Chapter 119
"128! 129! 130!" I huffed in exhaustion, my heart pounding as I pushed through the final reps of my set. The cool towel draped over my shoulder offered some relief as I wiped the sweat that stung my eyes. Glancing at my smartwatch, which had beeped about an hour earlier, I checked for any missed notifications.
[Announcement: Wandering Club Destination: Eldoria. Scheduled on next Saturday.]
I should be sleeping right now, not dreading the next set of exercises. Yet here I was, fueled by Macaron’s incessant encouragement and the feisty system that refused to let me off the hook.
I’m alone in this training facility right now since almost all the students went home this summer break. So I’ll be spending my time working out, studying and working as an information seller at the Scarlet Phantom Website.
Well, I got a week left before our trip to Eldoren.
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Friday 12 P.M.
The members of the Wandering Club gathered again under the blazing summer sun, the air thick with anticipation and the faint sound of laughter echoing in the distance. Most of the girls had opted for flowy dresses and loose-fitting shirts, paired stylishly with denim shorts, perfect for hot summer days. Meanwhile, the boys sported casual polo shirts and cargo pants, each taking their own approach to beating the heat.
"For heaven’s sake! When are they coming?" Angela grumbled, fanning herself vigorously with her hand, her expression a mix of impatience and discomfort.
"Why did you even wear that in the first place?" Whitney muttered next to her, trying to find a way to shade her own face from the sun as she squinted at the sky.
"....."