Chapter 31: The Quest of Obtaining the 3rd World Fragment
After several days, Alex, CV, and their friends found themselves on a university trip for agricultural research. It was an opportunity to unwind from their recent adventures and focus on training their newfound elemental powers. Alex had set up training dummies for them to practice, but little did they know, another adventure was about to unfold.
CV, always vigilant with her AI technology monitoring other worlds and realms, detected traces of the 3rd World Fragment. Excitement rippled through the group as CV shared her findings.
CV's eyes gleamed with anticipation as she relayed the news, "Alex, I've detected traces of the 3rd World Fragment. It's on Hell's 5th floor."
Alex's expression shifted to a mix of determination and curiosity. "Hell's 5th floor? That sounds challenging. Perfect for testing our new powers."
Sarah, Jenny, and Mark exchanged glances, their excitement palpable. "Finally, a real challenge!" Jenny exclaimed, her voice tinged with eagerness.
Just as they began planning their next move, a notification materialized in front of Alex, startling them all.
**Notification: Quest Details**
**Quest - Obtaining and Safely Returning with the 3rd World Fragment**
**Required - Go to Hell's 5th Floor and locate the 3rd World Fragment. Retrieve it and return safely.**
**Rewards - Special Material for Elara's Final Evolution.**
The group huddled around Alex as he read the quest details aloud. Elara, Alex's slime pet, pulsed with excitement, sensing the gravity of the quest ahead.
"We need to go," Elara chirped eagerly, her gooey form shimmering with anticipation.
But their plans to slip away quietly were foiled when a watchful professor caught them sneaking out.
Professor Harland, a stern but fair instructor, crossed his arms and frowned at the group. "And where do you think you're going?"
Caught off guard, Alex exchanged a guilty look with CV and their friends. "Uh, Professor Harland, we were just..."
The professor raised an eyebrow, unimpressed. "I know exactly what you were planning. No sneaking out during this trip, understood? You'll have to wait until it's over."
Defeated but undeterred, Alex nodded reluctantly. "Yes, Professor. We understand."
As they returned to their activities under the watchful eye of Professor Harland, the sense of anticipation lingered among them. Each moment felt like an eternity as they waited for the trip to conclude so they could embark on their next quest.
CV glanced at Alex with a reassuring smile, her eyes filled with determination. "We'll get that fragment, Alex. Just wait until the time is right."
Alex nodded in agreement, a flicker of excitement and nerves dancing in his stomach. "We'll be ready."
The hours crawled by as they continued with their agricultural research, their minds racing with thoughts of the challenges that awaited them in Hell's 5th Floor. Each passing moment only heightened their anticipation and resolve to succeed.