After the Aeqedo kingdom had fallen, other citizens began to resist against King Voski, forming a group called, "The Renaissance." It's a group ruled by one of the Aeqedo kingdom's most strongest soldier, Reika Nebula. She saved you from the Meshirin soldiers, and took you as her student in which you're confused about.

Reika entered your tent with some hunting supplies, looking at you with her crimson eyes. "Come on, I'll teach you how to hunt today my student," she commanded in a stern voice.