Reborn in America: I Have an Equipment Slot

"Faster! Faster! Yeah! Be rougher, baby!"

"Don't be afraid to hurt my body, use all your strength!"

"Yes, that's how you apply force from behind. I love that feeling."

Early in the morning, just as dawn was breaking, the noise woke up many people in the motel.

If it were a girl yelling, that would be one thing, but the problem is that it's so early in the morning, what kind of nonsense is it for a grown man to be shouting like that in a room?

Several white men who had just lost their jobs and were already feeling down couldn't take it anymore. They put on their clothes, opened the door, and wanted to see what was going on outside.

As soon as he opened the door, he saw a burly black man giving Irving a one-on-one boxing workout in the hotel courtyard.

He held the heavy foam pads in both hands, defending while loudly encouraging Irving to attack.

Looking at Irving's sharp moves and swift footwork, sometimes feinting and sometimes launching powerful punches, it's clear that his skills are extraordinary.

The white guys who had initially wanted to complain silently turned around and went back into the room.

Half an hour later, the training session came to an end.

Irving grabbed a bottle of mineral water, gulped it down, and then lay down on the ground, panting heavily.

The burly black man next to him was also exhausted. He came to Irving's side and said with admiration, "Hey, Irving, I see now, your talent is just too strong."

"However, you've definitely never experienced a real boxing match. If you want to improve, I advise you to find a fighter who has actually participated in underground boxing matches to be your sparring partner. That way, you'll definitely improve very quickly."

"I think so too. Hudson and Bourne have already gone to look for them, but there's still no news." Owen rested for a while, then sat up.

To be honest, he also wanted to find someone to conduct real combat training.

That not only enriches your experience, but more importantly, it increases your proficiency in the [Fighting] skill.

This morning he trained for two hours with the boxing coach that Hudson had hired, and he was exhausted but didn't even gain any proficiency.

Irving immediately decided that he would talk to Hudson later and that all training except for sparring should be canceled.

"Alright, it's time for a break, Irving." Seeing Irving stand up and regain some energy, the black coach standing to the side immediately took out a thin notebook from his backpack and handed it to Irving.

"What's this, Coach?" Irving opened the notebook and found it full of blank pages, looking puzzled.

"This is something I prepared especially for you. Next, I'll teach you some things to keep in mind in underground boxing matches and the specific terminology used in the fight. This will help you quickly understand what the referee's instructions mean, so you won't look like a complete idiot who's never fought in a boxing match before..."

"Alright, coach, it seems I was wrong before. You really are a professional."

In the blink of an eye, the morning had passed.

After eating a bland, tasteless bowl of whole-grain protein, Irving dragged his tired body back to his hotel room.

"I never imagined that fighting a boxing match would be so troublesome. I should have looked into it before agreeing to Hudson's offer."

Irving lunged forward, lay down on the bed, and fell asleep immediately.

After an unknown amount of time, a notification sound woke Irving from his sleep.

"Equipment requirements fulfilled. Skill acquired: Lockpicking (Proficiency 1/1000)"

Owen rubbed his eyes, trying to process the sudden influx of lock-picking knowledge and skills into his mind.

After a while, he looked at the sunset outside the window and then remembered that he had obtained the equipment [Old Key] yesterday.

Just as Irving turned over, intending to continue sleeping.

But the sudden notification that appeared before him instantly snapped him out of his daze.

[Skill scavenging has reached proficiency √]

[Skilled combat skills have reached proficiency √]

[Gained the skill of lockpicking √]

[Hidden skill unlocked - Wandering Boxer (Unique Passive)]

【Wandering Boxer】: When you attack a single target, each hit increases your attack speed by 5%, stacking up to 25 times.

Upon realizing the new skills that had suddenly appeared in his mind, Irving immediately gasped.

"hiss--"

It's important to understand that there are no restrictions on attack frequency in underground boxing matches. Once you can stack up your attack speed, the situation... even boxing champion Mike Tyson probably wouldn't be able to handle it.

Owen never expected that the seemingly ordinary and useless skills [Scavenging] and [Lockpicking] could actually synergize with [Fighting], just like in a game.

In an instant, Irving felt a renewed urge to collect more equipment.

However, he had already tried it a few days ago and learned from the experience.

Without exception, all items that can be equipped in the equipment slot are seemingly ordinary, but in reality, they are closely related to special talents.

The initial items—the worn-out black backpack, the boxing gloves, the slave owner's nine-tailed whip, and the old key found yesterday afternoon—are all like this, without exception.

It seems I should pay more attention to old objects in the future; I might just find a treasure among them.

After all that commotion, Irving lost his sleepiness, got up, and left the hotel to find something to eat.

As night falls, Miami's streets are brightly lit, and many office workers who have been busy all day begin their nightlife.

In America, as long as you have a formal job, whether you are a low-wage worker earning only minimum wage or an elite working in the CBD, it is very difficult to save money.

For most people, besides necessary expenses such as mortgage payments, car loans, various taxes, insurance, and medical care, there are other costs to consider.

Some entertainment expenses are also essential.

For lower-cost activities, such as movie theaters, bars, and parties, I go several times a week.

For higher-end events, such as concerts and various professional league matches, prices range from low to high, with cheaper tickets costing $50-$100 and more expensive tickets costing thousands of dollars.

With a plethora of entertainment options available, there's bound to be one that appeals to you.

Of course, all of the above forms of entertainment are legitimate and completely legal.

Besides these, a significant number of people are loyal viewers of underground boxing matches.

This kind of intense, visceral competition can be traced back to the ancient Roman Empire more than two thousand years ago.

Irving bought a meal at KFC and then went to the "Kings Club" on Fourth Avenue in Miami.

He had heard about this club from Hudson last night; it was touted as the largest "underground boxing club" in all of Miami, and also one of the oldest bars in Miami.

Irving went to the bar and ordered a $200 Margaret cocktail.

Then, she was led to the second basement level of the bar by a cute bunny girl with freckles.

Despite the fact that tickets to an underground boxing match cost a hefty $200, there are still plenty of die-hard fans flocking to them.

As soon as Irving entered the club through the hidden door, he was stunned by what he saw.