The path to strength

Chapter 42: The Path to Strength

The system woman crossed her arms and gave Jin a stern look. "Your quest is simple. You need to do 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, and run 10 kilometers."

Jin's eyes widened. "Wait... that sounds familiar!" He recalled a legendary character, a bald man with a cape, who trained with a similar routine. Jin laughed, shaking his head. Ridiculous.

"The quest lasts for two weeks," the woman said firmly, ignoring Jin's moment of amusement.

Jin clenched his fists, feeling the blood pumping in his veins again. "I won't fail this. I'll be back, even stronger than before."

With newfound determination, Jin headed to his personal gym, ready to start the intense routine. He stared at the equipment before him, his resolve hardening. This was more than just a physical challenge—it was his path to redemption. For the old man, for his own sake, he had to rise again.

Jin placed his hands on the floor, his muscles tensing as he began his first set of push-ups. His body ached, but he pressed on. The memory of the old man, his mentor, filled his mind. The promise he had made to become stronger echoed in his heart. Every push-up, every sit-up, was another step toward that promise.

The system's voice echoed in his head as the quest timer ticked away. The physical enhancement was already working, making each movement smoother, but Jin wasn't satisfied. He pushed harder, sweat pouring down his face as he completed the set.

Next was the run. Jin grabbed his shoes and hit the track, his legs pumping like well-oiled pistons. The 10 kilometers stretched out before him, but with each stride, Jin felt lighter. His breathing steadied as the rhythm of his steps fell into place.

The woman appeared beside him as he ran, a silent but watchful presence. She didn't say anything, but her gaze was filled with expectation. Jin felt it too. This was only the beginning, and he had to prove he could rise above everything that had broken him before.

By the time he finished the run, his body was sore, but his spirit was stronger. Jin looked at the system notification.

Quest Progress: Day 1 Complete. Physical Enhancement +2.

Jin smiled. This is just the start...

The woman from the system appeared again, her gaze meeting Jin's. "Keep going. There's more ahead than you can see."

Jin nodded, his eyes full of determination. "I know."