Solo Leveling: The Last Primal Hunter


    Chapter 12: Journey to Agra


    The train to Agra rumbled along the tracks, cutting through the Indian countryside under the soft morning sun. Jasmine sat by the window, watching the endless fields blur past.


    Across from her, Mri stretched his arms with a lazy grin.


    "So, tell me again," he said, tilting his head. "Why exactly are we going to Agra? You said something about ‘Primal Relics,’ but that sounds like a fancy term for trouble."


    Jasmine sighed. "It’s a mission given by my system. The relics are tied to my power, and if I don’t retrieve them, I might not survive the Final Era War."


    Mri leaned forward, eyes curious. "And you believe all this? Some big, dramatic war is coming?"


    Jasmine met his gaze. "Yes."


    Something in her tone made him sit back.


    She wasn’t joking.


    "Alright, then," Mri said, smiling. "Guess I’m tagging along."


    Jasmine rolled her eyes. "You’re not going inside the ruins. It’s too dangerous."


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    "But who will be your bodyguard?" he teased.


    She smirked. "I’m an S-Rank Hunter, remember? I can handle myself."


    "Yeah, yeah," he sighed. "Still, I’ll wait outside. Just in case you come running out screaming for help."


    Jasmine chuckled. "If that happens, you better run too."


    They both laughed, the tension easing as the train continued toward Agra.


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    Arrival in Agra


    By noon, they arrived at Agra Cantonment Station. The station bustled with tourists, locals, and vendors selling snacks.


    Jasmine adjusted her backpack. "First, we check in at a hotel. Then, we find the ruins."


    Mri nodded. "Lead the way, boss."


    They found a small, comfortable hotel near the city center and dropped off their luggage. After a quick lunch, Jasmine pulled out the IHA file Director Sahay had given her.


    Ruins Location: South of Agra, near the Yamuna River


    The ruins were not on any tourist maps. It was an unmarked zone, meaning only Hunters or researchers knew of its existence.


    "Ready?" Jasmine asked.


    Mri grabbed a water bottle and tossed one to her. "Let’s go."


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    The Forgotten Ruins


    An hour later, they stood before an ancient stone gateway, half-buried in overgrown vines.


    Jasmine’s heart pounded.


    She could feel it.


    The energy pulsing from within.


    Her system reacted instantly.


    [Analyzing Ruins…]


    [Type: Primal Relic Vault]


    [Threat Level: High]


    [Presence Detected: Unknown]


    Jasmine exhaled. This was it.


    Mri looked at the entrance and shivered. "I have a bad feeling about this."


    "Stay here," Jasmine instructed. "I’ll be back soon."


    "Be careful," he said softly.


    She nodded and stepped through the gateway.


    The ruins swallowed her whole.


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    Inside the Ruins


    The air was thick with dust and the scent of ancient stone.


    Faded murals lined the walls—depicting giant beasts locked in battle with warriors wielding golden weapons.


    Her system whispered in her mind.


    [Identified: The First Primal War – A battle between the Ancient Hunters and the Primordial Beasts.]


    Jasmine walked forward, torchlight flickering across the ground.


    Then—


    A deep growl echoed through the chamber.


    She froze.


    Her system flared to life.


    [Warning: Hostile Presence Detected]


    [Identified: Ashen Basilisk – Guardian of the Relic]


    From the shadows, a massive serpent slithered into view.


    Its coal-black scales shimmered, and it


    s golden eyes locked onto her.


    Jasmine gritted her teeth.


    So, the first test had begun.