Chapter 21: Seeds of Revolution
Yin's treasure was a powder keg, and Adam was the flame. Every move he made caused a ripple in the family's weak foundations, the whispers turned to screams and excitement to utter chaos.
After the explosion of the barn, the country's guards suddenly walked over, their eyes filled with suspicion. Yin Hua and Yin Wei locked in a cold war, accusing each other of atrocities. Adam moved like a shadow in the chaos, his presence was invisible but his power Cannot be erased
< System Alert: New Mission Available: Disturb Yin Family Treasury. >
< First Reward: Level 3 Spirit Treasure – Mirage Seal. >
< Bonus: 50 system points for inflicting side damage. >
< Penalty for Failure: Security has been increased throughout the property. >
Adam laughed out loud as he read the announcement. The museum is the lifeblood of the Yin family's power - to kill there is to die.
Under the cover of night, Adam and his Soldiers approach the museum. Using the Whispering Shadows technique, they slip past the guards, their footsteps silenced by the rocks.
The doors to the hall are reinforced with seals and locks, but Adam is ready. He activates the Phantom Quill, its magical tip blazing as it traces a forgotten pattern across the seals.
< system alert: progress: 50% Sealed seal found. Estimated completion: > 2 minutes
seconds Like bells, the sound of footsteps from the guards in the distance sent adrenaline rushing through the veins. Finally, the seals were broken and the doors opened.
Inside, the museum was filled with treasures - gold, ivory, and piled-up agricultural goods. Adam's eyes were fixed on the centerpiece: a gleaming jade disc inscribed with swashbuckling runes.
< System Alert: Item Detected: Mirage Seal. >
< Effect: Grants the user increased spellcasting abilities, suitable for Varies in size >
< Bonus Objective Completed: Security breach detected. 50 system points awarded. >
Adam took the seal, turned to his comrades and felt a sense of victory. "Take what we need," he ordered. "Leave it long enough to hurt."
As they retreated, Adam set up a small pass at the bottom of the museum. The explosion echoed through the grounds, bringing the guards and the noble family members to the scene.
In the early hours of the morning, the land of Yin was in turmoil. The whispering servants betrayed, the guards questioned their loyalty, and the nobles pointed fingers at them.
< System Notification: Mission completed. Reward Unlocked: Spirit Artifact Level 3 - Mirage Seal. >
Adam took the thing's hand, its face warm and pulsing with energy. The fall of the Yin Family is not a matter of "if" but "when".
End of Chapter 21.