The sun reached its peak over Pelora Farm as Team Tech Tunes gathered around their planted Skill Trees. Noon had arrived, and with it, the next phase of care.
Each member gently watered their tree, repeating the process with quiet focus. The soil shimmered faintly, responding to their touch. After the second round, they returned to the dorms for rest—knowing tomorrow would bring something new.
The Next Morning
Sako stood at the dorm entrance, her wings folded and her tone energized.
"Wake up, team. Today's quest is in Northern Lovaria—at the Olderde Land Gym."
The team perked up, stretching and grabbing their gear.
"We're heading into physical training now. It's time to build your bodies like you've built your minds."
Arrival at Olderde Land Gym
The gym stood tall and proud, its stone pillars carved with ancient symbols of strength and endurance. Inside, the air was thick with determination and the scent of polished wood and iron.
Tech Tunes entered alongside Angel Sako, their steps echoing across the training floor.
A figure approached—tall, confident, and dressed in a sleek instructor's uniform.
"Welcome," she said. "I'm Merika, your gym instructor."
Her voice was firm but encouraging.
"Here, we run the Basic Body Build Set—a series of physical quests designed to unlock strength-based skills."
Quest Set: Basic Body Build
Quest Name
Description
Push-Up
Builds core and arm strength
Pull-Up
Enhances grip and back power
Squat
Boosts leg endurance
Run
Improves stamina and speed
Weight Lift
Increases raw strength
Kick-Up
Trains reflex and lower-body burst
Merika clapped her hands.
"First up: Push-Up Quest. I'll demonstrate, then you'll each do it three times. Once completed, the quest officially begins."
She dropped to the mat and performed a flawless push-up—slow, controlled, and glowing faintly with skill aura.
"Now you try."
Edward, Winston, and David stepped forward, determination in their eyes.
The gym floor gleamed beneath the overhead lights as Team Tech Tunes stood ready. Instructor Merika nodded once.
"Begin your push-up quest. No time limit. Goal: 25 push-ups each."
Private Status Update: Quest Activated
Edward
Push-Up Quest
25 Push-Ups
None
Winston
Push-Up Quest
25 Push-Ups
None
David
Push-Up Quest
25 Push-Ups
None
Edward — The Awakening
Edward dropped to the mat, hands firm, posture perfect. As he began his push-ups, a soft glow pulsed from his chest.
Private Status Update:
Curtain Falls EX — Activation Triggered
🎭 Skill Unlocked: Recovers
Restores energy for 3 hours Usage Limit: 1 time per activationStack Level: +1
A faint aura wrapped around him, stabilizing his breath and boosting his endurance.
"Let's finish this," Edward whispered.
He completed all 25 push-ups with smooth precision, his body glowing faintly with the Curtain's support.
David — The Rhythmic Flow
David followed next, his movements steady and rhythmic. He didn't rush—he paced himself, syncing each push-up with his breath.
"One… two… three…"
He reached 25 with calm focus, sweat glistening but spirit strong.
Winston — The Power Surge
Winston dropped beside him, his form bold and aggressive. Each push-up landed like a hammer, his arms flexing with raw strength.
"I'm not just tech—I'm muscle too."
He powered through all 25, finishing with a grin and a confident nod.
Three Hours Later
The team regrouped, each having completed their push-up quest. Their bodies were tired, but their spirits were high.
Merika smiled.
"Well done. Edward, I sensed a rare activation in you. Curtain Falls EX… impressive."
Sako watched quietly, noting the glow around Edward's shoulders.
"The tree grows stronger."
The air inside Olderde Land Gym pulsed with quiet intensity. After completing their push-up challenge, Team Tech Tunes stood ready for the next phase.
Status Update: Push-Up Quest Complete
✅ New Skill Obtained:
Push-Up – Builds core and arm strength
→ Boosts physical stability and upper-body endurance
Merika nodded with approval.
"Good form, all of you. Now we move to the next quest—Pull-Up Challenge."
Pull-Up Quest Begins
Each member approached the training bars. The rules were the same:
Do 3 sets No time limit Focus on form and control
Private Status Update:
Pull-Up Quest Activated
Time Limit: None
Edward gripped the bar and began his sets with quiet precision.
David followed with smooth rhythm.
Winston powered through with raw strength.
Training Rhythm
The team continued through the full Basic Body Build Set, completing each quest with a 20-minute gap between sessions to recover and reset.
Quest Progression Summary
Quest
Status
Skill Reward
Push-Up
✅ Complete
Push-Up – Core & Arm Strength
Pull-Up
✅ Complete
Pull-Up – Grip & Back Power
Squat
✅ Complete
Squat – Leg Endurance
Run
✅ Complete
Run – Stamina & Speed
Weight Lift
✅ Complete
Weight Lift – Raw Strength
Kick-Up
✅ Complete
Kick-Up – Reflex & Burst
Each quest was completed with discipline and teamwork. Sweat glistened, muscles burned, but spirits stayed high.
Merika watched with pride.
"You're not just building bodies—you're building balance."
Sako smiled quietly, wings folded, watching her team evolve.
The final clang of the weight bar echoed through the gym. A moment of silence followed—then the system chimed.
The last droplets fell onto the soil. Crops shimmered with life. The farm pulsed with quiet strength.
Sako stepped forward, wings folded, voice calm.
"Well done. You've completed Day 2. Now… let's talk ranks and stacks."
Team Rank Update: Tech Tunes
Current Rank: 1
→ Status: All members completed Basic Gym Set and Phase 1 of Farm Quest
→ Next Phase: Skill Audit, Stack Sync, and Emotional Core Progression
Skill Audit: Edward
Sako turned to Edward.
"Edward. Report your skill log."
Edward stepped forward, voice steady.
Edward – Skill Log
Basic Physical Skills:
Push-Up Pull-Up Squat Run Weight Lift Kick-Up
Job Skill:
🃏 Card Master – Orthodox Card
→ Grants best random card from deck, tailored to current situation
→ Includes elemental boosts, tactical shifts, rare summons
Total Skills Obtained: 24
→ Includes quest-earned traits, passive boosts, and job-specific enhancements
Power Up (Stack System)
Every new skill boosts cumulative force. Bare fists gain intensity as stacks rise.
Stack Level
Effect Description
Current: 16
Punches emit shockwaves; grip crushes steel; reflexes near-instant
Curtain Falls EX (Revamped)
Grants random top-tier skills from hidden decks
→ Stack Build: 6 / 18
→ When full, grants 1 permanent skill from elite tier
Status
Description
Stack Build
6/18 – Charging
Effect
Random elite skill granted at full charge
Sync
Active – Linked to Card Master deck
Equipped Sets
Basic Gym Set
✅ Equipped
All 6 physical skills synced
Card Master Set
✅ Equipped
Orthodox Card active
Completion Status
❗ Incomplete
Needs 1 final skill to complete synergy
Basic Set Progress
✅ Complete
Courage
✅ Complete
Concentration
✅ Complete
Focus
✅ Complete
Hope
❗ Remaining
Kindness
❗ Remaining
Sako nodded.
"You've built power. Now build purpose. Hope and Kindness aren't earned through fists—they're earned through choice."
As the team gathered near the farm's central well, Sako turned to Winston next.
"Your turn. Let's see your log."
Winston stepped forward, arms crossed, eyes sharp.
Winston – Status Log
Basic Physical Skills:
Push-Up Pull-Up Squat Run Weight Lift Kick-Up
✅ Set Equipped: Basic Gym Set
→ All six physical skills synced
→ Boosts endurance, reflex, and strength synergy
Job Skill: Hunter-Class
Hunter Guide(Passive Skill)
→ Detects threat level based on enemy aura color:
Red Energy = High Danger Green Energy = No Threat Orange Energy = Potential Risk
→ Passive scan active during quests and combat
→ Enhances decision-making and tactical awareness
Total Skills Obtained: 23
→ Includes physical, passive, and quest-earned skills
Equipped Sets
Basic Gym Set
✅ Equipped
All 6 physical skills synced
Hunter-Class Set
❗ Incomplete
Needs 2 more Hunter-class skills to unlock full set effect
Basic Set Progress
Patience
✅ Complete
Courage
✅ Complete
Concentration
✅ Complete
Focus
✅ Complete
Hope
✅ Complete
Kindness
❗ Remaining
Sako nodded, impressed.
"You're sharp, Winston. Your instincts are tuned. But remember— Kindness aren't detected. They're chosen."
Winston gave a quiet nod.
"I'll earn them. Not just scan them."
As the sun dipped low over the farm horizon, casting long shadows across the soil, David stepped forward with a calm smile.
"Alright, my turn. Here's my skill log."
David – Status Log
Basic Physical Skills:
Push-Up Pull-Up Squat Run Weight Lift Kick-Up
✅ Set Equipped:Basic Gym Set
→ Physical synergy unlocked
→ Boosts stamina, agility, and recovery
Job Skill: Wizard-Class
Wizard Time(Passive Skill)
→ Allows transformation into full wizard attire
→ Activates passive aura boost during spell-based quests
→ Enhances magical affinity and NPC recognition
Total Skills Obtained: 22
→ Includes physical, passive, and job-specific traits
Basic Set Progress
✅ Complete
Courage
✅ Complete
Concentration
✅ Complete
Focus
✅ Complete
Hope
❗ Remaining
Kindness
❗ Remaining
David adjusted his collar, his wizard aura flickering faintly.
"I'm close. Just need the last two."
Wizard skill set progress - required 4 more
Sako reviewed the team's logs, then nodded.
"Alright. Across all quests—Sit, Dig, Mine, Pick Up, Library, Farm, Selling, Gym—you've each completed 12 quests."
She pointed toward the crop rows.
"Now go. Water your trees one last time for Day 2. Then head to the dorms."
Her voice softened, but her eyes gleamed with anticipation.
"Tomorrow… we hike. A new quest begins. Be ready."