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The next day.

Morning.

Vincent woke up, his entire body aching in pain, especially his arms. He could see them, but he couldn't feel them—no strength left to lift them.

He let out a tired sigh, which didn't go unnoticed by the already wide-awake Instructor Arthur.

"You just woke up and you're already tired? Wanna quit?"

Vincent didn't react to the taunt. He was getting accustomed to his instructor's demeanor.

"He's heartless... this guy's pure evil..."

Of course, he only dared to think about it. Saying it aloud? Who knew what kind of twisted punishment Arthur might devise?

While entertaining such thoughts, Arthur approached him.

"Don't tell me he can hear my thoughts?" Vincent thought, instinctively retreating—only to back into a tree.

"I-Instructor?" he stammered.

Arthur ignored his words. Before Vincent could react, the instructor's fingers moved with precision, tapping his forehead, shoulders, and abdomen in swift succession.

What followed was a surge of Origin Energy coursing through his entire body, forcing him to let out a soft groan. Arthur had lifted the seal on his energy.

"Take a quick breakfast and replenish your stamina."

Vincent, though full of questions, chose not to ask. Instead, he grabbed the same meal he'd had the night before by the campfire.

Afterward, he downed a recovery potion in one gulp.

Once finished, Instructor Arthur, who had been resting in the shade of a tree, opened his eyes and asked, "Which Sanctuary are you in right now?"

Vincent, curious about the question, still answered truthfully.

"I'm currently in No. 3 Novice Sanctuary."

The usually stoic instructor frowned for a second before his expression reverted to neutrality..

"I see. For your next training, I'll assign someone for you to meet in the Origin World."

Vincent didn't question him. He'd wondered if he'd be allowed to return to the Origin World. It would be foolish to waste such an advantage.

He quickly realized why Arthur decided to continue his training there.

"Now, go. She'll meet you at the north entrance of your sanctuary."

She? A girl?

Curious but unwilling to pry, Vincent saluted respectfully. "Alright, Instructor. I'm going then."

His surroundings blurred for a brief moment before he arrived in his rented room at the Newcomer's Lounge.

First, he donned his Shifting Visage mask before heading downstairs. With no interest in inquiries today, he walked straight to the north entrance to wait for her.

After some time, he noticed someone approaching from a distance. Despite the mask concealing her features, her figure made it clear she was a woman.

As she neared, her attire became visible—light armor beneath a tight pink robe. Her long jet-black hair was tied in a ponytail, and a pink fox mask covered her face.

"She's strong…" he thought, sensing the pressure she emitted unconsciously.

"Excuse me, but are you Student Magnus?" she asked, her voice soft and slightly high-pitched.

Vincent nodded. Since she was sent by his special instructor, there was no need to hide his identity. Keeping his alias secret outside the Origin World was more important.

"I'm Valyn," she introduced herself. "You can call me Big Sis Valyn. I'm already 21, after all!"Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Her ample chest jiggled slightly as she spoke energetically.

Vincent couldn't help but glance before shifting his focus back to her face.

Though much older in soul and mind, he complied with her wishes. "Okay, Big Sis Valyn."

Her bright, lively jet-black eyes sparkled with delight as she pounced and hugged his arm.

"Haha, good, good. From now on, you're my little brother."

Vincent, unfazed by her sudden action, closed his eyes to enjoy the softness of her embrace.

"I guess this is what heaven feels like…" he muttered without thinking.

"What heaven?" Valyn asked, tilting her head.

Vincent snapped back, laughing awkwardly. "Haha, it's nothing, Big Sis Valyn. By the way, what's your relationship with Special Instructor Arthur?"

"He didn't tell you?"

Vincent froze for a moment.

Of course, he didn't tell me. Would I ask you if he had? he thought but kept silent.

"I figured. He's a man of few words," Valyn said. "In that case, I'll leave it to your imagination."

Vincent resisted the urge to facepalm.

"I seem destined to meet strange people."

Dropping the topic, he asked, "So, what are we doing today, Big Sis?"

"Right. My task today is to take you somewhere."

"Somewhere?"

"Yes," Valyn nodded.

"Where is it?"

She giggled, placing a finger over her mask's mouth. "It's a secret!"

"Come on, let's go. I'm sure you'll like it!"

"Okay," he replied with a nod.

As he just took a step, Valyn stopped him.

"Oh, we're not walking. I only walked earlier for exercise. The place we're headed is far, and walking would take too long."

"How are we getting there, then?"

"Hehe, don't be surprised."

With that, she let out a piercing whistle that echoed through the forest. Moments later, a white figure dashed through the greenery, stopping before Valyn.

It was a massive, two-meter-tall, three-meter-long fox with silvery-white fur.

Silverwood Fox, Tier 2 (5★).

"A peak Tier 2 Silverwood Fox?!" he thought, stunned.

The creature lowered its head, letting Valyn pet it affectionately.

She turned to Vincent, chuckling. "Hehe, surprised?"

Vincent nodded.

"This is my mount, Fenro, a Silverwood Fox. I found him as a cub a few years ago," she said, smiling warmly while stroking the fox's fur.

"Anyway, let's go." Valyn mounted Fenro, then patted him gently.

"Fenro, this is Vincent Magnus. He'll be joining us today, okay?"

Fenro growled softly in acknowledgment.

Valyn patted the fox again, urging Vincent. "Come on, hop on. We're leaving."

Vincent didn't hesitate, climbing onto Fenro's back and settling behind Valyn.

Valyn grabbed his hands, placing them around her waist.

"You'll need to hold on. Fenro's fast, you know."

Needless to say, Vincent didn't refuse. Who would decline to hold a stunning woman like Valyn?

Once he was comfortably seated and holding her waist, Valyn gave the command.

"Okay, Fenro. Let's go!"

With her cue, their surroundings immediately blurred as Fenro began running with amazing speed.