The first underground floor is a large space dedicated to training, fights and disputes, among other purposes. The entire floor is equipped with modern facilities to accommodate various activities and divided into areas that meet all the needs of users, whether they are Parahumans or not.

A large synthetic grass field occupies a significant part of the floor, allowing for group training, recreational games and combat simulations. Together with its movable partitions, it allows the space to be configured flexibly.

It can be adapted to different needs, from collective exercises to specific disputes. And its synthetic grass is strong enough to withstand a small explosion without suffering damage.

But when tournaments or more serious disputes, with an audience, need to be held in these facilities, a main arena was built for large-scale fights and events, located on the opposite side of the small field.

This arena has a floor that can be adapted to different types of fighting, with options for arenas with water, sand, walls and rocks, ice, and fire torches, among many others. The entire arena can be remodeled according to the fight that will be held there.

And for the public, there are bleachers and viewing platforms around the arena, allowing spectators to follow the fights up close. However, separating the arena and the bleachers is a type of transparent insulating protection.

To meet other needs, there are changing rooms spread across the 4 corners of the floor. All are separated by gender and offer individual lockers to store your belongings.

In addition, there are showers, ice baths and recovery areas in all the changing rooms, but there are also 2 other special stations that offer saunas and massage rooms, providing complete support to users after their training and fights.

The entire floor is equipped with advanced monitoring and recording systems, except for the intimate areas. Cameras capture training and competitions, transmitting them to the upper floors or storing them for later analysis.

Anyone can request these images, and it is also possible to buy special monitors that display real-time metrics, such as heart rate, oxygen consumption (VO2 Max), calories burned, applied force, electromyography, stress levels, blood lactate levels, strontium levels, neutrophil levels, etc.

All to help improve performance, strength, endurance, among other aspects, whether of Parahumans or Hunters. But the fact is that Hunters are not the priority, which is why the vast majority of equipment is intended for superhuman strength. A clear example is the lightest dumbbell weighing 15 kilos.

On the other hand, in addition to open spaces, this floor also has 15 rooms of varying sizes, designed to accommodate both individual and small group training.

Each room is equipped with mats, free weights, tatami mats, punching bags and multi-modal equipment, as well as soundproofing to ensure privacy and avoid interference.

But 5 of them are particularly larger than the others, as they have a small arena measuring 10x6 meters. These are the private duel rooms, and can only be used with the proper permission and supervision of authorized personnel.

And at this moment, in private room 12, 9 people are meeting. Among them, 3 new faces stand out…

"Yawn... Oh, oh, why do these useless women decide to fight right when the working hours is almost over? Why don't they go to a brothel and have fun?" At the edge of the arena stood a woman with electric blue hair that was loose and untidy, giving her a casual and rebellious air. Her long face, with soft features but sharp eyes did little to hide her expression of tiredness and boredom.

Her deep brown, almost black skin had a healthy and flawless glow that only made her well-trained and muscular body, the result of years of dedication to the gym, stand out.

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Voluminous and defined thighs, large and firm glutes, and a visible six-pack abdomen could not be hidden by the casual clothes, consisting of a Cropped Tank Top, oversized jacket, and Skinny High Waist Jeans Shaping Butt.

“Manager Nora, watch your language… No one would think you were a Senior Manager if they heard these atrocities.”

Behind her, sitting on the bench reserved for the audience, a peculiar Parahuman spoke, a woman with long, silvery hair like moonlight, slightly wavy. An oval and delicate face, with refined and harmonious features combined with eyes that are a penetrating glacial blue.

As a Yuki-ona, her skin is incredibly pale with a natural glow that resembles ice under the light. In addition to having a slender and gracefully proportioned body that is almost completely hidden under the long navy blue dress with wide sleeves.

“I don’t give a damn what people think. I just want to go home and train a little before bed…”

Despite receiving a gentle warning, Nora was not at all happy to be here. Even though she didn’t want to offend, she responded rudely, which made the woman not interfere anymore and sat elegantly in her place.

Beside the elegant woman, sitting on the same bench, were also the 3 secretaries on the right side of the woman and on the left side was Darya.

“Saying that makes it seem like they’re not the ones who need to have fun…” Aria commented in a low voice.

“What is it Aria?” Unfortunately, the comment did not go unnoticed by Nora, who turned and glared fiercely at Aria.

“Nothing, Manager!!!!! I didn’t say anything.”

“Humph… This time it’ll go away.”

After that, she looked back at the two women in the Arena. Vivian on the right side and Monique on the left.

A waste of time… That’s what she thought as soon as she found out about their records. Vivian was absolutely superior in everything, Monique had no chance. Even Monique herself must have known that, which raises a pertinent question: why did she agree to duel?

“Let’s get on with it. I’ll dictate the rules, in case the kids here have forgotten… The duel will continue until one of the parties gives up or becomes incapable of fighting. Any type of blow is allowed, but no killing, am I clear?”

“Yes” x2

“Great. No weapons, armor or anything that alters the performance of either party. The Lady-”

“Miss…”

“Miss Frostwood is an expert in detection, so don’t even think about using tricks. The duel will have a 15-minute time limit – If the duel exceeds the time limit, it will be considered a draw. But to avoid this, we have the 5-second rule, that is, if you are inactive for more than 5 seconds of pause, we will immediately declare a draw or disqualify the culprit. Understood?

“Yes” x2

“Great, Oh, and talk? It won’t happen. Everyone stay quiet and focus on the fight. Whoever opens their mouth and says something will be disqualified immediately. Okay??”

“Yes” x2

“Very well. Now that we are all understood, you will have the honor of being refereed by Mr. Caleb. The Lady-Miss Frostwood will intercede if there is any irregularity or the fight exceeds the time limit. Please, Mr. Caleb… Apologies for interrupting your work.”

“Hoho, no problem at all, it’s been a while since the last fun event. A duel is always interesting to watch, especially between two such interesting and promising girls…”

Taking Nora’s place on the side of the arena, a man dressed in a black suit thanked her and began to observe the two women.

Dark brown hair with gray strands combed back gave him an air of sophistication. His wide chin with a well-groomed beard highlighted his light gray eyes full of intensity and marks of battle experience.

But what draws the most attention to him is the impressive physique of a true bodybuilder. With broad shoulders, a voluminous chest, wide arms and very thick thighs. His body was so large that the suit he was wearing was stretched even though it was a size large.

“I hope you understand that Duels are not for killing each other, but for settling disputes. Therefore, girls, when the duel ends, so will your disputes. There will be no other duel regardless of the result of this one.”

With a calm voice, he crossed his fingers and began to look each of them in the eye. His experience was more than enough to know that holding a grudge is not good.

On the contrary, it is an evil that eats away at you from the inside out and blinds the best and kindest of men. For a Parahuman, holding a grudge is the same as voluntarily degenerating, running the risk of becoming a Fallen through one's own fault...

"I ask that you understand this and avoid holding on to grudges. I have lost many loved ones because of this... Many young boys and girls who had bright futures fell and I was unable to stop them. Don't be like that... When this duel is over, everything will end with it and you will start over again... Ready?"

"Yes..." x2...

This time, the two's response was hesitant. But their determination to duel was still there. The man looked at the two again, silently analyzing each of them. One of them was someone brilliant, like a wild flower growing among thorns. The other, someone focused and persistent, like a strong desert cactus…

The outcome was already clear, but he didn’t care, the smile on his face was one of genuine excitement and expectations.

“Then… Fight.”