Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1254

As the headmistress of Gracewood Women's Academy, Carissa couldn't teach much else, but she could teach martial arts. So, she asked the students if anyone would be interested in learning some basic self- defense techniques-something to both strengthen their bodies and help protect themselves. When she proposed the idea, more than half of the students were eager to give it a try.

However, martial arts required a certain level of aptitude. Even if they were all willing to learn, not everyone would be suited for it.

Seeing the interest, Carissa thought it might be a good idea for an additional class, one focused on building strength and agility-both for defense and for physical health.

For those who truly wanted to learn the martial arts, she would need to carefully select the most capable students. Coincidentally, Cynthia had heard that Violet had been teaching the Mystic Army, so she insisted on coming to the women's academy to teach as well. Cynthia was insistent on having an official title as the female instructor, and Carissa relented, agreeing to give her the role.

The two of them took turns teaching. As for the regular lessons, Cynthia could handle those too since they weren't very difficult.

Ten students were selected to begin their martial arts training. Most of them came from farming families and had no ambitions beyond learning a skill that could help them support themselves. Some thought that if things didn't work out at home, they could become guards for noblewomen. That way, they wouldn't have to sell themselves and could still earn a decent monthly wage.

One of these students, Tiny Malone, came from a long line of farmers. Her family couldn't read, and she had only learned to write her name, which was given to her based on her position in the family. With seventeen cousins, she was the youngest, so they called her Tiny.

Her family hadn't planned on sending her to school. However, her mom had started selling goods in the market but had trouble with calculations and often got tricked. After it happened several times, she realized the importance of learning. When the opportunity came, she immediately sent Tiny to the academy.

since the age of four, she had helped her dad carry grain. Her brothers

told Carissa that when she returned home, she would teach her older siblings to read and practice martial arts as well. Even at

was a particularly bright and sunny girl, always wearing a smile on her face. No

gave her a new name-Roxana. It was a beautiful name, and when Roxana first heard it, she loved it immediately. However, when she tried to write it,

She practiced tirelessly, and by the third day, she was

remarked that not only did Roxana have a natural talent for martial arts, but

Roxana was absent for two days in a row, and no one from her family came to explain why. Cynthia, who had grown quite fond of the girl, was deeply concerned. She confided in Carissa, who instructed her to

girl's home and returned with Roxana in tow, bringing her straight back

carried a small bundle, looking anxious and uneasy. Her usual bright smile was gone, replaced

her. Then, without waiting around any longer, she

brought Roxana back

what the proper procedure is, but do we need some kind of contract? Should I ask Jacob to take care of

to sell her,

five silver coins!