Jesse hadn't seen the mysterious man again since that day, but it didn't matter. His focus now was entirely on growing stronger. Over the past two months, he trained relentlessly, relying on his breathing technique rather than the system's steel mentality. It gave him a deeper sense of control and balance, as he aimed to sharpen his instincts and body.
"It's time," Maxwell's voice called from outside the room. Jesse slowly opened his eyes, rising from his meditative position. The promotion exam was only a week away, and they had all been training hard for the past two months.
Occasionally, Jesse trained alone, especially to master his claw swipe technique. But today, they decided to train together.
He opened the door, finding Maxwell waiting for him.
"Let's go," Jesse said, his voice steady.
