Chapter 43

When told to run until he couldn't anymore, the usual responses were typically two: either questioning why they had to do so or, while starting to run, frowning.

Only a very small number of people, like Sylas, ran without any doubts. Those who did were often talented in swordsmanship, regardless of whether they had any prior experience.

'But the real test starts now.'

Although he said he would check his stamina, that was actually a lie. This was a test of the learner's willpower. Werner hadn't said to run until they were tired; he had said to run until they couldn't.

The time until reaching the limit was largely about physical stamina, but how much further one could go after hitting that limit depended on their own will.

'Just how far will you go?'