Deebt and Milly entered the training center, training at the Sunrise academy was different from any other academy.
Students could choose to train under a supervisor or instructor, or they could choose to train on their own.
Students were given complete freedom, not everyone needed guidance, as some had a family background or private coaches even before arriving at the academy.
The students' choices changed every week, so it wasn't a restriction for them.
Deebt chose to train on his own, J Martin's advice, which he had sent in his email, was still there, but Deebt hadn't made the most of it.
He wanted to see how far he could go by following J Martin's instructions, a man among the best in the world.
Deebt disappeared from Milly's side at some point, because she chose to train under a supervisor.
Milly headed to the place she had chosen based on the information provided by the reception and selection department.
'Deebt chose to fight on his own.' Milly thought as she walked.
Determination shone in her eyes, she, too, desired strength.
'Since my conversation with Jazz, I've changed. Though it's a slight change, it's better than nothing.'
Milly thought about her previous conversation with Jazz.
Jazz knew she had an ability she hadn't told anyone about before.
This made her wary of Jazz, but he showed that his intentions were good, he wanted to help Milly move forward and showed her the best path for her.
For some reason, Milly chose to trust Jazz.
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Deebt headed to the real world running track and began training.
He wasn't alone there, many members of his group were there as well, since each group had its own training hall.
The training hall was divided into seven levels, and the level containing the running track was the first level.
The first level is dedicated solely to building endurance, all the exercises there are designed to help students develop the ability to withstand pressure.
Although the academy administration gave students the option to train on their own, this did not mean their training level was irrelevant. If it was confirmed that their training was not genuine, sufficient, or lacked effort, it would be considered equivalent to skipping training sessions, and if this happened three times, they would be expelled.
But that didn't mean all students had the nerve to fake their training, their future was here at the academy.
"Haaaaa."
Deebt ran at a steady pace and increased his speed every five minutes, until even his breathing was steady.
"Hooof."
Steady, consistent, and balanced, Deebt continued to run at a faster pace every five minutes.
He never stopped.
"He's a beast."
"They said he only started training three months ago. How is that possible?"
"Haaah, huff... You're right, he's picking up speed and hasn't slowed down at all."
"Damn talent."
"Hahaha, talent? He's the only one you could call a natural."
"Man, I didn't expect there to be someone like this in our generation."
"No doubt he's the best..."
Half an hour had passed since Deebt started running, and he had completed several laps around the track, even passing people who hadn't even finished ten laps.
His effort made them feel helpless, inadequate.
Not everyone had a conqueror's mindset, not even Deebt himself.
It was the survival instinct that drove his desire for strength.
Deebt didn't spare any time or effort and gave it his all.
Another five minutes passed, and Deebt's speed increased once more.
Many students on the running track looked at him with a sense of helplessness, what else could they do?
'I'll keep going like this, then head to the pool.' Deebt thought as he increased his speed once more.
An hour passed without his speed wavering even once or for a single moment.
Then he headed to the massive pool, as before, some students were there under the guidance of a special supervisor.
Deebt had one reason for coming to the pool, to face the pressure.
Whether it was pressure like that of the ocean or the pressure he had created on his own body.
"If it weren't possible, they wouldn't have set three hours of non stop training every day."
Deebt knew that the academy had the students' potential in mind, and its choices served a single purpose.
To push boundaries, whether physical or mental.
Pushing past those limits makes students aspire to greater heights, enabling them to face future challenges with a strong mindset and a body ready for the struggle.
The pool itself was 120 meters deep, the pressure changed every 20 meters and increased exponentially.
There was a sign explaining the pressure according to the pool's depth.
In the first 20 meters, the pressure gradually ranges between 1 and 8 atmospheres.
In the second 20 meters, it ranges between 8 and 64 atmospheres.
In the third 20 meters, it ranges between 64 and 512 atmospheres.
In the fourth 20 meters, the pressure reaches 4096.
In the fifth 20 meters, the pressure reaches 32,768 atmospheres.
In the final 20 meters, the pressure reaches 262,144 atmospheres.
"Hell, is that even possible? Normal humans, even with their best equipment, might reach thirty or forty meters."
Deebt was shocked by the numbers he saw, as the pressure increased eightfold every 20 meters, nevertheless, Deebt descended into the pool.
Enormous technology was used in the construction of the training facilities at the academy.
And the pool's technology was vastly superior, because its origins were human.
In the history of this world, when the Horizon Gates emerged and the System appeared, humanity was divided.
Amid this division, hostility arose, it was clear that humans could not agree, so they split.
Later, one of the splinter groups emerged under the leadership of a single man, nicknamed "Full Pressure."
His primary ability was manipulating pressure, but during his rebellion, he was defeated, captured, and his ability studied.
Several years after his disappearance or death, the results emerged, forming the basis of this pool.
Deebt swam down and then tried to descend further to a depth of ten meters.
He felt the difference, what set the pool apart was that the change in pressure every twenty meters was immense, the number could jump from hundreds to thousands instantly.