In the basement under the Gothic Mage's Tower. Similar to the "mage's lair" that people generally think of, it is littered with all sorts of strange spell-casting materials and magic items of unknown use, and the damp air emits a musty smell of corruption.

But if you look closely, you can smell a hint of the musty smell - apparently from an unexpected guest.

"One, two......"

A crisp voice echoed through the basement.

"Three, Four......"

[I said, you......] Xiaowei couldn't help but interrupt the owner of the voice by a telepathic call, [What are you doing here? 】

The uninvited guest who broke into the basement, a girl named Victoria Douglas, replied, "What you should know......]

At the same time, her mouth kept counting: "Seven, eight......"

[Wait......] Xiaowei just wanted to say that she was not asking about the girl's exercise program.

[One-arm push-ups.] The girl still said it.

Xiaowei's sigh was long, long. Just because she's not good at sports doesn't mean she doesn't know common sense. At this time, the girl was wearing only a close-fitting corset and shorts, and her feet were barefoot. In the empty basement, she was the only one exercising alone.

"I know," said Vicky as patiently as possible, "But why are you suddenly in a hurry to exercise—after meeting Mr. Palamedes, you seem to be a different person. 】

The girl supports her weight on her toes and one hand, with the other behind her back. Her elbows flex and straighten repeatedly, allowing her body to rhythmically circulate between lowering and retracting, barely a fist between her lowest chin and the ground. Even by the strictest standards, the girl's movements are almost flawless.

[I feel a sense of urgency, Xiaowei,] the girl said, she has counted to "twenty", but she does not feel tired at all, [We not only have to improve our strength, but it is also a top priority to find out what hole cards we have in our hands. 】

[I agree," Xiaowei said, "But this is not the same as bowing down...... What does push-ups relate? 】

Her ladylike image is about to be ruined......

[Statistics and testing.] 】

[What? 】

[The strongest warrior in the world,] the girl said, the speed of the transfer of thought caught Xiaowei off guard, [How many times can you repeat this action?] 】

[I don't know,] Xiao Wei was stunned for a while and said, [Anyway, it's very easy for you to do this action. 】

[Do you want to change people? The girl asked for a long time, [We have already confirmed that you cannot use the power of the secret ritual weapon "Light World", but you control the body will not change our physical fitness. 】

[No, forget it......] Xiaowei is embarrassed.

The girl did this with her one-handed push-ups, and did not feel any fatigue until she was about fifty. But as the number increased, she gradually began to sweat, and her arms felt slightly sore. Eventually, at the hundredth and eighth, she stopped.

“…… One hundred and eight. Call it a day. She said. Rolled over and sat down.

[Huh? Xiaowei asked strangely, "Your movements haven't slowed down. And that's not even your limit. 】

[Breathing has begun to get messy,] the girl picked up the jug that was placed next to her and drank, [I have never done so many such movements in one breath, and my rhythm and physical strength are not very well controlled. 】

The girl glanced at the pocket watch that had been thrown on the ground: with the effort of drinking water, only a minute and fifty-eight seconds had passed. The girl was quite satisfied with the result.

If the girl has the conditions to search on the Internet of the earth, she will find that she has far exceeded the world record of one-handed push-ups for women on the earth.

I'm afraid that the physical fitness of humans in this world is better than that of the earth, the girl thought to herself. It may be that the difference in the average is not significant, but the upper limit is higher.

The most amazing thing is that "Bright World" gave the girl a strong physical strength, but did not change Victoria Douglas's petite physique. The girl could not even find a strong muscle in her "weak" body......

"Alright."

After less than five minutes of rest, the girl felt that her physical strength had fully recovered. Of course, she also wants to test other events, especially those with "simple and crude" evaluation criteria, such as the 100-meter run; But her goal now is not to test it all.

Once again, the girl performed one-arm push-ups. As before, it was still her unaccustomed left hand that was holding the ground. But this time, she didn't put her right hand behind her back. She took out her "Bright World" and grabbed it in her hand. She felt a hint of warmth in her palms, a force from the "Bright World".

Without the use of secret weapons, his physical fitness is already very amazing. So, what about using the Secret Weapon?

[You are ......] Xiaowei was puzzled.

[When I was selected by the Secret Weapon, my physical fitness was strengthened," the girl explained, "You see, this enhancement is "two-stage". Even if I don't hold the secret weapon in my hand, my physical fitness is still much higher than that of ordinary people who are not trained...... But when I hold my secret weapon in my hand and draw on its power, my body will be further strengthened. Endurance, explosiveness, and damage tolerance ......]

[It's also become easier to get excited.] Xiaowei complained.

The girl repeated her movements. Five, ten, twenty, fifty, hundred...... Xiaowei was able to express a few innocuous opinions at first, but was soon speechless in surprise. The girl's speed is getting faster and faster, but the rhythm is getting smoother.

Two hundred, three hundred, five hundred......

When the thousandth was reached, the girl no longer counted the number, but counted silently in her heart. Although she can sense the intense exertion of physical energy, the girl can feel the energy flowing from the "bright world".

Two thousand! The girl continues. She was so engrossed that she didn't have the slightest intention of stopping.

Xiaowei was already scared silly.

[Hey, it's almost......] she reminded him.

But the girl didn't notice it. She has mastered the key, maintaining a balance of physical exertion and replenishment. Even though the sweat dripped down her cheeks and fell to the ground, the girl's movements did not slow down in the slightest-

Three thousand, four thousand, five thousand—

Finally—

"Six thousand five hundred! …… So be it, there is no point in continuing anymore. ”

She rolled over and picked up the pocket watch on the side. Two hours and five minutes. She knows that with proper hydration, she can go on forever.

[Sure enough, as long as the "Bright World" is in hand,] the girl sighed, [My physical fitness can surpass the limits of human beings. If I give up the "Light World", I will be a stronger warrior at best. 】

Throwing the "Bright World" aside, the girl collapsed lazily on the ground. But Vicky didn't want to correct her demeanor anymore.

[It seems that I have to act as much as possible with the "Bright World",] the girl muttered, "If you judge the two." 】

[Fortunately, it was a parasol,] Xiaowei said happily, [not a "spear", "big axe" or "giant hammer"......] carrying a machete to swagger through the market?

That scene makes me tremble just thinking about it......

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Noon on the same day.

When the girl walked into the dining room of the Gothic Mage's Tower, the people of the Grexia Empire were already waiting there. Ever since the girl revealed her desire to join the empire in front of the Black Lord, the Black Lord also immediately pulled a string between the two sides. The hard-working Goth plays the role of a messenger, and the girl feels that he is not so much like the protagonist at this time, but like an honest NPC.

The purpose of joining the empire, in addition to what he said in front of the Black Lord, another important reason is to avoid Goth, the former protagonist. I don't want to live under someone's protection all the time.

The girl saw Lin Na at a glance. The princess of the empire greeted her. Today, Lin Na has abandoned the gorgeous aristocratic costumes, wearing a simple dark red jumper and trousers, and the "Sword of Dawn" is not a secret weapon hanging around her waist, but an ordinary imperial sword.

She was accompanied by two other middle-aged men: one of them, dressed in a gray mage robe and a turban, with a somewhat pale face, looked at the girl with a suspicious gaze; The other was a short-haired blond man dressed in a red coat, who was handsome but unarmed.