during daily practice, the others often stare at you two!"
"Are there any senior or junior brothers who have caught your eye?"
In terms of social interaction, Nina was more skilled than Eris, so before Eris could answer, Nina First (jumped in):
"Yes, I've lived here since I was little. There are many senior and junior brothers; quite a few grew up playing with me, so sometimes we're all too familiar."
"I haven't really thought about any of them catching my eye; we've been together for too long. Besides, I prefer strong men, and their swordsmanship is too lousy."
"If they can't even beat me, forget about catching my eye."
"Sigh, we're just too outstanding, that's why it's hard to find a partner, right?"
Hearing Nina's words that sounded like complain (complaining) but were actually show off (showing off), Isolte couldn't help but laugh.
"Haha, I'm different. Although there are many kids practicing swords at our Water God Style Dojo, and several around my age,
"my junior brother has always been my favorite person. We've practiced swords together since we were four. He has always been the one I strive to catch up to."
"He comes from a very good family, but he doesn't look down on me. He often coax (hums/humors) me, accompanies me shopping. On birthdays, he gives me gifts."
"Look at this sword; he gave it to me."
"My obsession with practicing swords isn't to reach a higher realm on the blade's edge or to compete for worldly status."
"It's simply to make myself worthy of standing by his side, to possess the qualification to become his wife."
Isolte's words could be considered a complete victory. Nina couldn't fathom that a woman could train so hard in swordsmanship just to marry a man.
In her view, practicing swords was about Struggle (striving for) higher status, making more people admire oneself. But someone actually practiced swords just to marry another person.
This utterly shattered Nina's worldview. She looked at Eris as if seeking a lifeline.
She said to Eris:
"Eris, why do you practice swords? Aren't you a noble of Asura? I remember your family fell into decline due to the Teleportation Incident, right?"
"Is it to rebuild your family that you work so hard?"
For Nina, as long as Eris practiced swords to restore her family's glory, she hadn't lost.
After all, restoring family prestige and her own pursuit of higher status and fame through swordsmanship were similar goals.
But tragedy struck again. Eris said:
"I'm somewhat similar! I practice swords mainly to protect my family. I don't want to lose family members again."
Hearing this, Nina nodded satisfactorily. However, Eris wasn't finished.
"Also, to be able to fight alongside the person I love. I don't like the feeling of being protected. I want to stand before him and face enemies together."
Nina felt as if a bolt from the blue had struck her, chilling her to the core.
"Your beloved isn't also some senior or junior brother, is he?"
"Oh, no, he's my cousin."
Nina was speechless. Sigh. She felt her entire eighteen years of life had been wasted.
Her swordsmanship wasn't as good as others, and she was completely defeated in matters of the heart, only putting on airs among a bunch of immature kids every day.
Playing house with some immature children... she had lost so thoroughly.
She secretly vowed to work hard to surpass both of them. Even if she couldn't surpass them in swordsmanship, her future husband must definitely be more impressive than theirs.
After discovering that Eris shared a similar situation, Isolte and Eris grew even closer. They would occasionally recount the little details of life with their junior brother and cousin.
Sometimes they would compete, sometimes feel happy for each other's romantic moments.
Meanwhile, Nina On the side (to the side) focused intently on practicing her swordsmanship.
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