Struggle in the Steam Age

"Your worry is not unreasonable. I don't believe that two people who were planning to do something were attacked on the same day. I don't believe it's just a coincidence." After listening to what Lawrence said, Priest Carter said slightly After thinking for a few seconds, he said, "But at least you have gained a lot from this incident, and you have also unexpectedly obtained the opportunity that should belong to you."

"So I think you really need to learn something related to combat, especially since you have been exercising well during this time, which can save a lot of time for basic exercises." At this point, Priest Carter complained a little.

"I told my old buddy Lambert a long time ago that children can't just let them read books, but also have proper exercise. Look, if you haven't gained a strong body because of exercise recently, you will meet this time An attack might cost you your life."

"Yes—yes." Lawrence nodded a little guilty, because he really couldn't say that his strong body was obtained after the attack yesterday. "But where do I go to study? I do know a few places to learn fighting, but I don't think the content taught there is suitable for fighting."

"You're right. How can you teach others those fighting techniques that could be fatal? But I can introduce you to the fighting club I usually go to. If you go there and report my name, the coach will teach you some real fighting techniques. Fighting techniques used in actual combat." Priest Carter said

"Thank you." Lawrence hurriedly expressed his thanks after hearing this, and then he remembered the adventure he was about to face. "By the way, Uncle Carter, about the underground ruins—"

"You mean the underground ruins in the north of the city." Priest Carter immediately knew what Lawrence was going to say, "You can go there boldly. Since the discovery of this ruins, the church and the Magic Association in the city have sent people to I've seen it, but I don't feel how strong the magic power reaction is inside."

"As far as I know, the upstart from the south hired several superhumans as bodyguards, and you are just a backup doctor. So as long as you pay attention, there should be no problem."

"Then thank you, uncle." After listening to Priest Carter's words, Lawrence relaxed a lot at once. After buying two more ounces of holy salt, he took the letter of introduction he had just issued to meet with Carter and others. Peter left St. Gutenberg's Cathedral after saying his farewell.

"Ah, what a good boy, it's a pity that he was not suitable to be a superhuman when he was a child. Otherwise, maybe he can become an excellent superhuman." Priest Carter sighed as he watched Lawrence leave, then turned his head to look at Peter next to him said, "Do you now know how lucky you are to be gifted? Hurry up and finish today's exercises."

"Okay." Peter lowered his head helplessly. Originally, he wanted to find some time at noon to read some idle books. As a result, let alone reading casual books now, I have to give up my lunch break.

But Lawrence didn't know all this. After leaving the cathedral, he went straight to the Bull Fight Club on Third Avenue. Following the address given by Priest Carter, he soon came to the door of a building with the architectural style of ancient Rome on Earth.

"27b Third Avenue, it should be here." Lawrence looked at the bronze doorplate nailed to a pillar and then looked at the building with some doubts. "Why doesn't this fight club even have a signboard?"

"Drink it!" Roll iron on the equipment on the edge of the field.

"It looks pretty good, at least better than expected." Lawrence thought as he walked towards the reception.

A waitress in an emerald green petticoat came up and asked after spotting Lawrence. "Sir, is there anything I can do to help you?"

"It's like this. I was introduced by Priest Carter of St. Gutenberg Cathedral." He said politely as he took out the letter of introduction that Priest Carter gave him just now. "In the next week, I hope to learn enough fighting skills here."

"There is a letter of introduction." The waitress took a look at the letter of introduction, and then signaled Lawrence to follow her. "In fact, this place is membership-only, and generally does not entertain outside guests. Priest Carter is one of the few club members who has the right to recommend."

"No wonder this place doesn't even have a signboard." Lawrence finally figured out why this club seemed so low-key.

"Before starting training for you, our coach will conduct a comprehensive assessment on you." The waiter introduced Lawrence as he walked back.

"Because you just said that you need a week of intensive training, and if you want to significantly improve your fighting level in such a short period of time, you must ask the coach to formulate a training plan that best suits your current situation. at this point."

"Indeed, it's very reasonable." Lawrence nodded. It seems that the store recommended by Uncle Carter is indeed a store with real skills, and it is very high-end, and it can actually provide customized services.

After bypassing the hall where a group of people were exercising, Lawrence was led by the waitress across a lawn to the podium. This building is full of rooms for one-on-one training. When they walked outside a door on the second floor, the waitress who was leading the way stopped and knocked on the door.

"Come in, the door is unlocked." A deep voice came from the room, and after pushing the door open, a middle-aged man with his back facing them and holding dumbbells appeared in front of Lawrence.

This middle-aged man doesn't look strong, but his body wearing a vest shows that his muscles are well-defined, just like those ancient Greek sculptures that represent a perfect body.

Hearing someone coming in, the middle-aged man put down the dumbbell in his hand and turned around. "Ah, another newcomer?"

After speaking, he turned his head to look at the waitress and said, "Okay, Lily, you can go back to the front desk, and let me take care of the rest."

After the waitress left the room, the middle-aged coach looked at Lawrence and asked. "Can you tell me why you want to learn to fight?"

"Because I'm about to enter another ruins for scientific research, I feel that I need to strengthen myself." Lawrence said half-truthfully.

"Well, that's a very reasonable reason." The middle-aged man nodded. "People like you are always like this. You don't usually exercise your body, and you only think about strengthening yourself when things come to an end. Well, you go and change your clothes first, and let me see your physical foundation."