3 Why we need strength

After Michael got up from the couch, he went into the back yard practiced boxing but he didn't even last 2 minutes before he could barely move from exhaustion and he was sure he only lasted that long because of the breathing skill. After resting, he once again felt that cool feeling wash over his body, making him relax slightly. Gritting his teeth,he got down into position and tried to do a push up

At that point he wasn't sure if it was his previous exhaustion or just this bodies weakness, he struggled to not fall as his arms trembled from beginning to end on that one push up, but it all became worth it in the next moment

( Exercise +1)

Falling to the ground gasping, Michael just laid there and felt his muscles twitching, looking back, he tried but couldn't remember the last time he had ever felt this weak, this also woke served to wake him up from his growing complacency after receiving the system

' I still need to work hard if I'm going to survive, system or not ' thought Michael with renewed determination

After laying there God knows how long, he dragged his tired body inside the house to fridge and took out the ice tray then up to the bathroom, as he turned on the water to fill the tub, he dumped in the ice and began to take off his clothes. After sitting in the tub and feeling the soothing feeling from the cold water he just fell asleep

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The light shown through the bathroom window stirring me awake, causing me to release a groan, climbing out of the water I reached out for my towel only to freeze when I saw myself in the mirror

I wouldn't have noticed if it wasn't my own body but I changed. It wasn't anything major or ground breaking but I changed, I went from, in my opinion, skin and bones to having slight muscle on my body. Nothing that would show through your clothes but it was there

" so this body isn't as crappy as I thought, is this that so called genius potential? Half the work double the results " Michael couldn't help but murmur under his breath considering it's take at least a week for this change but he experienced in in a couple hours of rest

With a slight smile, Michael drained the water before he took a shower and left the bathroom to go get ready for school. Resting his bag on the kitchen counter, he looked in the cupboards to see If there were any groceries to make breakfast and lunch

Finding them and the fridge surprisingly full of food, he made a simple breakfast, scrambled eggs with toast and a side of bacon. As that was doing her put on another pot to make rice with a chicken gravy

As he started prepping, he received the cooking skill as expected but he received the knife skill separately causing him to become confused. When he focused on the information he finally understood

The knife skill can be used for cooking but it also incorporates knowledge of using a knife to fight. Which makes it both a active and passive skill, nodding his head in appreciation, he made a mental note to also find some time to practice the knife techniques

Finishing up his breakfast and packing his lunch into his bag, he locked the door and made his way to school since it was only 30 minutes aways by foot. As he walked on the road he started to smell a sweet smell, causing him to take a deep breath and try to find the source only to freeze and grab his head in pain making him confused

( Enhanced senses +1)

When he saw the notice he finally understood that he experienced sensory overload, as the proficiency got higher and higher, the pain gradually disappeared and he started to get more accustomed to his new senses

Continuing on his way to school, he suddenly slowed his steps as a frown started to adorn his face, focusing on his ears, he focused and heard the sound of tearing cloth and a pained whimpering sound

' it wouldn't be....' a certain thought flashed across Michael mind causing his face to grow cold. He would never admit to being a good person but some things just grated his skin, rape being one of them

Walking towards the source of the sound, he left the normal street and came across a deserted alley behind two seemingly abandoned buildings, making his frown grow deeper

Slowing his steps, he creeped towards the building where he heard the sound and peeped through a crack in the door. When he looked inside he saw 2 grown men pinning a school girl to the wall. He didn't pay much attention to the girls face but looked around to see if there was anyone else around

"hehehe don't worry we won't hurt, you just have to serve us and then we'll let you go, sounds good? " Michael heard one of the men say when he noticed he had a flick blade up against the girls neck when he roughly groped one of her breast while the other ripped opened her skirt showing her lace underwear before he licked her thigh

' even though I got stronger, I'm not there match even with my skills ' thought Michael with a frown as he thought of his options. As if the girl felts his gaze she turned his head towards his direction as if she could see him through the crack, he blood ran cold as he saw the hope flash in here eye before it gradually turned to despair and the men forced her to turn around and forced her panties down

' shit, am I still a man if I let this happen right in front of me? ' thought Michael as he picked up a palm sized rock in his hand and eased open the door...

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Michael Takami}

Passive

( Math Proficiency: Great Achievement 36/100)

( English Proficiency: Small Achievement 20/100)

( History Proficiency: Small Achievement 15/100)

( Cooking Proficiency: Small Achievement 20/100)

(Enhanced Senses : Small Achievement 17/100)

Active

( Jogging Proficiency : Great Achievement 31/100)

( Breathing Proficiency: Great Achievement 40/100)

( Resting Proficiency: Great Achievement 52/100)

( Cleaning Proficiency: Great Achievement 45/100)

( Boxing Proficiency: Entry 1/100)

( Knife Proficiency: Entry 9/100)