Iron Fist in Jack's Face

Summary of the previous chapter: In the previous chapter, Hassan begins developing himself inside the prison after absorbing a low-quality magical stone, which increases his strength by 20 points in every stat. After the elf who secretly helped him leaves, he decides to use the spirit pills he received from the system to further enhance his power. He faces a challenge with the energy of the magical pills but succeeds in absorbing them, allowing him to break through the first magical circle.

The next day, he continues his intense training, absorbing more pills and reaching the peak of the third magical circle. Hassan realizes that his spiritual roots from another world give him a unique advantage in breaking through magical boundaries without any obstacles, boosting his confidence before his upcoming confrontation with Jack.

Chapter 6: "Iron Fist in Jack's Face"

The day before the confrontation.

On that quiet day inside the prison, Hassan decided to start intensive training on the new skill he obtained from the book "Iron Fist." He sat quietly in the corner of his cell, while sunlight filtered through a small window high on the wall. He carefully held the book, took a deep breath, and then called out to his system.

"System! How can I use this book to learn the Iron Fist skill?"

[The book contains ancient combat techniques aimed at enhancing the power of your fists and making them as strong as iron. To successfully perform this skill, you must first get used to basic training, then develop the magical energy within your body to coat your hands with a solid energy layer. If you wish, I can activate the exercise from the book now.]

"Wait, didn't I tell you that you wouldn't help me develop anymore? So what is this?" Hassan asked in surprise.

[This is not help! ... It's one of the system's functions! ... But it's limited by your level as the user, and it will disappear in the future when you can rely on yourself!]

"Oh! That's great!" Hassan said admiringly.

"Well, if that's the case, let's make the most of it!" Hassan said with a determined face.

"Do it, I don't have time to waste!"

[Iron Fist Exercise activated.]

Suddenly, Hassan felt a flood of information in his mind, technique after technique. He began forming a complete picture of how to develop his fist into a destructive force, starting with basic physical exercises.

Hassan stood up and began practicing. The first part of the exercise required him to strike the wall with his fist slowly but with force, causing light vibrations initially. However, as he continued, his fist grew stronger and more stable. Over the days, his muscles adapted to this strenuous exercise, and he became able to withstand the pain caused by the continuous blows.

"I feel progress!" Hassan said with a smile. His exhaustion was evident on his face, but every time he found the strength to continue.

Every night, the elf who had previously helped him visited. They talked briefly, and sometimes she brought him extra food. Though their conversations were brief, her support pushed Hassan to continue training.

After several days of continuous training, Hassan began progressing to the second level of the Iron Fist technique. This stage required him to move his internal energy toward his hands, coating his fists with a layer of magical energy. He sat in a meditative position, trying to gather all his strength and focus it into his fists. The task was difficult, but over time, Hassan could feel the flow of energy toward his hands, making his skin feel as tough as iron.

"Now I feel more ready than ever!" Hassan said as he stared at his fists, which now appeared illuminated with a faint layer of magical energy.

The decisive day.

The day had arrived for his confrontation with Jack. Hassan was taken out of his cell early in the morning, under heavy guard by the elves. He felt the cold winds hitting his face, but he didn't allow them to distract his focus. He stood in the center of the battle arena, where the elves had gathered to watch the awaited duel.

Jack stood across from him, grim and arrogant. He wore shining silver armor and carried a long sword in his hand.

"Are you ready to die, human?" Jack said sarcastically.

"Maybe you'd better worry about yourself, Jack," Hassan replied confidently. At that moment, he felt the strength he had built over the past days. He was no longer just a lost boy from another world; he was a warrior on the brink of a fateful battle.

"This won't be an easy fight, but I won't back down," Hassan muttered to himself as he tightened his fists, now coated in magical energy. He knew that the Iron Fist skill would be his trump card, and he had to use it wisely.

The battle began, and Jack charged toward him with incredible speed. Hassan skillfully dodged his first blows, relying on his newfound agility, then launched his Iron Fist for the first time, striking Jack directly in the chest.

Jack staggered back, stunned by the force of the blow.

"This... Impossible!" Jack shouted in anger.

"This is just the beginning, get ready for worse!" Hassan replied, taking an offensive stance, ready to continue the fight.

To be continued...