Proposal (Part 1)

"What do you mean?" asked Kaizen.

Charles tilted his head and smiled enigmatically. "I know that you are a very talented gamer, Kaizen. And I also know that you are looking for a way to stand out in the world of Rise Online, and that you really enjoy this game, enjoy exploring it. However, you can't deny that you had a little help getting here.

Kaizen was now completely confused. He didn't know what to make of Charles' words, but he was curious enough to hear what he had to say. He felt a twinge of excitement growing inside him as he waited for Charles' answer.

"What do you suggest, Charles? Do you want me to delete my avatar?" asked Kaizen, his voice now soft and controlled, conveying great seriousness.

"No! Of course not!" Charles said, raising one of his hands. "I couldn't ask you to do that. It would be against my principles."

"Against your principles?"