[Host should begin Daily Routine]
Luca woke up feeling fully rested, which was surprising given how late the team had retired the previous night.
He rolled out of bed, stretched briefly, and made his way to the bathroom.
After brushing his teeth and splashing some cold water on his face, he changed out of his pajamas and into his workout gear.
Grabbing his gym bag, he stepped out of his room, moving down the hallway lined with the rooms of other team members.
The corridor was very quiet, save for the muffled sounds of movement he could hear behind the closed doors.
Entering the elevator, he pressed the button for the gym floor. The ride down was smooth and uneventful, and when the doors slid open, he was greeted by the soft hum of the facility coming to life.
The morning was peaceful, with workers already tending to their duties. A few greeted him as he walked past, and he returned the gestures with nods before stepping into the gym.
"Amir's getting too comfortable," Luca said to himself as he set his bag down on a bench and rummaged through it. "I might have to replace him soon... or bring in someone else to light a fire under him."
Finding his black gym wrist straps, he started wrapping them around his palms, wrists, and lower arms. His thoughts continued to churn.
"In fact, my first team has been getting too comfortable since I expanded—except Sara. She's still diligent," he mused, tightening the last strap. "Mallow might just need some 'supervision' in this managerial role of his."
The gym was empty for now, giving Luca the rare moment of solitude. But just as he was about to start, a few crew members walked in, each carrying the same sense of purpose.
They exchanged brief greetings before heading to their own routines.
The gym was large enough that there was still plenty of space. Without further delay, Luca dropped into a steady rhythm, beginning with his current Bundle's plyometric push-ups and jump squats to get his muscles firing.
In no time, Luca was able to complete it all. Nothing felt stressful anymore. His excessively high Stamina and Endurance now made every physical effort seem effortless and easy.
Luca wondered when next he'd actually be physically challenged. Maybe the 92B would, but he doubted it.
If he could handle the F2 04 like it was a toy, then he'd be more than stable for the 92B.
[Good job, Host. You can now proceed to the next phase of your Daily Routine. Your time in the gym today is over.]
"Come to think of it, system," Luca said, wiping the sweat off his forehead. "It's been a while since we had a session dedicated to boosting my attributes."
"So, let's set one up. I'm really hyped for something."
[Host should bear in mind that any such session is unlikely to yield tangible results and would most likely just be an enjoyable workout for Host.]
Luca frowned slightly. "Why do you say that?"
[Host's Attributes have reached a stage where natural progression is no longer as easy as before. In the past, targeted sessions could result in noticeable gains, with some Attributes increasing by a point or two.]
[However, at this level, EXP accumulation for Attributes takes significantly longer and is primarily influenced by time spent in the car and on the track, rather than in the gym.]
Luca placed his hands on his waist, processing the information. "So you're saying if I do a focused session here, I'll just be wasting my time?"
[There is an 88% certainty of that outcome, Host!]
Luca rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "That just means I need to get back to racing as soon as possible. The season should begin," he said. "Still, I was thinking about focusing on Agility today—maybe pushing it to 30 since I skipped it last time."
Back when Luca received the two Catalysts from the Daily Quest he completed on that winter morning, he had considered using them to boost his Attributes but ultimately decided against it.
He reasoned that there wouldn't be a significant difference between Agility at 29 and Agility at 30. However, when it came to his Skills, even a single-point increase could make a noticeable impact.
Moreover, Luca had believed—just as the system had reiterated now—that Agility would naturally reach 30 over time through driving, without the need for a Catalyst.
His Attributes were already at a high level, and it was time to start prioritizing Tuning Upgrades for his Skills instead.
If he ever reached a point where he was fully satisfied with his Self Skills, he might even consider converting future Catalysts into Wrenches.
Because in F1, the car was just as crucial—if not more—than the driver.
So, back then Luca used the 2 Catalysts on Skills he believed would be very needed in F1's competitive atmosphere.
[Processing request...]
[Applying 1 Catalysts to Slipstream Mastery]
[Processing request...]
[Applying 1 Catalysts to Side-by-Side King]
[Slipstream Mastery: 18 → 19
Side-by-Side King: 8 → 9 ]
Pushing Slipstream Mastery closer to getting completed was a smart move on his part because it'd grant a new Skill which was the same as getting all attributes to 30.
With all these little changes, Luca needed to get an update of his status before he proceeded with the day's work.
[Hosts status generating....
[..... Generation completed]
[Personal Information:
Nationality: Italian ]
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[Physical Information:
Weight: 74 kg / 154 lbs
Body Fat Percentage: 10%
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Status: 1 year contract
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[Skills & Techniques: A
Overtaking Skill: 20 (+6)
Track Awareness: 20 (+3)
Pitstop Prodigy: 20 (+3)
Straightaway Chopping:8
Spatial Awareness : 7
Slipstream Mastery: 19
Slipsense & Rainborne: 3]
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After receiving the update, Luca understood that he was close to completing all his Self Skills. Hopefully, just a few final touches remained.
However, when it came to his Car Status, he was only at the starting line, with a long journey ahead.
That journey, however, might officially begin today. Jackson Racing had scheduled a drill, and Luca would likely get behind the wheel of the 92B, finally registering it into the system.
With that in mind, he wrapped up his session, grabbed his bag, and exited the gym, ready to take on the next phase of his day.