Chương 15: Training with Arthur
My training with Arthur begins. First up are bench presses. Nothing like that hybrid training Edward had put me through before, just bench presses. Naturally, the weight is adjusted for Arthur so I can even lift it a single time. The training effect, in theory, remains the same since I'm still pushing my muscles to the edge by trying but it looks pathetic. Just like Arthur wants it.
"Hey there, newbie! I didn't know you were that weak. Did you not drink your milk when you were young or were you just too lazy to work out. Just being close to you disgusts me!"
Despite saying that there is a giant smile on his face and he doesn't tell me to leave. As Darwin warned me, as long as I can withstand the verbal abuse I'll be A-okay. However, if I want to make sure this job goes exceptionally well I'll have to make sure to boost this guy's ego.
"I have indeed been unable to get a good workout routine but seeing your greatness and fitness now I feel so motivated to keep trying."
At the word greatness and fitness his eyes light up and he starts to lift the weights at a faster pace.
"It is good that you know my greatness. Since it motivates you I'll allow you to be here again next time. Maybe someday you will be even half as great as me and pathetic losers will look up to you too."
"Basking in your greatness that is a sure thing to happen."
<Wow, you secured the job in the first twenty minutes of your training. Impressive!>
Ten minutes later, we are done with the bench presses and move on to the next exercise. My favorite activity is back, track running. And I mean that in the most sarcastic way possible.
We start jogging on the track and Arthur zooms of. His speed stat is way above mine so I'm no match for his speed. However, his stamina doesn't seem as impressive.
After only five minutes he starts to slow down and wheeze like an old man. Does he not have the enhanced stamina skill? Mine has recently leveled up to level 3 so I'm still fine but that is not a good thing.
If I do better than Arthur his macho personality will fall apart and he may throw a tantrum. To evade that outcome I increase my speed until I am sprinting. The exertion quickly overwhelms my enhanced stamina and I start to gulp down large breaths of air while slowing down.
Seeing this, Arthur looks quite pleased with himself and keeps going. Edward gives me a meaningful glance from the side and joins us in running. He runs next to Arthur and starts to elaborate on how best to inhale and exhale while running. Despite talking to Arthur he raises his voice enough to make it possible for me to hear even if I can't keep up with them.
I carefully listen to Edward's instructions and try to do so while running. The method Edward talks about feels counter-intuitive at first and I struggle to follow it but over time it gets easier. My breathing stabilizes just a little and after five more minutes, Edward tells us to stop.
"Arthur, check your status, did anything change?"
While Edward is talking to Arthur he sends me another meaningful look and I immediately open my status.
Status Guy Lv. 3 Goblin
Mp 10+2
Strength 5+2+2
Constitution 5+2+1
Speed 5+2+3
Magic ability 0+2
Skills:
universal humanoid language, universal monster language, dungeon map
Sword use lv. 1; enhanced stamina lv. 3; dismantling lv. 4; breathing technique lv.1
I had gained a new skill! Breathing technique!
<Well done. Only a few students manage to pick up this skill from Edward on their first time. You seem to be quite gifted.>
Thanks for the compliment.
"You have completed the first basic training. As specified this was a test training so it only lasted for one hour instead of three. If you were satisfied you can confirm your subscription at the reception. I look forward to seeing you again."
"This was indeed very satisfying. I'll definitely come again."
Arthur leaves the gym and Edward turns to me.
"Did you get it?"
"Yes, thank you for teaching me the breathing technique skill!"
"Then why aren't you using it?"
"Beg your pardon?"
"You have the skill but right now you are breathing normally. Why are you wasting the skill! Use it now."
"But I'm not running."
"Do you only breathe while running? How will you ever get that skill to a high level if you only use it when you absolutely have to!"
He is right, why am not using it now? I start to use the breathing technique but feel little difference, is it working?
"Since you aren't exerting yourself you won't notice the difference until you reach the higher levels. Still, keep doing it, I guarantee that it's beneficial."
I too leave the gym while trying to keep using the creating technique. It's quite hard to concentrate on your breathing all the time while doing other things. For now, I'll take a shower.
After the shower, I ask Navi if I can use the VR-equipment to practice my dismantling.
<Oh, you want to take advantage of the unique leveling system of dismantling and get a higher skill level to attract more clients, right?>
Indeed that is my plan. Navi goes silent for a moment, probably checking if my request can be fulfilled. Then, she tells me to go to the same capsule as last time. Doing so I once again enter the white room.
I want a grassy plain, a few minotaur corpses scattered about, and a dismantling knife. Make it so the minotaur all died of different attacks but without destroying it to the point that dismantling isn't necessary anymore.
I mentally announce my wishes for the white room and it morphs to accommodate them.
Time to raise that skill level!
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