The next morning.
From the moment he woke, the sky was oppressively gloomy.
Muffled thunder rumbled intermittently in the distance, rolling across the grey expanse.
Whoosh—
Finally, the long-suppressed sky unleashed a torrential downpour.
"Since coming to this other world, this is the first time I've encountered such heavy rain..."
Natsuki Subaru looked at the pouring rain outside the window and couldn't help but sigh.
According to routine, he should have been in the courtyard outside, completing the daily physical training tasks issued by the system.
These past few days, it had already become a habit.
But the continuous rain had disrupted his plans.
"No choice..."
Natsuki Subaru scratched his messy black hair and decided to do his physical training indoors today.
After all, completing the daily tasks issued by the system would earn him two precious attribute points, which was an important way to increase his strength.
"Recently, I've been focusing on increasing my strength attribute. Now my strength value has broken the 50 mark, reaching 52 points. This is the first attribute to break 50."
Natsuki Subaru clenched his fist, feeling the power surging in his muscles.
If he remembered correctly, when he first transmigrated, his strength attribute was a pitiful 7 points.
Now it had increased more than sevenfold.
It was no exaggeration to say that he could really kill an earth dragon with one punch.
Thinking of this, Natsuki Subaru couldn't help but reveal a smug smile.
But then he shook his head; now was not the time for self-congratulation.
Next.
Natsuki Subaru did a few simple warm-up movements, his joints making crisp sounds, his muscles already prepared for training.
Although the room space was limited, it was more than enough for basic exercises.
Some time later.
"Ninety-seven, ninety-eight... Phew... Ninety-nine... One hundred!"
With the completion of the last sit-up, Natsuki Subaru let out a long breath, sweat already soaking his undershirt.
Wiping the sweat from his face, Natsuki Subaru looked at the prompt popping up on the system interface:
[Daily Quest: Aim to be the Strongest.
Push-ups: 100/100
Sit-ups: 100/100
Squats: 100/100
Running: 0/10km]
"Now all that's left is the final 10 kilometers of running..."
Natsuki Subaru walked to the window, looking at the rain outside which showed no signs of weakening. Large raindrops pattered against the windowpane, making a crackling sound.
"Running outside in this damn weather, I'd probably turn into a drowned rat immediately."
Just as Natsuki Subaru was troubled, his gaze fell upon the mansion's luxurious long corridor.
Roswaal's mansion was indeed worthy of a nobleman's residence. Just this corridor alone snaked for hundreds of meters, connecting various halls and rooms, almost like an intricately designed labyrinth.
"Isn't this a ready-made indoor track..." Natsuki Subaru's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but snap his fingers. "Roswaal is indeed a nobleman, his mansion is different, even the corridors can be used as a sports field."
As Natsuki Subaru began to jog rhythmically, the candlelight on both sides of the corridor flickered gently, casting shifting light and shadows on the gold-trimmed wallpaper.
When he turned the third corner and passed the side hall leading to the garden, a familiar blue figure caught his attention.
"Huh? Rem."
Rem, dressed in her maid outfit, was standing quietly by the floor-to-ceiling window.
Her slender fingers were unconsciously drawing circles on the glass, her gaze lost in the rain-blurred scenery outside.
Raindrops trickled down the glass, reflecting a crystalline sheen on her blue hair.
Her solitary figure leaned slightly forward, like a small cat trapped under the eaves by the rain, making one want to step forward and offer warmth.
"Yo, Rem." Natsuki Subaru slowed his pace and walked briskly to her side. "What are you doing hiding in a place like this, all melancholic?"
"Tomorrow is the day I promised to go cherry blossom viewing with Subaru." Rem unconsciously murmured softly, her gaze still fixed on the hazy rain outside the window.
"But it's raining so hard, if tomorrow is also..."
As she said this, Rem suddenly came back to her senses, turning around like a startled small animal.
"Huh? Subaru? When did you..."
"You only noticed me now?" Natsuki Subaru couldn't help but laugh, waving his hand in front of Rem's eyes. "Rem is really focused when she's thinking about things."
Looking at the girl before him, worried about tomorrow's promise, a warm current surged through Natsuki Subaru's heart.
He hadn't expected Rem to value their promise so much. This sentiment caused a sweet palpitation in his chest.
"I'm sorry..." Rem couldn't help but lower her head.
"No, no, no, what's there to apologize for!" Natsuki Subaru quickly waved his hand, somewhat embarrassedly scratching his head.
"If anything, I should be the one apologizing for suddenly appearing and disturbing you, and even overhearing your muttering."
"No... Subaru is not at fault." Rem gently shook her head, her blue hair swaying slightly with the movement. "Rem shouldn't have been here daydreaming alone."
"By the way." Seeing Rem wasn't in high spirits, Natsuki Subaru changed the subject, "Rem, were you worried about tomorrow's weather just now?"
"Mm..." Rem nodded lightly, her gaze unconsciously drifting to the continuous rain outside the window. "It's a day I've been looking forward to for a long time, going out with Subaru. If it rains, we won't be able to see the cherry blossoms."
So Rem is still concerned about tomorrow's date.
I'm also responsible for Rem being so concerned about the weather.
I have to find a way to cheer her up.
Thinking of this, Natsuki Subaru suddenly had a flash of inspiration and clapped his hands forcefully:
"Mm—! I remember now, in my hometown, there's a special effective method to deal with this kind of situation!"
"What method?"
Rem tilted her head curiously, her blue hair swaying gently with the movement.
"How about we make a sunny doll together?"
Natsuki Subaru's lips curved upwards, revealing his trademark bright smile.
"Sunny doll?"
Rem blinked her azure eyes, her expression a mixture of confusion and anticipation.
"That's right! Sunny dolls are the crystallization of ancient wisdom." Natsuki Subaru excitedly explained to Rem, "Mm... Just like its name, as long as you hang the sunny doll under the eaves, even the gloomiest weather will turn into a clear sky!"
"Amazing! Subaru's hometown magic can even do such things..."
Hearing this, Rem's eyes sparkled with admiration.
"No, no, no, this isn't magic." Natsuki Subaru quickly waved his hand. "To be precise, it's people entrusting their wishes to the doll, hoping for good weather on important days."
Pausing for a moment, looking at Rem's focused expression, Natsuki Subaru continued,
"Although it might not be as magical as imagined, there's a saying that goes—sincere thoughts can overcome anything."
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