The Big Decision

Kaizen stared at the floating screen, the blue glow of the words contrasting with the darkness that surrounded him. Each option seemed to weigh tons, and the responsibility he felt pressed down like a mountain on his shoulders. He knew that every decision he made would have repercussions not only on his life, but on the lives of those he loved most and the players of Rise Online too.

"I have to do this. I can't abandon them," Kaizen muttered to himself, determination growing in his heart. "Emma, Andrew, Xisrith and Jayaa will be able to be reborn when they die, but the same won't happen with Alina and Og'tharoz. Besides, I'm the one who agreed to bring them here."

He clenched his fists, anger turning into a burning energy inside him. 

"You chose, then?" Charles asked, watching Kaizen intently.

Kaizen took a deep breath and nodded. "Yes, I choose to fight. I choose to kill Surtr."