The obese girl was being molested openly on the streets by two hooligans. Both of them looked like typical street thugs with muscular arms exposed through their tattered shirt.
Alex was not a person to get involved in other's affairs, but somehow he felt a mysterious bond with this girl. It was as if he was being called to here to save this girl. Even Alex himself did not understand what was happening.
At last, he decided to take the gamble. Even though he just reincarnated into this dude's body, he went through self-defense training in his previous life. So he was well versed with packing a punch or two if needed.
"Hold it right there!"
Both the hooligans and the girl looked over in his direction as Alex charged in.
"What do you want, pretty boy?" One of them asked with a distaste in his voice. He had a bad day today as his boss had scolded him for a mistake he did not commit. But he dare not fight back with his boss.
So he left along with his friends and roamed around in the market. Here he found an obese lady, but even a blind person could smell how rich she is. From her dressing and the perfume that she had put on, her jewelry and her elegant aura - all were proof that she was a rich lady.
So the hooligans wanted to steal some money and go to the red light district to take off some steam. But before he got hold of the girl, a young dandy boy showed up trying to act prince charming. How could he bare with it?
"Don't get in our way, boy. I am in a bad mood today."
The girl seemed to say something but hesitated and eventually decided to see how the situation spans out.
"Wait - I'm not here to stop you guys. I'm here to ask for proper compensation for my goods."
"Huh!?"
Both the thugs were now confused. Wasn't he here to save the girl? But he is asking for some kind of compensation. What compensation does he want? We don't even know this guy.
The looked at each other and saw the same question in the other's eyes.
The girl was also quite perplexed. She thought that the young lad has come over to help her from these thugs, but it seems that she misinterpreted the scene.
"What compensation?"
After a minute of silence, it was the bigger thug asking out. His anger had subsided or instead replaced with confusion to their current situation.
"Compensation for the girl you are going after," said Alex as started explaining seeing the puzzled faces of the trio.
"You see... the girl standing there... is a... slut. And I am her pimp. So I want appropriate compensation for-"
Before Alex could finish off his sentence, a female sandal came flying across his face.
Even though he had learned a bit of self-defense in his previous life, it was not enough to dodge the item as the sandal hit him right across his face.
"What nonsense are you spouting?" The obese girl raged at Alex.
"Girl, don't disobey your master. You have already played a foursome last time, and now you are looking for a threesome. I can't allow it before I am paid my fees." Alex spouted non-stop but soon enough found out that it was the biggest mistake which he could ever make.
The girl's moved toward Alex at lightning speed. She was like an eagle eyeing her prey and making an attack to consume it.
"Fuck!" *3
All three males were stupefied by seeing her aggression. Her speed totally mismatched with her chunky body.
She closed in on Alex in a moment and gave him a roundhouse kick across his chin that sent him flying into the nearby wall.
*Thud*
Alex slid down the wall revealing a body imprint on the wall, which was very similar to Alex.
Both the goons were stunned as they looked back and ran for their lives, as a similar trail of thought ran through each of their heads.
'Mother! That girl is a beast in sheep's skin. We were almost fooled by her. Luckily that idiot took the bullet or else...'
Both of them shuddered as they ran the fastest they had ever run in their entire lives.
They could run smoothly, not because they were to fast to catch, but because the girl had her entire focus on teaching Alex a painful lesson... very painful indeed.
As soon as a couple of minutes passed, a shadow made it's the way towards Alex as he was being pounded non-stop.
"That's enough, Maddie. He will die if you don't stop."
The boorish fat girl seemed to be fearful of the voice as she stopped in an instant.
Taking a last look at Alex, she threw him around like trash, into the dustbin in the corner of the street.
Alex was brutally wounded from the fight - no, from the one-sided onslaught.
He felt that he would die the very moment he closed his eyes and relaxed a little. But before he could even process his thought, the shadow landed beside Alex and put out a pink-colored pill into his mouth.
"Boy, you are lucky that we are here on official matters, or else I would have personally killed you the moment those abusive words left your mouth. Don't test your luck the next time."
The shadow flickered and left, taking the girl, Maddie, along with her.
Alex heard her last statement but was too afraid to say anything. The pill in his mouth also was part of the reason.
As soon as the pill was put into his mouth, it melted away seamlessly into streams of pure energy and went straight into his stomach, just above his navel.
Before he could enjoy the soothing pleasure, the stream vanished, and so did the injuries from his body. All disappeared, not even a trace was left.
'What the hell? Mother! It has not been a day in this world, and I almost got killed over once again.'
Alex quickly stood up and left the forsaken place.
'It is best to move back into the palace and enjoy some fun time with Lilah.'
Alex quickly rushed back out of the market. And just as he was about to take the last corner and leave the market area, he abruptly stopped.
An old and recluse shop was on the left side of the street.
Alex found it very disturbing. He was sure that there was no one like this when he entered the market. Then how did this shop come about?
Thankfully he did not wish to disclose the secret this early. He felt too weak in his current condition. He was almost killed by a fat noble girl, not to mention the shadow that came as her back support.
He did not know whether he was lucky to be alive or unlucky to be born in such a world. He ignored the shop and carried on ahead.
But just as was about to pass the shop, an old and ancient voice entered his ears.
"This is once in a lifetime opportunity. Are you sure to let it pass, young man?"
Alex looked around but saw no one. He was terrified and shocked to see no one around him as the voice still continued over.
"You got beaten up pretty badly by a girl. You must feel weak and nervous. I can help you. Come inside, and let's discuss. Again, let me remind you, this is the single opportunity that could change your life. Make your decision wisely."
The old and ancient voice stopped, but Alex's heart sank down pretty hard.
He stood there like a statue, not knowing what to do. It was true that he was weak and shaky, and most likely will remain that way till he is killed or a miracle happens.
Even if he goes back to the palace, what happens next? His sister protects him, and the whole world badmouths him in front of his face?
He knew it very well that the king, by not speaking for him at breakfast, was also indicated his support to the other side - his stepmother's side. Most likely, it was his sister that made it possible for him to survive this long or else...
He shuddered, thinking of a particular deathly possibility.
Taking a deep breath, he closed his eyes and let out that breath, he opened them again, but this time his eyes were a lot more transparent compared to a moment ago.
Alex took a stride forward as he finally entered the age-old and recluse shop.