Every game has its own puzzles, whether it's a game with one path or multiple endings.
This is done to test the players' intelligence; a puzzle isn't just for opening secret items or places.
Most game puzzles are just for finding good items or new maps, but is that all? Definitely not, because they can also unlock secret cutscenes or Easter eggs.
And one more thing: every puzzle solved in the game has a different plot, including jump scares, sudden scenes, chases, and much more.
Why is that? Because I'm at the Mother Fortress, where I'm trying to climb to the outermost fortress, beyond which lies a vast ocean and within it an island covered by a fortress. This fortress isn't like every fortress in the Core Continent; it's huge and wide.
And we humans are just like ants.
And also...
-BOOOOOMMMMM-
"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU WANT, KID?!"
The general I paralyzed has broken free. Hmm, was I too confident? But why? This puzzle I'm talking about, the cutscene part in every game, the item placed last—there's always something like this, even I experienced it myself.
Not just in the game, but in real life.
"Whoa, how can he shout like that? His voice is echoing, too! Even so, he's a mini-boss, and it looks like he managed to break free from the bonds I tied him with."
Suddenly, the general was in front of Ace, ready to strike. Ace dodged, like playing a game and having to dodge quickly.
But don't worry, he has special powers from Noah.
Actually, he could just stand still; only the general would feel the pain of the blow.
The scene was like playing a 3D fighting game, but isn't it strange to fight on top of a fortress? Even though they're like ants in size, it's so vast that even a nuclear bomb would need thousands of ballistic missiles to pierce this wall.
But only Ace can do that without wasting much time. Ace restrained the general's movements by twisting his legs and arms.
"HEY, YOU DAMN KID! WHO ARE YOU?!"
Ace didn't answer and immediately grabbed the general's head firmly, using Intimidation to interrogate him.
"Hmm, why should I answer that? And who sent you here?"
The general was terrified and speechless, his body trembling with fear.
"Hey, answer me! Don't just stay silent. You have a mouth, right?"
"I...i...i...y...a..."
"Good. Now, what's your name?"
"M...my...name...is Hong."
"General Hong."
Ace thought to himself, seeing the general, who was previously fierce, become weak like a child.
Yeah, because Ace's power is overpowered, so the enemies he fights become rather weak, even though the general's level is 180.
But Ace thought this was like playing on the highest difficulty level, but instead of feeling anxiety from the difficulty, he got an overpowered buff.
Ace spoke to Hong again about what happened.
"Hey, what was your name again? Oh yeah, Hong."
"Hong, do you know what's happening here?"
Trembling, Hong nodded, indicating he knew.
"Yes, yes, I know."
"Hmm, smart general. So explain it in detail and easily understandable terms."
Hong looked confused by Ace's somewhat unexpected words.
"Seriously, you... uh... do you mean you're sure, briefly?"
"Yes, I'm sure."
"Actually, we are messengers of the Goddess, ordered to immediately seize this place."
"What's the Goddess's name?"
"She..."
Before Hong could speak again, his body suddenly transformed into something else. Ace let go of him and moved away.
A red aura emanated from his body, along with cries of pain. Ace realized that this Goddess had made her plans carefully.
But Ace wondered if Hong had gained additional power, but before he could assume anything...
Suddenly, Noah contacted Ace through telepathy.
"Ace, the monster you see isn't Hong anymore."
"His soul has been replaced by that monster."
"Oh, I see. It seems like when he was about to mention his boss's name, he was immediately cursed."
Ace saw the monster, huge and its body as wide as this fortress.
"Quadrupedal, huh? But I don't have time for that."
"Hey, Noah, if I use Ren, will it eliminate it permanently?"
"Yes, and have you seen what item it will drop?"
"Yeah, it's really good for the soldiers, so we can liberate the Core Continent."
"So I have to..."
Ace dashed towards the monster, striking it into the sky, and Ace jumped up.
Then he opened the portal where Ren was.
"Ren, extend your hand."
"Appaaa!"
Transforming it into a sword, with a single slash, the monster exploded, and Ace received an achievement.
=Defeated a land-type monster in the sky=
=Defeated a Mini-Boss with one attack=
=Obtained illogical items: 999,999,999,999,999=
He also obtained new equipment: a black and white suit, and a LEVEL (SSS) dagger.
"Crazy!"
"HEY, ACE! IF SOMETHING HAPPENS, CAN'T YOU EXPLAIN IT FIRST, HAAAAAHHHH?!"
Ren was angry because he was suddenly pulled, and Ace could only surrender.
After that, they reinstalled the last stone, returned to the refuge, and provided items that could be used to create powerful weapons and armor.
Everyone was happy and prepared to make them.
"Ace, with this, the Core Continent can return to peace."
"Hmm, yes, but besides armor, we also need healing items and others."
And the next day, they searched for herbal plants, and we return now. After a week, we were finally ready and prepared to regain our independence.