Haruto continued in a firm tone, ensuring they understood the schedule that had been arranged. "Now listen carefully. When the Academy starts operating as usual, from Monday to Friday, you will come here at three in the afternoon. You will train for five hours until eight in the evening. After that, meditate for thirty minutes before you return to the dormitory. As for Saturday and Sunday, the schedule is more intensive. You will come at six in the morning and leave at six in the evening. Understood?"
"Yes, we understand!" The First-Year students replied in unison with loud voices, although some of them looked a bit nervous imagining the packed schedule.
Haruto smiled widely, looking satisfied with their enthusiasm. "Good. Now, it's time to clean up!"
Without needing to be asked twice, they began to move, cleaning the training room that was already filled with sweat and dust from their activities. Despite being tired, no one complained.
Haruto himself pitched in to help them, easily lifting the heavy training equipment. Patrick, Natsuki, Lilyana, and Bellina also joined in, creating a harmonious atmosphere of cooperation in the room.
After finishing cleaning the training room, the First-Year students said goodbye one by one to Haruto and his group before heading back to their respective dormitories. Although their faces looked tired, their spirits remained high.
On the other hand, Haruto, Patrick, Natsuki, Lilyana, and Bellina decided to go to the cafeteria together. The atmosphere in the cafeteria felt warm, filled with casual conversations among them. Small laughter could be heard occasionally, especially when Patrick teased Natsuki, who looked very hungry.
After finishing dinner, they parted ways in front of the cafeteria, each heading to their dormitory. Haruto walked leisurely to his room, enjoying the cool night breeze that brought a bit of tranquility after a tiring day.
Upon arriving at the dormitory, Haruto immediately cleaned himself up. The warm water flowing over him helped to relax his tense muscles. After finishing, Haruto put on simple pajamas and lay down on his bed.
Haruto then stared at the ceiling of his room and let out a long sigh. "…Haah… I hope this tranquility can continue," Haruto murmured with a faint smile. However, that smile slowly faded.
"The Apocalypse, huh…" Haruto muttered, his voice nearly drowned out by the silence of the night. The shadow of what Bellina had said some time ago haunted Haruto again.
Bellina had once revealed that this world was just a novel. In that story, the Apocalypse would happen again—a disaster that would shake the world to its core. Although the Apocalypse was predicted to occur thirteen years from now, that thought continued to weigh on Haruto.
Haruto then smiled wryly. "If there's one thing that truly worries me, it's the Apocalypse."
Haruto knew that even with all his strength, he could not stop the Apocalypse alone. However, that did not stop Haruto from trying. That was why Haruto insisted on training the First-Year students. He wanted them to become stronger, tougher, and ready to face anything.
Moreover, another reason why Haruto involved Patrick, Natsuki, Lilyana, and Bellina in the training was to strengthen them. Haruto did not want them to be a burden when an emergency arose. He also wanted to see how far they could develop, especially Bellina.
Bellina was an intriguing figure to Haruto. Like Haruto, Bellina also came from another world. However, there was one significant difference—Bellina seemed to know this world much better than Haruto.
"Strangely, Bellina doesn't seem to be trying to change anything," Haruto thought. "Even knowing what will happen, Bellina just goes through everything as it is."
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