Welcoming the brilliant morning sun, a group of boys and girls were running laps in unison on the deck of Rhodes Island.
It was the six members of the A4 Action Reserve Team, now including Fuyuki.
“The exercise just now was just a warm-up?
Come, start by releasing some energy with a light 20-kilometer run.” After the exercise ended and after only a brief rest, Instructor Dober had the entire A4 Action Reserve Team assemble and, without a word, immediately began a new round of training.
Including Fuyuki.
When Fuyuki blinked her innocent big eyes, twitched her ears, wagged her tail, and let out a pitiful “wuu wuu” sound to express her confusion using the recent victory, she was immediately scolded back by Instructor Dober.
“You are a member of A4 now.
All training is treated equally.” Instructor Dober’s strictness was relentless during training.
However, perhaps truly wanting to cultivate this promising talent, Instructor Dober added an explanation for Fuyuki: “A light 20-kilometer run is really just basic physical training for us.
Don’t look at how the others’ combat power is inferior to yours right now; they all complete these basic drills very seriously.
Now run.” “No using any Originium Arts,” Instructor Dober finally demanded.
Fuyuki’s face instantly turned pale.
Admittedly, Fuyuki had a great physique.
But without training, in terms of ‘endurance,’ Fuyuki really couldn’t be considered extraordinary.
After all, what normal person runs this far for no reason!
Fuyuki’s physique was sufficient, but endurance is linked to more than just innate physical traits; it comes from long-term training and the scientific distribution of physical energy during various activities.
If she could use Originium Arts, Fuyuki wouldn’t care even if the distance was doubled.
But enduring her current body weight for a long-distance run…
at this stage, it could be considered a form of torture.
Under Dober’s urging, the boys and girls began their long-distance run.
Even for the people of Terra, a 20-kilometer light run was indeed not something an ordinary person could easily stomach.
Thanks to her strong body, Fuyuki managed to keep up, but her condition…
wasn’t very good…
“Hahaha!
You, why are you failing at just running!” “Shut up, Gavial!
You’re so loud!
Ha…
ha…” In addition to the A4 Action Reserve Team, Gavial had also voluntarily joined the ranks of the runners.
She called it a daily activity.
Having entered the second half of the run, Fuyuki’s energy distribution had spiraled out of control, causing her to pant heavily now.
Large beads of sweat covered Fuyuki’s cheeks, and the fur on her tail behind her was starting to clump.
She had even completely thrown away her usual sense of reserve.
Facing Gavial’s wild laughter, Fuyuki snapped back directly.
After helping clear the field, Gavial had incidentally started running along with the A4 Reserve Team.
To catch up with the progress, she had even run several laps at high speed first.
The facts proved that Gavial’s superhuman physique was indeed the result of a long-term passion for exercise combined with a good innate foundation, creating such a freak of nature.
Fuyuki, on the other hand, relied purely on her basic talent, like a piece of unpolished jade.
“Want big sister to help develop you?
I guarantee you’ll be transformed in three months!” After saying that, Gavial threw an Originium Art over, restoring some of Fuyuki’s status.
Anyway, it was Fuyuki who was banned from using Originium Arts, not Gavial.
And Rhodes Island wasn’t some strange concentration camp; it was impossible to truly ignore physical condition during training.
As a professional doctor, Gavial naturally had a more precise assessment in this regard, so Dober certainly wouldn’t say anything.
Fuyuki’s lack of experience led her to waste all her stamina, and her habit of relying on Originium Arts in her daily life had created a certain dependency.
Though because of this, Fuyuki’s use of Originium Arts was actually quite excellent.
It was a double-edged sword.
However, the current targeted physical training was definitely intended to break Fuyuki of this dependency and truly improve her ‘base attributes’.
Or as Gavial put it—simply helping to develop Fuyuki’s potential.
It wasn’t that she couldn’t do it, but rather a lack of adaptation because she had never done it before.
In contrast, the others in the A4 Reserve Team still had energy to spare.
Perhaps because Fuyuki had slowed down, they chose to stay by her side, which actually made things easier for them than their usual routine.
“Melantha, honestly…
though it feels a bit immoral, seeing Fuyuki like this…
I’m thinking, so she isn’t omnipotent after all.” Slightly ahead of her, the other members of the A4 Reserve Team were maintaining a steady jog.
Cardigan even poked Melantha and spoke in a low voice.
Melantha knew Cardigan meant no harm by saying such things; it was purely an observation.
After all, the pressure coming from Fuyuki during their previous combat drills had been far too intense.
It had even made Melantha feel for a moment that Fuyuki was truly from a different world than them.
Though after some time, such a thing was bound to happen sooner or later.
But not now.
“At least for now, let’s cherish the time we spend together.” “Whoa…
Melantha, you can say such sentimental things too?” Cardigan looked at Melantha in surprise.
Melantha’s face instantly turned red.
Usually a girl of few words, she rarely spoke like that; it was just a spontaneous feeling.
Twenty kilometers is roughly equivalent to a half-marathon.
Under Gavial’s supervision, Fuyuki managed to barely complete it.
In the process, she also managed to learn a bit about proper running posture and the correct breathing rhythm.
If she had to do it again, Fuyuki would at least not look so pathetic.
“Assemble!” At Instructor Dober’s command, the members of the A4 Reserve Team lined up.
“Everyone did well today.” “Except for Fuyuki, everyone else summarize today’s exercise in a report and hand it to me tomorrow.” “As for you,” Instructor Dober looked at Fuyuki, “I can’t teach you much more in terms of combat.
I will assign you a separate mentor for that later.
During your time with the A4 Reserve Team, focus on solidifying your foundation.
For your first light-load twenty-kilometer run, finishing it is already quite good.” “No more physical training will be assigned today.
Everyone go back and get some good rest.” “Fuyuki, find some time to go to the Engineering Department.
Regarding the custom equipment I promised you, discuss it with the colleagues there.
I’ll cover the costs.” “Melantha and Cardigan, Fuyuki just arrived at Rhodes Island with her luggage today.
There are bound to be daily life details she isn’t clear on.
Please look after her for the next few days.” After Melantha acknowledged the order, Dober nodded with satisfaction.
“Dismissed!” “Fuyuki, Fuyuki!
Where is your dorm?” As soon as Dober left, Cardigan enthusiastically stuck to her side.
“Room 3088,” Fuyuki recalled.
Her room number was actually quite nice and easy to remember.
“Great~ We’ll come find you closer to noon!
Let’s go have lunch together!” Cardigan invited.
“The cafeteria at Rhodes Island is quite excellent!
And it’s all you can eat!” Quite excellent!
All you can eat!
Fuyuki’s eyes instantly lit up, and even the fox ears on her head stood straight up.
However, having just finished training and being covered in sweat, she really did need to clean herself up.
The dorms were equipped for bathing.
“Then I’ll see you at noon!
I need to head back and wash up first.” Fuyuki pointed to her tail, which had clumped together.
“It’s all knotted.” “Then let’s go together!” Cardigan warmly grabbed Fuyuki’s hand.
“While the dorm showers are usually enough, Rhodes Island also has specialized hot spring baths!
These are free for Operators to use!” They even have that?!
It might not seem tempting right now but who knows what the future holds?
“And If you’re enjoying it, drop a Power Stone for me!”