Benefits

Thud!

I landed on the ground and took out my badge, crafting the message.

I sent it, before taking control of the formation and opening the door.

A few seconds later, the door opens. The old man walked out with his wife.

They clearly heard the battle, and now, seeing the body, covered in steely substance. They understood what happened as they turned to us, before focusing on badges at our chest.

The old man shuddered and bowed.

"Please spare my wife; she had no part in it," he said, surprising us.

I thought he would beg for mercy, saying he was forced, but he understood his role and only asked for mercy for his wife,

"Please, take me with my husband. I want to spend, my last days with him," she begged.

I looked at them before a box with the blue bottle appeared in front of me, which they both recognized.

"You are affected by the Meras akaras poison, right?" I asked, and the woman nodded.