Pick Me Up! Novel Chapter 30: Sub Party (1)

Chapter 30: Sub Party (1)

The following morning arrived, and I freshened up before heading to the dining hall. Clad in an apron, Chloe greeted .

Good morning, Mr. Han.

I nodded in response.

To my surprise, instead of the usual roasted potatoes, there were freshly baked bread rolls placed on the table.

Whats this?

Its bread. It was made by our new baker.

Chloe gestured towards a middle-aged lady standing nearby, awkwardly suppressing a giggle. She was one of the newcors who joined us just yesterday.

Since we were lacking wheat in our pantry, they resorted to making bread from mashed potatoes.

Well, since we have a baker now we should try to gather so wheat.

As I bit into the bread, I headed out of the hall towards my lodging.

This was so good news,

By diversifying our food options, we could alleviate the stress levels in the waiting room.

In the square, Enok erged from the warehouse, pulling a cart loaded with lumber. Two unfamiliar individuals were accompanying him.

Enok greeted

with a nod and swiftly continued on his way.

I entered the training camp.

There, I joined Jenna, Aaron, and Dica, who were waiting for , and together, we comnced our basic stamina training.

As we neared the end of our routine, a familiar face arrived at the training camp. It was Edis Kallen, a formidable female rcenary dressed in sleek black leather armor. She courteously tilted her head towards .

Nice to see you.

Silently, I retrieved a practice sword and dagger from the weapon rack. These were training weapons, devoid of a sharp edge. With a swift motion, I tossed them towards Edis, who skillfully caught them.

Whats the purpose of this exercise?

If Im going to trust you to cover my back, I need to know your true capabilities. Its a fundantal requirent, you see.

Well, that makes sense.

Edis offered a faint smile as she deftly twirled the dagger in her hand, assuming a lowered stance, fully prepared for combat.

I glanced at Ediss status window. After absorbing a significant number of offerings the previous night, her level had reached 3. Even at level 3, her stats surpassed those of Aaron, who stood at level 5. Furthermore, her skill levels were also superior.

Nevertheless, she still has room for improvent.

I adjusted my grip on the wooden sword.

With a cold gleam in her eyes, Edis lunged at .

The duel concluded with my victory.

I refrained from utilizing Frenzy. Last night, I had experienced a headache, presumably a side effect of the skill. Unless it was a genuine battle, I had decided to exercise restraint in its usage.

Even so, Edis was unable to match my skills.

She let out a wry chuckle and remarked, Youre quite formidable. I guess the tale of you being a farr was a re lie.

You seem to have mistaken sothing. Jenna!

Yes?

Give it a shot. Fight her using a dagger.

But my primary weapon is a bow!

The following scene unfolded as Jenna courageously grasped the training dagger.

After a montary pause, Edis regained her breath and rose from the ground. With a piercing gaze, she quickly assud her stance once more.

As the intense fight concluded, Jenna wiped the sweat off her forehead.

Phew, that was intense. It could have gone either way.

In the end, Jenna erged as the victor, with the level difference outweighing their respective ranks.

Edis muttered with a tinge of disappointnt in her voice, To think that such a young girl could be stronger than

Well, shes not your average young girl. Shes eaten her fair share, I quipped.

Are both of you rcenaries, or perhaps renowned warriors? Edis inquired.

Not at all. Im just a regular farr, and shes just a hunters daughter. We werent this formidable at the beginning either. In fact, Jenna was much weaker than this. But through rigorous training and countless battles here, weve grown stronger and beco who we are now.

If those guys hadnt relied solely on their bravado and had earnestly honed their skills, they would have given

a headache as well.

Although Edis was currently weaker than us, she possessed skills and growth values superior to a 1-star rating. As her level increases, the gap would gradually narrow.

Dont believe him! its all just an illusion hes trying to create! No matter how hard I try, I cant catch up to them! Aaron exclaid with a hint of frustration while sprinting around the track.

I chose to disregard his outburst.

Nevertheless, here, you can grow stronger based on your efforts. Dont neglect your training, no matter who you are.

Ill keep that in mind.

Leisurely, I surveyed the training grounds.

Aaron was leaping with a sandbag strapped to his back. Dica was wielding a sword, skillfully striking a wooden dummy on the right side of the training area. Alongside Edis, Jenna, and a few others, individuals were fervently wielding their weapons.

This was the aftermath of the massive synthesis that had taken place yesterday. Each person was diligently training with unwavering determination. If they wished to avoid perishing, they had no other choice. They needed to enhance their own value.

Nonetheless, the number of trainees remained limited.

If we were to asure the ratio of people assembled here, it wouldnt even account for half.

My thoughts shifted to the two n who clung to Enok, appearing as problems.

Opting for a support role rather than engaging in combat seed more convenient. However, the number of positions within the support organization was restricted. Currently, at best, the facilities could only accommodate two individuals. The rest would be left idle, unable to do anything other than participating in synthesis.

It was not my concern.

I shared with them everything necessary.

Its up to them now.

My attention focused on the young man who wielded his sword with beads of sweat cascading down his face.

He had a solid grasp of the basic stance. Among those who narrowly escaped being preyed upon by the Fangwolves yesterday, he stood out with his two-star rating. His na was Asher. As the first 2-star hero to erge since Molmont, he wielded a Low-tier Swordsmanship skill at Level 1.

Observing Asher discreetly, I noticed his awkward and hesitant sword swings.

You there.

Are you referring to ?

Asher was taken aback by my attention.

Appearing to be in his early twenties, he carried a dagger at his waist. However, it was a humble item, not a finely crafted weapon like Ediss, sothing that wouldnt raise eyebrows even if it broke.

Who else is here besides you? Co closer.

Yes, understood.

The man approached

cautiously.

Im Asher Roderick.

I see.

Such details were evident when examining his status window.

Yes

Did you hear the explanation about this place yesterday?

I did. Theres a being called the Master, and we were summoned here to fight. Ive taken your words to heart.

Taking a wooden sword from the display shelf, I assud my stance.

Do you understand what Im trying to achieve?

Yes, I do.

Asher held the wooden sword with a tense expression.

But his gaze remained fixed on . He didnt avert his eyes or take a step back.

At least he has grasped the basics.

What were you doing before coming here?

I worked as a porter for a rcenary group

Asher murmured, glancing briefly at Edis.

Edis was engaged in archery practice with Jenna at the shooting range.

Carrying baggage, standing guard, setting up camp

For soone with those responsibilities, you seem to possess fighting skills.

Because I aspired to beco a rcenary before.

Asher offered a self-deprecating smile.

Lets begin.

Yes.

I lunged forward, my sword slashing through the air. Ashers strike missed, and he stumbled backward. However, his unwavering gaze remained fixed on , refusing to blink even as he trembled.

Although it was rely a single exchange, he displayed unwavering determination.

It must be the difference between a 1-star and a 2-star hero.