After completing my daily quest for today, a wave of satisfaction washed over me, but I quickly realized just how exhausted I felt. I decided to spend the rest of the day relaxing and recharging. My regeneration skill seemed to have worked its magic on my sore muscles, easing the tension and pain. However, I noticed it didn’t restore my stamina or energy. In other words, the only ways for me to regain my energy were to rest, sleep, or indulge in a generous amount of snacks for those extra calories.
This metal box container I'm currently in sits on the ground, which means I don't have a great view since it's not high enough. However, above me, there are at least a few more stacked metal containers. I'm not sure what is stored inside the one above me, but I hope it’s snacks because I plan to invade those containers in the future—the view from the top would be much better.
You might be wondering how I would enter the metal containers above me? Well, it’s actually pretty simple: I’d just scratch a big hole in this container and then create another sizable opening in the one above it. This way, I could slip in quietly and go unnoticed by the aliens. The last thing I want is to draw attention to myself while I explore my options.
Of course, with my current strength, bending, scratching, or even destroying metal isn’t an issue for me. I could do it without breaking a sweat. However, I don’t plan on doing that just yet. Right now, I still have plenty of snacks stored in this metal container, which keeps me energized and content. So for the time being, I’m going to chill here, savor my snacks, and focus on my daily quests for a few more days to grow even stronger.
Why wait a few days? Well, I’m just biding my time for the next Main Quest to appear. I’m still not confident enough to go outside and face the aliens just yet. While I believe I’m strong enough to take on the low-rank aliens, I prefer to be safe rather than sorry. I want to become many times stronger before taking action. Just being barely stronger than those low-rank aliens isn’t good enough; I need to be significantly stronger to minimize the risks.
Now, the remaining question is whether I can move this portal elsewhere or does it remain fixed in this spot forever?
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Oh well, I suppose it doesn’t matter too much right now; even without a view through the portal, I still have another way to see outside. My backup plan is pretty simple: I can poke a small hole in the wall of the metal container and peek outside. The thought of doing it makes me a bit nervous, but I’m confident the aliens won’t notice if the holes are small enough. It’s a calculated risk, but with my current strength, I should be able to pull it off without drawing too much attention. After all, staying informed about what’s going on outside is crucial for my safety and future plans.
Out of nowhere:
GROWL!
Well, it looks like I’m hungry again. Alright, time to eat!
NOM! NOM! NOM! MUNCH! MUNCH! MUNCH!
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Unaware of how much time had passed, I fell asleep without even realizing it. I guess I was more exhausted than I thought.
The next day…
Ding!
[Daily Quest: 1,000,000 Push-ups, 1,000,000 Sit-ups, 1,000,000 Squads, 1,000,000 High Jumps, and 1,000,000 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 +7 & AGI + 7]
Upon hearing the daily quest notification, I woke up instantly, my senses sharpening as the familiar sound pierced through the remnants of my sleep. At this point, the daily quest has essentially become my morning alarm clock—a reliable reminder that it’s time to get moving and seize the day.
Before diving into my daily quest exercises, I decided to eat first. After all, I needed that energy boost to kickstart my body and mind. A quick breakfast would make it easier for me to tackle the challenges ahead and help me complete the daily quest more efficiently and faster.
So, without wasting a moment, I started devouring the snacks. Honestly, I wasn’t worried about being healthy—my body could regenerate and heal from any illness, allowing me to eat whatever I wanted without any side effects. My main goal was to load up as many calories as possible for that extra energy boost. Each bite felt like a little victory, and I savored the crunch and flavors as I geared up for the day.
Just as I was about to start my daily workout routine, a sudden new notification appeared:
Ding!
[Side Quest Activated!]
[It’s hunting season time! Let’s begin the hunt!]
[Objective: Hunt down 10 Lesser Aliens.]
[Reward: Five levels worth of experience points.]