Solo Leveling: The Last Primal Hunter
Chapter 10: The Path to Power
Jasmine stood frozen in front of her house, staring at the glowing system notification.
[System Alert!]
[It’s time to collect the items and unlock your true power.]
[The Final Era War is coming soon.]
Her pulse pounded in her ears.
Final Era War?
She tapped the air, pulling up more details.
[The Balance of the Primal Realms is shifting.]
[Ancient Forces are awakening.]
[The Hunt begins soon.]
Jasmine’s hands clenched into fists.
She had spent a year trying to live a normal life.
And now?
The system was dragging her back into the chaos.
Taking a deep breath, she dismissed the notifications and entered her house.
Her mother was in the kitchen, humming softly as she prepared dinner. The warm aroma of spices filled the air, making Jasmine momentarily forget the ominous message.
“Jasmine?” her mother called. “How was your day?”
Jasmine forced a smile. “Good. Just… tiring.”
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Her mother smiled knowingly. “You’ve been working too hard. You should rest.”
Jasmine sighed. “Yeah. Maybe I should.”
She wasn’t going to tell her mother about the system’s warning.
Not yet.
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A Night of Restlessness
That night, Jasmine tossed and turned in her bed.
Her mind kept replaying the system’s words.
The Final Era War… What does that even mean?
She pulled up her system interface again.
[You must retrieve the Primal Relics to prepare.]
[First Location: The Ruins of Vael''Tor.]
[Coordinates: 27.1751° N, 78.0421° E (Agra, India)]
Jasmine’s eyes widened.
“Agra? That’s where the Taj Mahal is.”
She narrowed her eyes. This wasn’t a coincidence.
Her system had never given her real-world locations before.
Something about this felt different.
More real.
[Would you like to begin the journey?]
[Yes] | [No]
Jasmine hesitated.
If she pressed yes, she knew there was no turning back.
But deep down…
She had always known this day would come.
Jasmine exhaled sharply and pressed [Yes].
Immediately, a new notification appeared.
[Preparing for Transfer…]
[Estimated Time: 48 Hours]
Jasmine sat up.
“Two days?” she muttered.
That meant she had time to prepare.
Her mind instantly thought of one person who might be able to help.
Mriganko.
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The Next Morning: A Request for Help
Jasmine strode into the college campus, her eyes scanning the crowd.
It didn’t take long to spot Mriganko.
He was leaning against a tree, chatting with some juniors.
The moment he saw Jasmine heading toward him, he grinned.
“Look who’s back for more,” he teased.
Jasmine ignored his comment. “We need to talk.”
Mri raised an eyebrow. “Serious talk or ‘I’m-going-to-punch-you’ talk?”
“Serious.”
His smirk faded. “Alright. Let’s go.”
They walked to a quieter part of the campus, away from prying eyes.
Jasmine crossed her arms. “I need your help.”
Mri leaned against a railing. “That’s new. Usually, you’re the ‘I-work-alone’ type.”
Jasmine sighed. “Things are… different now.”
Mri studied her face, his golden eyes sharp. “What happened?”
Jasmine hesitated for a moment before saying, “My system gave me a mission.”
Mri''s expression darkened. “What kind of mission?”
She exhaled. “I need to retrieve something from Agra. A Primal Relic.”
The moment she said those words, Mri''s entire demeanor changed.
His body stiffened. His playful smirk vanished.
“Primal Relics?” he repeated.
Jasmine nodded. “You’ve heard of them?”
Mri looked away for a moment before sighing. “Yeah. I have.”
Jasmine frowned. “And?”
Mri met her gaze. “They’re not just relics, Jasmine. They’re pieces of something much, much bigger.”
She narrowed her eyes. “You’re hiding something.”
Mri smirked. “Aren’t we all?”
Jasmine rolled her eyes. “Are you going to help me or not?”
Mri studied her for a long moment.
Then he grinned. “Of course. What kind of boyfriend would I be if I didn’t?”
Jasmine’s eyes twitched. “You’re not my boyfriend.”
“Yet.”
Jasmine groaned. “Just meet me here tomorrow. We leave in two days.”
Mri nodded. “Got it.”
As Jasmine turned to leave, he suddenly said,
“Oh, and Jasmine?”
She looked back.
Mri''s golden eyes shimmered.
“Be careful. The things waiting for you in Agra… are far worse than anything you’ve
faced before.”
Jasmine held his gaze for a moment before nodding.
She already knew.
And yet…
She had no choice but to face them.
The Hunt had begun.