Arin sat on the rooftop, watching the sunset, when LifeCode pinged urgently:
[Mission Available: Step Beyond Familiar Territory]
[Reward: Experience + Skill Points + Hidden System Bonus]
He glanced at Lyra and Kael. "Looks like the system wants me to… leave town?"
[Affirmative. Growth requires exploration. Allies may accompany you.]
They agreed to join. Their first destination was a neighboring city rumored to hold hidden "Life Zones" — areas with unique challenges and opportunities to test skills.
[Mission Objective: Navigate to Life Zone Alpha]
As they traveled, Arin noticed subtle changes in the environment: street signs glowing faintly, whispers of unusual energy, and occasional system prompts alerting them to small hazards. LifeCode wasn't just guiding him — it was teaching him to observe and adapt.