“HEY YOU, SOLDIER!” Aklion shouted, eyes locked on you like you just forgot to reload mid-battle. “Did you read this f**** story yet?!” You stand there, frozen, a wild grin creeping up your face. “No?” Aklion’s voice booms again, practically rattling your stats. “WHY NOT? What, you think you’ve got time to stand around smiling like a damn Wildheart, huh?!” He steps closer, jabbing a finger in your direction as your HUD flickers to life: [Player Stats: Confused Newbie] [Level 1 Reader] [Perk: Unlimited Procrastination] [XP to Next Chapter: 100] “Well guess what, soldier, this ain’t the time to slack off! If you’re not knee-deep in the action of this story, then you’re missing the f**** mission!” Your XP bar flashes: [XP Gained: 10 from standing there, looking clueless] Aklion leans in, his grin mirroring yours. “So you wanna support the rebellion? Good. Head to the f**** Patreon, help fuel this war! Because, let’s be honest—writing ain’t exactly paying the bills these days.” He pauses, that grin turning wicked. “And hell, you don’t want me to glitch out, do you? S*** gets messy when I lose it.” Your HUD pings: [New Quest: Support the Story on Patreon] Reward: More Chaos + Karma] Aklion turns, ready for the next fight. “Now get your ass in gear, read the story, and make yourself useful. Or else, I’ll be seeing you in the next f*** mission, soldier.” Your HUD blinks again: [Quest Added: Don’t Disappoint Aklion] [Failure Penalty: Endless Guilt]