Don't you hate being weak, Yuki?

I stared in disbelief at what I saw after I woke up from sleep.

[Ding! Missions: Push Up 100 Times, Sit Up 100 Times, Squat 100 Times, Run 10 Km.

Punishment : The body will experience pain for 1 hour.

*Punishment will be given if the mission fails.]

"It hasn't even been 24 hours since I was at my house..." I muttered.

I just got home yesterday, and now I have to go on a mission? Good grief.

"Don't pretend you didn't hear,I know you heard me, Karen."

[Good morning, Master. You seemed to have slept well last night.]

Yes, last night I slept well. Maybe because last night I was tired. I'm tired after tidying up everything that Rika bought for me at the clothing store earlier.

Rika was really out of control yesterday, and bought a lot of things for me. really a lot.

When all those things came to my house, I immediately tidied them up. It's tiring.

And, not only that, Rika also gave me a cell phone. Rika knows that I don't have a cell phone.

A shop employee from a cell phone shop came to my house, and gave me the cell phone that Rika had bought for me.

When I saw the cellphone that Rika bought, I was very surprised. Rika bought me the latest cellphone from the famous brand MePhone.

I know this phone because the MePhone is a high-priced phone.

The employee also told me that I could use the cellphone right away, because Rika had paid for everything like the internet package, phone number, etc. when she bought the phone.

I was really spoiled by Rika, I feel so embarrassed. It's as if I'm in a relationship with Rika because Rika is rich.

Since I had Rika's number, which she gave me at the hospital, I immediately sent Rika a message, and told her not to spoil me too much and waste money. I know Rika is rich, but after all, it's no good.

As a poor person, I really feel the struggle to earn money.

[Master.]

I immediately came to my senses as I sank into my memories of yesterday.

"What's wrong, Karen?"

[Aren't you going on a mission now?]

"Yes, yes, I will."

I immediately got out of bed, and prepared to complete the mission.

-----

I was walking towards my house after completing one of the tasks in my mission, which was running 10 km.

I want to get home soon, and finish this mission, then take a shower. My clothes are already wet with sweat.

"Oh, Yuki, finally I see you again."

I stopped when someone called me. In front of me was an old man with long white hair tied up, and a fairly long white beard.

This old man also had a well-built body and looked fit. He looks like an old male OP character in the anime, if I had to describe it.

This old man's name is Arvin or I always call him Grandfather Arvin.

He is my neighbour, and a person close to me. And, sometimes helps me when I'm in trouble.

Grandpa Arvin is like me, he lives alone in his old house. I go to his house quite often.

However, even though he lived alone, he looked happy. He was always smiling and friendly to me, and when I came to his house, he always seemed to be listening to his old radio.

"Good morning, Grandpa Arvin."

"I'm glad you're okay, I have visited your house many times when I haven't seen you for more than 1 week, and I was worried something had happened to you."

I smiled hearing Grandpa Arvin's words, he is one of the people who cares about me in this world.

"Thank you very much for worrying about me, Grandpa Arvin. I will visit your house later to tell you about this. Now I want to go home first and take a shower, because my clothes are soaked with sweat."

"Haha, sure, sure, Yuki. Please visit my old house. I'll be waiting for you."

Then I said goodbye and started walking towards my house.

----

Arriving home, I immediately completed my mission. And go take a shower.

After finishing everything, and resting for a while, I decided to go to Grandpa Arvin's house.

I had promised to visit his house earlier.

It didn't take long, I finally arrived at Grandpa Arvin's house. The distance is close, because he is my neighbor.

There's nothing special about Grandpa Arvin's house, it's just an old house. However, the house has a fairly large backyard.

I immediately entered the house, and I found Grandpa Arvin sitting in the living room drinking tea.

"Oh, you've arrived, Yuki. Please sit down."

I sat right across from him. In front of me, exactly on the table, is a cup of tea that seems to be for me.

I also drank the tea to appreciate the actions of Grandpa Arvin who had made this tea for me.

"So, what exactly happened, Yuki? I was worried when you suddenly disappeared for more than 1 week." Grandpa Arvin immediately asked me.

I immediately told about how I was injured fighting criminals. Of course, I omitted some details like my accidental confession of love to Rika, and stuff like that.

After I finished my story, the atmosphere became silent.

I was silent, and Grandpa Arvin seemed to be digesting everything I told him.

"Hey, Yuki."

"Hmm?"

I looked at Grandpa Arvin, but I was surprised to see his expression. None of the friendly expressions I'm used to seeing.

Grandpa Arvin looked at me with a sharp gaze, as if I was his enemy.

I felt a feeling of extreme fear. And, unknowingly my body shivered.

This is incomparable to the thug I fought before. Even if that thug tried to kill me with a knife, it couldn't compare to the feeling I'm having right now.

Even though Grandpa Arvin in front of me was just staring at me, it was so scary.

'This person is really dangerous.'

"After hearing your story, I have an offer for you, Yuki."

"W-what is it, Grandpa Arvin?"

"Do you want to be my disciple? I will make you stronger."

'Hah? why Grandpa Arvin suddenly asked about this?'

"W-what do you mean?"

"I made you an offer to make you a strong person. Don't you hate being weak, Yuki?"

"Y-yes, of course I want to be strong. But, what do you mean by being your disciple?"

"Before answering your question, would you like to hear a secret? A secret that not many people in this world know about."