As they made their way to the training ground, the system suddenly activated a mission at his command.
[Ding! New Mission: Successfully complete the Special Mission.
Rewards: One skill and one-third of your karma filled.]
Alex felt a surge of excitement at the prospect of the mission. The rewards were too enticing to ignore, and he couldn't wait to dive in and complete it.
At last, the group arrived at the training ground, which was as expansive as a stadium. In the center of the arena stood a robust middle-aged man with a mustache, gripping a massive axe. He wore minimal clothing, his bare upper body showcasing bulging muscles and a multitude of scars, clear evidence of a wild and adventurous life.
"You've arrived, Edna," he greeted the vice guild leader by name, indicating a strong bond between them.
"Yes, this lad is the one you'll be testing," she replied, nudging Alex forward, and he stepped into the ring.
