Tit! Tit!
With another day starting once again and the sun peeking out from the horizon, Jared stretched up, his vision slightly fuzzy. His head was throbbing, but feelings of discomfort were manageable enough that he could continue with his morning routine.
It seems like yesterday's incident crept in late early in the morning. Having a headache with a little bit of fever, but he didn't mind and continued doing his plan for the day.
[Ding!
It's another lovely morning. Would you like to check-in?]
With an unenergized mood, he answered with his mind, 'yes'.
[Ding!
Congratulations, host.
You have received, a pair of fingerless gloves made from high quality materials.
Additional Rewards will be given when the host achieves the following;
>Receive a hit from someone with martial arts (0/1).
>Block the incoming full force hit (0/1).
Rewards: Krav Maga, Mixed Martial Arts.]
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JARED
I don't give a d*mn about expensive gloves or whatsoever, but...
Krav Maga and Mixed Martial Arts?
As far as I know, Krav Maga is a practiced defense system based on a real-life situation.
I understand that Krav Maga is fascinating given the fact that its style is actually based and can be used in any dangerous real life situation, and I appreciate that; however, mixed martial arts. I never imagined that I would learn something in the blink of an eye.
"Well, isn't this beneficial and much more compared to having one martial art. The mixed fighting styles of martial arts are much better than learning only one style"
I'm favoured by the system.
[Ding!
For today's mission: save someone in the brink of death.
Reward: fortune card.]
On the brink of death?
'is this someone dying, bathing in a pool of blood? Or someone trying to jump off the building?'
Seriously, what's wrong with the system. Am I a doctor or a god to save someone on a death door?
[Ding!
Reminder!
Pending Mission: fill-in the gap (0/100).
Time is ticking.
Fighting!.]
Huh?
The f*ck!
Since i have a task to complete, i might as well go out and find someone. I need to find a gym. But i don't feel like riding a car today.
I changed into a black sweat pants with white sneakers and grey sleeveless with a zip up grey hoodie. I also packed a change of clothes before going out.
When i got into the front gate, the usual male guards looked haggard. It looks like they're having trouble. When i got closer, their heads immediately lifted up and opened the gate with a smile.
They both greeted me in unison and so did i. "Good morning"
I don't want to delve into their problems, maybe it's related to their jobs.
Nevermind. Their problems are theirs and mine are mine.
After leaving the community, i drove all the way to the gym i found on the internet. I parked my bike as soon as i arrived and stepped inside and headed straight to the counter.
Rocky Boxing and Fitness Gym.
It's a gym consists of different types of floor for each membership level. It says it's one of the best gym in the area.
"Welcome, sir. First time seeing you here"
I smiled at the woman clad in a collar shirt with a gym logo printed in the right corner of her chest.
"Yes. Uhh, i saw on the internet that you need membership to enter and it depends on the level for the equipment to use? How exactly are they different?"
The girl took out a folder and placed it on the counter.
"We have three different levels of memberships consisting of Budget-range, which is more affordable but with little equipment to use for only 1,000 monthly. Then we have Mid-range level with more facilities and equipment compared to the previous one at a moderate price of 4,000"
Compared to the Budget-range, Mid-range are far better with more facilities and equipment.
"Then we have a Premium membership for 7,000. Compared to the previous two levels, Premium membership offers a luxury experience with high-end equipment, facilities, and services. Our equipment have the latest and most advanced. We have specialized training facilities, then we offer exceptional services and a personalized workout experience. For a service, the chosen nutrional instructor will be of your choice."
With so many amenities, Premium is far more better, but of course, not everyone can afford a monthly of 7,000, and membership fee should be paid on time to avoid paying an extra charge of delay.
"Are there professional trainers in here? Do i have to pay for them?"
"Yes sir. Trainers are not included if that person is not a nutritionist. If you want to hire fighter trainer, you have to pay for monthly sessions"
Fighter trainers who are professional when it comes to their job is the one i was looking for, and i really need that person.
"Okay. I'll have the premium membership, I'll pay in full year"
It's a bit bland to always exercise at home; it's a change of scenery if I get out and meet new people instead of staying inside the mansion.
"This is the term of contract. We need i.d and signature after filling up the form"
After filling the paper, he handed out his i.d and black card. The woman's eyes almost balled out the socket, seeing the shiny black card on the counter. It's not everyday their gym has someone wealthy to pay for a full-year.
Sh composed herself and went on to draft a file on the computer before handing the red card and a locker key. She explained everything that needed to be said.
They may easily distinguish their members by using different types of cards. The bronze card is for regular members, the silver card is for mid-range members, and the red card is for premium members. The gym has three floors, one for each membership. The premium is located on the third level and features high-quality amenities.
"Do you also have a boxing ring?"
"Yes sir. Each floor has a boxing ring. If practice fights occur, the lower floor ring is often used, and since lower members can't use the higher floor ring without the consent of the highest members"
Wow. Talk about inequality.
"Thanks"
After getting his card, he went up to the third floor.
There are several members and instructors and members inside, doing their exercise. He headed straight to the locker room to dropped his belongings before taking off his jacket, leaving only a sleeveless shirt. After tidying his things, he went out to start his routine.
While he was running on a treadmill, a guy came up on the treadmill beside him. His blond highlighted hair were slicked back by a headband with a piercing on the left side of his ear. His eyes and smile gave off a friendly feeling when facing Jared. "Hey. Haven't seen you here before, are you new?"
While running on the treadmill, a man joined him. He wore a headband to hold back his blond highlighted hair with a piercing on the left side of his ear. He looked at Jared, his eyes and smile exuded friendliness. "Hey. Haven't seen you here before, are you new?"
Jared lowered the speed and nodded at the guy to respond, "yeah, just today"
"We're newly acquainted, how about we grabe drinks later. I'm Matthew by the way, you are?"
"Jared, uhm, i have to go out to buy a motorbike after this so---"
"You're in luck, i know a place where you can buy good-looking ladies, sleek and smooth when you ride around the City. It's a known place like HyperStellar Supersports, but motorbikes"
He felt refreshed after speaking with someone he had just met. All he did was cope within the house and complete the mission---aside from meeting unreasonable individuals, nothing else was interesting.
It's a change of pace meeting someone new.
"Sure. You know the place, you lead the way"
Matthew nodded and laugh. "Sure. And hey, i think a fight will break out, i heard a commotion on the lower floor, seems like the rival gym is on it again"
What Matthew said piqued his interest.
"Fighting?"
"Yeah. I'm telling you, the rival gym on the other side of the road? They always challenge people here just because they have underground fighters on their side. They're nothing but a mean bully"
Jared's lips lifted up in the corner.
Did he say fighting?
If it is what he was looking for, might as well try and get himself in trouble...is exactly what he was thinking.
"Hey. I want to see the fight"
'i don't know if it was the system or a god, but every time I was given a mission, the solutions were always the first who came up to me'
He continues to run wearing a mischievous smile on his lips.