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Heretic Trainer: The Gym Is My Cultivation Method

Chapter 268: Fear Admitted Over Dinner · Oct 17, 2026

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251 Chapter 251: Please Stop Hitting My Cocoon 2026-10-17
252 Chapter 252: Clara Survives... Barely 2026-10-17
253 Chapter 253: Mana Path Was Built on Vibes 2026-10-17
254 Chapter 254: Existential Crisis... Garion Version 2026-10-17
255 Chapter 255: Lunch Epiphany 2026-10-17
256 Chapter 256: Confidence Was a Temporary Buff 2026-10-17
257 Chapter 257: Worst Timing In Human History 2026-10-17
258 Chapter 258: Congratulations, You’re The Shield Now 2026-10-17
259 Chapter 259: Now You See Her... Now You Don’t 2026-10-17
260 Chapter 260: This Physique Is Cheating 2026-10-17
261 Chapter 261: When Beasts Start Overthinking 2026-10-17
262 Chapter 262: Girls Came Back With Boss Loot 2026-10-17
263 Chapter 263: Green Potion Saves Another Idiot 2026-10-17
264 Chapter 264: Sibling Synergy Is Unfair 2026-10-17
265 Chapter 265: This Sect Is Not Normal 2026-10-17
266 Chapter 266: Illusion Damage Was Emotional 2026-10-17
267 Chapter 267: Old Monsters Fear New Monsters 2026-10-17
268 Chapter 268: Fear Admitted Over Dinner 2026-10-17
269 Chapter 269: Everyone Drank Too Much 2026-10-17
270 Chapter 270: This Bottle Is Illegal 2026-10-17
271 Chapter 271: Pain Is Part Of The Path 2026-10-17
272 Chapter 272: Wine Is Now A Superpower 2026-10-17
273 Chapter 273: This Is Not A Friendly Visit 2026-10-17
274 Chapter 274: This Architecture Is Weird 2026-10-17
275 Chapter 275: Tea Before The Punches 2026-10-17
276 Chapter 276: This Was Supposed To Be Easy 2026-10-17
277 Chapter 277: Pride Crushed, Wallet Opened 2026-10-17
278 Chapter 278: The Worst Drink In Existence... For Now 2026-10-17
279 Chapter 279: Exhausted, Then He Appeared 2026-10-17
280 Chapter 280: The Shortcut Everyone Feared 2026-10-17
281 Chapter 281: One Example Turned Into Three 2026-10-17
282 Chapter 282: This Was Not A Suggestion 2026-10-17
283 Chapter 283: Regret Became Very Loud 2026-10-17
284 Chapter 284: Worth It Until They Awakened 2026-10-17
285 Chapter 285: The Breakthrough Came Late 2026-10-17
286 Chapter 286: Breakfast Before Bad News 2026-10-17
287 Chapter 287: Winning Feels Like Dying 2026-10-17
288 Chapter 288: Spectators Live Longer 2026-10-17
289 Chapter 289: You Entered The Wrong Space 2026-10-17
290 Chapter 290: This Human Didn’t Read Warnings 2026-10-17
291 Chapter 291: So Much For Subtlety 2026-10-17
292 Chapter 292: Human Too Tough, Try Diplomacy 2026-10-17
293 Chapter 293: Ancient Beasts Start Storytime 2026-10-17
294 Chapter 294: Wait, There Are More Of You? 2026-10-17
295 Chapter 295: This Theory Is Concerning 2026-10-17
296 Chapter 296: Training Accidentally Broke Biology 2026-10-17
297 Chapter 297: So That’s The Top Of World 2026-10-17
298 Chapter 298: Yes, The Dragon Talks 2026-10-17
299 Chapter 299: Talking Beasts Took It Personally 2026-10-17
300 Chapter 300: All That For Absolutely Nothing 2026-10-17

Garion and Arden sat across from each other in the cafeteria.

The moment they sat down, the system hummed softly.

Plates began sliding onto the table one by one.

Grilled meat, thick cuts still steaming. Bowls of rice, vegetables, and soup followed.

Even a few strange-looking side dishes Arden didn’t recognize appeared neatly at the edge.

Garion grabbed a piece of meat without hesitation and took a big bite.

”Alright,” he said between chews, glancing at Arden. ”You wanted to talk. What’s on your mind?”

Arden picked up his own plate, holding it carefully.

He took a small bite first, chewing slowly, clearly thinking while he ate.

”Master,” he said, voice polite as always, ”I want to inspect the forest deeper. About... this phenomenon.”

Garion paused mid-bite and raised an eyebrow. ”Phenomenon?”

Arden nodded. ”Yes. The demonic beasts. The way they awaken.”

He set his chopsticks down and straightened up a little.

”From what I know, demonic beasts don’t usually awaken in cycles like this. But on Demon Gate Island, they wake up every two or more years.”

Garion leaned back slightly, chewing. ”And that bothers you.”

”Yes,” Arden admitted immediately. ”A lot.”

Garion swallowed and smirked. ”Then why don’t you just go check it out? Why come to me first?”

Arden froze for half a second.

Then he lowered his head slightly. ”...Because I’m scared.”

Garion blinked once. Then he laughed.

Not loudly... just a short, surprised laugh.

”Well, that was honest.”

Arden scratched his cheek, embarrassed.

”I know I’ve gotten stronger. But this island feels... wrong. Too quiet sometimes. Too heavy.”

Garion leaned forward, resting his elbows on the table. ”Arden.”

Arden looked up.

”You’ve already awakened your [Unique Physique],” Garion said calmly.

”You killed a third-realm demonic beast today. Cleanly. And you did it while thinking clearly.”

Arden hesitated. ”But I’m still only in the second realm.”

Garion waved a hand. ”Realm numbers don’t scare me. Bodies do.”

He tapped his own chest. ”And your body? It’s solid. Stable. Strong.”

Arden’s shoulders relaxed just a bit.

Garion continued, tone casual.

”If you feel danger, you retreat. If something feels off, you observe from a distance. You’re not a berserker like Valtor, and you’re not reckless like the twins.”

He smirked. ”That’s actually why I trust you.”

Arden blinked. ”You... trust me?”

Garion nodded. ”You think before acting. That’s rare here.”

He took another bite of meat.

”And remember... our strength is our body. If things get bad, you don’t collapse. You move. You run. You adapt.”

Arden let out a quiet breath. ”When you say it like that... it sounds simpler.”

”It is,” Garion said.

”You don’t need to solve the island in one day. Just gather information.”

Arden nodded slowly. ”Then... you allow it?”

Garion grinned. ”Of course. Just don’t do anything stupid.”

Arden almost smiled. Almost.

He picked up his chopsticks again. ”I’ll be careful.”

Garion leaned back in his chair, satisfied. ”Good. Eat more. Thinking burns energy.”

Arden nodded and took another bite, feeling steadier than before.

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In the direct disciple dorms, Valtor had just reached his door when a calm voice stopped him.

”Valtor.”

He turned around.

Seira stood a few steps behind him, arms crossed, her posture straight as always.

Valtor blinked. ”Yeah?”

”I want to talk to you,” Seira said.

He tilted his head, then shrugged. ”Sure.”

They moved a little to the side, away from the doors.

Valtor leaned against the wall casually, crossing his arms.

”So? What do you want to talk about?”

Seira didn’t answer right away.

She studied him for a moment, eyes sharp and unreadable.

”What do you think of this sect?” she finally asked.

Valtor raised an eyebrow. ”That’s sudden.”

Seira didn’t look away.

”I know why you were sent here. You’re supposed to spy on the God Gym... its strength, its training, its methods. Your clan follows a body path too.”

Valtor let out a short laugh. ”Straight to the point, huh.”

He scratched the back of his head, then smiled, wide and honest. ”To be honest... I like it here.”

Seira’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Valtor continued, voice relaxed.

”No, more than that. I’m even thinking about ditching that mission completely and just staying.”

That finally got a reaction. Seira’s brows lifted just a little.

Valtor pushed off the wall and gestured around them.

”I know my clan is considered a top clan. Strong bodies, brutal training, lots of pride. But compared to the God Gym?”

He shook his head. ”The difference is like heaven and earth.”

Seira stayed silent, listening.

”Just look at our seniors,” Valtor said, voice growing more serious.

”They’re still in the second realm, but they can kill third-realm demonic beasts like it’s nothing. And they did it after training for barely over a year.”

He clenched his fist unconsciously.

”In my clan? That’s impossible. Not even the elders would believe it.”

He looked at Seira directly.

”So if you ask me which side I’d choose? I’d choose the God Gym without hesitation.”

Seira studied his face. ”Even if your clan disowns you?”

Valtor laughed loudly. ”If they dare.”

Then his grin turned sharp.

”Honestly, if they knew how strong the God Gym really is, they wouldn’t dare touch me. They’d probably pretend I never left.”

There was a short silence.

Valtor tilted his head. ”What about you, Ice Princess?”

Seira clicked her tongue. ”Don’t call me that.”

He smirked.

”Then answer the question. Your mission wasn’t just watching me. You were observing the sect too.”

Seira let out a slow breath. ”You’re right.”

She looked down the hallway, then back at him. ”To be honest... I feel the same.”

Valtor blinked. ”Huh.”

”This sect is different,” Seira continued. ”Not just in strength. The environment here is... strange.”

She frowned slightly, searching for the right words. ”Better.”

Valtor nodded.

”I don’t see disciples plotting against each other,” Seira said.

”No bullying for status. No crushing juniors just to feel superior.”

She paused. ”The seniors guide the juniors. They yell, they push them hard, but there’s no malice.”

Valtor laughed. ”Except during training. Then they basically torture us.”

Seira gave him a flat look. ”You enjoy that.”

”Obviously.”

She sighed, but there was no real annoyance in it.

”Even so, it’s different. In other sects, strength creates fear. Here, strength creates... trust.”

Valtor nodded slowly. ”Yeah.”

Seira folded her arms tighter. ”I doubt any disciple here wants to defect. Or betray the sect.”

She hesitated. ”That kind of loyalty is rare.”

Valtor smirked. ”It helps when the training actually works.”

Seira was quiet for a moment.

Then she spoke, voice firm. ”If my clan orders me to leave... I don’t think I will.”

Valtor grinned. ”Same.”

They stood there for a second, the hallway quiet again.

Seira turned toward her room. ”This conversation never happened.”

Valtor chuckled. ”Of course.”

She paused at her door. ”...Get some rest. Tomorrow’s hunt will be worse.”

Valtor laughed loudly as she walked away. ”Good. I’d be disappointed if it wasn’t.”

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