touchnovel Chapter 204: Ceremony
Chapter 204: Ceremony
"Since it doesn't use mana, it consumes stamina to enhance one's physical parameters. Usually, one would need medicine to be able to increase their capabilities like that," Rain thought. "However, that guy had so much control over his body that he could push his body beyond its limits just like that with his own will. It is some kind of doping effect."
Sports organizations and governing bodies often ban these substances or techniques due to the unfair advantage they can provide and potential health risks, such as Anabolic Steroids. These are synthetic variations of the male hormone testosterone. They can increase muscle mass, strength, and endurance, but they also have significant side effects.
Stimulants as well. These substances, like amphetamines or caffeine, can boost alertness, energy, and focus. They may increase heart rate and blood pressure and can have dangerous effects on the cardiovascular system.
There are also blood doping and beta blockers. The first involves increasing the number of red blood cells by infusing extra blood or red blood cell products into the body. It aims to enhance oxygen delivery to muscles, improving endurance. The second substance can help control heart rate and reduce anxiety.
They are banned in some sports due to their potential to improve steadiness and accuracy in activities that require precise control.
Rain was well aware of them since he participated in some competitions and knew people who used them and were banned.
Rain could only think that doing that without help at first was impossible, and people would need some assistance of medicine or herbs to be able to pull that off. However, Rain couldn't afford to do that.
In the end, Rain had to try the hard way and try to obtain full control over his body, even on its most basic functions. To be able to do that, Rain added some new exercises to his training routine. Aside from a breathing technique in which he tried to feel his whole body receiving oxygen, he did some exercises that used all of his muscles.
Even though he felt a bit like a "mental boomer," Rain was proud to stand with his fellow mercenaries. They were a diverse group, each with their own strengths and perspectives. Despite any age differences, they were all united by their common goals, and today, they were going to celebrate their recent success.
"His Majesty didn't make a public appearance in ten years, and we are going to see him and the entire royal family... I can't wait! Jori said.
"I wonder if they will show up more often now that the war is over," Terra said while looking around. "The whole city is expecting that."
Rain pondered the situation and found it quite logical. Despite their absence from the public eye for many years, the royal family still held a significant amount of respect from the people. It was interesting how that respect seemed to transcend time and circumstances.
However, Rain couldn't help but question this phenomenon. He mused about why people held such deep reverence for the royal family. After all, they were just individuals who happened to be born into a particular lineage. There wasn't any inherent superiority that separated them from the rest of society.
In Rain's eyes, it seemed unjust that some individuals were elevated to a higher status based solely on their birthright. He believed that true worth and respect should be earned through actions and character rather than an accident of birth.
In any case, when Branden showed up, wearing the same armor but also equipped with a blue cape, the group began to march toward the castle. Once again, a lot of people cheered for them.
Jori and Reca glanced around, their eyes meeting those of curious strangers. They exchanged friendly waves and warm smiles, embracing the attention they were receiving. Meanwhile, Liss, Asche, and Terra maintained their composure. However, the appreciative whistles from a group of unknown men did catch their ears.
A mix of amusement and bemusement danced across their faces as they processed the unexpected attention.