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"Hoo! Hoo!"

Sulu set down the dumbbells, gasping for air as large beads of sweat rolled down his face.

Beside him, Angelia frowned deeply. "Your foundation is too poor! It's pathetic. Did you not eat breakfast this morning?"

After paying the fees and registering, Angelia had immediately put Sulu through a test, and the results were abysmal.

Sulu had originally been at a normal human level, but his constitution had suddenly dropped by a third, instantly relegating him to the ranks of the sickly.

His high Spirit of 1.6 allowed him to clearly see the pity in Angelia's eyes.

"It's rare to see a man as weak as you. Ah, sorry... I didn't mean it like that. Please don't be discouraged; as long as you eat properly and increase your training, you can still make up for it."

Angelia habitually blurted out the critique, then hurriedly waved her hands in panic.

"I understand... then, can you teach me combat techniques?"

Sulu knew his own situation best and asked calmly.

"You're choosing me as your personal coach? You've got an eye for talent!"

Angelia puffed out her chest, then her expression turned stern. "But what you need to do right now isn't learning combat, but starting from the basics. Come! I'll teach you how to exercise correctly first!"

Knowing how to exercise properly, how to avoid sports injuries, and how to maintain one's body was indeed a science.

In truth, the Portley Family surely possessed knowledge in this area, and it would likely be superior to that of a common Combat Club.

Unfortunately, Sulu had left too early and never had the chance to come into contact with it.

After all, one couldn't train when too young; the best time for physical development was during the growth phase, where a few months of effort could equal a year for an ordinary person.

Sulu knew this well, so he remained very humble and diligent.

Although his constitution had weakened, his other attributes were quite decent. Under Angelia's guidance, he picked things up quickly, which actually made the female coach start to appreciate him.

After the workout, Angelia generously massaged Sulu's muscles to help his body relax, finally instructing, "Remember to eat more meat when you get back and get plenty of rest!"

"Thank you!"

Although he hadn't learned any combat techniques, Sulu felt that mastering the correct way to exercise made the trip worthwhile.

After taking a refreshing shower and changing his clothes, Sulu left the Combat Club and headed to the university cafeteria. He steeled himself and ordered a lobster thermidor, a piece of fried chicken cutlet, a vegetable salad, and some bread on the side.

After all, high-intensity exercise required high nutrition and caloric support; otherwise, it would be akin to intentionally ruining one's health.

While stuffing his face, Sulu was also silently calculating.

I can't afford this level of high expenditure for long. Perhaps by next week, or the week after at the latest, I'll definitely be broke! Even for emergency training, it will take at least a month or more to see results... I must find a way to make some money.

In this regard, Sulu was quite experienced.

Although St. George had a dedicated student loan program for impoverished students, he was one of the few who had paid it off entirely during his studies.

Inheriting the habits of his previous life, he hated the feeling of being in debt.

"Hey, Sulu!"

Upon returning to the dormitory, Sean's eyes immediately lit up as he greeted him. "I have to admit, you have good taste... that Molly, if she took off her glasses, she'd actually be quite cute!"

Sulu was speechless.

This roommate of his really had a talent for being a paparazzo.

"Didn't you like the style of Catherine?"

"This is aesthetics! Aesthetics, do you understand art?" Sean retorted, then added, "That Molly has a very regular routine, traveling between the dorm, the library, and the cafeteria every day... Brother, if you want to create an opportunity to get close to her, you should go to your home turf! Also... I wasted a job opportunity today to help you, and I think it's worth 10 Toner!"

"5 Toner! Not a cent more... if you keep yapping, I'll find someone else."

Sulu felt it was necessary to cut his expenses.

"Deal!!!"

The next day, Sulu went to the Combat Club as usual to find Angelia for training.

There were three coaches at the Combat Club, the other two being men. During his private training session with Angelia, Sulu noticed quite a few envious gazes directed their way.

After all, Angelia was a young student at the university, looked good, and had the added bonus of being fit.

It was just a pity that most students were short on cash and couldn't afford such private instruction.

In reality, if it weren't for the need to improve his strength as quickly as possible, Sulu wouldn't have been willing to do this either.

However, after Sulu's persistent requests, Angelia finally relented today.

"Today, I'll teach you a few basic combat routines!"

She stood in front of Sulu and assumed a few stances. "Learn from me, pay attention to your breathing... don't underestimate these routines. As long as you practice them until they become instinctive physical reactions, even with your constitution, you'll be able to catch a thug off guard if you encounter danger!"

Sulu agreed with this wholeheartedly.

The most important aspect of any martial arts routine was instinct—the ability to react and strike without hesitation when attacked.

"The combat arts of our Combat Club are inherited from the Church of the Goddess of Light, and they are also used within the Federation military; it is called Krav Maga Combat Arts!"

Angelia explained while demonstrating: "This combat art is divided into many types. The military version directly attacks vital points like the eyes and throat, prioritizing the rapid neutralization or killing of the enemy! Our Combat Club uses a simplified version consisting of eight basic routines, collectively known as the 'Eight Forms.' Think of them like formulas; they are designed to handle eight specific combat scenarios. Remember them well, and in the future, whenever you encounter similar situations, you can apply them directly!"

Since Sulu had paid the fee, Angelia taught with great diligence.

Sulu listened intently; this was the kind of training he had been looking for.

This Krav Maga Combat Arts, which specializes in attacking an enemy's weaknesses, is a path to victory for the weak against the strong. It is truly well-suited for my current situation...

He studied until the end of the session, only then managing to barely memorize the eight basic routines and the accompanying techniques.

"Learning them alone is useless; you must practice, practice hard! Only when it becomes a physical instinct can you truly say you have entered the door of combat arts!"

Angelia concluded, but she noticed a strange expression on Sulu's face: "What is it?"

"No... nothing! I just wanted to practice a bit more."

Sulu stared at the notification popping up on his attribute panel, a surge of joy rising in his heart.

[Ding! Learned Krav Maga Combat Arts, current level LV1!]

[Krav Maga Combat Arts LV1: Initial mastery of the 'Eight Forms', Constitution +0.1, Strength +0.1!]

Name: [Sulu Portley]

Profession: [None]

Rank: [0]

Title: [None]

Strength: [1.2], Agility: [1.2], Constitution: [0.7], Spirit: [1.6]

Skills: [Corpse Maiden Creation LV1], [Krav Maga Combat Arts LV1]

Passive: [Common Hebraic LV3], [Basic Physics LV4], [Demon Hunting Lore LV1], [Ancient Hebraic LV2]

XP: [0]

As expected, not only can I learn from skill books, but I can also gain knowledge through instruction from others. And since I mastered it through study, it didn't require any XP.

Krav Maga Combat Arts LV1 actually increased my Constitution and Strength directly!

Sulu clenched his fist, feeling a warm current flow through his entire body; his strength seemed to have grown by a fraction.

At the same time, the memories regarding the 'Eight Forms' of the combat arts took deep root in his mind, directly forming into physical instinct.

"Alright, show me again!"

Angelia nodded.

Sulu took a deep breath and clenched his right fist: "First Form!"

"Eh?"

Angelia's expression changed. In just an instant, she felt as if this student had undergone a complete transformation; the transitions between his movements were exceptionally smooth and perfectly standard.

As expected... with the assistance of the attribute panel, it directly forms into physical instinct, equivalent to what an ordinary person would gain after a year or two of training. This is truly satisfying!

After finishing the set of standard movements, Sulu felt so refreshed he almost wanted to let out a long shout.