Free Web NovelChapter 51: Chapter 51 Die you bastard!
She delivered a heavy punch straight to the dummy’s neck. The impact forced its head to jerk backward violently, but it quickly snapped back into place as if nothing had happened.
Although the dummy was made of wood, Ivy didn’t feel much pain in her hand when she struck it. Even without gloves, the system seemed to absorb most of the impact. However, she could still feel a faint sting...just enough to mimic what it would feel like if she were hitting a real human body. free𝑤ebnovel.com
{That is because your body is being protected by invisible gloves. You will not feel severe pain when striking it. Only a slight discomfort will remain, similar to what you would feel when hitting a real opponent. This is intentional, so you can adapt for future combat situations where you will be wearing actual gloves.}
"I see..." Ivy nodded slowly in understanding.
Without wasting any more time, she continued.
She threw punches into the dummy’s face, followed by sharp, controlled kicks....just as the system had instructed her moments ago. Her movements were still a bit stiff, but she followed the pattern engraved in her mind.
"Woohoo!" Ivy suddenly exclaimed, letting out a breathless laugh. "It’s just a dummy after all. I guess you were joking when you said it could move. I must have been hallucinating earlier."
She shook her head lightly and laughed again.
But then....
PUNCH!
A heavy punch suddenly landed squarely on Ivy’s face.
The impact sent her stumbling backward before she crashed hard onto the ground.
Her laughter was abruptly cut off, replaced by a sharp gasp of pain. Her vision blurred for a second, and a ringing sensation echoed in her ears as the force of the blow spread through her skull.
"W-what...?" Ivy muttered weakly, one hand going to her face.
Her eyes widened in shock as pain flared through her entire cheekbone, so intense it felt like her vision might darken completely.
Ding!
{Warning, host. The dummy has initiated counterattack mode.}
The system’s calm notification rang in her head as Ivy slowly lifted her gaze toward the dummy only to see it shifting its stance again.
It wasn’t just a training tool anymore.
It was fighting back.
Ivy’s breathing turned heavier as she slowly pushed herself off the ground, wiping the corner of her lips.
"Screw you!" Ivy yelled as she didn’t even have time to register her pain the moment she saw the dummy moving toward her.
She quickly forced herself up again before it could attack her a second time.
But she was too slow.
PUNCH!
Another heavy punch landed on Ivy’s face, sending her crashing back to the ground. She winced sharply in pain as she coughed violently.
Blood spilled from her mouth as she had bitten her tongue hard during the impact enough to draw blood.
"Not the face... please," Ivy pleaded under her breath, her voice trembling slightly.
Although the dummy was made of wood, its attacks felt exactly like a human’s. The system had designed it to mimic real combat impact.
Without wasting time, she forced herself up again just as the dummy prepared another strike.
Instead of retreating, Ivy counterattacked.
She delivered a heavy punch to its head, forcing it to tilt backward but it snapped forward immediately, striking her face again before she could fully recover.
{Seven more attacks remain from the dummy.}
{Twenty-five minutes remaining.}
"Damn!" Ivy cursed under her breath, anger flashing in her eyes.
But just as she was about to launch another punch....
PUNCH!
PUNCH!
PUNCH!
Three consecutive blows landed on her body.
Ivy was sent flying across the training area like a ragdoll. Her back slammed hard into the fence, the impact rattling through her entire spine.
{Four attacks remaining, host.}
{Fifteen minutes remaining.}
Ivy lay on the ground for a moment, her face already bruised and swollen, as if invisible hands had painted pain across her skin instead of simply striking her.
"That bastard..." she cursed again under her breath, struggling to push herself up.
The dummy was already standing over her.
Its fist was clenched, raised high. Its legs were slightly apart, ready to strike again.
But before its hand could descend....
Ivy struck first.
She delivered a heavy punch to its face, but at the same time, another punch collided with her cheek, sending her crashing back down again.
Ding!
{Three more attacks remain from the dummy.}
{Ten minutes remaining.}
"I have to win... these remaining ten minutes... I have to make sure this bastard doesn’t hit me anymore!" Ivy declared inwardly as she slowly stood up again.
Her legs trembled. Her entire body ached.
But she remained standing.
Before the dummy could close the distance again, Ivy moved first.
She delivered a sharp punch to its head. As it attempted to retaliate, she quickly bent down, dodging its strike by a narrow margin.
Then without hesitation, she drove another heavy punch into its stomach.
"Oh yeah! Die, you bastard!" Ivy cursed inwardly, her eyes burning with anger and determination.
The dummy advanced again, attempting another strike.
But Ivy responded instantly, throwing another punch to its head.
As it shifted its movement, she reacted faster this time, dodging its incoming attack and countering with another blow to its midsection.
However, just when she thought she had predicted its movement...
The dummy changed its pattern.
