Working Out

Chapter 3 — Working Out

"What steps should I take to have a better life?"

The answer was discipline.

An aspect that will accompany until the end of his life.

The first step Kim Do-Hyun resolutely took was to create and train his discipline.

Discipline created habits, habits made routines, and routines become who you are in life.

Kim Do-Hyun decided to stop ordering fast foods and eating instant foods to satisfy his stomach.

It was necessary to learn how to cook to create a healthy dietary plan to support the growth of his body.

Kim Do-Hyun knew the acquisition of cooking skills would help him a lot in the future.

Aside from learning how to cook, he also added a workout session to his daily schedule.

Not only would it help him in daily activities, it would also serve as a powerful vessel for self-defense.

"I don't really want to be bullied helplessly again."

Kim Do-Hyun was bullied because he was weak.

That's why he knew only his own strength was reliable against those cold-hearted bullies.

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Late morning.

Since it was still quite early, Kim Do-Hyun started his workout session inside his bedroom. 

"I hope I can obtain an achievement related to my fitness. That would help a lot."

He was no stranger behind the acquisition mechanics of achievements since he played games before. 

In order to find and acquire hidden achievements, it was necessary for a lot of explorations, trials, and errors.

Since there was nothing to lose when trying, it didn't matter even if he didn't obtain the desired results.

"One…!"

Kim Do-Hyun performed his first push-up, but he felt his form was severely lacking and poor.

"Something is not right. I need to learn more about proper push-ups."

He quickly searched 'How To Perform Push-Ups Properly' on Wetube.

While watching the video, Kim Do-Hyun was able to quickly memorize every detail the instructor explained.

"So this is the effect of Enhanced Memory…"

Kim Do-Hyun then began to digest the knowledge he memorized. 

Afterwards, he began to perform push-ups again.

"One!"

The proper way of push-up was stricter than beginner push-ups because it required a more delicate control and experience.

Essentially, Kim Do-Hyun was performing advanced push-ups.

From the position of his limbs, the control of his breathings, the minute correction of his form, the intervals, the mind-muscle connection—all of these things must be considered to achieve the maximum efficiency.

"Two…!"

Kim Do-Hyun's arms were trembling rapidly as he pushed himself up slowly at the top before descending slowly to the bottom again.

"Three…..!"

As he strained his mind and muscles to perform another repetition, he felt his entire body shaking erratically as his nerves tried to adapt to actively balance his body.

Plop!

After achieving 3 repetitions, Kim Do-Hyun quickly fell flat on the floor while breathing and sweating laboriously.

["Hero has trained one of the Divine Strength Method"]

["+Repeatable Achievement, +5 AP"]

"There it is!"

Kim Do-Hyun excitedly went to check his phone.

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[Hall Of Achievement]

[3 Push-Ups(Repeatable)]

-Grants 0.01 Strength.

(Remark: Keep up the good work.)

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A new type of achievement.

"I guess this achievement means I can repeat it several times…"

After seeing this achievement, Kim Do-Hyun felt some energy returning into his body.

This was rewarding!

It made him want to perform another set immediately.

"But my arms are really sore…"

His body was utterly weak. Fortunately, his recovery speed was fast because of his Cleansed Body.

A healthy body means a speedy recovery!

However, he still forced himself to perform another three sets of push-ups with three repetitions each.

After his weak upper body reached the limit, he decided to also improve his weak stamina.

And cardiovascular exercise was the perfect solution to his weak stamina.

A powerful stamina was helpful as a student.

Studying also needed a strong stamina to support it.

After resting sufficiently, Kim Do-Hyun laced up his sneakers while being determined to start his first jogging session.

"I almost forgot! I also need to take out the trash bags from yesterday."

Kim Do-Hyun soon left his apartment while carrying a few large black trash bags.

Unexpectedly, he encountered a neighbor on his way out.

Nam On-jo.

As their eyes met, Kim Do-Hyun greeted On-jo politely.

"Hello."

Nam On-jo was visibly surprised to see him.

'When did we ever have such a handsome neighbor?'

She wondered internally.

"Hi, it's my first time seeing you. May I know who you are?"

"Of course. I'm Kim Do-Hyun who have just recently moved in Apartment ### last week."

"I see. I'm Nam On-jo. Nice to meet you, Kim Do-Hyun."

"Do-hyun. You can call me that."

"Alright. Call me On-jo, too."

"Okay." 

Kim Do-Hyun let out a smile.

'Such a sweet smile.'

On-jo was quite envious to see the sweet smile of Kim Do-Hyun.

"On your way out, On-jo?"

On-jo nodded and showed what she was holding.

A black trash bag.

"Oh, what a coincidence. I'm also on my way to dispose mine."

Kim Do-Hyun showed her his trash bags while laughing at the coincidence.

On-jo couldn't stop herself from laughing a little, too.

"Let's go there together."

"Sure."

After On-jo agreed, the two of them walked towards the elevator and headed to the disposal site.

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"Outside is great!"

As Kim Do-Hyun breathed in a large amount of fresh air, he felt himself being invigorated.

"It's been a long time since I've touched the ground and grass!"

Kim Do-Hyun was currently at a playground near the apartment. He sat on the ground to feel the ground and grass that felt unfamiliar yet also familiar.

He was familiar with them as Kim Do-Hyun, but not as Kimber.

It was then—

["Hero has formed a friendship with nature"]

[+Uncommon Achievement, +20 AP]

"What the hell?"

Kim Do-Hyun was speechless to obtain a common achievement just from touching the grass.

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[Hall Of Achievement]

[Touch Grass(Uncommon)]

-Grants affinity with nature.

(Remarks: You're friends with nature.)

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"Uncommon? It should be a rank higher than the common rank."

The uncommon achievement itself was also vague and hard to understand.

Kim Do-Hyun then saw a brilliant new alert next to the [Hero Status].

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[Hero Status]

[Hero Characteristics]

Social: Devilishly Handsome, Nature Friendly.

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This uncommon achievement was related somehow to the social-type characteristic.

"I guess I'll find its effect after some experiments…"

For the meantime, Kim Do-Hyun decided to focus on his task today.

"This park is a great place to exercise."

He thought as he examined the park while beginning his jogging session.

Kim Do-Hyun jogged around the apartment complex. He felt the crisp morning air invigorating him with every breath, and the rhythmic pounding of his footsteps replaced other sounds.

Jogging for the first time brought a sense of liberation. The surroundings eventually became a blur as he focused on the rhythm of his breath and the steady beat of his heart.

All other sounds faded away except for the sound his body made.

It was a refreshing change from the confined spaces of his life as Kimber.

"This life is really not a dream!"

Kim Do-Hyun was afraid.

That everything now was just a lie.

A dream.

But he now truly believed this was truly his new reality!

"Haaa….! Haaa…!"

After completing his jogging session, Kim Do-Hyun couldn't help but feel a surge of positive emotions.

["Hero has trained one of the Divine Endurance Method"]

["+Repeatable Achievement, +5 AP"]

"Let's see."

He checked his phone as if it was the most natural thing.

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[Hall Of Achievement]

[Jog Till I Die Or Improve (Repeatable)]

-Grants +0.30 Stamina.

(Remark: Work hard young one!)

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Kim

Do-Hyun was satisfied to visibly see the progress of his growth despite it being small and insignificant now.

"Since I've finished my workout session, I should go buy groceries and apply for a cooking class."

Kim Do-Hyun's eyes contained a fiery resolve to learn how to cook.

At all costs, he must cook delicious food!