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Chapter 9: Brighthaven

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We moved through the valley toward a town icon on our maps. Brighthaven, it was called. It was a short distance almost due south of the safe house. The sun had started to dip below the horizon, throwing orange swirls into the purple-blue sky.

“So you worked for the Saints, huh? You’re a pretty big guy. I’d guess some sort of strength coach?” Frankie asked.

“Sort of, I was a—”

I stared at Ken, my jaw slack. His business suit had vanished, replaced by a full set of studded leather armor, complete with a helmet. His face split into a huge grin.

“What?” he asked.

“How the hell did you do that?” the words tumbled out of me.

“Quest rewards, bro.”

I pulled up the Quests tab. Sure enough, there was a set of rewards waiting to be claimed for completing the Meet Your Guide quest. I accepted the rewards.

INVENTORY UNLOCKED — IRON TIER

You have completed your first real quest and earned physical rewards. It would only make sense to give you a space for these things. The Iron Tier inventory has 10 slots. We’ve filled a few of them with goodies. Get rid of those trash-tier items!