A/N: I'll be honest, there will be some mediocre chapters for a while- 3 to 5 chaps maybe IDK.
I'm building the world a bit with India, Russia, and Germany. Cha Hae In is the last girl in this world so yeah. She'll be conquered in the last.
*Spoiler*
Script for some of the next chapters:
Azaroth will go back to Korea after this trip, he'll then 'settle' matters with Dongsoo and Rose and maybe try to get close to Jin-ah, and then we'll do a time skip. Haven't forgotten the Mom.
*Spoiler ended*
I don't want to drop writing so I won't stop but if there are some inconsistencies or mistakes in the story or writing, please forgive me as my brain is not at its efficiency.
Don't worry, this note won't shorten the chapter, the chapter is 1600 words.
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In the vast expanse of the desert, a large group of people were gathered around two large tents.
The air was thick with the sound of activity as a team of ten individuals methodically skinned the corpses of massive, otherworldly creatures, extracting the valuable mana crystals embedded within them.
In front of the big tent, a group of nine people stood, their armor and weapons varying - some wielding swords, others axes, and a few carrying ornate mage staves.
"Haah.. did we do well..?"
"I don't know, it has been 24 hours since he gave us the task.."
"Master Bachchan will not be mad at us for taking so much time, right?"
"Cheer up you guys! Master is not like that, be happy, you nine really managed to clear the whole dungeon without our help!" A man in silver armor exited the tent.
Everyone cheered up, "Yaay!! So does that mean Master will pass us?"
Right now they were not in a normal desert but were inside an A-rank dungeon gate.
Though their faces were drenched in sweat from the relentless heat, they all wore expressions of triumph and satisfaction.
"That's up to him," The man said and then a a tall man in golden armor with broad shoulders, excited the tent behind the silver-armored man, surveying the scene with a proud gaze.
"Well done, everyone," he called out, his deep voice carrying across the parched landscape. "You guys managed to clear the whole thing by yourselves, from now on your training period is complete! You are officially the members of the second squad of the Asura Guild from this day!"
"Yaay! Did you hear what master Sidhartha said!!"
"Hell yeah! Now my father will be proud of me!"
"I wanna look at the faces of my relatives when my mom tells them hahaha!"
Sidhartha Bachchan laughed looking at the antiques of their new squad members. They were in the lower squad while some were newly registered. The guild was training them and he was also training them whenever he was free to make a new strike squad to dispatch in the Delhi branch.
Today was their test and they had passed.
They all exit the dungeon gate.
Cool breeze washed their faces off of the desert's heat.
"Kyaa~ now I finally feel alive~"
"Yeh! Now I can't wait to inform my girlfriend about my promotion to the 2nd squad!"
As the newly minted squad members basked in their triumph, a female figure in a gray suit came running towards Sidharth Bachchan, the broad-shouldered man in the golden armor.
The woman whispered urgently into Bachchan's ear, her expression grave. Sidharth's brow furrowed, and without a moment's hesitation, he turned to the group.
"Excellent work, all of you. Enjoy the rest of the week and party hard for clearing the Guild's test - you've earned it," he said, his voice betraying a hint of urgency. "I'm afraid I have to attend to an urgent matter. You can all go home now, Bye"
Before anyone could respond, Sidharth hurried to a waiting car, barking orders to the driver.
"To the Velocity Club, and make it quick!"
The vehicle sped off, leaving the squad members bewildered and curious about their mentor's sudden departure.
"I wonder what could be so important?" one of the swordsmen mused, scratching his head.
"Who knows, but Master Sidharth seemed quite concerned," a mage replied, her brow furrowed in thought.
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"If he was coming, he should have told me a week before at least!"
Sidharth Bachchan's car sped through the city streets, weaving through traffic until it pulled up to the grand entrance of the Velocity Club. Without a moment's hesitation, Sidharth hurried through the opulent lobby, his eyes scanning the dimly lit bar area.
And there, sitting alone at the counter, was a familiar face – Azaroth.
Azaroth's lips curled upwards after sensing him enter the club without even looking at his direction.
Sidharth's eyes widened as he took in the young man's appearance. Though they had been classmates years ago, Azaroth had grown significantly, his once lanky frame now toned and muscular.
He didn't have any doubts because that red hair and that style solely belonged to the Azaroth he knew and not to mention he had seen every interview and news of Azaroth so he knew that Azaroth had grown a lot.
"Azaroth!" Sidharth exclaimed, rushing towards the hunter and enveloping him in a warm embrace.
"Hands off man, I don't roll that way!" Azaroth laughed.
"Y-You!"
"Pfft, look at you all flustered! lol. Here" Azaroth greeted his old friend with a smile, returning the hug.
"Look at you, you've grown so tall and strong!" Sidharth marveled, pulling back to get a better look at him.
"Even if I'm six years younger, don't treat me like a kid," Azaroth chuckled, a hint of playfulness in his voice. "We were in the same class, after all."
Sidhartha was 6 years older then Azaroth and his other classmates, he had studied in India and then got a scholarship in the US but he had started studying late because of personal reasons.
Due to this Sidhartha was out cast by his class and his only friend was Azaroth who was also an out cast.
When Siddhartha awakened his S-rank, the Indian government approached him to come back and then trained him and offered him a lot of investment, from that he built the Asura guild.
He always felt guilty of leaving his friend Azaroth in a crucial moment of his life and that's why he felt ashamed of himself for calling him and not contacting him after knowing that Azaroth also awakened, fearing that Azaroth would think he was approaching him for his personal gains.
"It's good to see you again Sid."
"You're right, my friend. It's always good to see me lol."
They both laughed.
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Inside the car,
"I still can't believe you're an S-rank now," Sidharth marveled, shaking his head in disbelief. "You really wanted to be a hunter and now you are all over the news."
Azaroth chuckled, taking a sip of his drink. "Well, you know what they say— Every dog has its day~"
The next morning, Azaroth and Sidharth met again in a more private setting away from the bustle of the city.
"Sidharth, I was hoping we could discuss something," Azaroth began, his tone serious.
"Of course, my friend," Sidharth replied, giving Azaroth his full attention.
"I'll go straight to the point, I want that unique mana stone that was in the news two weeks ago," Azaroth said. "I was hoping you might be able to help me acquire it."
"You want that? "Sidharth's eyes widened. "But it's the hardest mana stone I've ever seen, they want to make a sword for me with that.."
Azaroth nodded. "I know, but it's something I've been wanting to get my hands on. It could be invaluable in my work"
Sidharth considered this for a moment, then a small smile crept onto his face. "Well, good thing that the process of making didn't start till now!"
Reaching into his locker, Sidharth produced a glowing, intricate stone and placed it in Azaroth's hands. "As it is still with me."
"You are really going to give me this so casually?"
Sidharth chuckled. "Consider it a gift from an old friend."
Azaroth was speechless, his fingers tracing the delicate carvings on the stone's surface.
He had thought of many manipulative ways to get this stone— Even threatening Siddhartha's relatives and whatnot. But, he really underestimated the honesty of the other guy. A genuine smile crept on Azaroth's face.
"And in return," Azaroth said, reaching into his own pocket, "I have something for you as well."
Sidharth watched in amazement as Azaroth produced a black watch that suddenly shifted and transformed, morphing into a razor-sharp sword made of shimmering very small blocks (nanobots).
He is not gonna give him all the thousand bots but just 30, not to mention the bots follow Azaroth's command, so if in the future any uncertainty happens, he will have the weapon of India's most powerful man under his command. iF you could smell what he is cooking.
"Remarkable!" Sidharth exclaimed, his fingers running along the blade in awe. "How is this even possible?"
Azaroth chuckled. "It's one of my special skills. I thought you might find it useful."
Sidharth marveled as the sword transformed back into a compact, watch-like device. "Truly incredible, Azaroth. Thank you, this thing is even cooler than that shitty stone Heh, I'm glad I showed honesty~."
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As the sun began to dip below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the city, Azaroth found himself back at the private airfield, his jet idling and ready for takeoff.
Sidharth stood by his side, a hint of reluctance in his eyes. "Are you sure you can't stay a little longer, Azaroth? I was hoping we'd have more time to catch up."
Azaroth smiled, placing a reassuring hand on his friend's shoulder. "Well, I have a lot of things to do now that you gave me this stone so easily lol. But man, it was nice being here"
Sidharth sighed, nodding in understanding. "I know, I know. The life of a renowned hunter doesn't leave much room for leisure, does it?"
"I promise I'll come back and visit soon," Azaroth said, his gaze sincere. "There's still so much we need to discuss, and I wouldn't want to miss the chance to visit Taj Mahal."
Sidharth's face lit up with a hopeful smile. "I'll hold you to that, my friend. The Asura Guild will always have its doors open for you."
" Yeah, next time I'll tell you before visiting and we'll go to Agra together, and, next time have some modals accompanying me or else I might go for your assistant Soniya~." Azaroth said cheekly to which Siddhartha nodded like he was taking notes.
With a final wave, Azaroth turned and boarded the sleek private jet, the engines roaring to life. Sidharth watched as the plane taxied down the runway, lifting gracefully into the evening sky.
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