Chapter 9: Changes (2/2)

Rex then got curious, 'If my Endurance got this good, what about my Strength? It increases tremendously since before. Let me try it out'.

Rex decided to go to the nearby park where he used to work out, the park is big and they have all kinds of workout machines just like brawn beach gym.

After running for a couple of minutes, Rex arrived at the park.

The sun is already peeking out of the clouds, the sky is starting to get bright, and the park has become a little bit crowded.

Rex looks at his watch, it shows 6:10 a.m.

'I still got half an hour' he thought after looking at his watch.

Rex goes to the workout section, he decided to test his Strength by doing deadlifts.

He didn't forget to stretch his body, then he places the weight on the bar. Before merging with the system, he can only lift up to 120 Kg but this time he put about 150 Kg to test the water.

After getting into position,

Rex lifts the bar up and surprisingly it feels light, in fact, it is too light.

'What the? 150 Kg and still no sweat? I think I can go way higher', after realizing his current strength, Rex puts another 100 Kg on the bar and started to lift it up.

The bar lifts up after a little bit of struggling, nonetheless, his strength exceeded his imagination!

He adds another 100 Kg and this time he still can lift it up but it's hard, he does about eight reps. Each of the reps makes a heavy thud sound that reverberated to the surrounding.

Thud!

Thud!

Thud!

The sound of heavy steel clashing with the sand catch the surrounding people eyes,

”What the heck? That guy is freaking strong!”

”He lifts that weight without using his awakened power? How scary will he be when he's using his awakened power?”

”I never see him around”

”He looks young, but his muscle is bulging out of that sweatshirt”

Low whispering chatter was heard as Rex was doing his reps, He still didn't notice the crowd of people that already makes a circle around him.

Rex is fully immersing in his newfound power,

After lifting for the last time, he let go of the bar with a satisfied expression.

'That feels really good, I'm going to get addicted to this' He mutters, He lifts his head up and notices a crowd of people surrounding him.

His face flushed, He then walks out of the crowd under the crowd's gazes.

Just as he walks out of the crowd, he saw a familiar face blocking his path.

”You look well, Rex,” said a girl with her arm folded.

The girl blazing blonde hair shone under the sun, her delicate face is stunning and her chubby cheeks add a cute taste to her face. Her blue eyes gleam under the morning light contrasting with the expressionless and cold demeanor that she is wearing.

After seeing the girl's face up close, Rex realizes who is this girl in front of him, ”Laura...”

”You already discharged from the hospital? Why didn't you tell me?” Laura asked while still wearing her cold expression.

Rex raises his eyebrows, ”Laura? I thought you didn't want me to. By the way, you're attending this university too? That's great!” He replied and approached her.

Laura looks at Rex calmly and said, ”Don't come near me, Are you worthy enough to approach me? a normal person like you should get away from me. I'm just asking a question because you're injury seems to be life-threatening and here you are, showing off with that little strength you have”

Rex was stunned, cold sweat started to appear on his forehead. ”Laura? You don't have to say it like that” He said after hearing Laura's harsh words.

”Face reality, we're on a different level. If you're fine then I will take my leave” She said before turning around.

Laura bit her lower lips, She lowers her head to look at the ground and started to walk away from Rex.

The crowd started to gossip after hearing Rex's conversation, some pity him, some just shrug it off, and some think that it is just how the world works.

An awakened will be destined to be a hero of humanity, while a normal person can only cheer from the sides hoping that someday they can become like them too but almost every time it will only be a dream.

Like a hump yearning for the moon, Don't yearn for someone who is out of your league they say.

Rex is stunned like a statue, 'If not for our childhood memories, I wouldn't believe that you are that cute little girl that I used to play with', Rex sigh and leave the park too with his head hung low.

'Haaahh, I missed the past Laura'

Unknown to Rex, the beautiful girl with black hair is watching him from afar with a spark in her eyes.