[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method":3,"chapter-heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-334":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Heretic Trainer: The Gym Is My Cultivation Method",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1633412,2099,"Chapter 334: New Mission: Babysit Demons","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-334",334,"\u003Cp>The system went silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stared at the floating screen, waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Don’t tell me you froze,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then another screen snapped into place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[New Mission: Build a new God Gym in the Demon World]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward: Transportation Gate back to Demon Gate Island]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s face twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Goddammit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pinched the bridge of his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How does a mission like that just suddenly appear?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I don’t know. It just appeared.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Don’t blame me. I only deliver what I’m told.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion lowered his hand and stared at the words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That doesn’t make this better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First of all, how am I supposed to train demons in the first place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spread his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Demons are not humans. They’re violent, aggressive, and unstable, and half of them want to eat me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Actually... demons are not exactly like you think.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another line appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[New information about demons has appeared in my memory.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course it did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Demons are fundamentally similar to humans.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[They possess societies, families, morals, and emotions.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion squinted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That’s not what I saw in Black Ash City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Correct.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[That city was dominated by specific demon races.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Unlike humans, the good and evil of demons depend heavily on their demon race.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Some demon races are naturally violent and destructive.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Others are capable of restraint, cooperation, and growth.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion scratched his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you’re telling me there are demons that won’t try to stab me the moment I turn my back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Correct.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion thought for a moment, then nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. That makes this slightly less stupid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the screen again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So your plan is for me to find those particular demon races and train them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Correct.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion pointed at the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then how do I do that? And where are they?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...I don’t know.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s eye twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Search for them.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That’s not an answer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It is a suggestion.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion groaned and dragged a hand down his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least tell me which races.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...I don’t know.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I only know that good demons exist.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stared at the screen in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you give me a mission, don’t know where to do it, don’t know who to do it with, and want me to figure it out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion let out a long sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I regret killing Velgon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The information broker.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Garion said flatly. \"That one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For once, greed would’ve been useful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked out at the empty land of the demon world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alright,\" he said. \"Fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cracked his knuckles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I have to find trainable demons, I’ll do it the hard way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen flickered again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[There is also a new mission.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What mission now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another line appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[New Mission: Give the system a new body.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stared at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at it some more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Wait a minute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned closer to the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean a new body?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no hesitation this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A body. Of course.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion slowly straightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Now that I am able to talk, it is only logical that I want a body.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion rubbed his face with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I destroy a demon gate, erase a city, and now my system wants legs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Arms would also be acceptable.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion dropped his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since when do systems want things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Since I started thinking.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I knew this would happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion squinted at the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine. What’s the reward?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...Let’s talk about that later.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s eye twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. No, we are not doing that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t get to drop a mission like that and then dodge the reward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Please remain calm.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t tell me to remain calm,\" Garion snapped. \"You’re asking for a body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Correct.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion sighed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Goddammit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine. We’ll deal with it later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then looked at the screen again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that you can talk,\" Garion said, \"you need a name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen responded instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Atlas.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[That is my name.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since when?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Just now.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Garion said. \"That’s not how names work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I disagree.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion pointed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where did you even get that name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[From my memory.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Your mysterious memory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at the screen for a long second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you don’t know who you are,\" Garion said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t know who made you, you suddenly want a body, and you’ve already picked a name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Correct.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion let out a short laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re bold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I learned it from you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I don’t like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen flickered faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name registered: Atlas.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unbelievable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked out at the empty demon world and then back at the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Atlas,\" Garion said. \"First we find good demons. Then we figure out how to give a system a body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My life really went off-track somewhere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You seem unusually calm about this.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion glanced at it and shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What else can I do besides being calm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spread his hands and looked around the empty land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Panicking won’t bring the Demon Gate back. Complaining won’t magically summon friendly demons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I already tried punching my problems today. That worked too well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen paused for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You’re right.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Wow. You agreed immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I am learning.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s dangerous,\" Garion muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He straightened his posture and rolled his shoulders once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. Let’s move on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s search for these so-called good demons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned back to the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now show me the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was an awkward pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...I already said I don’t know.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stared at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You usually help me with arrows. Or glowing paths. Or something useful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[That is situational.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Everything is situational with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion thought for a second, then snapped his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine. Then let’s start simple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about the nearest city?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen went quiet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hmm...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re doing the thinking thing again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I can do that.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, a faint light flickered in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An arrow appeared, floating calmly and pointing toward the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stared at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You could do that the whole time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a slow breath and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. At least we’re moving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion cracked his knuckles and stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Atlas,\" he said. \"Nearest city first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the arrow and smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go see if demons can handle leg day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1111,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","2b6c4e200bb69b9c85e49d1ee3c0e20f8127d06b5a3e2b8794290c682f1a9fe4","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-335","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-333",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]