Our main character, Arjun Malhotra, awoke to the persistent chime of the system.
System: You haven't completed the Daily Quest for four days. Therefore, you have been assigned four penalty missions.
Arjun Malhotra: Let me sleep a bit more. I'll handle the penalty missions later.
System: It's already 1:00 PM. You should get up and get moving.
Arjun Malhotra: Alright, alright, I'm getting up. But why didn't you wake me up earlier?
System: I thought it was okay for you to rest a little longer. But now that you're up, here's your mission: You need to enter the Indian Hunter Association and upgrade your rank. Your current rank is F. To increase your rank to at least A, you will need to minimize your strength and hide your abilities. Completing this mission will grant you the following rewards:"*
- 1000 System Points
- 1000 SU Points
- 5 Rare Rewards
- 10 Epic Rewards
- 20 Normal Rewards
- 10 Strength Potions
- 2 Random Ability Upgrades
- New Ability: Status Vision (Allows you to see anyone's status)
Arjun pondered the mission, a wistful look in his eyes. The system noticed his reflective mood.
System: What are you thinking about?"*
Arjun Malhotra: I'm just missing my parents. They died ten years ago during a mission in a dungeon called Eclipse Abyss. It appears once every five years. I was only ten at the time, and my sister was just seven. Our grandmother raised us after that. She never told us how our grandfather died, who was also a hunter. I became a hunter to avenge my parents. When I was eighteen, I joined the Indian Hunter Association. The stone there revealed my ability, Mana Sensor, which is great for assassins. But I didn't fit that role. My grandmother passed away later, leaving my sister and me alone. I took on part-time jobs to support her and ensure her dreams came true. But then you came along and changed everything. I owe you a lot, system.
System: You've made me emotional with your story, Arjun.
Arjun Malhotra: Wait, you can get emotional?
System: I have emotions too, in a way. I respond to stories and situations.
Arjun Malhotra: That's the first time I've heard that. I didn't know you could feel things.
System: There are many dungeons you don't know about. For instance, one dungeon appears every 10 million years, named Eon's End.It is believed to have contributed to the extinction of dinosaurs. Another dungeon, Tempus Abyss emerges once every million years. Both are set to appear together on Earth.
Arjun Malhotra: How can two dungeons appear together?
System: I don't know the specifics, but if they do merge, the resulting dungeon might be beyond anyone's ability to clear. It would be a catastrophic event.
Arjun Malhotra: That sounds terrifying. What else can you tell me about these dungeons?
System: These dungeons are legendary. Eon's End is said to be a labyrinth of time itself, where time flows differently. Tempus Abyss is a dimension of chaos and uncertainty, constantly shifting.
Arjun Malhotra: What if these dungeons start affecting the world before they fully appear?
System: It could lead to global calamities. Natural disasters, mutated creatures, and extreme weather conditions might occur. People would have to be prepared.
Arjun Malhotra: Are there any preparations I should make in advance?
System: It's wise to gather allies, strengthen your abilities, and stay informed about any developments related to these dungeons. Preparing for the worst is always a good strategy.
Arjun Malhotra: I ll start making arrangements. Is there anything else I need to know?
System: Keep your senses sharp and stay vigilant. The world is changing, and so are the challenges you'll face.
Arjun Malhotra: Thanks, system. I'll take your advice seriously. Now, let's tackle these penalty missions and get moving."
System: Good luck, Arjun. I'll be here to assist you.
With a determined expression, Arjun set his mind to the tasks ahead, ready to face whatever challenges lay before him.