บท 65: The First Day    

The first light of dawn didn't wake everyone, but the voice blasting through the speakers sure did.

"Good morning, trainees! Time to wake up!"

Cain jolted upright, bleary-eyed, and glanced at the glowing clock on the wall.

[5:00 AM]

"You're kidding me," Cain groaned, his head pounding like someone was playing drums inside his skull.

"Ah, shit. Drank way too much last night."

"C.C., you're awake! Time for the daily jog!" Riku, already fully dressed in workout gear, was stretching with the energy of someone who hadn't downed a single drink.

"Jog? At five in the morning?" Cain muttered, still half-buried under his blankets.

Riku grinned. "Yep! Every day, we get trained in physical exercises and other activities. Didn't you check the schedule?"

Cain let out a deep groan, pulling the blanket over his head.