Chapter 3: White Room (2)

As a result of my decision to enter the White Room, I embarked on a journey of mastering various hand-to-hand martial arts disciplines. Starting from lighter martial arts that required minimal physical ability, I gradually progressed to more intense and hardcore disciplines like Karate, Taekwondo, Jujutsu, Muay Thai, Judo, Aikido, Tai Chi, Capoeira, Xing Yi Quan, Kung fu, which demanded months of dedicated training to master.

In this aspect of the program, I believed myself to be far superior to Kiyotaka, owing to two factors. Firstly, my family hailed from a traditional martial arts clan, instilling in me a solid foundation.

Secondly, I possessed a natural talent for martial arts, which allowed me to learn multiple forms in a relatively short time. However, while I excelled in theoretical understanding, my progress in physical conditioning held me back from further advancement.

Professor Ayanokj's notion that the learning environment alone determined one's skills seemed inaccurate to me. I believed that an individual's potential was strongly linked to their genetic makeup, and if two individuals exerted equal effort, the one with superior DNA would inevitably prevail.

Talent, I argued, was not solely determined by education but rooted in one's innate characteristics, often leading those with inherent gifts to choose complacency over exerting the same amount of effort as their less-talented counterparts.

Arisu and Fuka Kiryin exemplified this concept by outperforming the majority of their peers. On the other hand, Rokusuke Kenji, despite possessing superior DNA, failed to match the efforts of others, thus diluting his supposed uniqueness.

His inherited traits seemed to have fostered arrogance, an egotistical temperament, and a reluctance to collaborate with his peers. Moreover, his lack of motivation was evident as he yearned only for a life of leisure, an illusion he created to evade the realities of the world.

In my view, the ideal perspective was that humans evolve and improve, passing down their acquired traits to future generations, thus enhancing their potential for successful learning. I acknowledged that not everyone started life on equal footing, but through diligent effort, individuals aimed to narrow the gaps and surpass their peers.

Thanks to my mature mindset and residual knowledge from my past life, I excelled even further in the White Room's mental department. This advantage could be considered a cheat for a normal person, as it meant I had a greater potential for absorbing knowledge throughout my life.

Although my education in the White Room mirrored the progression of the physical department, where we advanced from early elementary education to a master's education level in seven years, I made sure to memorize everything from the foundational level before delving into higher education.

While Kiyotaka Ayanokoji managed to reach the bachelor education level by the age of 12, the same age as me if not accounting for my past life, I marveled at the mental struggle of this prodigious youngster, who strived relentlessly to bridge the gap between us, despite my prior knowledge advantage.

It astounded me to witness the exceptional talents and unwavering determination of such a young child, which created a sense of pressure within me to perform even better, knowing that this prodigy was rapidly catching up, despite my head start in knowledge.

Motivated by this realization, I poured my efforts into the rigorous training regimen of the White Room, pushing my physical and mental limits to new heights.

The seven years spent in this demanding program proved immensely beneficial, leaving me in the peak physical and mental condition of my life. Despite the grueling challenges I faced, both physically and psychologically, with muscles pushed to their limits and the relentless demands of study and homework, I couldn't be happier with my decision to join the program.

With the rigorous training I underwent, I felt a growing sense of confidence that I was steadily ascending towards the pinnacle of human potential, honing my physical prowess and sharpening my mental acuity.

In a mere two year, at the age of 14, a remarkable feat that defied imagination even within the confines of the White Room's education system, I firmly believed that I would stand triumphantly at the summit.

Moreover, if I maintained my unwavering dedication to my training routine over the next four years, I held an unwavering conviction that I would transcend the boundaries of human capabilities, achieving a superhuman rank by the age of 16.

With my plans carefully laid out and the prospect of surpassing human limits firmly ingrained in my mind, I couldn't help but contemplate the potential benefits of learning valuable skills in the future. I realized that acquiring these skills would not only greatly accelerate my growth and strength but also equip me with the tools necessary to navigate the amalgamation of worlds within my own.

Additionally, as I delved deeper into studying my world, I gradually discovered that it contained not only the Classroom of the Elite anime world but also elements from other anime worlds, akin to a blended concoction of various juices mixed with water.

Through countless late nights spent on my research, my initial hunch proved to be true. The presence of other anime worlds within my own became increasingly evident, even though some combinations seemed illogical due to time disparities.

Nevertheless, these disparate elements appeared to adapt and merge as time passed, gradually coalescing into a new unified world. From the available data, I could only surmise that a supernatural power or entity was meddling with the fabric of the universe.

It seemed highly improbable for worlds to blend so seamlessly, and if they did, they should all exist within the same timeframe rather than displaying a mishmash of dates like 2020 and 2014.

This raised a crucial question: why would such a being or entity desire to interfere with my world, which I had come to consider my home, thanks to the presence of my loved ones, friends, and the meaningful time I had spent here?

Unsure if my line of thinking bordered on narcissism or caution, my instincts urged me to pursue this path further, even if it turned out to be unrelated to my journey. I hoped that this mysterious force wouldn't mind my intrusion as I sought answers, for ultimately, I was just a fallible human driven by curiosity and a longing for understanding.