The next day…
Ding!
[Daily Quest: 100,000 Push-ups, 100,000 Sit-ups, 100,000 Squads, 100,000 High Jumps, and 100,000 Meters Run.]
[Would you like to begin your Daily Quest now? Please choose 'Accept' to start or 'Decline' to postpone and do it later.]
[Reward: Upon completion, you will gain STR +6 & AGI + 6]
Upon hearing the daily quest notification, I woke up instantly. Ugh, what time is it now? How long have I been asleep for…?
Staring at the hologram screen, I realized it’s 100,000 reps per exercise now... that’s mean by tomorrow, it would be a staggering million reps per exercise. The sheer scale of it is overwhelming. My only biggest concern right now is: what happens if I can't finish it all in one day? Will I be allowed to pick up where I left off the next day, or is each daily quest bound by a strict time limit?
The idea of having to start from scratch if I run out of time is challenging. Ah, I really hope I don’t have to start over again if I can’t complete it in time; otherwise, that would be such a pain in the ass to deal with.
THUMP!
At this moment, I suddenly became aware of vibrations all around me. It seemed the aliens had woken up and were bustling about, busy with their tasks in this cargo station. The sounds of their activity—clanking metal, muffled voices, and the occasional beep of machinery—filled the air, creating a chaotic symphony of noise outside.
As I glanced around, I noticed the lightning portal is still here. That’s when it hit me—I could see through the portal and observe the outside space without leaving this colossal metal box container.
Whoa! I could see them moving about, carrying things. It seemed I was right—I’m the only one who can see and use this portal, while the aliens remain completely unaware of this portal’s existence. I guess this must be some kind of personal-type portal. Either way, it's pretty cool to be able to see through it and glimpse what's happening outside.
[Reminder!]
[Main Quest Completed!]
[Congratulations! As a reward, you've obtained a random skill card!]
[Would you like to open the random skill card now?]
Oops, I totally forgot about my reward. The thought hit me suddenly, and a wave of excitement built up inside me. Without waiting any longer and fueled by curiosity, I pressed the ‘Yes’ button on the hologram screen. I wonder what kind of skill would I get? With a mix of anticipation and impatience, I eagerly awaited to see what random skill card would reveal itself.
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WHOOSH!
[Card Spinning! Please wait a moment…]
WHIR!
After a few seconds, the vibrant red and yellow card, adorned with a question mark icon in the center, finally came to a halt, revealing the skill I had just obtained.
[Random Skill Acquired: Level Scan!]
[Skill Type: Information]
[Level Scan: Allows users to see the levels of all entities within a certain range.]
Whoa! With this skill, I can now see my opponents' levels. This is going to be a game changer! With this newfound ability, I won’t have to worry about accidentally offending or challenging someone who is far stronger than I am. No more blindly stepping into battles that could end badly for me.
Hmm, while it sounds like an incredibly useful skill, I still need to exercise caution. After all, the strength of those aliens doesn’t come solely from their levels; it’s also rooted in their advanced technology and weaponry. Just because I can see their levels doesn’t mean I can underestimate them. I still have to stay alert and strategize carefully. Knowing their levels is just one piece of information; understanding their full capabilities is another entirely.
[Skill: Level Scan (Passive Skill)]
So it’s a passive skill, huh?
Alright, let’s put this new skill to the test. As I looked through the portal to see outside, I could see some of the aliens' levels nearby, ranging from level 10 to 20. However, these weren’t alien soldiers; they lacked the muscular build of the aliens I had encountered in the vast white room during my first abduction.
GROWL!
Suddenly, my stomach growls again, catching me off guard. I thought I had eaten so much yesterday—how can I be hungry again…?
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MUNCH! MUNCH! MUNCH! NOM! NOM! NOM!
“Mhm! Yum! Delicious!”
Alright, it’s time to work out and complete my daily quest! I should have about 20 hours left before tomorrow's daily quest appears. Let’s see if I can complete 100,000 reps of all exercises in a single day.
Without further delay, I began my daily quest exercises immediately.
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Approximately fifteen hours later…
100,000 Push-ups! 100,000 Sit-ups! 100,000 Squats! 100,000 High Jumps! 100,000 Meters Run!
[Daily Quest Completed!]
[STR: 37 >> 43]
[AGI: 37 >> 43]
“Huff! Huff! Huff!”
Ah! I’m so fucking done! Holy shit! This workout is getting harder by the minute. Even though my stamina has improved as my stats increased, it’s still a real struggle to keep up with these daily quest exercises. I can feel the burn in my muscles and the ache in my joints; it’s like every part of me is pushing back against the effort.
Jeez, I guess tomorrow I’ll be facing one million reps per exercise, huh? It looks like it’s going to take me days—or even a week—to finish all of that. Going from 100K to a million feels like a massive jump… and then the day after tomorrow, it’ll skyrocket to a staggering 10 millions reps per exercise. Damn, how the hell am I supposed to handle that?
But you know what? I can’t really complain. Sure, the numbers seem overwhelming, but at the very least I’m making remarkable progress. Every drop of sweat is a testament to my hard work, and I can feel myself growing stronger each day. It’s that feeling of accomplishment that keeps me going, even when my body is begging me to stop. As long as I stay focused and push through, I know I’ll come out on the other side stronger than ever. So bring it on; I’m ready for whatever challenge comes next!
Oh right, you’re probably wondering how I can run 100 KM in this crowded massive metal container full of snacks. Well, it’s easy—I simply just run back and forth in this small space until I hit my goal.