Training

The following morning, I awoke to the resonating sound of the city bell. Groggily, I pushed myself up, realizing I was still in the same cabin where I had drifted off to sleep. The instructor opened the door and peered down at me.

"Normally, I wouldn't be here to train you, but today is my day off. Come with me," he said, and I complied, following him outside. We arrived in a small field, and he began to explain the day's regimen.

"Today, we're going to start with some strength training," he announced, his smile sending a shiver down my spine. Anxious, I inquired, "Why not swordsmanship training?" His response was frank, "Because you're too weak to even begin swordsmanship training. For now, your daily routine will consist of 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, and a ten-mile run."

I hesitantly dropped to the ground and began the push-ups. The first few were manageable, but as I reached the thirtieth, the pain in my arms grew increasingly overwhelming. Suddenly, a screen appeared in my mind, interrupting my efforts.

[Daily Quest:

Conditions:

100 pushups [32/100]

100 situps [0/100]

10 mile run [0/10m]

reward: 5 PP]

With newfound determination, I smiled at the sight of the screen and felt a burst of energy coursing through me. I continued, pushing through: 40th, 50th, and with a surge of willpower, I reached the 55th push-up and pressed on.

[0.03 pain points gained]

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[0.02 pain points gained]

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[0.04 pain points gained]

As I continued, pushing through the challenges, I reached the 88th push-up, then the 95th. The pain in my arms felt almost unbearable, but I summoned my remaining strength and completed the 100th push-up before collapsing onto the ground.

"Hmm, not bad," I heard a voice behind me say. My instructor regarded me with mild curiosity as I caught my breath. After a few minutes of rest, my body strangely returned to normal, and the pain in my muscles disappeared. It dawned on me—did my regeneration ability extend to muscle soreness? Was this some kind of cheat? A bright smile spread across my face as I considered the possibilities. Could I continually repeat this process to gain infinite strength?

With newfound determination, I swiftly moved on to the 100 sit-ups, completing them much faster than the push-ups. By the end, my abs cried out in pain, but I had gained another 3 pain points. Once again, after a brief respite, the pain vanished completely. I marveled at the incredible potential of this newfound system.

My instructor remained silent, observing my progress. I enthusiastically embarked on my next quest, starting a jog around the small field. I realized that if I maintained a moderate pace, effectively jogging the ten miles, my regeneration ability could constantly replenish my energy, ensuring that I wouldn't tire. The possibilities were nothing short of astonishing

....

Three grueling hours passed, and I found myself sprawled on the ground, panting heavily. What had initially seemed like an achievable ten-mile run had proven to be a challenging ordeal. My chest felt as if it might burst out of my body. Gradually, the pain subsided, leaving me somewhat relieved, though the experience had been much more intense than I had anticipated.

My instructor, seemingly unimpressed, commented, "Not bad," his tone cold. However, his demeanor shifted, and he grinned unabashedly as he continued, "Now, do the whole routine once more and return to the house at day's end. There might be food waiting for you."

I beamed with enthusiasm, showing my appreciation with a quick bow. Thanking the instructor, I promptly set about restarting the entire routine, ready to face the physical challenges and eager for the rewarding potential that lay ahead.

..

As evening approached, the sun began to dip below the horizon, signaling that dinner was near. My muscles were in agony, a testament to the challenging day of rigorous training. The effort had not been in vain, however, as I had earned a total of 14 pain points, and the satisfaction of progress pushed me forward.

After a quick wash in the nearby river to rid myself of the sweat and dirt, I returned to the cabin. Inside, I discovered a meal prepared on the table. Without hesitation, I devoured it, my hunger almost insatiable. The physical strain had left me utterly exhausted, and I eventually collapsed onto the bed. Reflecting on my situation, I couldn't help but appreciate the simple comfort of having a roof over my head, despite being thrown into a game.