12STT POLL: Which reward do you guys want? (Patreon)

Hi hi.

Ben conquered the rift, and the system gave him four reward options. He only gets to keep one of them though, so you get to pick ;]

Each option opens up arcs for later on, as well. The poll closes when the chapter where he makes his choice goes up.

Important note: do note that choosing anything here doesn't disqualify the other arcs in their entirety, it just disqualifies them from appearing early compared to the others. It's a preference choice more than anything, and this is not the poll that decides what the next arc will be. Most of the arcs hinted at in this poll will happen regardless, though what unlocks them later on might be different compared to the rewards here directly relating to them.

1) [Construct Blueprint: Mana Shell] (Author-Signed)

This would give Ben a real defense, so he isn't stuck healing through every hit. The real reward is the knowledge, though, as he can probably learn a defensive skill soonish, but this reward will lead us toward an arc where he meets a person I won't name, but they're powerful, and he might end up learning a lot about constructs.

2) [Memory Shard: Tier 3 Guardian]

This one could give him something huge, or something meh. Leads toward: the guardian's memories, what rifts are, and a gamble on a new skill.

3) [Guardian Core] (Crafting Material)

Ben can't craft, so on its own this is a very expensive rock. Someone who can craft would value it a lot more. Leads toward: a crafting arc, where he meets a person I won't name, but they're powerful, and he might end up learning a lot about constructs. This relates to the construct arc, so they're kind of interchangeable.

Both of them also unlock more Ethan stuff, proper friendship, Ethan's sister, his House/family, important figures in the western plains, and also introduces lot more villains and antagonists (antagonists aren't necessarily villains, just that their interests conflict with MC)

4) [Hidden Rift Key: Tier 2] (Single Use)

This one is pretty straightforward. A way into another rift. It works once, the rift is hidden, and nobody knows what's inside or where it is. Leads toward: a new rift arc later on, and some complications Ben won't see coming that will lead to developments way overblown out of proportion.

Vote away, and tell me why in the comments!