Bodybuilding training was hell.
[Eleven! Twelve!]
“Shut up!”
Knock knock knock.
I tore my muscle after doing 20 push-ups.
[Twenty-five! Twenty-six!]
“Ugh… … !”
Knock knock! Knock knock!
The tendon ruptured on the 30th.
[Thirty-eight! Thirty-nine… …!]
Kkwadduk!
I broke my arm on the 40th try.
“Kwaaak… … !”
[Huh! You’re so weak! Is this all you have willpower for? Show your grit!]
But Ammit had no intention of showing any mercy.
Rather, he heartily mocked Suho’s weak body.
Extreme Sparta.
Up until now, there have been countless disciples who could not endure his training and dropped out.
However, this pyramid is a training center for physical magic specially prepared by the great shaman Candiaru for Ammit.
[Training will continue even if your bones are broken!]
Swaaaah!
As soon as Ammit finished speaking, pure white bandages flew from all directions and wrapped themselves around Suho’s limbs.
Knock knock, knock knock!
As the broken bones were forced back into place, excruciating pain ensued.
[Okay! Now we can continue training, right? There are sixty more to go!]
It seemed that these bandages were the same type as the ones wrapping the mummies here.
Even the shamanic bandages that moved the decaying corpses of the dead were surprisingly effective in allowing broken limbs to move.
However, the pain remained because the treatment had not been successful.
No, rather, it was the forcible movement of the broken arm that caused even greater pain.
“Ugh!”
Ammit laughed bitterly at the sight of Suho gritting his teeth and sweating blood all over his body.
[Why? Are you regretting it now? It’s already too late. With great power comes great pain! There are only two paths given to you. Enjoy the pain, or die in the pain.]
But there was one more way for Suho.
‘Is this how it comes out?’
Suho opened the store window, forcing the corners of his lips to rise.
Clang.
[‘Item: Lower Healing Potion’ purchased.]
Round.
Suho used his telekinesis to snatch the healing potion and pour it into his mouth.
Gulp, gulp.
The healing potion seeped into his tattered body.
Then the broken bones began to heal and the torn muscles began to regenerate.
[Huh?]
Ammit’s eyes widened at the sight.
Suho met his eyes with a relieved look and asked.
“Okay, how many are left?”
[… … .]
Ammit suddenly remembered.
How many of his disciples have been killed in the meantime to create another Tarnak?
Eventually, they all died, crying out in pain.
But there was something different about this guy.
Maybe this time?
Ammit smiled sinisterly, revealing his teeth.
[Kuhahaha! You’re using a fun ability! Then I can feel free to increase the intensity!]
“No, wait.”
That’s not it!
Gooooooo… … !
“Crash!”
The pressure that had become heavier weighed on Suho.
[There’s a long way to go! Let’s keep training!]
After that, Suho had to drink the potion several times to barely finish doing push-ups when his arm broke.
But then a hell of sit-ups awaited him.
[One! Two! Two! Two! Oh! Aren’t you sitting up straight!]
Oh my god.
Were sit-ups really this dangerous of an exercise?
At first, it felt like my abs were going to break, but eventually my back just broke.
“Stop… … !”
This really hurts.
It hurts so much I can’t even describe it.
Swaaaaaaah!
Then, a bandage flew in like a flash and wrapped itself around Suho’s waist.
Again, it’s not like it doesn’t hurt, just that I was able to move, albeit by force.
Suho opened the shop window, enduring the pain that almost made him faint with his superhuman mental strength.
Clang.
[‘Item: Lower Healing Potion’ purchased.]
Force the spine back together with a healing potion and start exercising again.
[Hahaha! Good! Good!]
Ammit seemed to really like the guardian that could be fixed and used no matter how broken it was.
After breaking his back twice more, the 100th time was over, and before he knew it, Su-ho’s entire body was wrapped in bandages.
‘ah.’
Suddenly, an epiphany came to me.
“Wait a minute. Are all the mummies here like this?!”
[Hahaha! You guessed it right! The mummies in this pyramid are all your incompetent seniors who left before you!]
“no…….”
This gym is really terrible.
[If you don’t want to die and become a mummy, then please don’t die and hold on until the end! Then, light will surely await you at the end! This time, squats! Ha-neu-ah! Doo-ul!]
This time, the hellish squats tore through my thigh muscles without mercy.
Kwajik!
With the gravity field added to the mix, both legs ended up breaking at the same time.
Then again, a bandage flew in and wrapped around Suho’s leg.
“store…….”
Clang.
[Purchase ‘Item: Lower Healing Potion’… … .]
Suho was already exercising with the healing potion in his mouth like a ringer.
And then eventually.
Tiring!
[‘Skill: Matjip’ level has increased!] [Physical Defense +40% → +60%]
“… … .”
No, does this make sense?
I just did some bodyweight exercises and my muscles started to swell.
Of course, just because my Matjip skill went up didn’t mean I got stronger, so it was just as hard.
However, the pain was relieved to that extent when I got hurt.
Considering that this hellish training was a daily quest, it would be a huge benefit in the long run.
Then you should definitely be happy.
Why, tears… …?
[Okay! This time it’s running! Run at full speed!]
“… … .”
Of course, running 10km wasn’t easy. Even just standing under the enormous gravitational field was an ordeal.
As I was running, the moment my legs lost even a little strength, my ankle sprained.
At that moment, an enormous amount of pressure pressed down on my ankle and tore the ligament.
Doo. Doo. Dam.
The sound of the ligaments snapping one by one was incredibly creepy.
And then, as if it had been waiting for this moment, the bandage flew in and wrapped around my ankle.
‘These fucking bandages are for real!’
Suho, who had become a proper mummy, had burning eyes.
If you’re going to run anyway, wouldn’t it be better to run faster?
Then this hellish exercise will be over quickly!
“Gray, Kangshin!”
[The spirit of ‘Pet: Gray’ is possessed by the priest’s body.]
Swaaaah!
Suho’s head turned silver and wild energy spread across his body.
[Use ‘Skill: Wind of the Grassland’.] [Movement speed temporarily increases by 30%.] [Attack speed temporarily increases by 30%.]
As the speed of the guardian increased, Ammit let out a satisfied laugh.
[Good, good! This disciple is very talented! Come on! Use all your means and methods to run and run!]
“That’s ridiculous. What kind of training is that? It’s torture.”
Eshil, who was watching this whole scene from afar, couldn’t close his mouth.
But Ber’s reaction was different.
[Ahem. I miss it.]
Ber had a vague expression on his face, lost in memories.
[Looking back, His Majesty also once did such training. Of course, the level of difficulty was a little different.]
“Seong Jin-woo, you also did that kind of training? Oh, now that I think about it… …!”
As I listened to it, it was Essil who recalled old memories.
There was a time when he followed Sung Jin-woo around as a guide.
Clearly, even back then, Sung Jin-woo occasionally did light exercise.
“……hmm?”
For a moment, Eshil’s expression hardened.
No, it was really light back then?
It was just push-ups?
It was just sit-ups?
“… … ?”
[… … .]
For a moment, Essil and Ber’s eyes met in midair.
And without anyone saying anything first, everyone nodded silently.
‘Seong Jin-woo ate it raw.’
‘Your Majesty… … .’
I guess I’ll have to keep this a secret for the rest of my life for the sake of Suho’s mental health.
Nod.
In this way, a silent contract was concluded between the two.
* * *
Tiring!
[You have completed the ‘Daily Quest: Bodybuilding Training’.]
100 pushups: Completed (100/100)
100 sit-ups: Completed (100/100)
100 Squats: Completed (100/100)
Running 10km: Completed (10/10)
※However, you must do it while carrying Ammit.
“Ugh, it’s over… … !”
Suho, his whole body wrapped in bandages, collapsed on the floor.
Ammit, who had been watching the scene blankly, muttered softly.
[Oh, is this really happening?]
“What, Inma?”
[No, ahem. Of course it was supposed to be that way. It’s just that no one has succeeded except the King of the Strong Body. No, really?]
“… … .”
Ammut was slowly avoiding Suho’s warm gaze.
Tiring!
A message arrived just then, causing Suho to take his gaze away from Ammit.
[Completion reward has arrived.] [Would you like to check the reward?] (Y/N)
[The following rewards are prepared.]
Reward 1. Status Recovery
Reward 2. Ability points +3
Reward 3. 1 random box
Since it was the same daily quest, the reward was the same as when I killed 100 goblins.
But why do I feel so wronged?
“All accepted.”
Whioooo!
Reward 1, status recovery.
Suho’s condition, which seemed like he would faint at any moment, was instantly restored.
As Suho, who had been stretched out like a giant, jumped up with his body lightened, Ammit’s eyes lit up with interest.
[Wow. That guy is really tough. I like him.]
Suho poured all his ability points into the strength stat.
Strength was essential to endure this daily quest going forward.
And the long-awaited random box opening.
Tiring!
[You have acquired ‘Item: Mira’s Bandage’.]
“Hey… …! Who are you kidding!”
A curse came out of my mouth reflexively.
But from what I’ve personally experienced, the effectiveness of this bandage is outstanding.
[Item: Mummy’s Bandage]
Difficulty of acquisition: C grade
Type: Consumables
A magical bandage created by the great sorcerer Candiaru.
It helps you to force your body to move even when you are in a dying state.
(When sold in a store, it will be added to the purchase list.)
“… … .”
Suho sold the bandages to the store without saying a word.
Clang.
[‘Item: Mummy’s Bandage’ will be added to the purchase list.] [‘Item: Mummy’s Bandage’ will be available for purchase in the shop from now on.]
Although the bandage itself had no wound healing effect, it was very effective when used with a potion.
Above all, it was comfortable and nice because it was a magic bandage that wrapped itself.
But why does the medicine increase like this?
As Suho came to his senses(?), Ammit released his astral form and returned to his original crocodile giant form and spoke to him.
“Hehehe. You worked hard. That’s all for today’s training. Now try using that skill again.”
“What? A bang?”
“Yeah. That poorly done martial arts.”
“… … ?”
At those words, Suho tilted his head and infused his fist with the power of the ruler.
[Use ‘Skill: Strike’.]
At that moment.
Swish!
A black gauntlet wrapped around Suho’s fist extended past his elbow and down to his shoulder.
Tiring!
[‘Skill: Strong Strike’ is upgraded to ‘Skill: Strong Body Technique’.]
