A Lesson In Control

“Now, attack me.” Zachary said.

Eren raised a brow at his supposed teacher. The rest of the Ten paused and stared at the man in various states of surprise.

“What?” Gaine asked, his shock poorly concealed. “Uncle, you cannot be serious.”

Zachary never took his eyes off Eren. “I am.”

The Ten made a small space for Eren and Zachary in the middle of the sparring room.

Eren’s heart was pounding in his chest. But whatever it was, he was certain this feeling was not fear.

Zachary shoved his dagger into its sheath and faced Eren unarmed. He spread his arms open, as if to make himself a larger target.

This time, Eren did not wait for him to ask again. Neither did he hesitate.

He rushed forward and when he was a heartbeat away from Zachary, he shoved the keen end of the katana at the man’s neck.

Except Zachary was no longer there.

He dodged to the side easily.

Eren spun in the direction in which he had gone and slashed at him.

Again, Zachary easily evaded him.

They carried on