Alexander and Noah were taken to a private room by an instructor. It was also quite extensive. It was divided into several sections in itself. They had their development rooms apart from the rooms where they could meet their basic needs.

The facilities were not even comparable to before.

Alexander took a bath as he entered his room and began to meditate in the nurturing room. A few more pills were given as a reward. Of course, these were a one-time thing. Afterward, it could only be taken with the achievements in the courses.

Although Alexander meditated all day long, he made no progress. He felt like he had hit a huge wall. Despite this, there was no reduction in pain. Every moment he made progress was like torture and it was impossible to get used to it.

Even with the Clean Heart Pill and the Calm Mentality Pill, nothing was changing.

Alexander gritted his tooth and stood up. He started to study 24 Forms Physical Training. Each of his muscles was stretched like a beam. His physique, supported by Qi, had no equal. It was until at least some time ago. Now there was a gulf between him and his rivals.

'I need to get stronger urgently.'

He continued his training without stopping. When he couldn't move, he sat down and started meditating again. His thoughts were getting sharper with each cycle. The power he desired with indescribable greed slipped from his fingertips every time.

He continued to work without stopping.

In the morning, he cleaned his clothes and lined up in the training hall. There was no one in the hall, everyone was resting because of the tiredness of the previous day. Then some time passed, and the other students, especially Noah, started coming.

Alexander didn't talk to anyone except Noah. This place was different from the camp. It was not forbidden to talk. The students in the group quickly mingled and exchanged information with each other.

The tallest boy's name was Graham. The beautiful girl standing next to him was his partner Natasha. The two of them took first place in the exam.

Next to Natasha were two men who looked very similar. The one on the right was named Samuel and the one on the left was named Daniel. They were second, one above Alexander and Noah. Although Alexander didn't bother to introduce himself, Noah was eager to blend in.

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Time passed, and the instructor in the black mask arrived.

"We didn't meet yesterday. Call me Shadow. You will take orders from me for years to come. Although you have potential now, you are quite raw. In Elysium, you are not even taken seriously. That's why you need to get stronger."

Continued.

"The Deadly Education Program consists of twenty special levels. With each ascending level, you get closer to a Shadow Cardinal's body. While its main purpose is to prepare your body for advanced assassination skills, it also can increase your compatibility with Shadow Energy. It is quite painful. It is no different from torture. But each level will give you different powers."

After the instructor continued to explain for a while, he started talking about the curriculum. The Deadly Education Program was only part of the curriculum.

"You will get to know the human body and the monsters found in Elysium. You will learn weapon mastery and various assassination techniques. You will reach levels that can survive in any environment. You will have the right to study in a special area that the Shadow Cathedral has."

As the Shadow continued to tell, the sparkle in Alexander's eyes continued to grow. The special area that Shadow described was a battlefield. A monster forest located on the territory of the Shadow Cathedral!

This was a special area where they could fight whenever they wanted.

Alexander's blood was beginning to boil.

"Today's first training will be in the open field. Everybody follow me!"

The group that began to follow the Shadow soon came to the head of a high slope prepared by the officials. Thorny metal balls, which looked quite heavy, were on the ground. Alexander looked at the balls and turned his eyes to the slope.

"The metal balls on the ground weigh three hundred pounds each. Do not forget to pay attention to their spines. A paralyzing poison strong enough to knock an elephant over its ends was rubbed. The training will continue until we can take the metal balls to the top of the mountain without dropping them."

After the Shadow said this, it disappeared from view. Accustomed to their attitude, Alexander went to the metal balls without much surprise.

"Hey, aren't you acting too hasty?"

Noah grabbed Alexander by the shoulder. According to him, Alexander was very hasty. They usually acted without attracting attention all the time.

"We're in training, Noah."

After Alexander said this, he took one of the metal balls in his arms. Paying attention to the thorns, he adjusted his position and took his first step to the slope. The soil was soft but warm. It was quite suitable for growing various insects and poisonous plants.

Even from his first step onto the hillside, Alexander could predict that the road would not be easy. But there was nothing he could do. He had to be more determined than the others could be, as he wasn't as talented as the others.

Only in this way could he catch them.

Alexander began to climb the slope with determined eyes.

Seeing his unshakable spirit, Noah clicked his tongue and began to climb behind him with the metal ball he had picked up from the ground.