I am the Bandit King of the East Sea.

After the Dao power test, there will be a series of ability tests.

The physical fitness test was a simple and brutal 100-kilometer run.

"Isn't this ten times longer than Saitama's training method? It's almost the length of two marathons..."

Sig looked a little pale.

He wasn't afraid of running 100 kilometers.

But... this is just routine physical training for lower-ranking officers in the navy...

"Could it be that my previous daily 10-kilometer run was too low-intensity, far less intense than even the mid-to-lower-ranking officers in the Navy?" Sig thought to himself, somewhat speechless.

"Was my previous effort too insignificant compared to the world's standards?"

Chapter 369 Was he just acting?

A moment later, Sieg and the others arrived at the side of the track, ready to conduct a 100KM physical fitness test.

Before the official start, the trainees gathered in small groups and began to chat and discuss amongst themselves.

Sig stretched briefly and continued to look around listlessly.

Based on the previous Dao power test, Sig also understands that... compared to training step by step, it is more promising to play as Gian or other characters and frantically increase compatibility.

In this world, there are many races that are more powerful than humans.

The fish-men possess strength ten times that of ordinary people.

The power brought by 15% of the Fat Tiger card is more than twice as strong as that of the Fishman race.

However, Gian is just an elementary school student whose body has not yet fully grown, and the Gian card is still an S-grade card with properties that surpass those of the original character.

Lost in thought, Sieg didn't warm up at all, but instead wandered around and chatted with the other trainees.

Unlike the other trainees, Sig had experience as a bounty hunter and had even personally captured a criminal with a $50 million bounty.

Although his performance in the Dao power test was not outstanding, others were very curious about him and easily started a conversation with him.

"By the way... what's up with him over there? He's been smoking a cigar like crazy... he's been practically inseparable from it since just now."

Sieg chatted with the people around him, but his gaze fell on Smoker at the edge of the crowd.

At this time, Smoker appeared to be in his early twenties, with short silver hair combed back in a slicked-back style. He had a fierce appearance and always had a cigar in his mouth, smoking two cigars at the same time.

He looked more like a gangster boss than a naval officer.

"You mean Smoker... Actually, he had already graduated from training camp and even had the rank of lieutenant colonel, but because he violated military discipline, General Zeff personally sent him back to training camp, saying he needed to be properly disciplined..."

As they were talking, Sieg saw Smoker finish two cigars, then pull out two more from his pocket, light them, and continue puffing away, clearly not taking the upcoming long run seriously.

"It's quite strange, though. Where did he get so much money to buy so many cigars?" someone remarked.

These words made Sieg's eyes light up.

The cigar in Smoker's mouth didn't look like a cheap one. This Smoker seemed to be quite wealthy.

So, it shouldn't be too difficult to borrow something from him, right?

Thinking of this, Sieg immediately went over and tried to strike up a conversation with Smoker.

"Smokers, can I borrow a light?"

Smoker glanced at Sig without saying a word, then casually pulled a lighter from his pocket and handed it to Sig.

After some time of exploration, Sig had become quite familiar with the rules of Fat Tiger Card's "Borrow and Never Return" ability.

The success rate of borrowing something is related to the value of the item itself, which is easy to understand.

For example, even something as trivial as borrowing a lighter from Smoker would usually work for Sigmund even without the Gian card.

Secondly, the more others value Sig, the more they fear and are wary of him, and the higher their chances of successfully borrowing things will be.

If Sig, like Gian, beats up the other person first before extorting them, the success rate would naturally be much higher.

Additionally, borrowing things from children increases the success rate.

With a lighter in hand, Sieg continued to stare intently at the cigar in Smoker's mouth:

"Well... since I've already lent it to you, how about you lend me a cigar too?"

"Hmm?" Smoker then turned his head and looked at Sieg seriously for a few moments.

How about getting a cigarette without any money?

Smoker remained aloof and cold, not saying a word. Instead of offering a cigarette, he took the lighter back from Sieg's hand.

"Failed again... They really don't give me any face."

Sig was a little disappointed and was about to try to get it back when he heard Instructor Xiu Zuo call for a rally.

The 100-kilometer long-distance running test has begun.

The group of students began their run in the sunset.

Sig mingled among the students and managed to achieve a mediocre level, running alongside the crowd.

For the first 30 kilometers, Sieg was in relatively good shape and continued to maintain a mid-level performance.

While running, Sieg even had a moment to open the card panel and take a look.

The compatibility of the KING card has reached 87%, getting closer and closer to the complete Emperor Engine.

Sig could also sense that the current Emperor Engine was several times stronger than before. Even though he hadn't run long distances for a long time, with this powerful heart, Sig's performance was much better than when he first transmigrated.

He quietly pressed his hand to his chest.

The silence-absorbing barrier formed by the Silence Fruit envelops the entire heart, isolating it from internal and external sounds, but it does not stop the heart's beating.

Pressing his hand against his chest, Sieg could still feel his heart beating strongly.

"Hey, is this all you've got? The captain who took down a fugitive with a 50 million bounty..."

A red-haired mohawk-clad child with a mocking expression ran past Sieg from behind and continued running forward.

"A competitive kid... is really not likable. I, the mighty bandit king, can easily surpass you with just a little burst of power."

Sig was a little embarrassed to be overtaken by the child once again.

He quietly began to accelerate, trying to catch up with Grant, the mohawk-haired boy in front of him.

Five minutes later.

"...I, the mighty bandit king, will not stoop to the level of a child like this."

Sieg's breathing became heavier, his running posture gradually became distorted, and fatigue began to creep into his entire body. He started to fall behind.

This performance caused Xiu Zuo, who had been observing silently, to frown secretly.

His Taoist strength test was unremarkable, which is nothing to worry about.

According to available information, former Navy Warrant Officer Higuma was skilled in firearms shooting. His skills improved dramatically during his time as a bounty hunter, transforming him into a rare sharpshooter.

It's normal for a naval soldier of this marksman type not to be exceptionally strong. But if his stamina is also lacking, that's not good enough.

"The forced acceleration just now used up his excess energy. Based on his current condition, Higuma can probably only last for about 40 kilometers."

Xiu Zuo could tell at a glance that Sig's stamina had been almost completely exhausted.

40 kilometers.

Xiu Zuo raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

Sieg's breathing became more intense, and his running posture was still visibly distorted, but to his surprise, Sieg's speed not only did not decrease, but actually increased.

"Something's not right. Was he acting just now?" Xiu Zuo frowned even more deeply.

call.....

As Sieg continued running, he felt a wave of fatigue washing over him.

He pressed his chest; as his strength waned, the Emperor Engine's pulse began to quicken.

Chapter 370 The Power of the Emperor's Engine

Huff... huff...

Sieg continued running, his running form had become distorted, his steps were disordered, and his body was leaning forward. Anyone could see that he was almost out of energy.

This obvious strain gradually attracted the attention of others.

"His strength is almost completely exhausted."

"That's true. I heard he was just a junior officer in a branch before."

"Perhaps there's more to the story behind defeating the 50 million dollar bounty hunter?"

The other trainees ran past Sig, whispered among themselves, and gradually stopped paying attention to him.

Even Gullant, with his mohawk, silently sprinted ahead of Sieg once again from the back track, completely ignoring him.

The only one paying attention to Sig was his instructor, Shuzo.

Huff... huff...

Sieg's breathing gradually intensified, and his fatigue grew heavier.

But while I was exhausted, my physical strength was rapidly depleting, and at the same time, I had a strange feeling.

The Emperor Engine in his chest throbbed silently, without the sound of it bursting out of his chest as before, but the throbbing frequency was by no means slow.

At this moment, the Emperor Engine was like a real, powerful engine, continuously pumping blood throughout his body, accelerating blood flow, and bringing an almost inexhaustible source of power to Sig's body.

The Emperor Engine is similar to Luffy's Gear Second; if your heart beats fast enough, Higuma's speed and power can be greatly enhanced.

He was still very tired, his movements were indeed distorted, and his breathing was very loud and noticeable.

But supported by the Emperor Engine, Sieg maintained this panting state for ten minutes...twenty minutes...

His running speed remained steady, and he even started to accelerate slightly.

"Can a racing heartbeat really ignite the Emperor Engine?"

The thought crossed Sieg's mind.