After completing three days of steady watering at the farm, Team Tech Tunes gathered at the gates of 4th Avenue Swimming Pool, nestled in the heart of Lovaria. The pool shimmered with enchantments, its surface reflecting the sky like a mirror of fate.
Elzia, radiant and composed, stood at the edge of the pool.
"Today's quest will test your survival instincts and elemental control. Let me introduce your instructor."
She raised her hand.
The Arrival of Admenza
Time rippled. A shadow stepped forward—tall, muscular, and composed. His skin was blackish obsidian, his build sculpted like a warrior, and his mustache curled with effortless charm.
"I am Admenza," he said, voice deep and smooth.
"Swimming Instructor. Demon race. Age: 450. I've taught champions and survivors. Now I teach you."
The team stood in awe.
Admenza's Swimming Method – Step by Step
Water Confidence Move around the pool Stay near the edge Walk and feel the water's resistance No swimming yet—just trust the element Bubble Breathing Put face in water Blow bubbles slowly and steadily Learn to exhale underwater Breathing Technique Inhale through nose, exhale through mouth Practice timing during strokes Floating Mastery Back Float: Tilt head, chin up, arms and legs spread Front Float: Lie on stomach, deep breaths for buoyancy Front Glide Push off wall, arms extended Head between hands, ears squeezed together Flutter Kick Continuous up-down motion from hips Use kickboard or pull buoy to isolate legs Arm Pull Technique Reach forward, enter water with cupped hand Push water backward, elbow high, hand flat Coordination Sync kick with arm pull Maintain streamlined body position Minimize splash, maximize glide Breathing During Stroke Turn head sideways, one ear in water Breathe every two strokes Endurance Building Swim longer distances Increase session duration gradually Advanced Techniques(Optional) Dolphin kicks Flip turns "Catch-up" drill for alignment
"Never swim alone in deep water until you're confident," Admenza said.
"Survival begins with respect."
Private Status Update: Quest Activated
Quest Name: Swimming Trial
Objective: Swim 200 meters
Time Limit: None
Rewards:
1 Survival Basic Set Skill 1 Random Skill 1 Basic Set Skill
The team nodded, stepping toward the water. Their journey wasn't just about swimming—it was about trust, breath, and elemental mastery.
Elzia watched quietly, her divine aura flickering.
"Let the water teach you what memory cannot."
For three days, Team Tech Tunes followed the swimming quest step by step, guided by Admenza's elemental wisdom. Between sessions, they returned to the farm for two final rounds of watering—completing the cycle of care and endurance.
On the third evening, Elzia summoned Winston to the quest log altar, her fingers glowing with divine ink.
"Winston," she said, "your log is ready. Let me record your progress."
Winston – Status Log (Written by Elzia)
✅ Farm Quest: Completed
Reward Obtained:
Kindness – Be kind to everyone and be nice
→ Increases Luck Rate with each use
→ Luck boost ranges from +1% to +26% depending on emotional resonance
Basic Skill Set: Completed
Set Equipped: Basic Emotional Core
Basic Gym Set: Equipped
→ All six physical skills synced
→ Boosts body synergy and stamina flow
Hunter-Class Set: Completed
New Hunter Skills Obtained:
Hunter Strength(Passive)
→ Increases strength by +1% per completed quest
→ At 100%, evolves into Hunter Super Strength ⚡ Hunter Haste(Active)
→ Boosts attack speed and vision for 10 seconds
→ Cooldown: 1 minute
Hunter Set: Fully Equipped and Active
Survival Skills Update
Swim – Can swim across surface water with ease Sword Sheath – Can use sheath to deal heavy damage Dive – Can dive underwater up to 2km, with sustained breathing
Survival Set Progress: 8 Skills Remaining
Winston closed his log, eyes steady.
"I'm ready. The sets are syncing. The path is clear."
Elzia nodded.
"You've earned more than strength—you've earned balance."
As the final ripples faded from the swimming pool and the farm's soil settled from its last watering, David stepped forward beside Winston and Edward. His aura shimmered faintly—calm, composed, and quietly magical.
"Here's my quest update log," David said, voice steady.
David – Status Log
Basic Emotional Core Set: Completed
Set Equipped: Basic Set
→ Boosts emotional resonance, luck, and skill synergy
Basic Gym Set: Equipped
✅ All six physical skills synced:
Push-Up Pull-Up Squat Run Weight Lift Kick-Up
→ Enhances stamina, agility, and physical control
Wizard Job Skill Set: Completed
New Wizard Skills Unlocked:
Wizard Aura(Passive)
→ Covers outer body with magical aura
→ Reduces elemental damage and boosts spell affinity 🔥 Wizard Courage(Passive)
→ Mana recovers rapidly
→ Linked to Wizard Mana Skill with no cooldown 📜 Wizard Magic Grimoire(Active)
→ Summons a grimoire by chanting magical words or writing in wizard diary
→ Cooldown: 2 days per use 👁️ Wizard Glare(Active)
→ Paralyzes target for 5 minutes using magical pressure
→ Effective against lower-tier foes and unstable spirits
Set Equipped: Wizard-Class Skill Set
→ Full synergy unlocked; aura now visible during quest activation
David closed his log, his fingers glowing faintly with arcane ink.
"I feel ready. My aura's stable. My grimoire responds faster now."
Elzia nodded, her divine gaze lingering on David's diary.
"You've earned your magic. Now let's see how you wield it."
The swimming trial had ended, but for Edward, the water had whispered more than technique—it had triggered a divine cascade.
He stepped forward, his aura flickering with layered resonance.
"My status log updated during the swim," Edward said quietly.
"Curtain Falls EX activated again. I received a random skill: Deliute Dive—can dive into acidic water up to 1km. Not useful now, so I've stored it."
Edward – Status Log
Basic Emotional Core Set: Completed
Set Equipped: basic set
→ Boosts resonance, luck, and divine memory sync
Farm Quest Bonus Skills (via Lucky Triumph)
Adhesive – Can convert rubber into gum using fire attribute through any item 👁️ Accuracy – Multiplies eyesight sensitivity by 10×
Lucky Triumph Skill:
→ Boosted Luck Rate: +55%
→ Triggered Job Evolution
Card Zenith Chronicle – Skill Evolution List
Draw Limited → Draw Limited Chrono– Draw up to 5 limited cards every 20 minutes Draw Max → Card Chrono Maximum – Summon best 5 cards from any deck Card Chrome → Card Chrono Chrome– Summon card images into reality; each use increases card evolution chance by 1% Card Buff → Card Buff Chrono – Enhances card effects ×10; grants immunity to quest debuffs Card Bond → Card Bond Chrono Max – Bond with any card type to boost buffs and evolution Card Swap →Card Chrono Swap – Swap ineffective cards or items with target's Card: Coarse → Card Master Course – Summon 1–3 trap cards that teach; seals target for 1000 years (real time: 10 min); grants best skill and quest reward if lesson is completed Orthodox Card → Orthodox Chrono Max– Grants best card from any deck to clear any situation; includes elemental boosts and rare summons Final Set Skill → Card Master Chronicle Zenith – Use cards without limits; manipulate time and space
Curtain Falls EX – Stack Progress
Current Stack: 8 / 18 When full: Grants 1 permanent elite-tier skill
Power Up (Stack System)
Current Stack Level: 28 Effects: Punches emit shockwaves Grip crushes steel Reflexes near-instant Asura Fist – Stack Level: 1 Can strike non-physical objects Begins spiritual fist progression
"Edward, your total skill count now exceeds 30. You've entered the Chronicle Tier. Time and space are now part of your deck."
She turned to the team.
"Tech Tunes, your logs are complete. Tell me—how many skills have you obtained?"
The team responded in unison:
"Okay, ma'am. We're ready."
The moonlight shimmered across the quest field, casting long shadows over the trio. Eliza stood tall, her voice calm but commanding.
"Your quest list includes 14 trials," she said, her tone like a bell tolling across the night.
"Each one designed to awaken a skill. Let's tally your progress."
Quest List: The Fourteen Trials
Sit Dig Pick Up Mine Read Farm Selling Push-Up Pull-Up Squat Run Weight Lift Kick-Up Swim
Skill Count Report
Winston stepped forward, brushing dust from his gloves.
"I obtained 29 skills, ma'am."
David adjusted his cloak, eyes flickering with realization.
"Same here—29. I forgot to count Swim and the Basic Set."
Edward stood last, his aura pulsing with quiet power.
"I obtained 34 skills in total, ma'am. All from quests 1 through 14."
Eliza nodded, her gaze sweeping across the team.
"Good. Sleep now. Tomorrow, we return to the Academy."
To Be Continued...