Forest Cottage Area, cottage number 1.
Alexander was currently standing under the shower while holding his aching waist with both his hands, trying to relax them from the severe pain.
'This pain is really too much. It's as if it's not from sleeping on the hard ground but from doing some hip and waist exercises like sit-ups. But… I can't ignore the fact that this body is far too weak from my previous body which was accustomed to sleeping on the cold tile floor.'
The warm water from the warm shower was constantly pouring down, wetting him and slowly washing up his body, and relaxing his tensed muscles. But what was constantly bothering him was his worries; the worries he gathered after the fearful event from yesterday.
'Che… I fainted after looking at a flying coat. Forget about dominating the world, it'll be great if I can just control that senior. She's really scary.'
'I need to do something about it. Sleeping or thinking here won't do anything.'
He turned off the tap and stopped the shower, before picking up the towel from the hanger beside the door.
….
Stepping out of the bathroom, feeling somewhat relaxed, Alexander started thinking about his future plans from here on.
He needs to plan everything in advance so that he won't suffer as much as he suffered in this event anymore. He was literally running like a lamb chased by a wolf or maybe he was even worse than a lamb, maybe he was acting just like a … Leave it, in short, he was anything but good.
After waking up this morning, he ran back to his cottage without paying any attention to the prize distribution ceremony.
At that time, all in his mind were two words, 'GET STRONGER'
After the incident of Ryan Reed, he was now feeling insecure. He really can't let that guy grow stronger anymore and increase the gap between them. While suppressing his opponent, he needs to solidify himself.
Although he didn't see 'Ryan Reed the Weed' after coming out of the forest, he really was afraid deep inside his heart. After coming in contact with Hazel, he didn't pay much attention to this factor. But now, he was really just hoping to get rid of this trouble.
'That weed is really like a viper. If I let him catch me again, I really won't be that lucky again.'
Thinking of this pressing factor, he set his first target to strengthen himself and finally consume those locked gene points.
The first requirement for this task is to prepare the medicine and then to slowly assimilate it using physical activities.
'I really can't prepare the medicine here in the cottage, there are too many people and distractions. I think the lower floor of the New Headquarters of 'New Hepta Symphony' should be ready by now. Let's head there.'
Picking up his dirty, muddy sack. Alexander exited the door. He already submitted all his equipment for the Inter-Department Rush with the help of another student. So, he doesn't need to worry about anything else.
But he returned back again in a fraction of a second.
Heck! He was still just wrapped up in a towel. He forgot that he came out of the bathroom just now.
The excitement of new plans can really drag anyone down!
Sigh, I should calm down before taking action.
...
After spending another 20 minutes in the cottage, changing his clothes, and settling some minor issues, he walked out of his cottage again. However, this time he didn't run back as he was dressed up properly.
But what was proper for him? Just a black hoodie and black track pants. This was most comfortable and proper, according to him.
His back and waist were still under extreme pain. But his mission was important. Although he can't participate in the system's mission yet as his previous mission was still incomplete, he decided to finish this self-assigned mission first.
Swiftly exiting the Forest Cottage Area, Academy Main Gate, while constantly looking out for some kind of sneak attack from that weed, he reached the giant door of 'Daily Local Market'.