Reincarnated Avatar; I got 2 SSS-Rank Unique Skills
Chapter 126: A busy week [2]

Chapter 126: A busy week [2]

[You have accepted Quest 2: The Speedrunner’s Trial!]

[Countdown: 04:59]

The moment Noah accepted the challenge, the world around him blurred and he found himself standing at the starting line of an impossible course; a vast, surreal landscape suspended in the sky, composed of floating platforms, collapsing bridges, spiraling tunnels, and gravity-defying pathways.

A booming voice echoed across the expanse.

"Welcome to the Speed Runner’s trial. Reach the finish line in under five minutes. Failure to do so will result in elimination. Goodluck!"

Hearing this, Noah finally understood what the countdown stood for.

"Well... I’d be damned!" He chuckled.

And then, it started.

The moment the trial started, the platforms ahead started disintegrating, forcing Noah to move immediately.

His eyes showed no hesitation as he moved.

His reflexes kicked in as he surged forward, using every movement technique at his disposal.

This was a contest of speed!

The first section of the quest was a high-speed sprint across a shifting terrain. The ground beneath Noah constantly changed; one moment its solid rock, the next it’s a crumbling bridge.

With each step, platforms fall away, leaving no room for hesitation.

Hollow sounds filled the terrain as wind currents blasted from the sides, threatening to throw him off course.

Obstacles emerged without warning, from falling debris to energy walls, and even illusionary dead ends designed to make runners second-guess their path.

Ghostly afterimages of past challengers also appeared, following different routes. Some succeeded, most didn’t.

All of it was to confuse the challenge.

Noah had to trust his instincts to find the fastest way forward.

Besides, he noticed a worrying trend as he continued. If he hesitated for too long at one spot, the platform disappears beneath him.

Noah felt cold sweat fill his forehead. ’These guys...’

He didn’t stop though.

And then, Noah crossed the first section of the quest, arriving at the second section, a part of the track where the trial warps reality itself.

BZZZ!

Suddenly, Noah was thrown into a gravity-shifting maze where walls, ceilings, and floors rotate and swap positions at random intervals.

Jumping too early or too late results in getting flung into the void.

Gravity wells pulled him in unexpected directions, testing his reaction speed and forcing him to adjust mid-air.

Mirage paths made it difficult to tell which platforms were real and which were there only to cause instant failure.

Noah was on edge.

But keeping his composure, with precise aerial controls, he leapt, flipped and dashed through the course, adapting to the unpredictable changes.

He managed to not get trapped in an endless gravity loop and he also managed to not fall out of bounds.

This quest was a thriller throughout, he felt like he was riding the edge of a cliff with a bike and it left his blood pumping fiercely.

And finally, after minutes of keeping at it, he arrived at the last stretch.

The last stretch pushes speed to the absolute limit. The platforms stretched into an endless light tunnel, and Noah was given a simple instruction.

"Break through the speed barrier".

A golden finish line shone in the distance, but between him and victory where certain obstacles like expected.

First was an ever-present and relentless wind force pushing him back, making normal movement impossible.

Second were the speed rings scattered across the path. Hitting them provides a temporary boost, but missing one meant losing precious seconds.

And the last were lightning-fast enemies, manifestations of past challengers who failed, now reduced to shadowy figures trying to drag him down.

Noah grinned, relishing the challenge.

Luckily, due to his 10x skill points unique skill, he had more than enough movement boost skills to push his Avatar to the maximum speed.

Without hesitation, he poured everything into his acceleration, chaining together movement skills, air dashes, and perfectly timed jumps.

Lord Doom erupted!

In that moment, living and feeling it with such vivid clarity, Noah felt like his body was about to break under the sheer force of speed, but he didn’t stop.

His heart pumped blood rapidly, fueling him with adrenaline.

The world blurred into streaks of light.

And then..., he broke the sound barrier!

KABOOM!

Noah felt weightless, unfettered for a brief unforgettable moment.

And then in one final burst, he crossed the finish line, his surroundings freezing for a second before a golden notification appeared before him.

[Congratulations! You have completed the Speed Runner’s Trial!]

[Your reaction speed, adaptability, and movement mastery have reached new heights!]

[You have received the following rewards:]

*+4 Skill Points.

*New Passive Skill: Momentum Flow.

>Momentum Flow: The faster you move, the more fluid and efficient your actions become, reducing stamina consumption while in motion<

Breathing heavily, Noah smirked.

"That was smooth".

...

[You have accepted Quest 3: The Puzzle of the Ancients!]

Of course, Noah aimed to complete all 7 of the random quests remaining in one day if possible.

As soon as he accepted the quest, the world around him faded and he found himself standing in the heart of a colossal ruin, an ancient temple lost to time.

The air was thick with dust, and eerie golden runes glowed faintly on the massive stone walls. Towering statues of forgotten deities loomed over him, their blank eyes watching in silent judgement.

A deep, resonant voice echoed through the temple.

"Welcome, challenger".

"This is the Puzzle of the Ancients".

"You stand before the Trial of Mind".

"Only those who possess wisdom, intuition, and an unshakable will may proceed. Solve the puzzles ahead, or be lost within these halls forever".

The heavy stone doors behind him slammed shut, leaving only one way forward.

Noah looked forward one last time, and then he decisively moved forward.

He stepped into a vast chamber where the floor was a shifting labyrinth of glowing glyphs. Each step he took caused the symbols beneath his feet to shift, changing the layout of the maze.

The familiar voice rumbled.

"Phase 1, the Glyph Maze".

The goal was simple, reach the other side.

The challenge?

False paths, shifting routes, and mimic walls.

Noah smiled. "Puzzles can be fun too".