Kim Family's Secret Spa Treatment
Memories of his previous life and the beatings he had endured flashed through his mind, making his heart pound with anxiety. That was enough for Gojin to make his decision and flee while he had the chance.
When the lunch bell rang, Gojin gathered his things slowly, hoping to delay the inevitable. However, as he walked out of the classroom, he felt a hand grab his shoulder.
Gojin cursed his luck as he slowly turned around to see Taejun standing there with his usual group of lackeys.
"Where do you think you're going, Skinny?" Taejun asked in a baby voice, making everyone laugh.
"Leave me alone, Taejun," Gojin meekly replied, trying to push off Taejun's arm, but he couldn't as Taejun's grip was no joke.
"I told you, I want your lunch money," Taejun said, tightening his grip around Gojin's shoulder. "Hand it over, and maybe I won't have to beat you up."
"I already told you, I don't have any money-"
SMACK!
Taejun's grin faded as he smacked Gojin in the head. "You're making a big mistake, Skinny."
Taejun then threw another punch at Gojin. His instincts screamed at him and Gojin ducked in the nick of time. Taejun's fist flew over his head, connecting with the door frame instead.
Taejun howled in pain, clutching his injured hand. Seizing the opportunity, Gojin kicked Taejun in the leg, causing him to stumble. Dealing with Taejun was one thing, but Gojin knew he couldn't fight off his lackeys by himself.
Gojin's fight-or-flight response kicked in and he decided for the latter. He turned and bolted for the teacher's room, his heart racing as he ran through the hallway.
The angry yelling of Taejun's lackeys kept getting louder as they got close behind him. Just as Gojin neared the teacher's room, one of the bigger guys grabbed him from behind and tackled him to the ground.
Gojin hit the floor hard, the wind getting knocked out of him, but it was just the beginning. Before he knew it, Taejun and his gang had surrounded him. It would be an understatement to say that they were pissed.
'Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!'
Gojin's mind was in overdrive as he thought of a way to get out of the situation. Then it hit him. They were quite close to the teacher's room. If he made a loud enough noise, it would get their attention. Without delay, Gojin opened his mouth to yell.
Unfortunately, Taejun had read him like an open book. The moment Gojin opened his mouth, Taejun shoved his tie in his mouth while ordering the rest to drag him away.
Gojin tried protesting, hoping someone would help him. But as he remembered, no one even lifted a finger to aid him. As he was being dragged to the washroom, fear prevented everyone from getting involved in the mess.
"You two stay here," Taejun instructed two of his guys, pointing at the door. "Do not let anyone enter the washroom till we get out."
The boys nodded and assumed their position as the bouncers. The next thing Gojin knew, someone shoved his head into one of the toilet seats while the others laughed hysterically.
They began beating the living shit out of him. Blows rained down on him as Gojin struggled to defend himself, trying to cover his head and protect his vital areas with little success.
The pain was overwhelming, but he refused to cry out. He wouldn't give them the satisfaction. But despite his willpower, his body had reached the limit and slowly things turned dark.
'Fuck... I didn't have this in mind when I was reborn,' Gojin thought as his vision got darker.
Just when he was about to give up, he saw something shining before him. It was a screen like in those manhwa's he used to read.
[Integration in progress...]
That was all Gojin read before a familiar man appeared before him. It was the muscle man he had seen before regressing and he did not look happy.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk," the burly-looking man clicked his tongue. "What's the matter with you, kid? Why are you so damn weak? The old man ain't gonna be thrilled with me cutting in line, but looks like you could use a hand. Don't sweat it. I'll bail you out this time."
'Help me...? How?'
"Just sit back and relax," the man winked at him as everything went dark.
[Integration successful.]
***
"Beat the shit out of him," Taejun yelled at his lackeys as he tired of kicking Gojin.
Taejun didn't have to instruct his lackeys to do anything. They were more than eager to beat someone, as it had been a while since someone stood up to them.
Besides, they had nothing to fear. As long as Taejun was with them, his parents would use their influence and bail them out of trouble like before.
Things kept going downhill for Gojin, but just then, something strange happened. Gojin's hand shot out and punched one of the big guys square in the nuts. The unexpected move caused the bully to double over in agony, and the shock made everyone else momentarily back off.
Gojin staggered to his feet, but something was different. His eyes had a cold, steely glint, and his demeanor had changed. He seemed almost possessed by a ghost.
"Ah, those damned mutts really messed you up, kid," Gojin grumbled, almost as if he was having a conversation with someone inside himself. "I'll have to convince the old man to let me train you one of these days, 'cause this body of yours is shit!"
The bullies exchanged uneasy glances, wondering if they hit Gojin too hard and he went mad. Even Taejun hesitated for a moment. He could sense something was off about Gojin, but his pride wouldn't let him back down.
With a roar, Taejun charged at Gojin again. This time, Gojin was ready. He sidestepped Taejun's clumsy attack and landed a swift, precise punch to his gut, doubling him over. Taejun gasped for air, his eyes wide with shock and pain.
"Huh... it's not just you, boy. Everyone in this generation seems as fragile as a bubble," Gojin mumbled, grabbing Taejun by his hair and dragging him to a nearby stall. "Shit should stay where it belongs."
A moment later, Gojin suplexed Taejun into the toilet seat. His head was inside while the rest of Taejun's body remained standing as a pole.
Seeing their leader falter, the rest of the gang hesitated. Gojin's cold, calculating gaze swept over them, daring them to make a move. But they were too stunned to react, unsure of what had just happened.
"So... who else wants to try the Kim family's secret spa treatment?"