Just like that, time passed day by day, and Monte and his companions went punctually to the research institute every day to receive Rocky's training. On one hand, Rocky conducted combat training and guidance for them; on the other, he adapted to the newly modified New Armor. If the Armor was being modified, he would wear the Blood Pattern Mark II to engage in one-on-one combat with Monte and the others.
Although the Blood Pattern Mark II was at a considerable disadvantage in many respects compared to the Armors of Monte and his comrades, Rocky's combat experience was enough to compensate for these disadvantages. Thus, even when wearing the Blood Pattern Mark II, Monte and the others could not defeat him in one-on-one battles.
However, while Monte and his companions still could not defeat Rocky, their progress was evident to all. After a long period of continuous and brutal training, the four of them had significantly improved their control over their Armors.
