Don sat on the cold, uneven ground of the catacombs, his body aching but his mind still buzzing with the adrenaline of the fight.
His clothes were stained with the snake's blood, his own blood, and the grime of the catacombs.
He glanced at his hands, slick with red and trembling slightly from the exertion. Despite the pain, despite the close calls, he couldn't help but still feel a rush of satisfaction. The danger, the thrill of the battle—it was unlike anything he had ever experienced.
In the next moment, a system prompt appeared in his vision, the familiar translucent text floating before him.
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**Achievement Unlocked: Face Your Fears.**
**Reward: Trait Upgrade: Bronze Unfazed to Silver Unfazed—Near-death experiences, strange situations, and intimidating foes will no longer faze you.**
**+500 aura.**
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