Vincent Fox could hardly believe his eyes. After only a few hours of training, his attributes had nearly doubled. A broad grin spread across his face as he stared at the holographic panel hovering before him.
No wonder they call this a limiter-breaking physique… it's godlike, he thought.
The best thing about his newly acquired Saitama Physique was how effortlessly it grew stronger just stick to a daily routine and power would pour in. Unlike other lineages that demanded arcane rituals or extreme conditions, this one simply responded to ordinary exercise.
Vincent remembered Saitama's own journey. In the old legend, he had trained for three years 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a ten-kilometer run every day until he lost all his hair and became invincible.
Three years is nothing, Vincent chuckled to himself, picturing the headlines: "Student Splits Continent with a Single Punch." Baldness didn't bother him. In fact, he looked forward to it proof that his strength had finally broken free.
Returning home, he took a quick shower, then noticed dozens of missed calls and messages lighting up his phone. He hadn't taken it with him during training. Almost every message was from his best friend, Alex Benson the partner in too-many all-nighters at internet cafés.
Rather than call back, Vincent flipped through the texts:
"Fox, you blew Mr. Liu's mind, his face was purple, like a beet!""Jasmine Carter matched with Flashy Flash. Officials even showed up. I'm so jealous!""Mr. Liu's grinning like an idiot. Better that you made him happy than not.""I got kicked out by Atomic Samurai he barely glanced at me.""Seriously, man, answer your phone!""Don't do anything crazy. We need you around."
Alex's concern shone through every line. Vincent tapped out a quick reply: "I'm fine. Phone was on silent napped through it all."
Moments later Alex rang again with an invitation to drinks and another gaming marathon. Vincent declined after that brutal afternoon run, he was too exhausted and spent the evening cooking himself a simple dinner before bed.
Over the next few days, he never missed a workout. Each morning brought new gains. His status panel read like a fever dream:
Name: Vincent FoxRace: HumanPhysique: 46Spirit: 17Strength: 53Agility: 41Lineage: Saitama Physique (Awakened)
His strength was now over five times that of a normal adult. When he clenched his fist, he felt the power to fell a charging bull. The Saitama Physique was everything he'd hoped for.
Late one afternoon, a soft knock echoed through his apartment. Vincent, sweaty and still in his training gear, opened the door to find a deliveryman holding a small package.
"Vincent Fox?" the man asked.
"That's me," Vincent replied, signing for the parcel.
Inside, he found two official letters: his high-school diploma and an admission notice from a private university. He couldn't help but smile. He had passed the Heroic Sanctuary exam and secured his place in the next chapter of his life.
Now, with diploma in one hand and admission letter in the other, Vincent Fox felt unstoppable. The road to true invincibility lay ahead, and he was more ready than ever.