Bandits

The next morning Bella is training with the goddess. They are now training in a labyrinth, which is just like a maze. If you know the ins and outs of the labyrinth, then you have the advantage over your opponent. If you don't, then you can consider yourself dead.

Bella is trying to find where the goddess is hiding, but in vain. The goddess is coming out of nowhere and delivering a killer blow, which would have killed her if the blow is real. 

Bella is trying her best to trust her senses. They are working just fine, but not completely. Every now and then, her opponent is sneaking upon her, as silently as a cheetah.

"Trust your senses, Bella. Close your eyes, and concentrate. Don't forget, you should be able to tell the direction of the wind when fighting with a stronger opponent. Use everything you have to your advantage" the goddess advised from somewhere close by.

Bella followed the direction of the voice and heard the retreating of silent footsteps