256 Chapter 17

In the end, they settled for a light, wyvern-skin breastplate and a pair of arm and shin guards. Though Maxi found these heavy and uncomfortable as well, they were more manageable than steel.

She was convinced that knights were not ordinary people. How on earth did they move so freely in armor multiple times heavier than the one she had worn? Her grueling training with Ursuline only solidified this conviction.

"My lady, I cannot stress enough, do not close your eyes when charging! You must observe your opponent's movements at all times! And maintaining your balance is vital. It is the lack of attention to your stance that makes you stumble whenever you're required to move with any haste. No, no! You must coordinate your arms and legs when you run. That is precisely why you keep losing bal— Break your fall with your hands! Why do you crash head first?! It can only be a lack of natural reflexes."