Chapter 38 Journey to Forest 022

After taking a rest, Veer planned to venture into Forest 022, where he could encounter rank 2 monsters and earn a substantial amount of money by hunting them. He went to sleep, and the next morning, he woke up at 7 a.m. After freshening up and having breakfast, Veer closed his eyes and began cultivating his internal energy and mana simultaneously.

Lost in his cultivation, Veer was oblivious to the passing time. Suddenly, the doorbell of his room rang, and his smartwatch started vibrating, bringing him back to awareness. Opening his eyes, he noticed his vibrating smartwatch, indicating that someone was at his door. Veer realized he had visitors and quickly made his way to the door.

Upon opening the door, Veer was surprised to see a familiar face standing before him—it was the same person who had delivered his previous order, a rank 5 warrior. Though Veer didn't know his name, he recognized him as someone of great skill and significance.

"You have come again to deliver my order," Veer remarked, expressing his surprise at seeing the same delivery person.

The delivery man nodded in confirmation but remained silent. He, too, was astonished to find someone who lived in an old apartment yet had made a substantial purchase of 120,000 star dollars. Most people would opt for a comfortable house with that amount of money, so the delivery man was intrigued.

"Here is your order that you placed. By the way, sir, have you returned the previous delivery box I gave you?" the delivery man asked Veer.

"Yes, I returned it the same evening," Veer assured him.

"Good, sir. Otherwise, you would have had to pay extra for it. Take it, sir. Here is your order," the delivery man replied, handing over the black box that required Veer's fingerprint to open.

As Veer took the order, he pondered a question that had been lingering in his mind. "Sir, you are a rank 5 warrior. Why are you working as a delivery man?" Veer respectfully asked the delivery man, referring to him as "sir" due to his esteemed rank.

The delivery man glanced at Veer and responded, "It's not that I can't do other things, but you should know that the items you ordered are like treasures to common people. Even if someone wealthy were to obtain them, they might hire others to steal them using their wealth. That's why the Battle Mugs Alliance has issued a mission. If a person has reached rank 5, they can choose to earn money by working as a delivery man. The earnings are not insignificant. That's why I am doing this as well," the delivery man explained to Veer.

Upon hearing this, Veer smiled and thanked the delivery man. "Oh, so that's how it is. Thanks for enlightening me," Veer expressed his gratitude.

The delivery man looked at Veer but remained silent, nodding his head before leaving after receiving payment from Veer.

Intrigued by the delivery man's previous disappearance, Veer decided to observe him closely this time to figure out how he vanished. As the delivery man started to leave, Veer attentively watched him, only to witness the man sprinting at an astonishingly high speed that was beyond normal perception. Veer was even more astonished to witness such incredible swiftness.

Veer speculated that the delivery man must have utilized a particular technique to achieve such incredible speed. Returning to his room with the order box, Veer used his fingerprint to unlock it. Inside, he found a sheathed blade and five small light green bottles, which he recognized as replacement medicine for replenishing internal energy. Additionally, there was a black battle suit with a visible red light, enhancing Veer's excitement upon seeing his new uniform.

"This suit is even better than my previous one!" Veer exclaimed with delight.

Veer examined the blade and recalled his research on duranium metal, which indicated its ability to facilitate the flow of mana and internal energy. Intrigued, Veer decided to test it by infusing his internal energy into the blade. He noticed how smoothly his internal energy circulated through his bloodstream, requiring less focus and effort. Encouraged, he then attempted to infuse mana into the blade and felt a surge of power, as if his lightning element could flow through his veins.

"What's happening? Does this mean that duranium metal allows for the use of mana elements alongside mana and internal energy?" Veer pondered.

Realizing the limitations of testing his newfound abilities within his room, Veer promptly withdrew his mana. He proceeded to don his new battle suit and admired his reflection in the mirror. The sixteen-year-old boy before him possessed striking features—black hair, blue eyes, and an aura of vitality. Veer's enthusiasm and efficiency in completing tasks quickly were evident.

"What a splendid battle suit! It offers enhanced flexibility and strength compared to my previous one. Now that I have everything I wanted, it's time to head to Forest 022," Veer thought to himself.

At 10 a.m., Veer left his room, bathed in sunlight, and wearing his battle suit. Eager to test his new gear, he swiftly boarded a train bound for the Forest 022 Camp Area, located at the city's border and guarded by the Battle Mages Alliance and the military.

As Veer arrived at the camp area, an officer approached him and inquired, "Who are you, and where do you intend to go?"

Veer looked at the officer and glanced at the holographic image of his ID card displayed on his smartwatch. The ID contained Veer's name, address, and indicated that he was a 1 Star Warrior—a member of the Battle Mages Alliance.

Recognizing Veer's affiliation with the Battle Mages Alliance, the officer allowed him to pass without any hindrance. Veer then patiently awaited the arrival of his train.

Veer had to wait for the train because there were only five trains that traveled to the forest camp area, which were located near Noida City. Apart from these designated camp areas, the rest of the forest was a wild and lawless place where the rule of the jungle prevailed. There were individuals, including dangerous murderers, who either evaded government control or escaped the jurisdiction of the Battle Mages Alliance.

While waiting for the train, Veer informed Lucky that he was en route to a forest camp area, and therefore, he might be unable to make calls or send messages.

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