The ground was still shaking, but the atmosphere had changed. The once chaotic energy around Elias was now filled with an eerie silence. The portal had closed, and in its wake, the world felt unnaturally still.
Elias stood over the ashes of the beast, his hammer still crackling with energy. The Watch buzzed again, as if urging him to continue. His gaze drifted to the horizon, where the last remnants of the Blood Moon hung in the sky, casting an ominous glow over the land.
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[Watch Notification:]
[New Task: Investigate the Blood Moon's Origins.]
Bonus Reward: Unlock Hidden Ancient Knowledge.
Secondary Reward: Ancient Artifact.
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Elias took a deep breath and activated the Wealth System, ready to see what the Watch had promised him. A sleek interface popped up in his vision, offering a wide range of options, from military-grade weapons to luxurious items he could barely comprehend. He quickly navigated to his Private Vault and tapped on the "Military-Grade Equipment" tab.
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[Private Vault Access Granted.]
[Item Available: Black Falcon Tactical Suit.]
[Item Available: Crimson Blade – S-Class Weapon.]
[Item Available: Phantom Stealth Boots.]
[Item Available: Eternal Fire Grenades.]
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Elias blinked in disbelief. These were not items he could have imagined. A tactical suit designed for elite operatives, a blade forged with an unbreakable crimson core, and grenades that could burn through nearly anything. But his eyes lingered on a final option that stood out among the rest.
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[Item Available: Blood Moon Amulet.]
Effect: Unlocks hidden powers during the Blood Moon.
Status: Unknown Energy Source.
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His heart skipped a beat. This was the item that the Watch had hinted at earlier — the key to unlocking whatever dark forces were tied to the Blood Moon. Without hesitation, he selected it.
The moment he did, an intense surge of energy shot through his body, causing him to stagger slightly. The amulet materialized in his hand, its surface shimmering with an unnatural glow. Elias could feel a strange force pulsing from within it, a force that seemed to resonate with the very air around him.
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[New Ability Unlocked: Blood Moon Power Surge.]
Effect: Enhance Strength, Speed, and Resilience during the Blood Moon.
Secondary Effect: Unlocks Forbidden Magic.
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Elias clenched the amulet in his fist, feeling the raw power surge through him. This was the key. This was why the beast had come, and why the Blood Moon held such significance.
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[Task Update:]
[Investigate the Source of the Dark Energy.]
Objective: Travel to the Blood Moon's Origin.
Bonus Reward: Unlock the Dark Sage Class.
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The Watch's voice pulsed with urgency, and Elias knew that the time to act had come. The dark energy that lingered in the air wasn't just a lingering aftershock of the beast's appearance. There was something more — something ancient and powerful. Something that he needed to uncover.
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[Micro Task Available: Acquire a Mode of Transport.]
Available Reward: High-Speed Transport Device.
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Without wasting another moment, Elias tapped the option for the high-speed transport device. The Watch responded almost immediately.
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[Transport Device: Black Phantom Speeder – Activated.]
Speed: 300% of Standard Vehicle Speed.
Stealth Mode: Active.
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A sleek, black speeder materialized in front of him, its engine humming with power. The cockpit opened, revealing a plush, high-tech interior. Elias stepped inside, the controls coming to life as he placed his hand on the wheel. The Watch automatically set a course for the origin of the Blood Moon's energy.
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The landscape outside blurred as the speeder shot forward at an incredible speed, the terrain shifting beneath him as he sped through vast forests and rocky mountains. He was headed to a remote location, a place far off the grid.
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[Watch Update:]
[New Task: Reach the Origin of the Blood Moon.]
Time Remaining: 2 Hours.
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Elias gripped the steering wheel tighter, his eyes focused on the horizon. The closer he got, the stronger the dark energy became. It wasn't just in the air now; it was seeping into the very earth beneath him. Something awaited at the end of this journey — something that could change everything.
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As he neared the origin of the energy, the speeder slowed, its systems automatically adjusting for the unstable environment. The once lush forest now looked barren and twisted, the trees blackened and distorted. A massive, ancient temple stood in the center of a vast clearing, its towering spires covered in strange symbols that glowed with a faint, eerie light.
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[Objective: Enter the Blood Moon Temple.]
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Elias stepped out of the speeder, his boots crunching against the cracked earth. The air was thick with the energy of the Blood Moon, and the temple loomed ahead, a dark monolith beckoning him.
His Watch buzzed, the voice now softer, almost like a whisper.
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[Hidden Task: Solve the Temple's Puzzle to Unlock the Dark Sage's Power.]
Bonus Reward: Unlock the Forbidden Powers of the Dark Sage.
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Elias's heart raced. He was on the brink of discovering something truly ancient — and the Watch seemed to know exactly what he needed to do.
With the Blood Moon Amulet in hand and his body enhanced by the Watch, he approached the entrance of the temple. The stone doors creaked open, revealing the darkened interior.
It was time to face whatever secrets lay inside.
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