Final Strike (Moonlight Dusk)
The Final Strike, suddenly he charged at and i vanished.
Jang Wu lashed out with an overhead slash, at the darkness, but he was already dead.
> SYSTEM ACTION: PHANTOM REQUIEM ACTIVATED
The Moonlit Dusk passed through his defenses like mist. No resistance. No clash of steel. Just one single, final cut. And his body stiffened. His sword slipped from his fingers.
He exhaled heavily. "So that's… the power of the Moonlit Dusk…Then, he fell down to the ground
> BOSS DEFEATED: THE EXECUTIONER OF ASSASSINS
✓Loot: Imperial Assassin's Armor (Stealth +10)
✓Skill Unlocked: Death in a Single Breath
Jin-Ho whistled. "Damn."
Hae-Rin exhaled. "That was… close."
I sheathed my blade, stepping over Jang Wu's fallen body. "We're not done yet."
The real war was just beginning.
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The War Begins – Kai-Hoon's Counterattack
A distant horn sounded. It not just any horn. The war signal of the empire.
Jin-Ho's face darkened. "That's… not possible."
Hae-Rin turned, eyes wide. "He knows."
I clenched my fists. Kai-Hoon knew I was alive. And now, his elite forces were coming for me.
> NEW OBJECTIVE: THE REBELLION'S ULTIMATE TEST
✓Return to the Hidden Base – Prepare for the Empire's retaliation
✓Expand the network of spies & assassins
✓Unlock the next phase of the war
I turned to my allies. "It's time to strike back."
> NEXT MISSION: THE SHADOW REBELLION BEGINS
•Bae Kae vs. Kai-Hoon's army
•Unlock the legendary counter-artifacts
While I prepare for the war ahead, something else, like a distraction happened.
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The Whisper of Betrayal
Opening Cutscene: The Ambush
A cold wind swept through the dense forests of the northern province as I crouched behind a broken pillar, my fingers tightening around the hilt of my dagger. The ruins ahead were supposed to be empty—our scouts confirmed it twice. Yet the air reeked of blood, and smoke.
Bodies of fallen rebels littered the ground, arrows protruding from their backs. Someone had led them into a slaughter.
The mission was simple: secure an abandoned supply route, and establish a hidden outpost. Instead, we walked into a death trap. Kai-Hoon's elite enforcers had been waiting for us, their blades already wet before the first rebel had even drawn their sword.
I pressed my back against the pillar, heart pounding. Footsteps crunched over broken stone. A soldier in Kai-Hoon's black-and-gold armor approached, scanning the area. His sword gleamed in the moonlight, still dripping with fresh blood.
Objective: Escape the Ambush Without Detection
•Stealth Mechanic: Use shadows to avoid patrols.
•Silent Kill Option: Assassinate guards to retrieve a fallen rebel's map.
•Timer: If detected, reinforcements arrive, making escape harder.
I exhaled sharply, and slid a throwing knife from my belt. One precise flick of my wrist sent it sailing into the soldier's throat. He crumpled without a sound.
No alarms. No witnesses. For now, just the way I like things being done.
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The Aftermath: A Mission Gone Wrong
I returned to the Hidden Base hours later, blood still drying on my tunic. The survivors of the mission sat in silence, the air heavy with grief, and unspoken rage.
"Twenty men," my second-in-command, Eun-Seok, muttered. "Twenty men we trusted, lost in a mission we should have won. They were waiting for us, Bae Kae. Someone told them."
My jaw clenched. I had thought it myself. There was no other explanation.
A traitor lurked among us.
New Objective: Uncover the Spy Within the Rebellion
°Spy-Hunting Quests Unlocked
°Interrogation Mini-Game Unlocked
°Surveillance Missions Available
I turned to the gathered rebels, my voice a low command.
"No one leaves the base. No one sends messages. From this moment on, we trust no one."
I scanned the faces before me. Who among them had whispered our plans into the ears of the enemy?Well, the hunt had just begun.
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Shadows Among Us
Opening Cutscene: Seeds of Doubt
A single candle flickered in the war chamber, casting long shadows across the faces of my closest allies. Maps, reports, and letters were scattered across the table, each one detailing our last five failed operations.
Too many losses. Too many mistakes.
"This is not coincidence," Eun-Seok muttered, tracing a gloved finger along the map. "Three missions compromised in the last two months, each one leading to a trap. Someone is feeding our movements to Kai-Hoon."
I folded my arms, scanning the room. My generals sat in tense silence. These were the men, and women I had fought alongside for years. Trust was our foundation—but tonight, that foundation cracked.
I pressed my palm against the table, voice firm. "We find the spy. Now."
New Gameplay Objectives Unlocked:
✔ Spy-Hunting Quests: Gather intelligence and track suspicious behavior.
✔ Interrogation Mini-Game: Choose between intimidation, persuasion, or deception.
✔ Stealth Surveillance: Eavesdrop on conversations and plant hidden informants.
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>Investigation Begins: The First Suspect
Mission 1: Shadows in the Dark (Side Quest - Optional Bonus Clues)
Players must sneak into the rebel barracks at night to listen in on secret conversations.
•Clue System: If successful, overheard whispers will reveal hidden movements or a suspicious meeting.
I moved through the corridors of the Hidden Base, steps silent on the stone floor. The barracks were quiet, but not empty.
Inside, two rebels stood near the supply crates, whispering in hushed voices. I pressed against the wooden beams, straining to hear.
"We need to move carefully," one muttered. "If we're caught—"
"Relax," the second voice cut in. "No one suspects a thing."
I reached for the dagger at my waist, heart pounding. Was this it? The proof I needed?
>A new notification appeared on my HUD:
☰ Choice:
1. Confront them now (Risk exposure, potential failure)
2. Follow them secretly (Unlock a deeper spy-hunting quest)
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>Interrogation: The Web of Lies
The next morning, I sat across from three suspects.
One rebel, Seon-Il, a supply officer, had been seen sneaking out of camp.
Another, Ji-Ran, handled war communications, but his reports had gaps.
The last, Do-Hwan, was a former noble—loyal, but always secretive.
>Interrogation Mini-Game Begins
Players select their approach:
✔ Intimidate – Force them into a confession.
✔ Persuade – Gain their trust and uncover the truth.
✔ Deceive – Trick them into revealing contradictions.
Ji-Ran avoided my gaze. "I've done nothing wrong."
Seon-Il scoffed. "If I were the traitor, you'd already be dead." But, Do-Hwan remained silent, his hands folded in his lap. Calculating.
>A notification appeared: Someone is lying. But who? I wondered silently, staring at their faces. The tension thickened as I leaned forward, my voice cold. "One of you has betrayed the rebellion. Confess now… or suffer the consequences." The room fell into silence. And then—someone spoke.
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A Knife in the Dark
Opening Cutscene: The Traitor's Hand Moves
A cold wind howled through the Hidden Base. The interrogation chamber sat in eerie silence, only the flickering torches casting restless shadows.
I narrowed my eyes at Ji-Ran, Seon-Il, and Do-Hwan. One of them was lying. But the real question wasn't just who—it was why.
Before I could press further, a sharp knock echoed through the chamber. A scout rushed in, breathless.
"Commander—urgent news."
I turned, a sense of unease crawling up my spine.
"A truck of supplies meant for our northern outpost was ambushed," the scout said grimly. "No survivors."
I clenched my fists. Another failed mission. Another strike too precise to be coincidence.
The spy was still feeding information to Kai-Hoon. And now, they had drawn first blood.