As I continued to climb, the cool air swirled around me, invigorating my senses. Eventually, I reached the ceiling, a solid expanse looming overhead. From this vantage point, the quest arrow marker flickered and changed its direction, urging me to hang onto a sturdy metal bar.
With a grin, I swung from one bar to another like a monkey, my body gliding effortlessly through the air. After what felt like an exhilarating journey, I spotted a small tunnel ahead. I aimed for it and landed gracefully on solid ground, where I could finally catch my breath and reassess my surroundings.
After taking around ten to fifteen cautious steps forward, I find myself standing in front of a massive 15-foot metal door, towering over me like some kind of final barrier. The metal door looks incredibly thick and sturdy, easily around 12 inches thick or more, giving off the impression that it’s built to withstand anything. Either way, it seems pretty solid.
The quest arrow, which had been guiding me this whole time, suddenly flickers and changes once more—this time transforming into an explosive punch icon. What’s that supposed to mean? Is the system telling me to forcefully blast the door open?
I pause for a moment, unsure. Hmm, I don’t know... blowing it open seems like the obvious solution, but won’t that cause a huge commotion and alert the nearby aliens? The last thing I need is unwanted attention. I’m not exactly equipped for a full-on battle right now, and stealth seems like my best option. Still, the system is pushing me toward something... maybe there’s no other way.
Wait, hold on… what if I try to unlock it forcefully? Yeah, let’s give it a shot.
A few minutes later…
After attempting to unlock it forcefully numerous times, I gave up. It doesn’t seem to be working. Hmm, without a key, this is difficult. I guess my only option now is to blast it open… Well, it’s not that I don’t trust the system; I just can’t shake off the feeling that this is a very risky move.
I took a moment to sit down and think. Hmm, what should I do? Should I trust the system, or should I trust my instincts?
Several minutes later…
After some contemplation, I’ve made my decision. I’m going to forcefully blast it open with my fist. Of course, I know it’s going to create a commotion, but I realize that to complete the Main Quest, I have to keep moving forward. If I stop here now, I’ll never make any progress.
Unauthorized content usage: if you discover this narrative on Amazon, report the violation.
I took a deep breath, steadying myself as I placed my right fist against the cold, unyielding surface of the metal door. My heart raced in anticipation of the upcoming punch. With all the strength I could muster, I drew back my right fist and focused on the center of the door. In one swift motion, I unleashed my power and punched it with everything I had, determined to break through whatever stood between me and my goal.
BOOOMMM!!! CLANG!!!
After I destroyed the metal door, I stepped into a vast room that felt almost cavernous. The dim light illuminated the outlines of four aliens sleeping in their 12-foot capsules, each encased in a shimmering shell that glowed faintly.
What the hell is this? A sleeping station? It’s strange; these aliens seem completely unaware of my presence. The noise from destroying the metal door should have woken them up. Hmm… unless those capsules are perhaps soundproof?
As I moved closer to one of the capsules, curiosity surged through me. I peered closely at the blue alien face, marveling at its intricate features. Suddenly, recognition struck me like a bolt of lightning. Wait, aren’t these guys the ones who manage the colossal garbage hall? Memories flooded back—these aliens were definitely the ones I had seen working diligently, repairing the dumpster room door just a few days ago.
Yeah, it’s definitely them. I’m certain they’re the ones who repaired that dumpster room door that I destroyed a few days ago. So, their sleeping base has been right here all along, huh? I paused, glancing at their sleeping faces. Should I take them out now while they’re vulnerable?
Wait, hold on—will their automatic barrier shields still activate on their own if they’re sleeping? I hoped not; if they did, I wouldn’t stand a chance of eliminating them.
Well, I don’t want to make a mess here, so what is the best way to kill them? Hmm, maybe choking? My punch is too powerful—it might get too bloody. Choking sounds quieter and cleaner. Alright, let’s go with that. But first, I need to figure out how to open this capsule before I can even proceed to the next step.
It took some time and a bit of effort, but I eventually managed to figure out how to open it. Without wasting a moment, I carefully unlocked each capsule and choked the aliens to death before they could even react. No screams, no resistance—I killed them fast, like a professional assassin or hitman.
[You have slain a Blue Alien!]
[You have slain a Blue Alien!]
[You have slain a Blue Alien!]
[You have slain a Blue Alien!]
[Leveled Up!]
[Leveled Up!]
[Leveled Up!]
…
…
…
[Level: 1 >> 6]
Wow, that was surprisingly easy! Seriously, gaining five levels like it was nothing feels pretty incredible. Honestly, it happened way faster than I expected! I’ve gotta admit, I’m super lucky that these aliens didn’t have any barrier shields on them. Not sure why—maybe only some aliens have them, while others don’t? Who knows? Either way, I guess luck is on my side this time around.
Wait, now that I think about it, the aliens who killed me in the vast white room were a bit more muscular than the ones I just took out. Hmm, maybe there are rankings among aliens. If that’s true, I guess not all aliens are equally powerful; it probably varies from individual to individual.