Chapter 25

The punishment must be completed on the same day; if it drags on to the next day, it will double.

Under the relentless oppression of the instructor, the students of Silver Star could only envy the Empire group next door, who disbanded in place, and continued to move their sore feet.

Among them, the most painful were those who lagged behind.

Originally, running five laps was exhausting enough; the last lap was almost crawling back. Now, two more laps have been added, like the final straw that broke the camel’s back.

“Bang!”

Along the way, students fell to the ground one after another.

Among them, it’s worth mentioning Wu Haoxuan, who suddenly, while running, plunged his head to the ground and passed out on the spot.

“The stamina of these little brats is really lacking.”

Several instructors followed behind the group, running and shaking their heads as they commented.

Fortunately, the entire Third Legion was sent to the Imperial Military Academy to toughen up these kids.

A standard legion not only includes various military units but also military medics. As if anticipating such a scene, the medics in white coats systematically lifted the fainting students onto stretchers and skillfully initiated treatment.

Yuan Hanshuang maintained a steady pace, running laps with Ke Junda.

Throughout the journey, her mind was occupied with thoughts. In previous years, the military training at the Imperial Military Academy, though rigorous, typically involved a few officers assigned by the military headquarters for guidance. Sending an entire legion directly was truly unprecedented in the school’s centuries-long history.

Moreover, the arrival of the Third Legion was not solely for military training. During the break, Yuan Hanshuang overheard discussions mentioning that the Third Legion received orders to garrison the Imperial Military Academy.

Even though the Imperial Military Academy was prestigious, was it really worth stationing a whole legion?

Thinking back to Professor Zuo’s speech at the opening ceremony, which also involved the Third Legion, Yuan Hanshuang couldn’t help but speculate.

While her mind wandered, others were deep in the struggle.

By the seventh lap, the sweat dripping down Ke Junda’s back had soaked his entire camouflage suit.

His condition was shared by many in the team. The students still running had pale faces, trembling lips, and looked as if they had been pulled out of water, struggling on the brink of exhaustion.

Seven laps, carrying a ten-kilogram load, coupled with such a long-distance run, depleted the last traces of their strength.

Now, most were holding on simply by sheer willpower.

Yuan Hanshuang observed keenly; today’s military training session had undoubtedly been turned into an extreme exercise.

Everyone has a limit to their stamina, and high-intensity workouts can rapidly deplete one’s energy. Those who aren’t accustomed to regular exercise may faint on the spot after exhausting their energy, like Wu Haoxuan. However, those with strong and determined wills can surpass their limits after exhausting their stamina.

Once successfully endured, this training method undoubtedly brings noticeable benefits to stamina enhancement.

However, its drawbacks and irrational aspects are quite evident.

“Boss, if we continue like this, won’t we have to do extra training every day?” Ke Junda asked between gasps.

“At the moment, it seems so,” Yuan Hanshuang frowned. “The gap between the Empire and Silver Star is too significant.”

Not to mention the last 300 who lagged behind, even among the top ten who completed the five laps, only Yuan Hanshuang, Ke Junda, and Xuan Yuancheng belonged to Silver Star. The other seven were all from the military academy, creating a stark imbalance.

“But now that you mention it, something does seem off.”

Earlier, Yuan Hanshuang hadn’t given much thought to the matter of the Third Legion.

Now, upon reflection, the instructor’s actions clearly held a deeper meaning.

“Even we can see that the strength of Silver far behind the military academy group. If this continues, it will always be Silver Star that gets punished, making the punishment meaningless. Moreover, it’s just military training; there’s no need to intentionally group the entire school into factions, creating a hostile atmosphere,” she explained.

As she spoke, Yuan Hanshuang suddenly laughed, “I understand their intention now.”

Understanding the instructor’s thoughts wasn’t difficult. When Xuan Yuancheng raised objections earlier, the vice-captain’s rejection had already revealed the underlying reasons.

With this realization, Yuan Hanshuang raised her right hand and removed the weighted wristband.

The moment the wristband was removed, an automatic alarm sounded, “Attention! Attention! The weighted wristband is detected as not being properly worn. If not re-worn within ten seconds, it will notify the instructor for punishment. Ten, nine, eight…”

“Boss?” Ke Junda expressed confusion at her sudden actions.

However, before he could ask, Yuan Hanshuang reattached the weighted wristband.

“Don’t worry, I just conducted an experiment, no big deal.”

Even if the punishment were to double, she could still endure it, giving her an air of confidence.

Yuan Hanshuang grinned and said, “On the contrary, this experiment confirmed something for me.”

In high spirits, she patted her younger brother’s sturdy arm, lowering her voice mysteriously, “A plan that could make big money and lead to wealth for your boss!”

Ke Junda: ???

Utterly confused.

Although her younger brother’s left eye expressed bewilderment and his right eye curiosity, Yuan Hanshuang resisted the urge to reveal her plan to him. Her desire to make money was too strong.

With a cheerful demeanor, she suddenly accelerated during the final lap, surpassing Xuan Yuancheng, who was in the first place, in just a few minutes. Ignoring everyone’s astonished gazes, she headed straight for the dormitory.

Every prestigious academy had its own private forum.

On the first day of school, senior students kindly informed newcomers that they could seek help on the forum if they didn’t understand anything in school.

Yuan Hanshuang opened her Star Net, and as expected, the Yin Xing forum was buzzing with activity.

The homepage featured posts like “Getting ready for internship, selling second-hand goods cheap” and “Budget of 100,000 star coins, newbie seeking Star Net configuration recommendations.” There were also posts about the fifth cafeteria’s nutrient solution having a barbecue flavor.

In addition to these, there were quite a few posts about the new student military training.

After all, the first project of the military training was the astounding run around the school, witnessed by many students attending classes.