Chapter 923: Alpha City Chapter 923: Alpha City From MC’s Perspective: Days passed like fleeting moments, each one blending into the next as I lost myself in relentless training.
Every day, I pushed my limits, sharpening my skills and honing my instincts.
Whenever the hunger for progress gnawed at me, I ventured into the monster zones.
There, amidst the snarling beasts and treacherous terrain, I fought, learning the brutal language of survival.
Slowly but surely, my strength grew.
My senses became sharper, my reflexes faster, and my mind clearer.
Yet, despite the accumulation of power, there remained an invisible wall-a barrier I couldn’t break through.
I knew that to truly grow, it wasn’t just about strength; it was about life-and-death experiences.
Only by facing peril head-on could I hope to breach that threshold.
After much contemplation, a plan began to take shape.
I knew what I had to do: I had to leave my comfort zone, abandon the familiar hunting grounds, and venture out into uncharted territory.
My progress had stagnated in Delta City, the place I had called home.
It was time to test myself against the unknown.
The Federation governed five cities, each with its own dangers and challenges, but one stood out among them all: Alpha City.
Alpha City was vast, a sprawling metropolis compared to Delta’s modest size.
Its monster zones were notorious for their dangers.
Many warriors had ventured there, only to meet their untimely end.
But I wasn’t just after stronger monsters.
Alpha City was also home to powerful warriors, many of them ruthless and ambitious.
Warriors like Simon and his gang-those who would stop at nothing to assert dominance.
I knew that crossing paths with such figures could lead to unnecessary drama or brutal confrontations.
Yet, I also understood that avoiding danger wouldn’t help me grow.
If I was serious about gaining the experience I needed, I couldn’t afford to be held back by fear or hesitation.
The decision was made.
I would head to Alpha City, where both monsters and men would test me to my very limits.
The road ahead would be perilous, but only through such trials could I hope to break the barriers that held me back.
After a moment of deep reflection, I made a pivotal decision.
It was time to test my limits and seek out a new challenge.
I had decided to accept a mission in Alpha City.
The new experience might be the key I needed to push through and finally break the barrier that had eluded me for so long.
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The following morning, I prepared myself both mentally and physically for what lay ahead.
After gathering my gear and steadying my thoughts, I informed my teacher and Jonathan of my decision.
To my surprise, both of them agreed with my plan without hesitation.
They understood the importance of this step in my journey, offering silent approval through their steady gazes.
With their blessings, I left the room, feeling a surge of determination wash over me.
I quickly made my way to the lobby, where the mission desk awaited.
The familiar atmosphere of the Headquarters hummed around me, but my focus was unshakable.
Reaching the desk, I scanned through the available missions, my eyes skimming over the lists with intent.
Suddenly, one mission caught my attention, standing out like a beacon among the others: [Mission: Collect Monster Core of Dual-Headed Red Striped Lizard] [Location: Alpha City] The mission instantly intrigued me.
I hadn’t faced a creature like the Dual-Headed Red Striped Lizard before, and its location in Alpha City made it even more appealing.
Without wasting time, I delved into the mission details.
The time limit was one week-ample time for preparation, yet tight enough to add pressure.
I didn’t hesitate.
I selected the mission and registered my details, feeling a surge of excitement course through me.
This was it-the challenge I had been seeking.
After completing the formalities, I left the Headquarters and made my way to the Teleportation Platform.
The anticipation built with every step.
Soon, I arrived at the platform, where the guards stood watch, their eyes scanning the flow of travelers.
When it was my turn, I approached them and calmly stated my request.
“I need transport to Alpha City,” I said, my voice steady.
Their reactions were immediate.
Surprise flickered across their faces.
It wasn’t often that someone from Delta City sought to travel to Alpha, especially for the first time.
I could see the unspoken question in their eyes: “Why Alpha City?” But they didn’t ask.
Instead, after a brief pause, they nodded in acknowledgment.
I stepped onto the platform, feeling the hum of the teleportation mechanism beneath my feet.
The air around me began to buzz with energy as the platform activated.
A faint light enveloped my body, growing brighter with every passing second.
In the blink of an eye, I vanished from Delta City, the familiar surroundings replaced by the unknown as I was transported to Alpha City.
A new chapter was about to begin.
“Swoosh!” The familiar rush of teleportation surged around me, and in the next instant, I vanished from the spot.
When I opened my eyes, the world before me had changed entirely.
I was now standing atop a sleek, gleaming teleportation platform, far different from the one back in Delta City.
The energy of Alpha City pulsed in the air, and the unfamiliar surroundings quickly began to take shape around me.
The guards stationed at the platform were clearly taken aback by my sudden appearance.
“Zack Lockwood!” one of the guards exclaimed, his voice a mix of shock and disbelief.
The other guard’s reaction was no less dramatic, his eyes widening in surprise as he looked me up and down, clearly recognizing my name.
Alpha City wasn’t a place where I was expected to appear, not someone from Delta anyway.
I glanced at them and smiled, a casual confidence in my expression.
“Yes, it’s me,” I said, my voice calm and steady.
“I have a mission here.” Without lingering for further conversation, I turned and made my way off the teleportation platform, leaving the startled guards behind.
As I stepped out into the open, I took a moment to survey the city that lay before me.
My eyes swept across the landscape, and I couldn’t help but be impressed.
Alpha City was unlike anything I had seen before.
The skyline was dominated by towering high-rises, sleek and modern, reaching up toward the heavens as if they had no limits.
The streets bustled with activity-warriors, merchants, and all manner of people moved with purpose.
There was an intensity in the air, a stark contrast to the more subdued atmosphere of Delta City.
I raised my eyebrows in genuine surprise.
The sheer scale of this place, its energy, its ambition-it was clear this city operated on a different level entirely.
“Looks like I’ll be coming here more often,” I murmured to myself, a small smile playing on my lips.
Alpha City was not just a new challenge-it was a place that demanded respect, where both opportunity and danger lurked at every corner.
And I was ready for both.
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