{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63112826ae5d1300124d7ae5/631357cbfc3f2a00145f53ad?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Chapter 8 Veldalla, The Sword Instructor!","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63112826ae5d1300124d7ae5/1662534988614-09968d8e393639d1f5e6466db19f7915.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>“Your mother and I discussed it, and if you want to take your training in the art of magic to the next level, you’re going to have to also become a half-decent swordsman!”</p><p>“I don’t understand…why?” He asked, raising an eyebrow.</p><p>He could tell the discussion that Julius had with his mother was likely more of the eccentric, brawn-for-brains man convincing her to have him undergo this training.</p><p>“Balance is key! Sometimes, a sword is going to come in handy over magic! Having both options will make you a twice as powerful combatant!” Julius told him, “Now, if Veldalla here passes you by the end of your lessons in six months–you can get your magic tutor!”</p><p>It was a deal, or rather, a challenge issued to him.</p>","author_name":"Tony Ana"}