Infinite Terror: Infinite Reversal

Chapter 533 Alexander
"These guys are really unlucky, even running counts as a result." Zheng Zha muttered under his breath as he mingled at the back of the first group.

Mu Xiang shrugged: "The training system of the allied countries is indeed highly competitive... Even the best candidates may not be able to withstand this method of leaving only results."

On their first day of training at the central base, Mu Xiang and his three teammates were unsurprisingly thrown into the same training routine... After warming up, it was time for their usual five-kilometer run. As with every previous training session, their five-kilometer run results would be recorded and included in the evaluation system.

The central base's basic requirement is that each training session must not show a significant decline from the previous one; otherwise, extra points will be deducted. Before everyone reaches the excellent standard, the bottom few in any event will also have points deducted and be punished. Those who rank in the top few in daily training receive bonus points every day; breaking the base record brings even more benefits.

If too many points are deducted, they will inevitably be eliminated in the monthly performance review... Unless everyone's performance is exceptionally outstanding, they can stay here instead of making way for trainees recommended by local authorities. However, the trainees at the Central Base are trained on a monthly basis, without even a concept of multiple training sessions, so their quality is very unstable. Historically, only a few batches have been able to reach the standard of being prodigies by all of them.

Currently, there are only thirty reservists undergoing training, not even counting the newcomers like Mu Xiang... Although there's no strict limit on the number of spots, the intense competition means the number of trainees at the central base is limited. Those reservists who can stay here long-term are almost all just one step away from becoming Mechanical Dragons.

Those who fall far short of the promotion criteria are either newcomers or have already been sent back.

The two reservists, breathing heavily, overtook Mu Xiang and Zheng Zha, glancing at them out of the corner of their eyes. This made Zheng Zha laugh: "We're not even out of breath, isn't that a bit fake?"

“It could also be a tactic,” Mu Xiang said. “We need to be careful. I’ll check the records for each event today, so it doesn’t get too shocking.”

Zheng Zha nodded. Just then, they reached the bend in the road, and he glanced at the third team: "Speaking of which, what worries me the most is Luo Gandao... The people here, regardless of their mech piloting skills, are at least physically fit. His position is a bit dangerous. Will things improve after he unlocks his genetic lock?"

Mu Xiang said helplessly, "What are you thinking? The gene lock is not a bloodline enhancement, and for a newcomer like him, the normal increase in the gene lock is about zero... Furthermore, we can't expect him to unlock it during training, can we?"

“Uh…” Zheng Zha was stunned for a moment, “It really is.”

“If he receives the same training, he will definitely be good at things related to mecha.” Mu Xiang smiled. “Moreover, as transfer students, we also have an advantage, which is that this month’s performance will not be included in the assessment… In other words, Luo Gandao has more than fifty days to adapt, so I am still at ease.”

Zheng Zha sighed: "Then we can only let him use his strength in the mecha program to make up for his lack of physical fitness."

As they spoke, the words "one kilometer" appeared on their wristbands... This made Zheng Zha chuckle: "Are you about to sprint?"

"Of course." Mu Xiang nodded. He heard Zhao Yingkong in the second group also speed up, "Going first."

Zheng Zha watched Mu Xiang sprint away. He hadn't intended to get extra points from the start... Although excellent grades were necessary to quickly become a Mechanical Dragon, he couldn't let them all be prodigies from beginning to end. Although in their context, Mu Xiang was sprinting, in reality, his speed was no different from walking... He had estimated the sprinting speed of the others, then slightly increased it and started sprinting earlier, so that his physical abilities wouldn't seem too superhuman.

Mu Xiang overtook one reserve after another. Although his current speed surprised many people, they didn't know that Mu Xiang not only intended to overtake, but also to lap them...

Leading the pack was a mechanical dragon that hadn't yet had a chance to run. He wasn't competitive; he was simply running at his best. After all, no matter how well the mechanical dragons performed in training, they couldn't replace those already on missions. Even so, when Mu Xiang overtook him, this mechanical dragon was momentarily stunned.

This new recruit... could it be that he misremembered the number of laps?

Such doubts arose in the minds of many, but Alexei, watching the soldiers from the sidelines, didn't think so. On the contrary, as Mu Xiang crossed the finish line, the old man smiled and said, "You're still a little over a minute short of the base's record. Are you confident you can surpass it?"

Mu Xiang nodded indifferently... It has to be said that the people here are indeed among the most elite soldiers of the Allied Forces. In the world of "Mechanical Dragon," which is more than 500 years removed from the 21st century, human physical abilities have improved to some extent. Even the worst trainees here can meet the standards of a typical frontline training base.

According to Alexei, the base record holder, who is a soldier rather than a professional athlete, is more than a minute faster than the 21st-century world record, so that person's ability is beyond doubt.

Watching Zheng Zha and Zhao Yingkong cross the finish line in the first group, Alexei's face showed a satisfied smile. As for Luo Gandao, after undergoing the Central Continent Team's grueling training, he finally made it into the second group... Afterwards, Luo Gandao commented that he never dared to dream of such a result before.

Although Alexei only came to watch the morning exercise because of Mu Xiang and the other three, he didn't say much. When Luo Gandao came over panting, he only gave him a few pointers.

"Next, go where you're supposed to go..." Alexei said calmly. "After you finish the rest of your physical training, you'll have some time to rest, and then it'll be time for combat sparring."

Alexei rarely came to observe the training here, but as the former strongest mechanical dragon and now the strongest mechanical dragon trainer, he naturally had an excellent understanding of the training methods he designed. Upon hearing his words, the mechanical dragons and reserves remaining here prepared to complete their various physical exercises.

Mu Xiang pushed up his glasses. He heard footsteps coming in this direction... It wasn't hard to tell that the person was Alexander, whom Alexei had brought.

As Mu Xiang's nominal senior, he was probably called over by Alexei to get to know them... and incidentally to give some guidance to the juniors who were doing mecha training in the afternoon.

(End of this chapter)