Chapter 4 – Part 4
A health pill was created in the air and fell to the floor.
A size that is neither big nor small. It was a brown capsule-type pill.
Taken with water.
[You have taken 80% stamina. Stamina permanently increases by 0.1.]
[TIP: The average physical strength of an adult male is around 20.]
A small change occurred in the status window.
[Yoo Jin-seong (24 years old)]
[Specialty: Exercise (F)]
[Stamina: + 0.1]
[Points: 0]
Physical strength.
Each time you take it, your stamina increases by +0.1.
When taken 200 times, stamina increases by +20.
It was an additional increase equivalent to that of an adult male.
‘The reason why I went out of my way to buy a high-quality item…’
It was complex for big and small reasons.
Let me explain just three of the biggest reasons.
After playing the Success Era for nearly half a year, there was no item as effective in the early stages as Stamina.
Because as your physical strength increases, it becomes easier to complete achievements.
This is because usually achievements require physical strength rather than brain power.
The principle is roughly like this.
Good physical strength -〉 Easier to complete achievements -〉 Talent proficiency increases quickly -〉 Advantageous in supplying points.
Physical strength becomes even better -〉 Achievements become easier to complete -〉 Talent proficiency increases even faster.
It is a long-lasting item. As the character grows, the efficiency of stamina increases incredibly.
For example, let’s assume that the main character’s occupation is a novelist.
If your physical strength is weak.
Weak physical strength -〉 Unable to write novels for a long time -〉 Novel skills increase slowly -〉 Only able to write novels a little. -〉 Low profit.
Conversely, if you have good physical strength.
Good physical strength -〉 Able to write novels for a long time -〉 Novel skills grow relatively quickly -〉 Write a lot of novels -〉 Increased profits.
Efficiency has improved tremendously.
Not only the efficiency of work, but also the efficiency of life itself has increased.
3. I feel like I’m going to die from exhaustion. I was acutely aware of my lack of physical strength.
Even just working at the office seemed like it would kill me, but trying to exercise at night was so terrible that it almost drove me crazy.
The problem is not just difficult today. It was going to be difficult tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, 15 days from now, and even a year from now.
‘I desperately need physical strength.’
Jinseong closed his eyes. I need to sleep quickly for tomorrow.
‘I have to beat the achievement tomorrow and use the points to buy myself a lot of stamina…’ …’
My thoughts became blurry. As soon as she closed her eyes, she fell asleep.
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‘Wow, my body…’
The worst experience was when I was forced to open my eyes to the alarm.
Tired mind. A very heavy body. Aching sore throat.
It was the aftermath of the movement.
‘Ugh, it’s painful. I think I’m going to die…’
Two terrible facts came to mind.
I have to go to work.
You have to go to sports.
I felt very bad.
For a moment, everything in the world became bothersome. I started to think, ‘Should I give up on life?’
‘Sir, I’m going to be late. ‘I have to go.’
I barely got to work.
“Brothers, do you want to drink today?”
“Good.”
I was working in a semi-zombie state, but the atmosphere of a company dinner was there.
“I’m sorry.”
If it had been normal, Jinseong would have attended without fail.
I had to exercise today too, so I boldly refused.
Ji-seong Lee asked.
“Why? What’s going on?”
“No. Rather than working, I signed up for a gym. “I have to go to the gym.”
Everyone looked surprised.
Jinseong was clearly a person who was far from fitness.
“To lose weight?”
“Yes, I want to lose weight and get in shape.”
“Good idea. Work hard.”
Ji-seong Lee tapped Jin-seong on the shoulder.
He sincerely hoped Jinseong would work hard at the gym.
“It won’t be easy…”
Kim Gwang-woo trailed off.
‘I bet you a million won that that bastard will quit after a few days because it’s tiring and annoying.’
He thought Jinseong would never lose weight.
Most of my colleagues just brushed it off and said, ‘Oh, I see.’
“Thank you for your hard work.”
I got off work. Jinseong tried to sleep before going to the gym.
‘I’m in terrible condition. ‘I don’t think 30 minutes will do.’
I set the alarm to sound after 2 hours.
‘Ugh, it’s so annoying. I want to sleep like this until morning.’
Temptation has come.
How about a day? Should I just go today?
‘No. Let’s go. I need to lose weight. I need to build a body. ‘I have to live well.’
I achieved achievement 1 yesterday. I wanted to achieve achievement 2 today.
You had to achieve achievements to grow. You can only succeed by growing.
Only then can you live well, your parents can live well thanks to you, and you can meet a beautiful girlfriend like Park Ha-yeon.
‘Jinseong, you must succeed.’
Woke up. She left the dormitory with a heavy body.
“Are you here?”
Manbok Park, the owner of Manbok Gym, welcomed Jinseong very brightly.
“Hello.”
“Yes, hello. How are you feeling? Are you okay?”
“Honestly, I feel like I’m going to die.”
“Haha, it must have been difficult and annoying, but please come out. “You are great.”
“I have to come out. “I have to work hard.”
Park Man-bok’s smile became even softer at Jin-seong’s answer.
“Great. That’s cool. Please change your clothes and come out.”
Judging by the atmosphere, it looks like he will be teaching exercise today as well.
In fact, Park Man-bok was planning to guide Jin-seong.
[Inner thoughts: It’s a good posture. I don’t have anything to do, but I need some guidance. I hope you succeed in your diet.]
As Jinseong entered the dressing room.
‘Thank you.’
I was just grateful for Park Man-bok’s thoughtfulness.
‘Later, when I have more time, I will give you at least a small gift.’
I changed my clothes, saying thank you to myself over and over again.
[Achievement 2]
[Receive the guidance of Park Man-bok.]
[Reward: 15 points]
It was the same achievement content as yesterday.
However, yesterday 10 points were given as a reward, but today it was 15 points.
‘Why?’
I had doubts.
The system never gave out many points for no reason.
It was not difficult to realize why so many points were given.
‘Crazy.’
I just did some stretching, but my body was screaming.
‘More than yesterday…’
While running, my body felt heavy like a sponge soaked with water.
While doing strength training, my limbs were shaking as if they were convulsing.
‘It’s harder than yesterday.’
It was at least three times more difficult.
Honestly, I felt like I should have gotten 20 points instead of 15.
Of course, Jinseong did his best. He didn’t even use tricks.
‘Okay, it’s over.’
Stretched.
[You have achieved achievement 2.]
[Settlement of compensation.]
[You have earned 15 points.]
I received a sweet settlement.
[Exercise (F grade 60.442%)]
[Explanation: When exercising, skill level increases. As the grade increases, exercise efficiency and effectiveness increase.]
Athletic talent proficiency increased from 25.685% to -〉 65.442%.
It rose by a whopping 39.757%. It was an increase of 14.075% compared to yesterday.
This is because I exercised more and harder than yesterday.
‘If I exercise tomorrow, I will grow from grade F to grade E.’
My breathing has calmed down.
“Could you show me a picture of raw sashimi?”
“Yes, just a moment.”
I showed him a picture.
“Do you eat breakfast?”
“No. “I skip breakfast.”
“Are you only eating lunch and dinner?”
Jinseong was eating lunch and dinner at work.
“What about a late-night snack?”
“I often eat after work.”
“Hmm, it would be better to eat breakfast from now on and stop snacking late at night. It is good to eat three meals a day on time.”
“Ah…”
Jinseong could not easily answer, ‘I understand.’
Do you want breakfast? Do you want to quit late-night snacks?
It was very, very, very difficult advice to accept.
“If you think it will be difficult, try reducing the frequency. “Let’s increase the number of breakfasts and reduce the number of late-night snacks.”
“… I understand.”
“Please eat something like boiled eggs, bananas or tomatoes for breakfast. And there is a lot of rice for lunch. Reduce the amount you eat by half.”
“… Yes.”
“Same goes for dinner. Reduce the amount of rice. Dieting can be successful even if you just reduce the amount of food. Honestly, if you continue to eat like you are now, you will get diabetes later.”
“… “I understand.”
“Do you take any nutritional supplements?”
“No? “You don’t eat that kind of stuff?”
Park Man-bok’s eyebrows narrowed.
In his view, Jinseong’s life was a complete mess.
I thought I knew why I weighed 95 kg even though I was young.
“Be sure to take nutritional supplements from now on. You can live a long, healthy life by consuming a balanced diet. It’s good for your body and good for dieting. “Just a moment.”
Park Man-bok brought a pen and paper.
“I will recommend nutritional supplements. You can go to a pharmacy or purchase it online. This is because the ingredients and contents of each nutritional supplement are different, right? “It’s good to eat with proper knowledge.”
“… Yes.”
“From what I see, I think you only need to take two things. Multivitamins and Omega-3. This is the multivitamin I recommend…”
Park Man-bok briefly explained vitamins.
“Thank you.”
“Thank you for your hard work.”
I took a shower. I changed my clothes. He left the gym.
He looked around. I was looking for Park Ha-yeon.
‘There is.’
Ha-yeon Park was spinning her jump rope.
Jumping as lightly as her feathers. Her hip buttocks stood out.
Her face is pretty, her body lines are artistic, and her thighs are crazy.
‘Wow, you’re gorgeous.’
It was a beauty that left one spellbound.
‘You probably have a boyfriend, right? I’m jealous. What would it be like to date a beautiful woman like that?’
Ha-yeon Park stopped jumping rope. She turned her head back.
Jinseong turned her head before her eyes met.
She avoided eye contact.
[Favorability: -8]
[Inner mind: Pig, you were looking at me again. I feel bad.]
I felt like crying.
Favorability dropped. My heart was full of contempt.
‘Huh, I’m going to drink beer.’
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[You have purchased a health pill.]
I took the medicine to boost my stamina.
[Stamina: + 0.2]
[Points: 5]
Stamina has increased to +0.2.
[Our Family Comprehensive Health Vitamins (3-day supply): 1 point]
I also bought vitamins with great enthusiasm.
‘It’s not an ordinary vitamin.’
The vitamins sold in stores were special vitamins.
The texture itself was different from vitamins sold on the market.
