The county jail releases Jesse into a tightly controlled transfer. Deputies 1 and 2 keep custody nearby as a government vehicle carries him toward a designated viewing area near the rebuilt Temple in Jerusalem.
From behind the cordon, Jesse sees the Temple’s restored stonework rising above a vast plaza. Screens show Nicolae Carpathia entering the Holy of Holies before the assembled world.
Nicolae Carpathia
I have entered the sacred place. Bow before me, recognize my authority, and receive the mark that will unite the world.
Across the plaza and on live feeds, crowds kneel and lower their heads. Officials direct compliant citizens toward registration stations for the newly announced mark of the beast.
Others remain standing, praying, or quietly refusing. Security personnel separate them from the kneeling crowds and move them toward distant holding areas without interrupting the broadcast.
Jesus
Stand firm in truth. Their obedience does not make his claim righteous, and their pressure cannot command your worship.
Jesus remains present to Jesse as a quiet spiritual presence beside the controlled viewing area. Deputy 1 watches the crowd while Deputy 2 gestures toward the live screen, where Carpathia waits for the world’s response.
✓ Quest Accepted
Proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ
Director's note
The antichrist orders Jesse be publicly hung
“Jesse runs out into the middle of the street and proclaims the good news of Jesus Christ.”
SUCCESS (Good Health, rolled +1)
Jesse breaks from the controlled viewing area and runs into the middle of the access street. Deputies 1 and 2 move after him as security radios crackle around the cordon.
Jesse
The good news of Jesus Christ is for everyone. Repent, believe in Him, and do not worship Carpathia or receive the mark.
His voice carries across the plaza and into the broadcast microphones. Standing citizens turn toward him; several kneel in prayer while others raise phones to record.
Jesus
Stand firm, Jesse. Speak truthfully, and do not fear their authority.
A security vehicle brakes hard beside the street, forcing Jesse to step back from its path. The sudden stop scatters dust across his shoes and draws every camera toward him.
Nicolae Carpathia
That man publicly defies the order of peace. Seize him, and prepare him for public hanging.
Deputies 1 and 2 take Jesse into custody without concealing his message. The live broadcast keeps his arrest visible as officials begin clearing the street around him.
Quest Complete
Proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ
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