I was given a second lease on life but I knew that this was one of the reasons they had chosen this body for me.
It had only been a day and I had done so much already, whoever this person was, had a complicated life that I wanted no part of but I had no choice seeing as I was him.
The lady entered the ring and gestured for me to follow through, I thought she was going to be a man but I guess this was a welcomed surprise even though I couldn't bring myself to physically hit a woman.
I entered the ring and the atmosphere changed, all eyes were on me and anyone in my situation, you would understand why I became nervous.
"It is fine to be afraid…" My instructor said but one thing I was more afraid of was being perceived as weak.
First impressions were important and I had to make a strong one as a smirk creased my gorgeous face.
"Hahaha! I'm not afraid, I would rather just not do without all the eyes on me," I responded but whispers were echoing.
I had to strain my ears to listen to what they were and then it struck me.
"Minsuk laughed?" That was what surprised them and luckily for me, my boxing instructor didn't know who I was so I at least had that going for me.
I knew that I couldn't keep doing this and that is caring about upholding whoever Minsuk was because he was no more.
I was no longer going to uphold the image they held of me, I was going to redefine him in my image and everyone would just have to deal with it.
Before I could square up, my boxing instructor made a suggestion that caught my attention.
She must have noticed the awkward atmosphere and knew she had to save the situation or this could potentially result in the loss of a client.
They paid a huge amount of money to get her here and there was no reason why her client shouldn't get the security that he needed.
"We could make use of the private gym in the other room? It is for VIPs and I have been told you fit this description," She said and I had watched enough porn to know that this was how it started.
"That will be great," I responded and in no time, we left the area and I have to admit, I felt a lot more comfortable when I left that vicinity. It felt like a burden had been lifted off my shoulder.
The room was a lot smaller and there was a boxing ring at the center and a few chairs around but I also noticed that there was a bar where we could serve ourselves.
I was impressed by the set up but my admiration was cut short by my trainer's gentle voice.
"I'm Vicky…." She finally introduced herself as she tossed me a pair of gloves she had retrieved from the wall.
"You already know my name…" I responded awkwardly.
"That I do and I must say…" Vicky paused as she began to walk towards me, if I concentrated hard enough on her chest I was sure I would be able to make out the shape of her nipples but even I had to keep my composure as a bad reputation would ruin even a handsome face.
I was going to do everything in my power to make sure I didn't fall, this was my priority.
"You aren't at all what I was expecting," Vicky said, stopping mere inches from me.
"What do you mean?" I questioned but she must have been referring to my looks.
It wasn't every day you saw someone as attractive as me after all.
"It doesn't matter," Vicky said as we squared up. I won't lie, I was nervous but Vicky didn't hesitate to charge at me to land a left jab, she came at me like an experienced fighter, landing soft blows left and right while I was struggling to keep my guard up.
Each block made my muscles shake in pain, the concussive force of her blows made it a lot more difficult for me to keep my arms up.
She wasn't even wearing gloves and she could do this much damage, I instantly knew she was the real deal.
[[Gods quest incoming…!]]
My system alerted me and I already dreaded what was coming but I also found myself curious.
They did give me this life so it was only fair I repay their kindness by completing these tasks given to me.
Hopefully, it would tell me how to get out of this mess I was in.
But then a blow landed on my torso that nearly knocked my lights out, the pain that coursed through my body made me feel like throwing up.
My body was in peak condition yet this woman, who was clearly holding back, could inflict such pain.
"Your face isn't the only thing you need to guard!" Vicky warned me as she landed another blow right into my torso and I realized that this was her focus of attack.
I quickly moved to shield my torso but a force landed beneath my jaw, forcing me to stumble back.
My vision was blurry as I struggled to regain my balance.
She used a clever tactic, by focusing on my torso she knew I would lower my guard to block it and leave him open to a counterattack.
And when I moved to block my torso, I was left open and I was glad she wasn't fighting seriously or I could have dislocated my jaw with that blow.
[[A message from the God of Combat: Do you wish for my grace, human?]]
It asked but what kind of question was that? I was having my ass beat. Of course, I needed it because I just knew that if Minsuk required the strongest of fighters to train then there was no way that he wasn't an accomplished fighter if the trainers based in this establishment weren't enough.
I needed to at least know the basics and Vicky was giving me time to recollect myself.
I didn't understand why she wasn't wearing gloves but the blows she hit me with were light but it was the places she targeted that were the problem.
It almost felt like she was striking my pressure points with these blows.
"Of course I do!" I responded to this god, hoping that this would be enough for me to turn the tides but what would his request be?