Encounter with the underworld (I)

"Haap!!! Ack! "

"Strengthen your resolve, you have a few reps till you are done with the first course!"

"Honestly speaking, I didn't ask for this life. 100 pushups in a rep are just too much for a 13-year-old!" John grins as he lifts his body.

" Why do I have to partake in this, I'm a girl!!"

John and Daniel turn to look at Julia with a puzzled face. Damien turns back to look at John and bursts out laughing.

" Where did the great beast who always whooped us run to? I think she isn't tough enough anymore, hahaha" Daniel laughs as he makes fun of Julia.

" let's see how long you can keep that mouth yapping after we are done with this !" Julia grins.

"Sisters are so scary. Ugh!" John turns his concentration back into the workout.

The trio pass through a series of tests to improve their stamina, speed, and bodily foundation. They continuously practice these physical exercises twice a day with a strict diet.

This session continues for 5 months, building their muscles into perfect forms and its foundation. The trio continues with a mid-air push-up as their daily pass with a completion number of 300.

"Well this isn't so bad now, but it still takes a toll on my muscles," Daniel complains as he lifts his body.

"Currently, it doesn't seem as bad as we thought. Hasn't it been five months since we dropped into the base to train? " Julia questions whilst concentrating on her breathing.

" That's true. Grandfather did not visit even once after we met him as strangers. He just kept us in here and deduced so many physical tests for us to build our foundations. I miss eating fries." John leaps into the air and descends calmly.

The other two continue with their reps as John moves in for a bottle of water. His abs are seen ripped and his muscles toughened through constant hardening.

Daniel and Julia join him afterward and sip from their water bottles to replenish their energy. A beeping sound from the alarm grasps their attention, but to their surprise grandfather steps in.

"We greet grandfather!!"

The trio bows their heads in respect to their sponsor. The old man walks towards them in pride and assesses their muscles, stands back, and congratulates them on maintaining the first step.

" I believe there is less time for us to catch up. We will proceed with anything relating to that later. " Grandfather smiles in satisfaction.

He walks towards the door and takes a deep breath as he looks across the room. His muscles loosen and strengthen, releasing a stream of sweat from the warmth his muscles emit.

"Oh, would you look at that? Now that is what I call progress, my grandkids."

The trio also loosen their muscles releasing the steam of their sweat. Their conscious hardening and harnessing of muscle space and energy had enabled a unique trait within them.

*Constantly building their muscles wasn't enough, they even managed to attain the rogue form. Although it's an art used for heating the body to exponentially increase strength, it should take at least 2 years to accomplish that feat*

*Yet what is this I'm seeing? In just 5 months? These kids are monsters! Haha. I can't let my thoughts get the best of me. I believe it's time to proceed with mental training *

"Follow me! It's time to bring you back into the world."

"Yes, grandfather!"

The kids follow him into the elevator and proceed to the living room. They take their baths and follow the maids who dress them up in black slim-fit suits. After having breakfast, each of them proceeded to the study.

" It can be realized that although we are fit both physically and skillfully due to the various martial techniques delegated, we are lacking in the mental aspect"

"Ermm I think Julia is right. We have a long way to go if we speak about our mental strength. It isn't anywhere near the fortitude for taking care of a whole corporation. " Daniel chuckles.

" Can't we just substitute that with a severe beating, I know it would work pretty easily if we try that method", John smiles as he thinks his idea is brilliant.

" Here goes his common sense again. Down into the drain pipes." Daniel sighs.

The children exchange thoughts and play some card games. They later take a nap out of exhaustion. Evening approaches with the three following the steps of their grandfather, but their upcoming location is suspicious.

* In analyzing the pattern of business-related encounters Grandfather has, I'm unsure it would be that dangerous. There's no way he'd jeopardize his empire for something trivial, so I have to calm down. Yet, my head hurts constantly.*

Daniel follows grandfather with the other two behind him. They walk a bit and approach a quiet street, where the only thing they find is a man tied against a lightpost.

The three walk cautiously toward the injured suspect lying beside the streetlight. They analyze the gaps of escape in case there is a trap.

Strangely, the paths for escape were more than expected. Daniel turned to John and Julia with a confused expression, but they asserted to him that there was no harm.

The old man approached the injured captive and bent to get a clear picture. Grandfather lifted his jaw and checked his breathing, after which he proceeded to untie the young lad from the base of the streetlight.

"I'm glad you are alive, Oliver. You should just hang in there till we get you back to a medic"

" Old man, you shouldn't have come. It's a trap, they want to uproot you from the current seat!" Oliver answers in a dazed manner.

A man in gold chains approaches the trio with his gang. He grasps his bat tightly and waves in the direction of the old man, telling his gang to surround them and prevent any escapes.

" Ouu who do we have here? A new pet to instruct, just a pawn in all my plans. You had all the ideas about this being a trap, yet you still came. Should I call you stupid or just nonchalant?" The Yadarin Mafia boss questions.

"I think you should mind your words carefully before your blood spills " Daniel glares whilst glaring his fists.

" You brought kids into a street brawl?? How low can you stoop? Anyways, kill them"

Daniel steps forward and continues heating his muscles to release his tendons and improve the attack impact. He runs toward an incoming gangster, grabs his arm, and uses his momentum to send him head-first to the ground.

Another one receives a heavy blow on the jaw, which makes him lose consciousness. This continues for a while with Daniel batting each thug that confronts him straight to death with his fists.

His fists are left dripping with blood and his suit is stained with drops on them. Daniel looks ahead with bloodthirsty eyes and clenches his fists tighter.

"I thought I told you lots not to joke with me! If you still want your skull crushed, it would be my utmost pleasure."