14: Skill Upgrade

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

With Gale's display of power, the defeated Academy Baseball Team had no choice but to accept their loss and fulfill their end of the bargain. Without his intimidation, who knew if they would have honored their commitment?

"I don't know what the hell is going on right now, but what you did, both on the racetrack and that stunt with the baseball, is unbelievably amazing!" James couldn't help but express his amazement at Gale's feats. Standing in front of Gale, his face still showed disbelief and shock. "H-how did you do that? I mean, how is that possible? You weren't like this before," he asked, searching for a convincing answer.

"The thing I did on the racetrack is something I am actually capable of. You know, I grew up on my own since my parents died when I was still in elementary school. I had to work just to survive. And if you didn't know, during my high school years, I worked as a mountain climber porter on weekends, which is why I have such high stamina and endur