The next day....
The ti went as it always been... waking up going to class practice and nothing else.
Then co night, I was in my apartnt room deeply in thought.
'Darkheart...'
I never thought that my this na would beco so famous just after playing [Battelground] for first ti.
There was many notifications of friends request and offers from many popular scouts for in my E-main box.
But unfortunately I had to reject those since I don't have ti to play this ga.
Of course I'm not stopping...I will play but not that much more, Since I'm already busy enough at is.
I also have to mute and block all of these friends request I was getting it.
Anyway... It's ti for my night work out then after that I'll sleep.
I opened the door then, I headed to the Fitness Center.
After about five minutes of walking, I arrived.
When I ca out of the changing room in my sportswear, I ran into Isabella who was also entering the Fitness Center.
It was quite awkward to see her since we haven't run into each other so much and we also doesn't Team 7 practice.
"What, you're here to work out too?"
"Huh? Oh, yeah."
"...Alright, work hard."
Isabella walked past into the girl's changing room. I then headed to the treadmill without much thought.
Beep—
I set the treadmill speed to 20km. I wouldn't have even imagined it in the past, but now it wasn't so difficult.
For the next 30 minutes, I ran on the treadmill. By the ti I got off, I was soaked with my own sweat.
"Huu...."
I took out a sports drink from the fridge.
Isabella, who just got out of the gravitation room, slowly ca up next to .
"Hey."
I stared at Isabella silently. She fidgeted around, trying to buy ti.
"What? Say sothing."
"...You see, my team got the Poison Beetle Dungeon."
It seed Isabella was worried about her team challenge. A Poison Beetle Dungeon.... She ended up taking an insect Dungeon, which was one of the trickiest out of all Dungeons.
"Do, do you know anything about it?"
"...How did you choose the most difficult one?"
"I know right? The annoying mage in my team kept telling to choose it."
The mage in Isabella team was Silva. He was recorded in my settings book. Although he was skilled, he was a bit of an ass.
Because his aunt was a [S] rank mage, he probably wouldn't bend down to Isabella either.
Of course, If it was old Isabella...she would make him bend him no matter what whithout thinking of consequences but she was not sa anymore.
Aft her sister wake up from coma...She changed little...She was still cold towards everyone but she began tolerance their presence.
That's why she hasn't taken any dramatic asures and was asking for my advice.
"He probably thought that he could get bonus points with a difficult assignnt. But he's probably going to be sloppy in his presentation. He's going to stutter and make you facepalm."
"I know, I was willing to overlook it, but now... Ehew, I've never t soone who is more headstrong than ."
At least she knew she was headstrong.
"If possible, let soone else do the presentation. Unexpectedly, they might be more prepared. As for the Poison Beetle Dungeon, it's tricky but manageable if you know what to expect."
Isabella looked at intently, clearly eager for more advice. I took a deep breath, organizing my thoughts. The Poison Beetle Dungeon was notorious for its difficult challenges, but with the right strategy, it could be conquered.
"First, you'll need to be prepared for the poison. Antidotes are a must, and so are protective gear and spells. The beetles themselves have a tough exoskeleton, so conventional attacks might not be effective. Aim for their underbelly, it's their weak spot."
Isabella nodded, absorbing the information. "Anything else?"
"The dungeon layout is also a maze. It's easy to get lost, so make sure soone in your team has a good sense of direction or a mapping spell. And watch out for traps—they're everywhere."
She sighed, looking more determined than before. "Thanks. I'll make sure we're prepared."
As Isabella walked away, I couldn't help but reflect on how much she had changed. The old Isabella wouldn't have asked for advice, let alone accepted it. But her sister's awakening had softened her edges, if only a little.
Finishing my drink, I headed back to the treadmill for another session, my thoughts drifting back to my sudden fa as Darkheart.
The offers and friend requests would have to wait. For now, my focus was on my training and my studies.
But in the back of my mind, the allure of the virtual world and its challenges lingered, waiting for the mont when I would step back into the Battleground.
After another intense workout session, I returned to my apartnt, feeling the familiar ache of muscles well-used.
As I prepared to sleep, I glanced at my AI bracelet one last ti. Notifications continued to flood in, but I ignored them, knowing that my priorities lay elsewhere for now.
I set my AI bracelet to do not disturb mode, allowing myself so peace from the incessant digital noise. The virtual world could wait; tonight, I needed rest.
As I lay in bed, my thoughts drifted back to the day's events. The unexpected fa, the training with Yato, and the conversation with Isabella all swirled in my mind. It was a strange mix of exhilaration and exhaustion. I closed my eyes, letting the weariness of the day wash over , and soon drifted into a deep sleep.
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The next morning, the sun stread through the window, waking from a restful sleep.
I stretched, feeling the familiar soreness from the previous night's workout.
After a quick shower and breakfast, I glanced at my AI bracelet.
Despite the do not disturb mode, the device was still flashing with notifications and ssages.
Curiosity got the better of , and I scrolled through so of the latest updates.
There were more friend requests, more offers from scouts, and several ssages from people I didn't recognize.
Among the sea of notifications, one ssage stood out—it was an official invitation from the Arcadium.
I opened the ssage, reading it carefully.
The Arcadium was offering a chance to compete in their elite dueling tournant.
The invitation was formal and respectful, acknowledging my recent achievents and expressing genuine interest in seeing my skills on their grand stage.
I pondered the offer. Competing in the Arcadium would be a huge step up from the Battleground.
It was an opportunity to test myself against the best of the best, to see how far I could go. But it also ant more ti away from my studies and training with Yato.
After a mont of reflection, I decided to reject the invitation.
Since I already don't have ti to do all of this.
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