After finishing the last grain of rice, Arthur leaned back against the rough wooden support of the tent.
His entire body ached.
Every muscle screamed.
A dull throbbing lingered beneath his skin, a constant reminder of the brutal training he had endured since morning. Even lifting his arms felt like a chore, as if invisible weights were dragging him down.
But for the first time that day—
He wasn't being punched.
Silence surrounded him.
A rare, almost unfamiliar kind of peace settled in the air.
Arthur exhaled slowly and looked at the ceiling of the tent.
"…Alright," he muttered. "Give me my rewards now. At least one good thing should happen today."
A brief pause.
Then—
[On it, Host.]
A faint hum filled his vision.
Suddenly—
A translucent screen appeared in front of him.
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[Quest Completed]
-Choice A — Show the Pride of a Warrior, Even if You Are a Fraud.
✔ Objective Completed
✔ Acknowledgment Earned
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