Once upon a time, in the cold lands of the Vikings, lived a teenaged boy named Erik. Unlike his robust comrades, Erik was small and frail, which often made him the butt of their jokes.

Erik was desperate to prove himself. He yearned to grow big and strong like the others. One day, while sulking in the woods, he stumbled upon an old man who was mumbling odd words.

Intrigued, Erik approached the man. The old man introduced himself as Ivan, a Slavic sorcerer. Seeing Erik's desperation, Ivan offered to help him become big and strong.

Ivan brewed a strange potion for Erik. The potion was of a deep violet color and smelled of fresh mint and old leather. Erik hesitated but drank it in one gulp, hoping for the best.

No sooner had Erik swallowed the potion than he felt a rumble in his stomach. He suddenly grew taller, his muscles bulging. His clothes ripped apart due to the sudden growth.

Astonished at the sight of his new physique, Erik flexed his muscles. He felt powerful and invincible. However, he also realized that he was standing in the woods stark naked.

Embarrassed, Erik quickly hid behind a tree. Ivan, who was trying to suppress his laughter, handed Erik a spare robe. His embarrassment was soon replaced with amusement.

Erik returned to his village, sporting his new muscles and a Slavic robe. His unexpected appearance caused quite a stir. The villagers gasped in surprise and then burst into laughter.

The village elder, seeing Erik, tried to maintain a serious face but failed miserably. The sight of Erik, the once frail boy, now a muscled man in a Slavic robe was too comical.

Erik, instead of feeling embarrassed, joined in the laughter. He flexed his muscles and struck poses, causing more laughter. His new muscular physique and good humor won him admiration.

The following day, Erik tried his strength at chopping wood. To everyone's surprise, he split a massive log in one strike. His strength was not just for show; it was real.

In the days that followed, Erik became the village's star. He helped build houses, carry heavy loads, and protect the village from wild animals. His strength was a blessing for the villagers.

However, not everything was rosy for Erik. His clothes kept ripping due to his bulging muscles. Soon, Erik found himself running out of clothes to wear.

The village tailor tried to make clothes for Erik, but they ripped as soon as he flexed his muscles. Erik's clothing dilemma became another source of amusement for the villagers.

One day, while Erik was trying to wear a new tunic, it ripped, and a chicken happened to be nearby. The chicken got so scared that it laid an egg on the spot, adding to the hilarity.

Erik realized that he had to do something about his clothes. He decided to visit Ivan again and explain his problem. He hoped that Ivan would have a solution for him.

Ivan listened to Erik's problem and couldn't help but chuckle. He admired Erik's spirit and agreed to help him. He decided to brew another potion, this time to control Erik's muscle growth.

After drinking the second potion, Erik felt a slight shrink in his muscles. They were still big, but not as bulky as before. His clothes no longer ripped apart when he flexed.

Erik thanked Ivan and returned to his village. This time, his return did not cause laughter but admiration. The villagers were impressed by his balanced physique and strength.

Erik finally felt content. He was strong but not freakishly big. He could do his chores without ripping his clothes. He was finally the Viking he always wanted to be.

Erik's tale spread far and wide. He was known as the muscled Viking in the Slavic robe. His tale was told with laughter and admiration, reminding everyone that strength comes in all sizes.

But more than his muscles, it was Erik's spirit that truly stood out. His ability to laugh at himself, his determination to improve, and his willingness to help others made him a true Viking hero.

As for Ivan, he continued his sorcery, often reminiscing about the young Viking who drank his potion and grew naked muscles. Erik's tale was his favorite story to share with other travelers.

The story of Erik, the muscled Viking, became a legend in the Viking lands. His story was a reminder of the comical, yet inspiring journey of a boy who just wanted to grow up big.

And so, Erik lived his days happily, strong and content, admired and loved by his people. He had grown up big, just as he had wanted, but in a way, he had never imagined.