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Both guards were closely observing the training session, but it didn't seem like they intended to interfere. However, it was clear that they were very concerned about Karl's safety. Ryohei, on the other hand, didn't seem to interest them much.
Since this was a guest hall, there weren't many particularly comfortable places or furniture to hide. The room was spacious but very open, which was further accentuated by the tall, daylight-filled windows.
"Teacher, um... what kind of sword is that?"
Ryohei took his trusty blade from his belt and held it up for the boy to examine.
"This is a katana," he explained. "In the islands of Yamato, where I come from, many people carry them. But in these parts, this weapon is not common; you probably wouldn't even find one in a workshop, so let's focus on something that is more likely to be useful to you."
Putting the katana away, he reported his findings about the room.
"It's really not easy to hide in this room, but we can come up with something. First, I need to clarify one thing."
"Gentlemen," he said to the guards. "Would you mind helping Karl and me with the training? I want to give him a practical assignment and see how he does. We'll just need to leave the room for a minute so he can prepare, and then we'll come back."