System!!!

Zar dashed forward at unimaginable speeds, the space around him shattering under the sheer force of his velocity. The Infinite Loop Prison was designed to withstand and contain rogue gods, yet here he was, pushing its limits. Every step he took fractured the very fabric of the realm, cracks of swirling energy spreading like jagged veins across the void.

To any lesser being, this place was an unbreakable labyrinth, an eternal prison where escape was nothing but a dream. But to Zar, it was a mere training ground.

And yet, even as the space around him collapsed, it repaired itself instantly—a process so rapid that most beings wouldn't even perceive the destruction. The void mended itself with mechanical precision, as if the very laws of the Infinite Loop refused to acknowledge his intrusion.

But something was off.

At first, the shattered fragments of space stitched themselves back together in a seamless flow, as if guided by an unseen hand. But as Zar accelerated further, the rate of reconstruction slowed. The once-instantaneous repairs lagged, the rifts persisting for longer than before.

He narrowed his eyes.

"That's strange…" he muttered. "Why is it slowing down?"

The system, seemingly unconcerned, chimed in.

["Oh, don't worry about that."]

Zar frowned, about to argue when—

A pulse of deep purple light rippled through the shattered space.

It wasn't ordinary energy.

It was… unnatural. Otherworldly.

The glow wasn't just repairing the space—it was weaving reality back together with an intelligence that unsettled him.

The void trembled as the purple mist spread, its movement eerily precise, calculated. At one moment, the void was fractured, exposing glimpses of nothingness beyond comprehension—and in the next, it was as if it had never been broken at all. The very laws of reality were being rewritten before his eyes.

Zar slowed slightly, his eyes locked onto the swirling patterns of energy.

His instincts screamed at him.

This wasn't just some automated repair system.

It was something watching.

Something adapting.

A chill ran down his spine.

For the first time since arriving in this place, Zar felt something akin to unease.

He finally spoke, trying to keep his voice neutral. "That was… efficient. But it looked weaker than when you repaired the Dominion wall."

The system immediately puffed up with pride.

["Hmph! Of course, it's weaker! This is just a small matter. That wall was far more significant—why waste unnecessary power here?"]

Zar sighed. "Right, right. Whatever helps you sleep at night."

He forced himself to shake off the lingering discomfort, pushing the thought aside. Whatever the purple light was, he didn't have time to dwell on it. He had a goal—mastering his speed.

And so, he resumed his relentless training.

Every sprint tore through the void like a meteor breaching the heavens.

Every step refined his ability to process reality at absurd speeds.

Every movement brought him closer to absolute control.

He wasn't just running anymore.

He was dancing with the very fabric of space.

Time passed. The realm trembled beneath his presence. And then—

Finally—

Zar skidded to a halt, standing tall with a wide smirk.

"I am a fucking genius."

The system, unusually neutral, agreed without hesitation.

["That's correct."]

Zar blinked. "Wait… no sarcasm? No mockery?"

["Why would I mock you? You went from mortal comprehension to multiversal-level awareness in just seven hours. That's absurd."]

Something felt off.

The system sounded… disappointed?

Zar narrowed his eyes. "You… sound kind of sad."

The system let out a dramatic sigh.

["That's because I thought you'd take at least one day. I had such high hopes for teasing you about how slow you were progressing!"]

Zar's eye twitched. "Are you serious?"

["Of course. But congratulations, I guess."]

Despite the system's antics, Zar felt an undeniable satisfaction. He had surpassed even its expectations.

Then, as if on cue—

A glowing interface appeared before him.

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[Mission Complete!]

Training Mission: Mastering Speed in the Infinite Loop Prison

Objective: Sprint through the Infinite Loop Prison while maintaining full control over movement, space resistance, and energy output.

Special Condition: Withstood increased resistance and shattered spatial barriers without losing control.

Rewards:

• Enhanced Speed Control (Mastery Level: 80%)

• Increased Resistance to External Force Manipulation

• Bonus: Adaptive Motion Perception (Allows instant recalibration in chaotic environments)

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As the glowing interface faded, Zar expected another mission prompt. Yet, strangely, the system remained silent.

Zar frowned. "Alright, system. What's next?"

["There's no need for another mission."]

Zar blinked in confusion. "What? Why not?"

["Because now you can control your power up to 80%. You've reached a level where training here is pointless. Just return to your castle now."]

Zar's eyebrows twitched. "Hold up. Did I hear that right? 'Just return'—like it's that simple?!"

The system remained nonchalant.

["Yes. Just return."]

Zar ran a hand through his hair, exasperated. "And how exactly do you expect me to find my castle when you're not helping me?!"

Then, the system's tone shifted—playful, teasing.

["Just guess."]

For a moment, Zar's mind went blank.

Then—

Like a train slamming into his consciousness, realization struck him.

His face twisted in utter disbelief.

"No… no way. Are you fucking serious?!"

His hand instinctively clenched into a fist before he flipped his middle finger at the air.

"F*CK YOU, SYSTEM!"

Because at this moment, he finally understood.

The Wall of Dominion.

The moment he touched it—the moment the system had appeared to 'help'—that was the answer.

He had already reached his palace back then.

Yet, instead of telling him outright, this system had let him run around aimlessly, making him believe his castle was some far-off, unreachable place.

And he never realized.

Zar sighed deeply, his own ignorance leaving a bitter taste in his mouth.

"So, I was already at my palace the whole damn time?"

["Yep."]

"And you let me struggle like an idiot?"

["Oh, absolutely."]

Zar rubbed his temples, muttering to himself. "This goddamn system… I swear, I'm going to delete you one day."

He exhaled sharply, forcing himself to calm down. "Alright, fine. Let's go back to the Wall of Dominion, then."

But then—

The system's tone shifted again, this time carrying a hint of mischief.

["Why would we walk back?"]

Zar narrowed his eyes suspiciously. "What do you mean?"

["I'm directly teleporting you to your castle."]

Zar's eyes widened. "Wait, what?!"

Before he could even voice his protest, a blinding flash erupted around him. The space beneath his feet folded in on itself, swallowing him whole in an instant.

Author here,

Excited to announce that there will be many more chapters to come, so stay tuned! Your feedback and support mean a lot to me, and I'll do my best to incorporate your suggestions in future chapters. Thank you for joining me on this journey!