[{"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-359":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},1633537,2099,"Chapter 359: Hell Has No Paperwork","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-359",359,"\u003Cp>Garion and the others sat around a long table in the restaurant, plates stacked high and steam still rising from the food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion didn’t waste any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed a thick piece of meat with his hands and took a huge bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah,\" he said with satisfaction. \"I missed this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stared at him. \"Master, you just got back and you’re already eating like a beast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chewed loudly and waved his hand. \"Training burns calories.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, the Vessel Demon sat stiffly on the edge of the chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands rested on his knees, his back straight, his eyes glued to the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of him was a full plate of food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meat, vegetables, soup, bread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t touch any of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion noticed and frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vessel Demon flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Dahlia, then Rachel, then the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I shouldn’t,\" he said quietly. \"I’m fine just watching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat,\" he repeated, voice calm but firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vessel Demon swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, he picked up a piece of meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers trembled as he brought it to his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he bit down, his eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he chewed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes started to shine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without realizing it, he took another bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he was eating fast, hands moving without stopping, barely breathing between bites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia leaned closer, smirking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Human world food is good, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vessel Demon nodded rapidly, mouth full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" he said honestly. \"Very good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel smiled softly. \"Take your time. There’s more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vessel Demon paused, then bowed his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia leaned back and crossed her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master,\" she said, \"why did you suddenly pick up a demon as your disciple?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion wiped his hands and shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because I felt like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia blinked. \"That’s it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And,\" Garion added, \"don’t worry. He’s not dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at the Vessel Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His race is called a Vessel Demon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia tilted her head. \"Vessel Demon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded and spoke casually, as if explaining the weather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re weak. Incomplete. Born just to be used.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The table went quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion continued, explaining their bodies, their purpose, and how demon nobles treated them as spare lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time he finished, Dahlia’s eyes were red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara sniffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the twins looked uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That’s awful,\" Dahlia muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel clasped her hands together. \"No one should be born just to be thrown away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vessel Demon lowered his head, fingers tightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion leaned back in his chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s why,\" he said, \"he’s here now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the Vessel Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not a container anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vessel Demon looked up, eyes shaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yes, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around the table, no one spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the sound of eating remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vessel Demon slowed down, finally realizing everyone was looking at him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He froze mid-bite, unsure if he had done something wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia tilted her head and broke the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way,\" she said casually, \"what’s his name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion paused with a piece of meat halfway to his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Good question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the Vessel Demon. \"What’s your name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vessel Demon stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We don’t have names,\" he said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia blinked. \"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vessel Demon lowered his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vessel Demons are not given names. We are recorded by numbers, ownership marks, or function.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The table went quiet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel’s expression softened immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see,\" she said gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned forward a little and smiled at him. \"Then how about we give you one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vessel Demon looked up in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A... name?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel nodded. \"Everyone here has one. You should too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vessel Demon hesitated, then nodded slowly. \"...I would like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia crossed her arms and frowned in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" she said. \"A name that fits him...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could continue, Arden raised a finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait,\" he said carefully. \"Before a given name, shouldn’t we decide his family name first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden adjusted his glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s not a slave anymore,\" he continued. \"And he’s not just a Vessel Demon now. He’s a disciple of the God Gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vessel Demon’s hands tightened on the edge of the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden went on, voice calm but firm. \"That means he needs a family name. A place he belongs to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes widened. \"...Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel nodded slowly. \"You’re right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion leaned back in his chair, chewing thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A family name, huh,\" he said. \"That’s important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vessel Demon looked between them, clearly overwhelmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I don’t deserve...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion cut him off. \"You’re already here. That’s enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smirked. \"Besides, if you’re training in my master’s gym, you’re basically family already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned closer to the Vessel Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So,\" she said, \"what kind of family name do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vessel Demon froze. \"I... I don’t know. I’ve never thought about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room stayed still for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Arden spoke up, his voice calm and steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we can suggest some,\" he said. \"You don’t have to decide alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes lit up immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I like this part,\" she said, leaning forward. \"Alright, how aboutAstranor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tapped the table once, pleased with herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It sounds strong,\" she continued. \"Like someone who was born small but reaches high anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vessel Demon repeated it softly under his breath. \"Astranor...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could think too much about it, the twins spoke up at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How aboutCaladorn?\" Rynor said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar nodded. \"Yeah. Sounds tough. Like something that doesn’t break easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both crossed their arms, clearly proud of the suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vessel Demon looked a little overwhelmed, but he listened carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Arden adjusted his glasses and added his own idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What aboutHalcyon?\" he said. \"It means calm after hardship. A quiet strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The table fell silent again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three different futures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vessel Demon lowered his head, thinking hard. His hands trembled slightly as he processed it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Astranor... Caladorn... Halcyon...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one rushed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion watched quietly, arms crossed, saying nothing for once.\u003C\u002Fp>",1010,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","0dfc21ce27df7f9486a1d0fa486dfc97bae9fdc810453d2f9e914c83e576c769","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-360","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-358",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]