A clear, quiet sound echoed in his mind.
Ethan flinched. The sudden notification wasn't expected, but it came with a strange sense of timing, like the system itself had been watching, waiting for this exact moment.
Without taking his eyes off Duran, he let the mission panel unfold before him.
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[New Mission: Taking on Duran]
Objective:
You have entered a sealed confrontation with Duran, a known collaborator of Elder Harran. Determine his fate.
You may choose to defeat him and leave him incapacitated.
Or you may kill him to ensure no message escapes these walls.
The outcome is yours to decide.
Rewards:
1. +100 to all Attributes
2. 100 Ascension Points
3. 20,000 EXP
4. Flame Dragon Sword
5. Shape-shifting Skill
Note: Rewards 1, 2, and 3 will be doubled if you choose to kill.
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