บท 251: No Skill

For the first time since he got here, Arthur chose to leave Emma alone. She was his friend, but he already knew why she was crying. 

The event at the auction earlier must have reached her ears, that Caleb was seen with a different girl. That's why there was nothing he could do to make her feel better, and he wasn't sure if he wanted to. She chose this path. 

The next day, they were asked to gather in the Stress Facility. The name didn't exactly spell hope, so Arthur's expectations weren't much. As they got there, they found Mr. Raymond waiting for them. 

"Today is about physical training." Mr. Raymond said with his hands behind his back. "From now on, you'll spend at least four consecutive hours in these chambers every week. Whoever fails to keep conscious will have to redo it." He explained. 

Mr. Raymond took a few steps toward the doors that lined the walls. With a wave of his hand, one of them opened.