Chapter 12: Chapter 11 – [Avalanche]

Time.

It was finally time.

A long journey—several hundred years in length—was finally coming to an end.

The rock saw the destination of its fate.

A gleaming city, nestled under the great mountain’s shadow. Hundreds of little buildings all arrayed, behind circular walls, like a waiting crowd, anticipating the rock’s arrival.

It shouldn’t disappoint them… right?

If one were to arrive to a party long awaited—one should do it with style. It was one of the most important qualities of a true hero. No half measures—when the quest’s completion was in sight, it should be completed right.

So that nobody would argue about the aftermath. Nobody would doubt that yes—it had indeed been a hero that had done that.

So—before embarking on its final journey—the rock first looked over its quest counter.

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