A Long-Term Mission
After weighing the pros and cons of both options, Shadow.Q quickly settled on the second plan: during the mission, Rita would keep any tools or equipment she used as rewards, but the contents of the clock hands would be distributed based on contributions.
Although the exact nature of the materials inside the clock hands remained a mystery, any experienced gamer would know that compared to tools and equipment—which inevitably lose value over time—high-level, mysterious materials hold greater long-term potential.
The value of the former diminishes with time, while the latter's possibilities are limitless.
As Rita signed the contract, she sighed inwardly. This mission left her no choice but to give it her all. The task was not only of critical importance but also held stakes regarding the ownership of the Moon Sand. In this, she and the Special Affairs Bureau were both collaborators and competitors.