Chi-Hyun’s torture continued under the guise of training. The routine was the same every day, but the process wasn’t simple by any means. Each day was so tiring that Chi-Woo always felt like dying, and after only four days since he came to this place, Chi-Woo was completely knocked down. He didn’t so much fall asleep but lost consciousness, and when he opened his eyes in the morning, his entire body was screaming for help. What weighed him down wasn’t his lack of energy. When he tried to get up, he felt as if his stomach had been twisted and turned, and his trembling legs barely managed to support his body. He had muscle pains everywhere, and the craziest thing of all was that he couldn't skip training even though he was in such a state.

“You aren’t feeling good? Don’t worry. It’s going to become better after some stretching.”

Chi-Woo looked at his brother in fear as Chi-Hyun approached to help him stretch personally.

Soon afterward—Ahhhhhhh! A piercing scream rang throughout the hill near the capital.

* * *

It had been seven days since Chi-Woo came to this place. As they slowly ran out of supplies, Chi-Hyun told his brother that he was paying the capital a short visit and restocking.

“It’ll take a couple of days. I can get there in an instant, but I have things to take care of.”

Kuaaaaaah. A strange sound flowed out from inside the cave.

“Even when I’m not here, this space would be maintained. Of course, it’s entirely up to you how you are going to utilize it. Whether or not you continue to train without my supervision will be your decision as well.”

Kurrrrrgh. Another grotesque, gritting sound answered him. Someone who didn’t know the situation would’ve thought Chi-Hyun was keeping a zombie inside the cave. “Anyways, I will come back,” Chi-Hyun said and left just like that.

After a long stretch of time, a figure staggered out of the cave. His head drooped, and his arms swung loosely by his sides as he walked exactly like a zombie. After taking a couple of steps outside,...