[{"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-493":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},1633501,2099,"Chapter 493: Emotional Damage Critical Hit","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-493",493,"\u003Cp>Rachel watched Dahlia’s face turn red and held her gaze for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she smirked. \"What were you expecting, Dahlia? Did you think I’d get angry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia didn’t answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel stepped closer. \"Or that I’d make Garion dislike me because of this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head once. \"You really are still a kid, Dahlia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s fists clenched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel continued, her tone steady. \"No matter what you say, I’m his wife now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short pause. \"So he’s stuck with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t soften her voice. \"And there’s nothing you can do about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s expression tightened... Then broke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears suddenly fell from her eyes. She was crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice came out sharp and uneven. \"Who the hell do you think you are?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Garion blinked, caught off guard. No one expected this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia wiped her eyes roughly, but more tears kept coming. \"You just showed up and think you can take Master away from me?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice cracked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden covered his face. \"...This is bad...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel’s smirk faded. \"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked, genuinely surprised. \"Why are you crying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stepped forward, pointing at her. \"You think I’ll just accept this?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel let out a small breath. \"...Who said I’m taking him from you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia froze. \"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel’s tone calmed. \"He’s your master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gestured lightly toward Garion. \"That doesn’t change.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she added, just as clearly. \"But he’s mine too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s brows tightened. \"...What do you mean he’s yours?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel met her gaze without hesitation. \"Even if he’s your master...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice stayed firm. \"He’s still my husband.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia shook her head. \"...You can’t just say that he’s yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel raised a brow. \"I already did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she tilted her head slightly. \"...You really are acting like a child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia snapped immediately. \"I’m not a kid!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel gestured toward her face. \"Then why are you crying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia wiped her tears again, more forcefully this time. \"I’m not crying!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice still wavered. \"... This is just...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel sighed. \"Just answer me honestly. Why are you actually upset?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia didn’t respond right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel continued. \"You were fine before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She watched her closely. \"You even congratulated me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short pause. \"So what changed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia pressed her lips together. \"...Because of what you did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel frowned. \"What do you mean by that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s face flushed again. \"You did it on the first day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice dropped. \"...And you were loud.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel blinked, clearly surprised. \"...That’s why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia looked away. \"It’s not just that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel crossed her arms lightly. \"No. It is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped a little closer. \"You’re embarrassed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia snapped her head back. \"I’m not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel didn’t argue. Instead, she asked calmly, \"...So what do you want from me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia hesitated. Then spoke more quietly. \"...Say sorry. For what you said to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel nodded without hesitation. \"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone softened slightly. \"I’m sorry for saying you were nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia glanced at her, then gave a small nod. \"...Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel tilted her head. \"So we’re fine now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia shook her head. \"Nope.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel raised a brow. \"Then what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia looked straight at her. \"...Teach me how to be a dominant woman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel paused for half a second. Then a smirk formed. \"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice turned a bit playful. \"I’ll teach you how to be strong enough to handle any man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia held her gaze, still a little red but steadier now. \"...You better not be lying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel smiled. \"I’m not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Dahlia turned and walked with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, Arden let out a slow breath. \"...I don’t even know what just happened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel shook his head. \"...This sect is getting weirder by the day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion crossed his arms, watching the two walk away. \"...Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far away, deep within the main base of the Black Chimera, the hall was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only two figures stood in the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel sat on his throne, one arm resting on the side, posture relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of him, Pelion stood with his head slightly lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel spoke first. \"So... Darius is dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion nodded. \"That is correct, Chimera Lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel’s gaze shifted slightly. \"Tell me again. How did he die?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief pause. \"How does a perfect Chimera like him end up dead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion nodded once. \"Yes, Chimera Lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his head slightly. \"First, Darius lost to his daughter. He underestimated her strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued without hesitation. \"After that, Garion finished him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel’s eyes narrowed. \"Garion...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice lowered slightly. \"What kind of skill could kill a perfect Chimera?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion answered calmly. \"It is a skill that pulls everything into a single point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kept his tone steady. \"It does not distinguish between allies and enemies. Once pulled in... everything is crushed inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused for a moment. \"The power exceeded my expectations. It has reached the level of the fourth realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel tapped his finger lightly on the armrest. \"So... a hole that devours everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion nodded. \"Yes. And once inside... nothing survives. Not even a perfect Chimera.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel glanced at him again. \"If it hit me... do you think I would survive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion’s jaw tightened slightly. \"...I am not sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel watched him for a moment. Then, he smiled. \"...Interesting. To think another otherworlder could reach that level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped the armrest again. \"He is more dangerous than I thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion remained silent. Then, Heinkel suddenly looked at him again. \"Cancel all other plans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion blinked. \"...What? My Lord?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel didn’t pause. \"Stop everything. Focus all resources on the main plan, the Demon Gate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But we’ve already invested too much into the other operations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel stood up from his throne. \"The Grand Factions are now aware of our real strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone remained calm. \"There is no point continuing smaller plans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward, stopping in front of Pelion. \"We move everything to the main objective.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion lowered his head. \"...Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused briefly. \"And... I apologize. For Darius, and for exposing our strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel waved his hand lightly. \"He was a useful tool.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another step forward. \"...But tools break.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked ahead, gaze distant. \"What matters is what comes next.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion nodded firmly. \"I will begin preparations immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel’s smile returned. \"...Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned away. \"Make sure there are no delays.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion stepped back. \"...Yes, Chimera Lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1045,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","41854b37327ed089ea89058abbb9c4481d48fde5375d8de1c3d496f01b258cfc","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-181","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-180",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]