Ben and Maxwell talk about the topic for a while, when Ben decides to take a closer look at the hero system. He calls up his interface and clicks on Hero System
Hero System
Level 1
( 0 / 100 exp)
Quests ( tap to open)
Titles ( tap to open)
Main class (tap to open)
Ben clicks through the menus but doesn't find much new except for a few new tabs but those are all empty. As he is about to close the menu he clicks on Quests and there is indeed a quest.
Quest:????
Summary: Not everything seems to be as it should be. Find out the truth about the threat Maxwell is afraid of.
Task:
- Find out more about Maxwell.
- Find out more about the threat
(This quest is about yourself and cannot be declined. Keep this quest to yourself to get the maximum reward).
Reward: depends on quest Progress and Completion
Ben looks confused at the quest `Okay I have no idea where this quest came from but something is wrong with Maxwell and what is this threat the quest is talking about. I should keep it to myself and slowly do some research.
The best way for me to do that is to stay here in the library and study, while I watch Maxwell.` Having made up his mind, Ben talks to Maxwell some more, who seems to have no suspicions. Together they decided that Ben would start reading the books on Mana tomorrow and then focus on space and lightning, since the three cards would benefit from it.
When Ben leaves the church it is already late in the evening and Ben decides to go straight home. Once there, he finds his parents.
Both of them are happy that Ben is home again, but something seems strange to him. He just can't put his finger on it. As he lies in bed, he thinks while playing around with a card in his hand.
Inventory card
Allows the user to use a 5m x 5m x 5m space in the void. Only objects and no living creatures can be placed in the void. To bring objects into the Void, the user must touch that object and will it to be transported into the Void. To summon, the user must hold the card and will the Desired Object to be placed in the Void. The user of this card automatically knows about all objects in the Void. For objects in the void, time stops.
Mana cost: depends on object
When Ben activates the card, he finds that the space in the void is already completely filled. There is water and food in masses. Also there is a light leather armor and 1 short sword. Ben's brow furrows as he thinks about it. Why did Maxwell give me this card and why is it filled with these items. What is his motive for giving me these items and why should I keep the card secret and most importantly why doesn't this stupid card work. I am doing everything right. I'm doing it just like it says on the card.` Ben is tearing his hair out the more he thinks about it. Frustrated with the situation, he slowly drifts off to sleep.
In a mansion, a middle-aged man is sitting at a desk going over reports when there is a knock on the door and he says, "Come in," in a low voice. The door opens and an old man in a butler outfit enters. "is there any news about our project?" The butler replies " Yes sir, the project is going as planned and should be completed in the next 2 years if there are no difficulties."
The man behind the desk looks up from his reports and raises an eyebrow " I hope there are no difficulties." Says this. "Sir it looks like someone is trying to sabotage our project but we don't know it yet who is responsible for it. We already have several spies in place and have increased the number of people on the project but ..."
The butler hesitates for a moment and his opposite gives him to understand to continue speaking. "If I may, my lord. I think we should bring the project forward. The longer we take, the more likely we are to be discovered." The man who is clearly of Noble blood clasps his hands in front of his mouth and thinks.
After a few seconds he replies "No, I have sacrificed too much for this project. Failure is not acceptable. Activate Project Sleeper. That should provide enough distraction. Likewise, we should provide a few dungeon breaks. That should keep the guild and Noble Houses busy for now." The butler bows and indicates that he understands. The nobleman adds "I now want weekly report and good work Maxwell". The butler bows again and leaves the room.
As he moves away from the room he sighs briefly and does as he is told. The next few years will not be easy for Synthri.