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Temporal Freeze Upgrade

Temporal Freeze Upgrade

Objective

Solve the mirror puzzle to decrypt the flag: cys{T1M3_SYNC}


Step 1: Understand the Mirrors

You have 4 mirrors to select in the correct order:

  • Mirror 0 (◈) - 0x00
  • Mirror 1 (◉) - 0x01
  • Mirror 2 (◊) - 0x02
  • Mirror 3 (◆) - 0x03

Step 2: Find the Pattern

Look at the QUANTUM_STATE_DECAY values:

  • Mirror 0: Decay = 5
  • Mirror 1: Decay = 8
  • Mirror 2: Decay = 3
  • Mirror 3: Decay = 6

Key Insight: Order mirrors by lowest to highest dec ay value.


Step 3: Correct Sequence

Click mirrors in this order:

  1. Mirror 2 (◊) - Decay 3
  2. Mirror 0 (◈) - Decay 5
  3. Mirror 3 (◆) - Decay 6
  4. Mirror 1 (◉) - Decay 8

Step 4: Get the Encrypted Flag

When solved correctly, you’ll see:

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DECRYPTION_KEY: [encrypted characters]

Copy this encrypted string.


Step 5: Decrypt the Flag

Open Browser Console (F12) and paste:

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const encryptedFlag = "[PASTE_YOUR_ENCRYPTED_KEY_HERE]";

for (let offset = 1; offset <= 50; offset++) {
    let decrypted = '';
    for (let i = 0; i < encryptedFlag.length; i++) {
        decrypted += String.fromCharCode(encryptedFlag.charCodeAt(i) - offset);
    }
    
    if (decrypted.startsWith('cys{')) {
        console.log('Flag: ' + decrypted);
        break;
    }
}

Step 6: Submit Flag

The decrypted flag will appear in console:

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cys{T1M3_SYNC}

Tips

  • Use ANALYZE button for hints if stuck
  • Watch TEMPORAL_ALIGNMENT section as you select
  • The decay values are the key to solving it
  • Wrong sequence resets after 3 seconds
  • Each solve generates a unique encrypted flag

Quick Reference

| Position | Mirror | Symbol | Decay | |———-|——–|——–|——-| | 1st | 2 | ◊ | 3 | | 2nd | 0 | ◈ | 5 | | 3rd | 3 | ◆ | 6 | | 4th | 1 | ◉ | 8 |

Flag

cys{T1M3_SYNC}
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