Ding!

[You have a new Main Quest available!]

[Main Quest: Move to a new location! Your destination is the “Cargo Station” of the Colossal Alien Spaceship.]

[Reward: Unlock a random skill]

What a surprise. This is the first time the system has ever given me a quest, and it isn’t just an ordinary one—it’s a main quest. A wave of excitement surged through me as I processed this unexpected development. Interesting. So now I have to relocate to a new area, huh? The cargo station... I’m guessing it must be some kind of storage warehouse, probably filled with all sorts of supplies and materials. But the main question loomed in my mind: why does the system want me to go there?

Well, whatever the reason, I hoped the cargo station would be a safer place to settle down than this colossal garbage hall. I couldn’t shake the feeling that something significant awaited me there, and I was ready to find out.

[Would you like to start the Main Quest now?]

What a silly question… Of course, why not? I’ve just finished my daily quest, so I have plenty of free time until the next one tomorrow. Without hesitation, I pressed the “Yes” button to start the Main Quest right away.

As soon as I started the Main Quest, a strange arrow icon materialized next to me, floating effortlessly in the air. Its design has a distinct video game style, a vibrant and eye-catching symbol that felt all too familiar. It reminded me of the many MMORPGs I’d played in the past, where arrows serve as guides or quest markers, directing players to their next destination with unwavering clarity.

[Instructions: Follow the floating arrow icon to reach the Cargo Station!]

Reading the message that accompanied the arrow, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of excitement and apprehension. Looks like I was right—this is definitely a quest marker. A surge of adrenaline coursed through me as I realized that I had a purpose, a direction to follow in this bizarre world. Yet, a nagging thought crept into my mind: I must be the only one who can see this fancy floating arrow, right? It better be that way. If the aliens can see it too, then I’ll be in deep trouble, drawing unwanted attention to myself as I navigate their colossal spaceship.

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Alright, before I proceed, let’s rest for another fifteen minutes. I need to gather my thoughts and energy. After all, there’s no turning back once I leave this vast garbage hall, and I don’t plan on coming back here for good. The Cargo Station sounds like a more spacious area, free from the heaps of garbage and the filthy stench that hangs in the air like an unwelcome memory. The thought of stepping into a cleaner environment fills me with a hint of hope.

Naturally, I’m well aware of the danger that comes with roaming around a colossal alien spaceship—every corner could hold some threat, and I’d be foolish to ignore that. Still, when a Main Quest suddenly appears right in front of me, I can’t afford to let this opportunity slip through my fingers.

It’s risky, for sure, but sometimes you’ve got to take chances when they present themselves. Sitting around won't get me anywhere, so I’ve got to make the most of this. There’s no telling when I’ll get another shot like this.

Fifteen minutes later…

Following the floating quest arrow marker, I began to climb the wall of this vast garbage hall. This colossal garbage hall is no joke; it’s so enormous that it could easily fit tons of stadiums inside here, dwarfing me in comparison. The metal walls towered high, at least a staggering few thousand feet, creating a daunting atmosphere that made me feel small and vulnerable.

As I ascended, I took a moment to appreciate the sheer scale of the colossal garbage hall. Piles of debris, human remains, scraps, and discarded alien technology cluttered the ground below, forming a chaotic landscape. Towering mountains of garbage loomed around me, a testament to the sheer volume of waste. It was almost surreal to think about how much garbage these aliens dump here every single day.

Jeez, I’m not sure how many aliens live in this colossal spaceship, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s at least the size of a small country’s population. Just looking at how enormous the garbage hall is, I can already imagine that the sheer number of beings inside this spaceship must be at least a few million to 50 million aliens—or maybe even more than that.

Fortunately, there was a super long metal ladder mounted on the wall that I could use to climb up. I hadn’t even realized it was here until the quest arrow guided me directly to it. I guess there was just too much garbage around, making it difficult to find it or see anything from a distance.

There was no rush, so I took my time climbing up, savoring the view of the towering mountains of garbage all around me. It was a bizarre yet thrilling experience—difficult to put into words—but undeniably rare to be captivated by the sheer volume of garbage in this colossal garbage hall.

Jeez, I can’t believe I’m actually mesmerized by these mountain piles of garbage, which is kinda funny.