Chapter 16 Morning Exercise

29th, Ashadha, 1965

Ortson as per his body clock wakes up at 6 am, washed his face, and freshened up himself.

Inside the tower, there is a tree very similar to Neem, scientific name- Azadirachta Indica and also called neem by the tower denizens.

It also has iconic jagged leaves.

There is also a neem tree inside the apartment complex.

It looks the same, smells the same, and has the same bitter taste to it when eaten.

Alchemist made a paste out of the leaves and turned it into bitter toothpaste.

Not many people use it because it leaves a horrendous bitter aftertaste in the mouth after using it.

Ortson who has been doctrine on the ways of hygiene from a young age, not brushing his teeth goes against his creed.

That's why even with a heavy heart he brushes

'It's bitter.'

Ortson, who has lived in modern times and has a refined palate for tastes its torture.

'I have to buy mint flavor toothpaste next time.'

Ortson washes his face in the sink and observes his reflection in the mirror.

He has long hair on his head and a beard growing on his face, but he does not have any blade to shave it and he dares not try to shave it with a sharp knife unless he wants to cut his own face, and he ties down the hair into a ponytail.

'I need to get a haircut.'

Ortson goes out of the room locks the door, and started walking downstairs out of the building.

Ortson has mapped out a running course around the apartment complex for himself, every day he runs the course as part of his exercise regime.

Keeping the regime up for a whole month has increased his stats albite slightly.

Name Ortson Soy

Age 19

Constitution 32/100

Wisdom 33/100

Agility 25

Strength 29

Stamina 30

Endurance 25

Mana 50

Skills Proficiency

Slight of Hands Intermediate

Covert Intermediate

Mathematics Advanced

Engineering Intermediate

Chemist Advanced

Reading Advanced

Listening Advanced

Cooking Intermediate

Singing Intermediate

Linguist Basic

Atomic Mana circulation(new) Novice (1st circle)

Pranayama(new) Novice

Tower Points-0

The weather on the 1st floor is pleasant because of the gentle breeze blowing in the morning today.

'It's so nice I don't have to feel discomfort due to heat, I wish I had a fan in the room.'

In this world, due to the presence of ether and mana, there are magic tools and artifacts.

But magic tools that can cool the surroundings, are still a luxury for Ortson with his meager savings.

"Ort GM."

"Yes Cherry good morning, to you too."

Ortson has become accustomed to Cherry's speaking abbreviation quirk. Cherry likes to create abbreviations for long sentences.

When asked why she does it she answers it's her ID.

"Weather is so nice, today."

"Ort, you speak like an old man in my village, he also always used to look up in the sky and comment on them."

Ortson being an old man in his past life, feel embarrassed due to Cherry being so accurate.

'I am an Old man from the inside.'

As Ortson kept running his course many people joined him from the complex, and they start greeting each other.

"Hey, Ortson."

"Hey, Max."

At first, only Ortson used to run, but later Cherry joined him.

And Cherry has many friends inside the complex, she pulled many of her friends to start running with her.

Cherry had to drag Milly with her every morning, to make her run.

"Cherry you need to exercise to grow up like your sister."

"You, you only have your chest big, I need my sleep to keep my head active and fast."

"Yes, yes, big sis understands, but I fear for you Milly, if you don't move your body you will have to go through SGSC."

"What is that?"

"Stunted growth and small chest."

"You!."

"Ahh, haa, haa, catch me if you can."

Johnson tries to keep Milly from getting angry.

"Hey don't fight you two."

Jack comments appropriate for a warrior.

"Yes, moving body is good for a warrior."

But Jacks Comment ticks off Milly even more.

"I am a mage."

After running the whole course they reach the center of the complex, which is a clearing with a neem tree at the center where the part was organized.

Ortson started to do stretches which he learned during his school days.

'Take a deep breath and release them slowly.'

"1, 2, 3, 4 again 1, 2, 3, 4."

Following Ortson many people started doing stretches.

After stretches, Ortson started doing push-ups and Squats.

After doing a set of 20 each Ortson falls down from exhaustion.

Milly was only able to do 10 push up before she dropped.

But those who are warriors were able to do almost 100 push-ups and squats.

Even Max who was a beginner was able to do 50 push-ups and squats.

Even in another world merchants and businessman remains the same, if there is money to be made they will take their chances.

Every morning after exercise many people get hungry, so one of the residents of the complex started putting a food cart at the corner of the clearing.

His menu has many dishes suitable for breakfast, such as barley tea, boiled eggs and omelets, toast, and chapati with veggies.

After resting for a while many people started to walk toward the food cart, many people don't want to cook in the morning.

That's why many residents of the complex buy cheap breakfast from the cart.

"Mr. Molloy, how is the day?"

"Every day is good for me if there is money to be made."

"Yes, yes you are absolutely right. So, I want to ask why you did not join the Alchemy association."

"Mr. Ortson, I know that money makes the world go round, and I want to live on my own decision without regret."

"Yes, you are right, live without regrets."

"I was a merchant also outside the tower, I made a bad decision and fell into a huge debt and became a slave. But this time I will become the best businessman inside the tower."

Ortson orders breakfast for himself.

"Two chapatis, a boiled egg with veggies, and a tea."

Ortson started eating his breakfast while the morning breeze cools his heated body.

The denizen of the 1st floor can see beautiful lovebirds flying in the sky with the breeze, signifying the start of the new day.