Chapter: A New Journey
Behind the Hunter Tower.
A gentle, chilly breeze swept across the field.
A deep voice echoed through the air:
"Team formation is complete!"
"Yes, sir!" — everyone responded in unison.
Sohan, Tisha, Sakeeb, Mustak, and Sohel — one complete team.
[A little while ago]
Mustak and Sohel approached Tisha and Sohan.
"Can we join your team? Please don't say no..." — Mustak asked earnestly.
Sohan narrowed his eyes and replied,
"You two? No."
Tisha smiled,
"Come on, Sohan... maybe we should give them a chance."
"Why? Why should we take them into our team?" — Sohan snapped.
Sohel replied calmly,
"We graduated together. We were friends once..."
"Friends? Forget the past," Sohan said coldly.
Mustak added,
"Your team's incomplete, so is ours. Together, we'd make a full team."
Just as Sohan was about to respond again,
Tisha gently placed her hand on his mouth.
"That's enough. I want them on our team."
Sohan, stunned by her touch, thought to himself:
"Her hand... so soft. Back at the hospital, she hugged me... but my body couldn't feel it then."
A tinge of sadness passed through his eyes.
"Hey! Sohan! Where did you go just now?" — Tisha interrupted his thoughts.
"Huh? I mean... I was just..."
"You don't have to explain." — she walked off, smiling.
"Where's Sakeeb?" someone asked.
Sohan silently pointed behind him.
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[Present]
A Hunter stood in front of them, holding glowing orbs.
"Everyone, take one of these balls."
Everyone took one.
"Now... break it!"
As the orbs shattered, a bright light burst forth.
"These balls contain a skill. They allow you to analyze your own and others' status. And everything you do inside the gate will be broadcasted live on Hunter TV. If you're in danger, we'll be able to send reinforcements."
"And one more thing — you'll be able to understand monster language."
Then the Hunter handed everyone their unique code numbers.
"Your team is exceptionally powerful. So your codes will begin with 6."
Sohan stared in disbelief.
"I knew I was S-Rank... but Sohel is too? And Tisha is a B-Rank. Sakeeb and Mustak are A-Rank.
The best part... Tisha is a Healer. No more spending money on healing potions."
"You all will depart for the Amerim Gate mission in 8 days. Get ready."
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[4 days later]
A peaceful park.
Sohan sat alone, deep in thought.
Suddenly, his phone rang — it was his mom calling.
"Teleport!"
A flash of light — he was home.
[Message: Teleport skill leveled up to Level 7!]
"Finally! That was left to do."
"Mom, why did you call?"
She held her phone toward him.
"Look at this."
News Anchor:
"Breaking News — For the first time in Bangladesh, a 1-Day Gate has appeared!"
The government issued a statement:
"No Hunter is allowed to leave the country."
Just then, another call came in.
"Hunter Sohan, please report to the Hunter Tower immediately.
An emergency meeting has been called."