After I saw these new entries, I immediately inquired about them and received answers from the system.

  Warrior Cultivation Abilities:

  Concerns all abilities and techniques reted to Warrior Cultivation.

  All Warrior Cultivation Abilities advance faster with higher Strength, and some have Strength prerequisites.

  Hint: Increasing the Realm in-game and in reality has different yet complementary benefits.

  Legionary Breathing Technique(Bck Grade):

  A low-end Warrior Cultivation Technique used by rank-and-file Legionaries. As a Bck Grade technique, it is innately cking and can, in theory, barely help a warrior reach the 4th Warrior Realm.

  Realm Progression: 1st(lvl 1-9), 2nd(lvl 10-49), 3rd(lvl 50-199), 4th(lvl 200)

  Hint: Progressing beyond lvl 200 only helps increase Prestige.

  Tempered Energy Pathways:

  Temper the energy pathways within your body, widening them and making them tougher, increasing all Warrior Cultivation abilities' leveling speed.

  Reading all this, I came to two conclusions.

  First, I couldn't completely ignore the Strength ability anymore, as it was crucial to a faster advancement speed. That meant I had to raise Muscle Memories, then Strength, then Tempered Energy Pathways, and finally, Legionary Breathing Technique for the best result. Of course, that was after I improved Concentration and Meditation.

  On the other hand, I couldn't ignore my Css, so I had to bance things out a bit with Productivity and Military Drills, if only a bit. I guess I will first invest two years in each? That way, in the next simution, they would have prestige bonuses, which also helps me in real life.

  As for the second conclusion-

  "Wait, the 3rd Realm should be Veteran Warrior, right?! That is the realm of a regur Centurion. However, it also implies that the realm above that should belong to the Pilus Prior, a Cohort Commander. So, if I reach the 4th realm... I have the qualifications of a Cohort Commander?! If I can become a Pilus Prior, I could improve my life even more, right?!"

  Once my thoughts reached that point, my eyes bzed with the desire for a better life.

  "Alright, let's work hard for a better future!"

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  Time goes slowly yet quickly while diligently training.

  On some days, we trained with our heavy practice swords and shields, endlessly practicing swinging the sword in the air or on a wooden training log.

  Other times, we practiced throwing javelins, as one of our main weapons was the Pilum. I was honestly a bad shot.

  And once every three days, we went on long, arduous treks for hours and miles, wearing cumbersome gear, and were only allowed to eat small, dry rations and drinks while walking, and were only to answer the call of nature every ten-odd miles before continuing our march.

  One thing I really appreciated, though, was that we got to learn reading, writing, and numbers! Apparently, it was an essential skill for all soldiers, and illiterate soldiers would remain low-ranking soldiers for the duration of their service. That was why I focused on these when studying.

  However, it was quickly apparent that I was cking compared to the others, who had some background. While I could read and write simple words and calcute simple numbers, that was all my background.

  But a silver lining was that I actually unlocked a new ability thanks to this! It was an ability called Academics. Quite literally, it helped me study everything faster. Hence, for my future literacy, I decided to invest a day in it during this time's Game Avatar Life, which I renamed as Recruit #1.

  Of course, there were also less-than-pleasant situations...

  "You are te by a minute! Receive three shes!"

  Wack*

  "Ouch!"

  "Your posture is wrong!"

  Wack*

  "Owie!"

  "You didn't wash your clothes properly!"

  Wack*

  "Ah!"

  "You didn't shave properly!"

  Wack*

  "Boohoo!"

  "This spot in your room is dirty!"

  Wack*

  "Aga!"

  "You spelled that word wrong!"

  Wack*

  "You got the result of that calcution wrong!"

  Wack*

  For any possible reason, the Optio smacked us with a vine staff. It didn't matter if they were the veteran kids or us borers. He found every possible excuse to smack us. Sometimes, the reason was non-existent, and he still smacked us!

  However, I knew better than to compin, as any compint or sign of weakness would also be punished.

  It was only thanks to eavesdropping on the conversation of the more promising recruits in our room that I discovered that it was intentional. They did this to forge character and better endure pain.

  Additionally, we were forced to do menial and often humiliating chores. These included cleaning the trines, chopping firewood, washing clothes, and more.

  Even worse, some of them would tempt us to gamble, and several blokes actually fell for it, losing most of their bonus. One of the veteran kids in my room, named Geral, actually fell for it, along with two others, including the hunter guy, Atticas, and a farmer, Oron. Even worse, after Geral accused them of cheating (Which was obvious), the real veterans used it as an excuse to give him a beatdown.

  And this was actually allowed! The Centurions and the Optio silently allowed this, likely as a form of punishment for being tempted to gamble.

  I, for one, refused to gamble, since I didn't want to risk my precious money! So I luckily got spared. However, they found other ways to haze me, making me do more chores... but at least my money is safe!

  However, more importantly, I made a massive discovery! Once the Game Avatar reached the 1st Warrior Realm-

  Realm Multiplier: 2x (By reaching a higher realm, your ability to learn new csses and abilities improves)

  "I should have improved it sooner." I mentally mented, having only touched the Breathing Technique after ten days of training.

  Also, after the technique reached lvl 10, meaning the Game Avatar entered the 2nd realm, the multiplier directly doubled again, reaching a 4x increase!

  "However, this does raise the question, why isn't it merely part of the Happiness Multiplier?"

  Surprisingly, the system didn't reply. This made me slightly suspicious, but I didn't dwell on it.

  But the best thing, in my opinion, was that my Lifespan barely decreased now! About every month, only a day was deducted from my lifespan. Quite the improvement compared to 4-5 days per month!

  The Game Avatar even reached the 3rd realm when it turned 60, doubling the bonus again, and its lifespan actually began to increase! However, the increase was only a handful of years...

  But something unexpected happened on the 44th day of training.

  Your game avatar has reached the age of 65, and you can now conclude its life early.

  Would you like to conclude this life now? Y/N?

  This made my eyes light up. Concluding its life now was actually beneficial to me, since it saved several days of waiting! It would allow me to enjoy the benefits earlier and let the next simution start earlier.

  And so, that night-

  "Conclude life now!"

  Immediately, many muscle memories formed in my mind and body. Finally, after an unknown amount of time, I rexed and checked the results.

  Life Summary:

  Simuted Life: Recruit #1Final Age: 65 years and 160 daysFinal Warrior Realm: 3Final Magician Realm: 0

  Csses: Recruit lvl 122 [Click to Expand]Abilities: Concentration lvl 120, Productivity lvl 50, Meditation lvl 120, Academics lvl 10, Strength lvl 140, Muscle Memory lvl 100, Military Drills lvl 50, Legionary Breathing Technique(Bck Grade) lvl 50, Tempered Energy Pathways lvl 50

  Life Evaluation: An eternal recruit (Impossible in reality) with extremely solid basics, physical prowess, and theoretical combat power of veteran legionaries. However, despite his muscle, being an individual without advanced battle tactics and experience makes him the absolute bottom-tier among other 3rd realm warriors. Regardless, it lived and died as an insignificant pawn on a grander pying board.

  Hint 1: Unfortunately, until you get promoted, you are stuck as a Recruit. So work hard on your military career!Hint 2: Hurry up and break through in Real Life! When you do, something VERY good will happen.Hint 3: Although it is more economical to end the simution early, something good will happen if it somehow reaches 200 years old, should you somehow manage to extend your lifespan...

  Seeing this, I couldn't help but smile.

  "Great! Finally, the first lifetime other than a Laborer, and it's so good!"

  How couldn't I not be happy, having escaped the abyss of being a borer? Not only that, but my prospects looked bright!

  As for that final note, I ignored it. How was I supposed to reach 200 years old? I would be lucky if I passed 70 for now!

  And so, I started a new Game Avatar and viewed my real-world abilities.

  Life Progress:

  Simuted Life: Recruit #2(Can rename).Age: 18 years and 167 days.Expected Lifespan: 67 years and 267 days.Warrior Realm: 0Magician Realm: 0Current Time Progression Speed: 1 Simuted Year/ 1 Real-Life Day.

  Csses: Recruit lvl 5 (122)(In Progress) [Click to Expand]Abilities: Concentration lvl 16 (120), Productivity lvl 9 (50), Meditation lvl 10 (120), Academics lvl 2 (10), Strength lvl 25 (140), Muscle Memory lvl 0 (100)(Locked), Military Drills lvl 3 (50), Legionary Breathing Technique(Bck Grade) lvl 0 (50), Tempered Energy Pathways lvl 0 (50)Happiness Multiplier: 13.2x [Click to Expand]Strength Multiplier: 5x [Click to Expand]Military Multiplier: 3.09x [Click to Expand]

  Hint: Keep striving forward! Never give up! You can do it!

  "Aw, thank you! So you can also be nice." I smiled at the hint below.

  And then, I looked at the rest, which was advancing rather nicely. But what made me really happy was Strength, going up by a whopping 12 levels! Honestly, I physically improved the fastest among the other recruits, and a gap was beginning to form between the borers and me. Or rather, I was closing the gap between myself and the veteran kids, if only somewhat. However, my academics were still shit! However, only two broke through to the Junior Warrior Realm among the non-veteran kids, so I was normal. On that note, one of the two who broke through was surprisingly Bouwen, who broke through two days ago.

  This put me around the middle among the recruits, better than borers and farmers, but worse than those with a profession or veteran kids.

  "But this will change soon enough." I thought and went to meditation/sleep.

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  The next day-

  In the training ground, all the other recruits and I did our morning breathing exercise as usual. No one wanted, or dared to, skip it. Even some veterans did breathing exercises in another location.

  Naturally, Pax and the other deputies, who acted as our trainers, kept a close eye on us, looking for abnormalities.

  Sss* Huff* Sss* Huff*

  I breathed in and out in a special rhythm, as I always did. But this time, it was a bit different. That feeling of familiarity guided me, helping me grasp the technique several times faster.

  Honestly, the toughest part was to grasp the technique. Once you understand it, everything becomes much easier... Like now.

  "I understand it... I finally understand it!"

  With a feeling of excitement, I breathed in and out, quickly grasping the things I missed, before, finally-

  Hum*

  I felt the energy flow through my veins, reaching every corner of my body, making my body feel hot, as if tempered by a fire. After a short period, my body cooled, and I breathed a hot breath of steam.

  Shooo*

  When I opened my eyes, I stopped training, clenching and unclenching my hands, feeling the power in them.

  It wasn't raw physical strength, but something more. Something grander. My mind and senses became sharper, and I had better passive and explosive strength, and was more energetic. Without doubt, I could beat two or three of myself from yesterday.

  "So this is what it is like to increase my realm... No wonder they say a Junior Warrior can beat three Commoners. It is completely justified!"

  As I was idly thinking that, Pax approached me with a slight smile.

  "Congratutions, you are the third among all the recruits to reach the Junior Warrior Realm."

  Once Pax said that, the others suddenly paused, looking at me in a mixture of surprise and envy. Even the Veteran Kids looked at me differently for the first time. I think I even glimpsed a competitive spirit in their eyes.

  However, this didn't st for long.

  "What are you looking at? Continue training!" Pax barked at the others.

  They immediately returned to train, perhaps even harder than before, feeling pressured.

  However, this didn't concern me, since Pax turned to me and barked orders.

  "Just because you broke through doesn't excuse you from training! Give me ten ps, on the double! Move!"

  "Yes, Sir!" I immediately saluted and started running.

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  After forcing him to run to better familiarize himself with his newfound strength, Pax, who looked at Apollox's back, had a hint of a smile on his lips, his eyes flickering.

  "Who knew... I thought this guy was mediocre at best, but his Strength is improving very quickly, surpassing all his peers, and he even reached the Junior Warrior realm third among the non-second-generation brats. He is still too illiterate to be Junior Officer material, but he is good soldier material... I should pay more attention to his growth."

  Turning his head away, Pax continued watching over the others, hoping another one would break through. Unfortunately, he was bound to be disappointed this day.

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  After early morning training, during breakfast, I noticed a small shift in our group's dynamic. Until now, the two veteran kids were, without a doubt, the top dogs, with the hunter and bcksmith second to them. But now, I was below the veteran kids, but above the rest in terms of respect.

  Other than congratuting me, no one said anything else, but the respect was there. And this was reflected in the Ally Score.

  Ally Score: 4(You are now a recruit in a Legion, meaning you have some military backing and support. As a recruit, you showed some promise, being physically above most of your regur peers, but below the second-generation elite, and are now somewhat respected for it and not considered a liability.)

  However, this wasn't the best news. Instead, this was!

  Current Time Progression Speed: 2 Simuted Years/ 1 Real-Life Day.

  "The simution now runs twice as fast! That means I can get results twice as fast!"