Karsha remained unconscious for a whole 5 hours. When he woke up, he was greeted with a message about completing the first quest and earning 10 attribute points, along with a new quest:
Ding...
< System Daily Quest Activated >
< Quest: Do 100 sit-ups and 100 push-ups >
< Rewards: +10 attribute points to be distributed freely >
He received the same quest as the first one, making him wonder if the system wasn't impressed with his performance. After a little thinking, he let out a sigh and proceeded to start his second quest without adding the 10 points he had already earned. His reasoning was simple: using the points now would be disadvantageous, so he aimed to pile them up and then use them when he truly needed them.
Additionally, if he could train his body to the point where he could do 1000 push-ups within an hour, he would be able to climb out of the pit. He had already calculated how long it would take him to climb out, and he wanted to achieve it purely through brute strength. If necessary, he would add the points along the way.
He started the second quest with the same energy he had the previous day. His determination remained unwavering as he began stretching to loosen his stiff muscles. Slowly but steadily, he commenced his quest and started recording almost successful push-ups immediately. It took him 16 hours to finally finish the quest. Afterward, he rested for a few hours and then began digging for insects to eat.
He didn't inherit any of Austin's memories, but he had seen Austin digging for insects in the video the mysterious being showed him. He didn't even bother asking the system whether the insects were healthy or not; he just wanted something to quench his thirst and hunger.
After a few hours of digging, he stopped and rested for a while before starting the third quest. As before, he didn't distribute the points, choosing instead to endure the pain and gain strength through his own efforts.
As the days passed, Karsha continued to receive the same quest, which he managed to clear with increasing efficiency. On the fourth day, he completed it within 10 hours. By the fifth day, he had improved further, finishing the quest in just eight hours. With each passing day, his progress accelerated. By the eighth day, he managed to clear the quest in under two hours. And by the tenth day, his training had paid off significantly, as he completed the quest within just one hour. His relentless dedication and perseverance were paying dividends in his journey toward strength and freedom.
The 11th-day quest came with slight modifications.
Ding...
< System Daily Quest Activated >
< Quest: Do 250 sip-ups and 250 push up >
< Rewards: +15 attribute points to be distributed freely >
And so, that became his daily routine. Karsha trained for hours every day, diligently completing the quest and stockpiling the attribute points, seemingly without a clear purpose. From the 11th day to the 29th day, he pushed himself to do up to 400 push-ups and sit-ups every day.
However, when the 30th-day quest arrived, Karsha wore both an excited and grave expression on his face.
Ding...
< System Daily Quest Activated >
< Quest: Do 500 sip-ups and 500 push up within 10 hours >
< Rewards: A leather armor and +30 attribute points to be distributed freely >
This time around, Karsha wouldn't only be receiving attribute points but armor as well. However, he would have to complete all the activities within 10 hours. He managed to complete the 450 push-ups and 450 sit-ups within 16 hours, only achievable because he didn't take any breaks in between. However, this time he would have to accomplish it within just 10 hours. It seemed impossible, yet he had to find a way.
Without wasting a moment, he began with the sit-ups, pushing himself beyond his current capabilities. Slowly but steadily, he was able to finish 200 sit-ups within 2 hours. However, seeing the countdown displaying only 8 hours remaining, Karsha knew he wouldn't be able to make it. He could feel his body giving up, but that was when he issued a command that began to change everything.
"System, kindly add 4 points to my strength and 4 to my stamina," Karsha commanded, seeing there was no way out. As he expected, the system responded by adding the points to his attributes. The moment they were added, he felt his body strengthen. His soft and jelly-like legs were filled with energy as if he hadn't just lost all strength in them.
Capitalizing on this newfound strength, he began the push-ups, completing 300 within an hour. Under normal circumstances, such a significant increase in strength wouldn't result from just adding 4 points. However, Karsha, instead of relying solely on his attribute points, had been diligently training his body to the next level. Adding the points had elevated his already heightened strength to the next level.
Ding...
< Congratulations to the host for completing the quest >
< 35 points added to be distributed freely >
< Tiger skin leather armor added to inventory >
Karsha sat on the ground, gasping for air after exerting his body for the past 9 hours. Despite the pain and determination, he had managed to complete the quest within the allotted time. He needed the armor, and more importantly, he needed the stat points.
With over 400 points to distribute, he knew he was set for now. All he needed to do now was figure out how to escape the pit. Over the last 30 days, he had devised a series of solutions. However, they all relied on him being able to hold on for at least an hour. So, training his muscles had been a good thing.
"System, take out the armor," Karsha ordered, and immediately, a dark leather armor appeared in his hands. He proceeded to wear it.
< You can ask me to equip it for you next time >
The system made sure to remind him of its capabilities. Karsha, on the other hand, saw it as a normal thing as he started brainstorming the best approach to escape the Pit. His first plan involved climbing by using stones and vines on the side of each wall, but as a strategist, he saw the flaw in that approach. So, he began making plans for situations where he might have to adapt and take a new approach mid-climb.
After three hours of strategic reasoning, Karsha came to a roadblock. For his plan to work, he needed a dagger to create spaces he could step in and hold while climbing. Unfortunately, luck wasn't on his side, and the only thing at his disposal was a long sword.
With no solution in sight, he temporarily shelved his plans and resumed his training and quest completion. His 31st quest only yielded 50 points, without any additional gifts. This trend persisted until his 40th quest, where he was awarded a bottle with limitless water.
His 50th quest rewarded him with a manual on how to manually cultivate. By harnessing the mana in the air, a cultivator could easily absorb it and use it to enhance their martial prowess. Although Karsha didn't give it much thought at the moment since he didn't need it, he stored the information for future reference.
On his 60th quest, he received 80 points and a boot that granted the wearer the ability to move at an incredibly high speed. The speed of movement depended on the wearer's agility, making it a valuable asset for those with high agility attributes.
On his 70th quest, Karsha still couldn't get his hands on a dagger. Instead, he received basic items that would prove useful once he escaped the Pit. Another manual on swordsmanship was among his rewards, covering fundamental concepts like parrying, thrusting, blocking, and slashing—essentially, how to defend and counterattack with a sword.
His 80th quest provided him with a more advanced version of the sword manual, along with 100 attribute points to further enhance his abilities. The 90th quest granted him a health regeneration pill with 100% purity. Karsha stored all these items in his inventory, knowing he had no immediate use for them.
As his 100th quest arrived, Karsha received 120 points and a manual on elemental awakening. However, feeling frustrated by the continuous absence of the dagger he so eagerly needed, he didn't bother to read it. Spending over 100 days inside the pit without obtaining the tool he required had begun to wear on his patience.
Despite the setback, Karsha's physical strength had reached new heights, as evidenced by his ability to perform 500 push-ups within an hour. Nevertheless, the absence of the dagger continued to test his patience and determination.
The soldier in Karsha wouldn't let frustration get the better of him, so he continued tackling the quests daily, adapting to the changing rules. Sometimes he had to complete the quest without taking a break, and other times he had to finish within a limited amount of time. After the 60th quest, he found the subsequent challenges relatively easier, managing to clear them quickly and cutting the allocated time by almost half.
Despite his growing efficiency, the system didn't make it easy for him. However, everything changed when the 110th quest arrived.
Ding...
< System Daily Quest Activated >
< Quest: Do 4000 sip-ups and 4000 push up within 10 hours >
< Rewards: A Rare Rank Unbreakable rope, Twin daggers, and +300 attribute points to be distributed freely >
"Finally!" Karsha shouted with joy as he gazed at the quest message. Without delay, he started the quest, which took him 7 hours to complete. Upon finishing, he retrieved the rope and daggers. He had asked for only daggers but got something even better—an unbreakable rope.
"Time to get out of here," he muttered, a determined look on his face as he prepared to make his escape.