When her toes touched the ground, the angle at which her knees bent; when her torso twisted, the degree to which her waist and abdominal muscles tightened; the breathing rhythm timed precisely to the point most suitable for exerting force...
Although the data had yet to be analyzed, based on his experience as a Trainer, Anjing Zhen felt that the details Kitasan Black had displayed then might have been instincts she had honed through failure again and again.
"This is truly... tremendous progress."
As he recalled it, he could not help murmuring with delight.
Kitasan Black had not caught what Anjing Zhen said. Wiping away her sweat, she walked over curiously.
"A-Zhen, did you just... say something?"
"Ah, I was saying that your performance in today's training has improved quite a bit."
Coming back to himself, Anjing Zhen explained with a smile.
"Perhaps before long, you really will be able to catch me—or escape from me."
"Really?"
A flash of surprise crossed Kitasan Black's eyes. Then she puffed out her chest with confidence.
"Okay! I'll definitely keep working hard!"
"One day, sooner or later... I'll definitely beat you completely!"
Chase Training was the final task of the day. Once it ended, everyone packed up the training equipment and went to the cafeteria for dinner together.
It was now September. The Tenno Sho Autumn was generally held at the end of October, and barring any surprises, this year's race would be on October 30.
With plenty of time left to prepare, Kitasan Black and Almond Eye returned to the dormitory together to rest after dinner.
Daiwa Scarlet also returned to the dormitory to continue working on her thesis while handling her Dormitory Manager duties.
Meanwhile, Anjing Zhen and Agnes Tachyon went to a small classroom in the teaching building.
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