3 Talent
Two boys could be seen running at full speed, their breaths heavy as they tried to put as much distance between themselves and the angry store clerk chasing them.
"Come on, Eli Jang! Faster, we can't get caught!" shouted Jin as they darted through the crowded streets.
Jin and Eli Jang had been living like thieves for the past three weeks, struggling to survive. Jin would steal food from stores while Eli Jang would snatch money from cars.
But their bodies were no longer weak and malnourished. They had trained themselves and were now stronger, more agile, and tougher. They had even found a small, dingy apartment to rent using the money Eli Jang had stolen.
But their past had caught up with them this morning when they accidentally ran into the same store clerk that Jin had stolen from during their first theft. The clerk had immediately recognized Jin and shouted at him to stop.
Thinking quickly, Jin grabbed Eli Jang and urged him to run, but the clerk gave chase, determined to catch the thief.
Jin was a master of parkour, a skill he had honed over the weeks, and he quickly put it to use to outwit the store clerk. He told Eli Jang to split up and meet him at their place.
After ten minutes of running and dodging obstacles, Jin had finally lost the clerk and made it back to their apartment. Eli Jang was already there, waiting for him.
"You tired, Jin?" asked Eli Jang, handing him a bottle of water.
"Just a little bit. Let's grab something to eat and then we'll practice some more," replied Jin, drinking from the bottle.
On their way back home from breakfast, they stumbled upon a boxing gym. Jin couldn't resist taking a peek, and soon found himself watching two men in the ring.
Within minutes, he had mastered the techniques, thanks to his Instant Mastery trait that allowed him to acquire talents simply by watching others perform them. Eli Jang was amazed, and Jin took the opportunity to teach him the basics of boxing.
Despite being a natural fighter, Eli Jang struggled with the moves at first, but Jin patiently coached him for two weeks until he was a proficient boxer.
They spent hours training together, and Jin could see that Eli Jang had a natural talent for fighting.
"Good job, Eli Jang! You're a natural," praised Jin, patting his friend on the back.
"But I'm not as good as you," said Eli Jang, looking a little downcast.
"Don't worry, you'll get there. We have plenty of time to train together," reassured Jin.
Their focus on training and honing their skills paid off, as they found themselves becoming stronger, more skilled, and more confident.
And with every passing day, they grew more determined to make something of their lives, even if they had to do it the hard way.
In the past two weeks, Jin had been training Eli Jang to become a head crew member. Eli Jang was already quite strong, but Jin wanted to push him even further to become a formidable fighter. Meanwhile, Jin also focused on improving his own physical abilities.
He had always been a talented boxer, but his body had not been able to keep up with his talents. Now, after two weeks of intense training, Jin could finally showcase his boxing skills without feeling held back by his physique. Although he still had a long way to go, he was satisfied with his progress.
One day, after a grueling training session, Jin decided to take Eli Jang out to find something to eat. Eli Jang was exhausted and lay on the floor, trying to catch his breath.
"Get up and wash up, we're going out," Jin said, looking down at Eli Jang.
"Where are we going?" Eli Jang asked, his voice barely audible.
"We're going to find something to eat before we sleep," Jin replied, already walking towards the door.
Eli Jang slowly stood up and walked to the bathroom to freshen up. After a few minutes, they left their place to find food.
As they walked through the streets, Jin's mind wandered. He thought about Eli Jang's progress and how far he had come in just two weeks. He also thought about the hostel and its leader.
Jin had a feeling that if he kept Eli Jang with him, the hostel's leader would follow him as well. However, he wasn't sure if that was a good idea or not. He decided to leave that decision for the future.
After they finished eating, they headed back home to sleep. While Eli Jang was already asleep, Jin lay in bed, his mind still racing with thoughts. He thought about his future plans and what he wanted to achieve.
He knew he had to be careful and think everything through before making any big moves. He closed his eyes and fell asleep, knowing that he had a lot of work to do if he wanted to reach his goals.
