John stared at the three of them with raised eyebrows. What is this? He asked himself, and the system responded.

You have been Challenged by an invading force. To refuse the Challenge will offer your opponents a boon against you, the size of which is determined by their Honor Points relative to your own if applicable. The challenge proposed is a three pronged event. First, a dual of magic where appointed magic users will dual in a provided System space. Second, a dual of the flesh where two appointed warriors will fight using their standard equipment in a provided System space. Third, is a contest of leadership, where the leader of the forces in question, or appointed substitutes will conduct small unit skirmishes against one another using standard equipment in a provided System space.

Reward: Your first challenge! All rewards will be doubled.

Reward: The unconditional surrender of the enemy Invasion, and an opportunity to Invade the enemy through the Connection pillar. Temporary access to the System Building Store.

Penalty for Failure: Loss of control of the region, death of all appointed dualists.

Do you accept? Yes, No.

So, we can stop them from attacking us in another wave, if we win? Because I doubt that Imperitor guy is smart enough to know when his ass has been soundly kicked. He’d try again the second he could conscript enough people. On top of that the system will allow us to go on the offensive. That will make the rangers happy. John thought as he read over the notification a few more times. Are there non-death related options? John asked the System, and it responded.

You may provide your opponents with a Counter Offer that will remove that provision at the cost of 50,000 EU’s to be paid to the System by the participants to unlock the “Resurrection” array. Do you wish to do this? Yes, No.

John selected Yes, and was asked how much of the 50 thousand he wanted to pay for. He looked at his EU count, still slowly ticking up from the micro-fusion reactors in the heart of his fortress. He shrugged and decided he would just eat the cost.

The counter offer was sent.