Mechanical Genius

Chapter 17: Training Body and Mind (4)

'For the inheritance! Treasures!' Atlas was now in his fantasies where one of the doors outside will lead to a treasure room, he just has to be strong enough to push them.

With this in mind, Atlas tried to lift up a barbell: "Urgh!" Atlas grunts as he tried to forcefully lift a 100 kg Barbell, but the grunts didn't help, the barbell didn't move one bit.

"Hah," Atlas breathed out as he sat down.

'I can't lift it!' Atlas complained in his mind. This 100 kg barbell is already the lightest equipment in this gym, all of the equipment's setting has been set for those bodybuilders it's no wonder he can't lift a single thing here.

'Do some push up first, if I knew that your physical fitness is at this level, I wouldn't have sent you here! If you can manage to lift that 100 kg barbell it means you can now open the 1st door.' The old man sighed after seeing that Atlas can't even move his lightest equipment. When he was still in his youth, this 100 kg barbell weighs like paper for him.

After hearing the phrase 'open the first door' as if Atlas was on drugs he started to assume the push-up position and started counting "1,...2,...3". Being an orphan money's allure to Atlas is like the attraction between metal and magnet. He desperately wants money to help the orphanage, feed his younger brothers and sisters, this is the reason why he took an engineering course to have money. It was said that an engineer is well paid, after learning about it he started to dream about being an engineer.

As Atlas push and back forth his muscle fibers started to break, however immediately after breaking a warn current fix the broken fibers immediately making it stronger. All Atlas could feel is that after pain a warm feeling passes through his body making him comfortable.

'What is happening?' Atlas asked the old man

'Remember when I said the greatest function of the rubrics cube is strengthening the body? It happens because of the energy I stored inside the rubrics cube, it stimulates your body's healing mechanism to heal the broken muscle fibers almost instantly, this will cause you to feel hungry and sleepy because of energy lost in your body, but this is only on your first day of exercise while the system is still updating its data about your body and the amount of energy it needs to transfer. Next time when you exercise you won't feel this way again.' The old man explained what is happening to Atlas' body

'According to what you say my exercise will give me greater result compared to a normal person exercising,' Atlas concluded

'Yes, your rate of improvement is 70-100 times more than an average person' the old man said.

Atlas only needs to exercise for about 43 hrs. to achieve a 6-months exercise program of a normal person. That's how fast it is, so fast that it's almost deemed as an impossibility, but if the word impossible is the limit the world we're living now wouldn't have reached this point.

'So, it means I only need a few days to see results? Woah!' Atlas exclaimed in surprise.

After realizing this fact, he entered a super Saiyan mode and exercised to his fullest.

'57, ...58, ...59'

'189, ...190, ...191'

'298, ...299, ... 300'

'362, ...363, ...364'

'498, ...499, ... 500'

Atlas continued with his push up until 500 counts, this is only because of the energy provided by the cube. It gives him energy like crazy, every push up feels like the first, he was always full of energy, he can even go up to 1000 counts if he wants to. Unfortunately, it's getting late he needs to go home now.

Atlas walked towards the exit, this time he didn't forget to exercise more, he started to jog in the long tunnel to enhance his legs muscles. The original jog became a sprint after realizing that he's still full of energy. He sprinted up the stairs, from the forest to the gates, from the gates to the streets, and finally, he arrived at the boarding house. When he enters the room he saw fatty was already asleep, after a long day Atlas decided to wash up and sleep now as well.

He entered the bathroom, took off his clothes, and only then did he realize that after that 500 push-ups, his torso is gaining a bit of muscle. The once frail arms became an arm with a form unlike in the past where it's like 1 long piece of meat. His chest is getting a bit more thickness to it. Overall, he saw a big result which made him very happy, it's the first time he's been this happy by working out. He poses like a model in happiness in front of the mirror, he chuckled after seeing his foolish reflection. He decided to take a bath to sleep earlier, as they still have a class tomorrow.

Just as he was about to close his eyes to sleep, he suddenly felt hungry.

*Grumble*

'It's the side effect of your exercise, go out and find something to eat first' the old man said

Atlas who's still full of energy decided to go out and eat. Picking up his money and jacket, he goes out of the room.

The moon is full this night, making the streets spectacularly beautiful and mysterious. Atlas decided to go to the nearest convenience store to have some food, walking under the moonlight made him recall that this day has been a very long day for him. He was scolded by a customer, he tried to advertise the restaurant using his body, he discovered a giant laboratory inside the forest of the university, he discovered the true identity of the old man, and he trained his body! All of these happened in just a day. He surely had the longest day of his life.

Walking slowly Atlas finally arrived at the convenience store.

*Kring*

The sound of the bell rings as he opened the door, he roamed his eyes to look for food. After finding the shelves dedicated to food, he decided to pick whatever food he managed to grab, he now has money after all. Their restaurant gave them a salary on a daily basis, it's up to you if you want to get it or if you want to get it monthly, the management gave them freedom and fewer restrictions about some rules as long as they do their job well.

The foods he managed to grab are cup noodles, bread, milk, water, and a rice meal. After paying for it he filled the cup noodles with hot water and proceeded to the second floor where the tables are placed for dining in customers. All in all this convenience store is a great place for those who want a simple dinner alone late at night perfect for Atlas.

When he arrived at the second floor, he noticed that many tables are vacant, there are only about 3 customers in here. What managed to get his attention was a familiar back profile of someone, Alia. He was in turmoil if he'll go to her table or just stay away because they're not that close anyway.

'Whatever, I need to get rid of this stuttering-hobby of mine, she'll be the best practice mate!' Atlas decided to go to her table with the excuse of "Practicing".