The team didn't need to contemplate much, what was there really to contemplate, to begin with? They had arrived, and the mission reward had doubled. Any hesitation or delay risked other students meeting with different facilitators and snatching the mission before they could even accept it. The choice was obvious.
Without a moment's hesitation or unnecessary overthinking, Asher spoke decisively, "We will take it, then." William and Finch immediately nodded in agreement. This was, without question, the highest paying mission available at the moment.
As Asher, Finch, and William finally finalized their mission selection, the facilitator abruptly dropped the book he had been holding and quickly tapped the surface of his desk. A small circular rune flickered to life, glowing faintly as it pulsed with energy. In an instant, a scroll materialized above it, drifting down softly until it landed on the desk. The facilitator picked it up and promptly handed it to Asher.
