The Reaper removed its mask with a slow, deliberate motion, revealing a face that didn't belong on an agent of cosmic death.
It was devastatingly handsome. A sharp jawline, high cheekbones, skin so flawless it looked like porcelain, with black hair that fell in a perfectly styled waves.
This was the kind of face that belonged on magazine covers or Renaissance paintings, not on something that existed to end lives.
"Kurt Manchester," the Reaper said, its voice smooth and professional. "Your time is up."
The System immediately chimed, and Kurt's vision flooded with notifications. The usual calm blue interface had shifted to a violent, pulsing red.
[SYSTEM ALERT - CRITICAL THREAT DETECTED]
[EMERGENCY QUEST ACTIVATED]
[- Objective: Survive Reaper Encounter]
[Duration: 24 Hours]
[- Reward: +25 Points]
[WARNING: Death by Reaper incurs severe penalties]
[RECOMMENDATION: AVOID ENGAGEMENT]
