Intense Competition

The next day dawned, and it was another beautiful day.

However, Mike was absent from the fitness group this time, and Mia took charge of leading the team.

Mike had already informed Mia about the planned activities for the morning.

The reason Mia was leading this time was that Mike received a call from John the previous night.

As it turned out, neither Parker nor John had returned home the previous night. Instead, they had spent the evening at a gun range, indulging in their mutual passion for firearms, and showcasing their mastery in marksmanship.

John was a master shooter involved in various shooting disciplines, such as CARs and Mozambique Drill.

His most notable technique was the Mozambique shooting, which involved shooting the opponent's body twice before aiming for the head.

On the other hand, Parker specialized in point shooting, which emphasized speed and accuracy.

John was a comprehensive guru, while Parker excelled in specialization, taking one aspect of shooting to the extreme.

Both of them were gun masters, and their paths crossed due to their shared expertise.

Although they didn't explicitly discuss it, they made an unspoken agreement. After leaving Mike's garage, the two decided to put their skills to the test.

So, what did this have to do with Mike?

The main reason was that the two were evenly matched in skill, and they felt a certain camaraderie towards each other.

At the same time, their competitive spirit was ignited. They decided to meet at the gym the following day for a showdown.

They also called Mike because he was still a fitness expert, Naturally, Mike took care of all the arrangements, utilizing his connections at the gym to secure a perfect setting for their meeting.

As for Mia, she decided to sit this one out. While she was admired as a hero among her female peers, Mia had no interest in engaging in intense muscle-building exercises.

Most women, including Mia, didn't aspire to become "King Kong Barbies." They preferred aerobic exercises.

But Mia had her own reasons for wanting to be there. She wanted to observe Mike more closely and see what was happening with him.

It had been a while since Mike engaged in high-intensity strength training, and he was feeling a bit itchy.

When they arrived at the gym, which Mike had arranged, Parker and John hadn't arrived yet.

Mike began his warm-up routine, spending ten minutes walking on the treadmill.

The gym in Los Angeles was spacious, offering various sports facilities such as swimming, boxing, and squash.

Whatever sports they desired, they could find dedicated spaces for them. Mike believed it would satisfy Parker and John's competitive nature.

Soon, Mike and John, accompanied by Daisy, arrived. Mike spoke first, asking, "So, where do we begin?"

Looking at the treadmills, the two exchanged glances and smiled slightly. Each of them picked a treadmill, and Mike, not one to be outdone, joined them on another treadmill.

Daisy obediently sat in front of their treadmills. The three of them seemed to have an unspoken understanding and began jogging. Daisy barked as if responding to the atmosphere, and the three of them picked up their pace and ran.

After half an hour, John and Parker were tired, and they were evenly matched, in the end, Mike won due to his stamina.

Mike had an advantage due to his professional background as a fitness trainer. His strength and physique were at their peak, reaching the limits of human capabilities.

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Meanwhile, the science team saw Mia arriving alone, which relieved several members. They expected Mia to be gentler in her approach compared to Mike, but they will never know what awaited them.

Mike was aware of their personalities, so he deliberately increased the intensity of the training for the day, just a little bit.

Mike told Mia, "Fitness is all about consistency. If you skip one day, you lose progress the next. So today, I'll increase the intensity so that you can push yourself further."

Mia, unlike Mike, was meticulous and rarely made counting mistakes or forgot where to start. She wouldn't be as shameless as Mike!

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The next competition was bench pressing, and they took turns spotting for each other. After all, without proper support, the competitive bench press could lead to injuries.

Mike won this round again, leveraging his advantage in strength, he benched 220kg, while John came in second with 175kg and Parker was last at 150kg.

The excitement and competitive spirit among the group continued to grow. They were determined to outdo each other.

Next up was pull-ups, an area where Mike didn't have as much advantage. After all, his physique was light compared to theirs. Mike estimated that both John and Parker had superior agility compared to his own rating of 6.

As expected, Mike lost, Parker won and John came in second.

At that moment, Mike invited the two to rest in the designated area. He had already ordered additional meals because the post-workout hunger was hard to ignore.

Mike admitted to the two, "I do possess a certain level of strength, but compared with your coordination ability, my side is far behind."

Both John and Parker, who were accustomed to real combat scenarios, had similar styles.

Mike, on the other hand, was more like a delicate flower, but he remained unfazed. As long as he could establish a good relationship with these two, everything would fall into place.

For a rare occasion, John's face revealed a smile. It had been a while since he had engaged in such intense training.

Parker added, "I truly admire your physique, especially your strength. There's quite a gap between me and John." Mike felt satisfied.

After all, these were the legacies left behind by his predecessors—the exceptional physical and strength talents of sub-humans.

The group chatted for a while and then proceeded to the next activity.

Boxing gym, Mike lost!

Squash court, Mike lost!

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The trend continued, with Mike consistently losing because John and Parker possessed well-rounded skills. Mike's advantage wasn't as significant in comparison.

Compared to Mike's quick reaction and agility, honed by his experiences with high-speed racing, he fell short.

However, compared to an average person, Mike was far superior. After all, Mike had the god-level racing talent inherited from Dom.

As they reached the final event, Mike emerged victorious once again.

Both John and Parker were a bit tired, but Mike's top-level physical strength allowed him to maintain his condition as if he were tireless.

Daisy, the obedient puppy, stuck with them throughout the whole fiasco, never causing any trouble and occasionally glancing at John.

Mike decided that he must save Daisy. Such a well-behaved dog was truly likable!

As for John and Parker, they were evenly matched.

Mike had a clear understanding of his body, which still had good potential. It was somewhat akin to the later Hobbs, a physique with a hulking musculature.

(Note: "Fast and Furious" character Hobbs, portrayed by Dwayne Johnson, later becomes the leader of the Diplomatic Security Service's Operations Team and a federal agent.)