91: Chapter 91 Oh my gosh!

"NingNing." Kim Soo-yeon's voice came through the speakers, cool and direct.

NingNing immediately pulled back her smile and stood up straight. "Yes, Instructor Kim."

Kim Soo-yeon walked out from behind the console and stood in front of the four aespa members, her gaze specifically falling on NingNing. She didn't look at the data board, but just stared into NingNing's eyes, as if trying to see into the depths of her voice through them.

"Your foundation is very good; your pitch and stability are currently the best among the four," Kim Soo-yeon affirmed first, which made NingNing breathe a small sigh of relief.

But immediately after, Kim Soo-yeon's tone shifted, calm yet carrying an unquestionable penetrative force:

"But, NingNing, your voice... can still be opened up a bit more."

NingNing was stunned. "Open it up a bit?" she repeated subconsciously.

"Yes, open it." Kim Soo-yeon made a gesture, her hands slowly pushing outward from her chest to both sides. "It's not about increasing volume, but a 'liberation' of your timbre. It's about completely clearing the resonance channels of your chest, mouth, and head. It's about letting your voice break free from that... cautious 'wrapped feeling' and truly 'flying' out to fill the entire space."

Seeing the confusion in NingNing's eyes, she used a more concrete explanation: "When you hit the high notes just now, what were you thinking? Was it 'I need to hit this note accurately and steadily,' or 'I want to use this note to express an emotion and strike a certain place'?"

NingNing opened her mouth but couldn't answer. Just now... she really did seem to be only thinking about "hitting it accurately and keeping it steady."

"Your technique is enough to support you in doing more, but your consciousness is limiting you," Kim Soo-yeon said pointedly. "Your voice lacks a bit of 'reckless' explosive power, a bit of the confidence and sense of ownership that says 'this is my voice, and I'm going to sing it this way.' This makes it so that even if you hit the notes, it lacks that 'soul' that can strike a person's heart and give them goosebumps."

These words seemed to touch upon the essence more deeply than the previous criticisms of Karina's and Kim Minjeong's technical issues.

NingNing's face turned slightly pale. She had always thought that as long as she hit the notes accurately and sang the song well, it would be enough. She had never considered that her voice might lack true resonance because it was "too steady" or "too cautious." What did Instructor Kim mean by "sense of ownership"...?

Jiang Zhiyu walked over at this time and added, "The 'opening up' Instructor Soo-yeon mentioned isn't just about physical vocal placement. It's also a psychological 'letting go.' You don't need to imitate anyone, nor do you need to worry if your voice is too 'special' or 'prominent.' What you need to do is find the most comfortable and powerful vocal state that belongs to 'NingNing,' then trust it and release it."

He looked at Kim Soo-yeon, and the two exchanged a knowing glance. Kim Soo-yeon continued, "The upcoming training will include many exercises to liberate your nature, as well as special training targeting your 'vocal explosiveness' and 'emotional projection.' The process might make you feel... a bit embarrassed or uncomfortable. But you must take this step."

She took one last look at the pensive and somewhat overwhelmed NingNing, her tone softening slightly: "You have the potential to become a true main vocal, but potential needs to be 'activated,' not 'kept safe.' Think about it carefully."

The testing continued, finally reaching Giselle. Her issues were more comprehensive; her foundation was relatively the weakest, but her attitude was focused, and she had the most room for improvement.

Meanwhile, NingNing stood in place, Kim Soo-yeon's words "your voice can be opened up a bit more" and Jiang Zhiyu's "psychological letting go" echoing in her ears. She subconsciously touched her throat, thinking seriously for the first time: What exactly is my voice like? Do I... dare to let it "open up" completely?

The first day of vocal testing ended in an atmosphere of exposing problems and triggering deep reflection. Each of the four aespa members had received a clear and brutal "diagnosis." The terrifying thing about Instructor Kim Soo-yeon was that she could see not only technical flaws but also the deeper psychological and habitual shackles behind the technique.

Lee Tima took off her rabbit headgear (because it was too hot), a rare serious expression appearing on her small face as she rapidly recorded everyone's "symptoms" and the instructor's "prescriptions" on her tablet.

The true "ae training camp" had only just revealed the tip of the iceberg. And NingNing's task of "opening up her voice" might become the most critical and difficult lesson on her path to becoming a true "main vocal."

After the vocal testing, the pace of the training camp did not slow down. Kim Soo-yeon quickly formulated personalized "extra" training based on the results of the four members. Jiang Zhiyu played the role of "assistant instructor" and "theoretical guide," often accompanying them, observing and recording on one hand, and providing pointers at appropriate times on the other.

This afternoon was the individual special training time for Karina. The content focused on solving her breath support and throat tension issues in the high-note range. Kim Soo-yeon's method was direct, even somewhat "brutal"—large amounts of repetitive core strength training (such as planks and abdominal breathing with weights) were performed simultaneously with "anti-interference" vocal exercises on specific scales, aimed at forcing Karina to find and maintain correct breath support and vocal placement even when her body was under pressure.

In the practice room, Karina's hair at her forehead was wet with sweat. She gritted her teeth and held the plank while steadily producing long notes according to Kim Soo-yeon's instructions. Every time her breath was unsteady or her throat sound was too heavy, she would be met with Kim Soo-yeon's calm but unquestionable "again." The process was extremely tedious and physically exhausting.

Jiang Zhiyu leaned against the wall, his gaze calm as he watched Karina near her limit. On the other side of the practice room, Kim Minjeong (Winter), NingNing, and Giselle, who had finished their basic training and were resting and observing, watched with bated breath, as if they could feel their leader's pain and pressure. They were like three well-behaved but nervous little animals, sitting bolt upright, their eyes filled with sympathy for their leader, awe at Instructor Kim's strict methods, and a hint of "will I be next" anxiety.

Karina finished a set of exercises and collapsed onto the carpet almost exhausted, gasping for air. Kim Soo-yeon didn't call for a stop; she just checked the time and said flatly, "Rest for two minutes, then continue."

Taking advantage of this short break, Jiang Zhiyu walked over, handed Karina a bottle of water, and then turned to the other three sitting properly nearby.

"Minjeong, Ningning, Giselle," Jiang Zhiyu spoke, his voice gentle, drawing their attention. "What are your thoughts after watching Karina train?"

The three looked at each other. "It's very hard..." Kim Minjeong said softly. "Very strict..." NingNing added. Giselle nodded in agreement.

"It's definitely hard." Jiang Zhiyu smiled and sat down on the floor next to them, his posture casual, closing the distance. "But do you know what this targeted 'torture' is for?"

The three shook their heads.

"It's to turn technique into instinct," Jiang Zhiyu explained. "Like what Karina is practicing now, it's so that when she stands on stage in the future, even if she's doing the most intense dance or her emotions are running high, her breath and vocal placement won't falter. Her high notes will be as steady and bright as they should be. Technique is the foundation of the stage; there are no shortcuts, only hard work and even pain to solidify it."

He paused, then changed the subject: "However, is having technique alone enough to become a good, successful stage idol?"

The three showed thoughtful expressions. NingNing said hesitantly, "Maybe... you also need expressiveness? Facial expression management?"

"Exactly." Jiang Zhiyu nodded approvingly. "But expressiveness, facial management, even stage positioning and the power of movements... these are actually all part of the skills that can be trained and 'practiced.'"

Looking at the three girls' attentive faces, he threw out a deeper question:

"So, as debuted idols, when you truly stand on stage facing thousands of viewers and countless cameras, what do you think should be the main thing on your mind? Are you thinking about where the next position is? How to sing the next high note? Or making sure you don't forget the lyrics?"

He gave them a few seconds to think, then shook his head and gave the answer himself:

"Actually, by that time, these 'technical' things should theoretically already be part of your muscle memory and conditioned reflexes. You shouldn't be 'thinking' about them anymore."

The three girls were all stunned. If not these things, then what?

Jiang Zhiyu's gaze slowly swept over them, his tone becoming solemn and clear:

"On stage, there is actually only one thing you truly need to concentrate on."

He held up one finger:

"Find the most suitable camera and the angles, gazes, and postures that best allow the fans and audience to feel your charm. Show the 'beauty,' 'aura,' and 'sense of story' that belongs to 'aespa' and to you 'personally.' And in the process, maintain team awareness at all times, knowing when to shine yourself and when to serve as a foil for your teammates, never stealing or ruining another member's shot or performance space by over-expressing yourself."

"Beauty," "aura," "sense of story," "team awareness," "camera sense."

These terms were more abstract than "pitch," "power," or "positioning," yet they seemed to point directly to the core charm of an idol's stage performance.

"Stage accidents, aside from unpredictable equipment failures or emergencies, can ninety-nine percent of the time be avoided through thousands of practice sessions," Jiang Zhiyu continued. "Training technique until it becomes instinct is to liberate most of your attention on stage, allowing you to focus on the 'performance' itself, to converse with the camera, to empathize with the audience, and to weave a complete stage dream that belongs to your group, aespa."

"You are a team, and the stage is your collective work. Individual brilliance is important, but the overall harmony and mutual achievement of the team are the ultimate guarantees of a successful work. Knowing when to bloom in the center position and when to step back half a pace to become the most beautiful background is a higher level of wisdom and chemistry belonging to mature idols."

His words were like a new window opening in front of the three girls. The training they had received before was more focused on "how to do it right" and "how to do it well," but what Jiang Zhiyu was saying now was "how to do it beautifully," "how to do it movingly," and "how to do it perfectly as a whole."

This wasn't just technique; it was awareness, mindset, and art.

Kim Minjeong only half-understood but felt it made a lot of sense. NingNing's eyes were bright, as if she had touched upon another layer of the "opening up" Kim Soo-yeon had mentioned—not just the opening of her voice, but the opening of her stage persona and performance awareness. Giselle fell into deeper thought; as a member who joined later, she already thought more about the "team" and "individual positioning."

"Alright, break time is over." Kim Soo-yeon's voice rang out, interrupting their thoughts. Karina had already struggled to get up, preparing for the next round of "torture."

Jiang Zhiyu stood up and smiled at the three "good kids." "Watch closely and think hard. When it's time for your individual training, these principles will apply just the same."

The training continued. But the mindsets of the three aespa members had quietly changed. As they watched Karina's struggling figure during the rigorous training, their gazes were no longer just sympathetic or fearful, but had an added layer of observation and reflection—how was the leader maintaining her posture at her limit? What should her gaze look like when looking at the virtual "camera"? If it were me, how would I show that "beauty"?

And these words of Jiang Zhiyu's were faithfully recorded by the omnipresent cameras. It could be foreseen that when the program aired, this discourse on the "core of the idol stage" would surely trigger widespread discussion among viewers and the industry.

TG Entertainment's "instructor team" was not only polishing aespa's technique but also attempting to reshape their deep perception of "stage" and "idol." This training was increasingly resembling a complete forging from the inside out.

Several consecutive days of high-intensity professional training and rigorous "diagnoses" had stretched the bodies and minds of the four aespa members to their limits. Even the observing Kim Minjeong, NingNing, and Giselle were somewhat suffocated by the serious and tense atmosphere.

Jiang Zhiyu and Kim Soo-yeon clearly noticed this. Constantly applying pressure was not a good strategy; a balance of tension and relaxation was necessary to ensure training effectiveness and the members' mental well-being. So, after the basic physical training ended one afternoon, Kim Soo-yeon rarely didn't immediately assign the next task, but instead looked at Jiang Zhiyu.

Jiang Zhiyu understood immediately and clapped his hands to get everyone's attention.

"Alright, girls, you've worked hard these past few days." He had a relaxed smile on his face. "Training is important, but combining work with rest is also important. For the rest of this afternoon, let's change our focus and play a little game to relax."

"A game?" The four aespa members, who were originally sitting on the floor gasping for air, along with Lee Tima (who wasn't wearing her rabbit headgear today), all looked up, curiosity shining in their eyes.

"Yes, a very simple, maybe even a bit childish game." Jiang Zhiyu pulled out a few disposable paper cups and several bottles of mineral water from behind him like a magic trick. "The game's name is—'squirtle water gun battle!'"

"Squirtle? Water gun battle?" NingNing was the first to react, her eyes lighting up. "Is it the one from Pokémon? The one that uses the Water Gun skill?"

"Exactly!" Jiang Zhiyu laughed. "The rules are simple: everyone holds a mouthful of water in their mouth, then sprays it forward forcefully like a Squirtle to see who can spray the furthest. It relies purely on lung capacity, oral control, and 'launching' technique. Safety first—no spraying at people, only at the designated safety zone in front."

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The rules of this game were so simple they were almost childish, but it was precisely this simplicity and childishness that instantly diluted the serious atmosphere of the training grounds. Even Giselle, who always wore a plain expression, couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, and Kim Minjeong looked even more eager to try. As the leader, Karina, though finding it a bit funny, also breathed a sigh of relief, knowing this was a rare opportunity to relax.

"However—" Jiang Zhiyu drew out his voice, successfully piquing everyone's interest, "Since it's a competition, there must be a prize."

He signaled Lee Tima. Lee Tima immediately ran over holding a rather exquisite-looking small velvet box and opened it.

Inside, several cards were neatly arranged. The cards were not large, made of stiff material, with understated gold edging, and the front was printed in beautiful script with "TG KING CARD" (the kings card), while the back featured the TG Entertainment logo and a line of small text: "Cardholder Privileges."

"Ta-da! TG Entertainment special—the kings card!" Jiang Zhiyu picked one up to show everyone, "Don't let the cheap material (it really isn't worth much) fool you, but it's highly significant! The final winner of this 'squirtle water gun battle' will receive one!"

"the kings card? What is it used for, Oppa?" Kim Minjeong asked curiously.

Jiang Zhiyu smiled slightly, his smile carrying a hint of slyness: "The usage is very simple. The cardholder can, at any time and any place, order all other participants (that is, everyone present today except for the card issuer) to do one thing... that they 'absolutely cannot refuse'."

"Absolutely cannot refuse?" Karina seized on the keyword.

"Yes, theoretically." Jiang Zhiyu nodded, "Of course, the additional terms are—it cannot be too much, it cannot violate laws, morals, or company regulations, and it cannot endanger physical or mental health or cause serious property damage. The specific limits will be jointly determined by me, the 'card issuer,' and Instructor Kim Soo-yeon. Other than that, as long as the cardholder issues an order, everyone else must execute it."

Once this rule was announced, the atmosphere on site immediately became more subtle and exciting!

A command that "absolutely cannot be refused"! Although there were restrictions, the room for imagination was huge! It could be making someone treat everyone to a meal, making someone perform a funny act in public, or perhaps... some harmless little prank that was enough to make someone "die of embarrassment" or leave behind a "dark history"!

For these girls who spent every day together and had just experienced high-pressure training, this was simply an excellent prop to release stress and enhance "feelings" (or, in other words, create "bonds")!

Even Kim Soo-yeon, who usually had no emotional fluctuations, felt a trace of faint interest flash in her eyes. Lee Tima was even rubbing her hands in excitement, already starting to fantasize about how she would "order" everyone around once she got the card.

"How about it? Want to play?" Jiang Zhiyu shook the card in his hand.

"Yes!" The simultaneous answer was full of anticipation and fighting spirit.

Soon, a corner of the training room was cleared, and a safe "spraying zone" was designated. The five people (the four members of aespa + Lee Tima) each took a small paper cup, filled it with water, and stood in a row. Jiang Zhiyu acted as the referee and safety officer, while Kim Soo-yeon stood to the side with her arms crossed, wearing a rare expression of watching a show.

"Ready—go!"

Following Jiang Zhiyu's command, the five simultaneously took a big mouthful of water, puffed out their cheeks, and then—

"Pfft—!"

"Sssh—!"

"Cough! Pfft ha..."

Water sprayed forward in various strange trajectories and intensities. Someone used too much force and choked themselves (Kim Minjeong), someone sprayed it into a light mist without much distance (NingNing), someone misjudged the angle and sprayed off-course (Giselle), and Karina sprayed quite far, but the power was clearly not concentrated enough.

As for Lee Tima... this girl lived up to her "black hole constitution"; she didn't "spray" with force like the others. Instead, she took a deep breath, and then, like whistling, sent the water out from between her teeth in an extremely concentrated, steady stream of air. The water flow was thin and straight, flying quite a distance and landing steadily beyond the farthest line!

In the first round, Lee Tima won with her strange technique.

"Hey! Tima Unnie is cheating!" Kim Minjeong called out.

"No way! The rules only said to spray it out, it didn't say how to spray!" Lee Tima said triumphantly.

Jiang Zhiyu smiled and ruled Lee Tima's attempt valid, and the game continued.

In the following rounds, everyone gradually grasped the technique, starting to adjust their breathing, control their mouth shape, and find the best point of force. The competition became increasingly intense, water splashed everywhere (fortunately, it was a safe zone), and laughter and exclamations continued. Even the corners of Kim Soo-yeon's mouth curled up imperceptibly.

Finally, after several rounds of competition, relying on greater lung capacity, better control, and a little bit of luck, Karina defeated the increasingly courageous Lee Tima and won the final victory!

"Yay!!" Karina, for once, set aside her leader baggage and jumped up happily. The others also came over to congratulate her; although they didn't win, they all had a great time playing.

Jiang Zhiyu solemnly handed the gold-leaf "TG the kings card" to Karina: "Congratulations, contestant Karina! This the kings card is yours! Valid... until the end of this training camp. Please use your 'privilege' wisely."

Karina held the light yet seemingly heavy card, looking at the curious, expectant, and faintly "wary" eyes of her teammates around her, and couldn't help but laugh. The exhaustion and pressure of the past few days seemed to dissipate quite a bit at this moment along with those sprayed water droplets.

And the the kings card quietly lying in her palm seemed to foreshadow that in the days of the training camp ahead, besides the harsh sweat, there might also be some unexpected, relaxed interludes and team interactions triggered by this little card.

TG Entertainment's "training" was truly more than just hard practice. Carrots and sticks, Jiang Zhiyu played it clearly. The relaxation time was over, but a certain invisible bond and relaxed atmosphere within the team seemed to have been quietly established. And the card in Karina's hand had also become a small, sweet, and exciting suspense hanging over everyone's heads.

The relaxed interlude of the "squirtle water gun battle" was like a fresh breeze, briefly dispersing the serious clouds gathered over the training camp. The faces of the four members of aespa had a few more genuine smiles, and their interactions with each other seemed to have naturally relaxed a bit. Karina carefully tucked away the "TG the kings card," like hiding an interesting secret that could be detonated at any time.

However, this relaxation did not last long.

Just as Kim Soo-yeon was about to announce the next routine training content—strengthening the dance foundation for Giselle—a figure suddenly darted to the center of the venue, hands on hips, blocking Kim Soo-yeon's path.

It was Lee Tima.

She wasn't wearing her rabbit headgear today, but that messy, spiky short hair and her startlingly bright round eyes were currently burning with an almost fanatical flame. She tilted her head, looked at the slightly frowning Kim Soo-yeon, and announced loudly in her unique, slightly reckless, and self-righteous tone:

"Wait a minute! Instructor Soo-yeon! Jiang Oppa!"

Everyone's gaze focused on her. The four members of aespa were a bit bewildered, while Jiang Zhiyu raised an eyebrow, wearing a helpless yet expectant expression that said "here we go again."

Lee Tima took a deep breath, as if brewing some big move, and then suddenly spread her arms, her voice rising:

"No—!! Just practicing! How boring is that!!!"

She waved her arms, her expression exaggerated, as if giving an impromptu speech:

"Every day is vocal tests! Picking at dance details! Physical training! Expression management! If we keep practicing like this, people will turn into robots! Won't the fans and audience see a group of beautiful dolls with standard movements and perfect expressions, but perhaps lacking a bit of 'human touch'?!"

Her words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake. The four members of aespa looked at each other; although they felt Lee Tima was exaggerating a bit, but... it didn't seem entirely unreasonable, right? High-intensity professional training was certainly important, but an idol's charm truly didn't stop at technical perfection.

Kim Soo-yeon looked at her without speaking, her eyes calm, seemingly waiting for her to continue.

Jiang Zhiyu asked cooperatively: "So, according to the high opinion of our 'Variety Department Head' Lee Tima-xi, what should we do?"

This was exactly what Lee Tima was waiting for! Her eyes lit up instantly, like two little light bulbs:

"Variety! Games! Interactions! Challenges! Anything that can dig out their 'true personality' and 'chemistry'!"

She turned to the four members of aespa, her tone full of allure: "Think about it, after you debut, besides music show stages, won't you have to go on countless variety shows? Won't you have to deal with various unexpected situations and awkward questions? Won't you have to have interesting interactions with teammates, seniors, and MCs?"

"What's the use of just knowing how to sing and dance? If you're like wood on variety shows, or can't catch a joke, or can't let go, you'll still be called 'boring' or 'flower vases' by the audience!" Lee Tima put her hands on her hips, looking like "I'm doing this for your own good," "So, our training camp cannot just be a 'skills training camp,' it must also be a 'comprehensive idol ability devil training camp'!"

She began counting on her fingers: "For example, we could have a 'random music impromptu performance contest'! We play a piece of music, and you must immediately choreograph a simple dance and sing according to the music style, testing your improvisation and creativity!"

"Or for example, 'scenario reaction test'! Simulate bizarre problems or situations you might encounter at fan signings, fan meetings, or press conferences, and see how you handle them!"

"Also, 'team tacit understanding limit challenge'! Complete collaborative tasks while blindfolded, or one person describes something for another to draw, testing your communication and comprehension skills!"

"Even... we could introduce 'audience real-time bullet chat pressure test'! Perform while watching scrolling bullet chats on a big screen (filtered, of course), training your mental fortitude and focus!"

The more she talked, the more excited she became, her little face flushed red, as if she had already seen the explosive effects when these "interesting" segments were broadcast.

"These are all laying the foundation for your future idol career! And the process will definitely be a hundred times more fun than dry practice!" Lee Tima concluded her statement, looking intently at Kim Soo-yeon and Jiang Zhiyu, "Instructor Soo-yeon is responsible for honing their skills to their sharpest, Jiang Oppa is responsible for grasping the direction and depth, and I, Lee Tima, Head of TG Entertainment's Variety Department, will be responsible for coating this sharp blade with the most shining, attractive 'variety sense' coating! Making this blade of aespa not only sharp, but also good-looking, fun, and something people can't put down!"

The evil "variety soul" was burning fiercely in her, and that look of fearing no chaos, committed to digging out the "social death" potential and comedic talent of everyone (including herself), made the four members of aespa feel "it seems to make some sense" while also feeling deep unease...

Karina couldn't help but think: Is this Tima Unnie really not trying to watch us make fools of ourselves under the guise of "training"?

Kim Minjeong remembered the the kings card and suddenly felt that Lee Tima's current gaze was a little similar to the gaze she imagined having when she played a prank after getting the card...

NingNing and Giselle looked at each other, and both saw vigilance against unknown "variety challenges" in each other's eyes.

Kim Soo-yeon listened silently to Lee Tima's "passionate speech," with no expression on her face. She glanced at Jiang Zhiyu.

Jiang Zhiyu touched his chin, looking thoughtful. A few seconds later, he nodded, a familiar smile mixed with calculation and interest appearing on his face.

"Tima's words are not unreasonable." Jiang Zhiyu spoke, "The idol industry is multi-dimensional. Stage ability is the core, but variety sense, improvisation, personality charm, and team interaction are equally indispensable competitiveness. Especially in the early stages of debut, how to quickly make the public remember and like each of you, variety shows are a very important channel."

He looked at the four members of aespa: "Strict skills training is 'forging the sword,' and what Tima mentioned... can be seen as the process of 'sharpening' and 'decorating.' Making this sword not only usable but also used beautifully, making it pleasing to the eye, and even making people want to possess it because of its unique 'decoration'."

He finally made the decision: "Let's do this, the training plan will be adjusted. Every day, core skills training time and intensity will be guaranteed, led by Instructor Soo-yeon. At the same time, a fixed time will be set aside every day, led by Lee Tima, to add the 'variety-oriented' and 'interaction-oriented' challenge segments she mentioned just now. Combining the two, balancing work and rest, and training comprehensively."

He looked at Lee Tima, his eyes carrying both warning and anticipation: "Tima, you design the segments, but you must ensure safety, you cannot excessively affect normal training, and the effects will be evaluated by me and Instructor Soo-yeon. If you mess it up, your Variety Department budget..."

"Guarantee to complete the mission!!" Lee Tima immediately stood straight, saluted in a non-standard way, her face blooming with a smile, that "evil" aura almost overflowing.

The four members of aespa: "..." They felt that in the future, they would not only have to face Instructor Kim's "technical crushing" but also guard against Lee Tima Unnie's "variety poison."

The style of the training camp, from this moment on, was destined to jump back and forth between "serious professionalism" and "chaos." And Lee Tima's eyes, flickering with the "variety soul," were already scanning the four members of aespa like a searchlight, looking for the first "interesting" entry point.

The real "devil" special training had only just officially begun, and, it was double.