《Solo Leveling:The Last Primal Hunter》 Awakening in the Abyss Chapter 1: Awakening in the Abyss Jasmine Borgahain had faced countless dungeons before, but nothing could have prepared her for this. The air was thick with an ancient, primal energy, suffocating in its presence. She stood alone in a vast cavern, the walls etched with cryptic symbols that seemed to pulse with life. The dungeon¡¯s entrance had sealed shut the moment she stepped inside. No guild backup, no escape. Just her and whatever lurked in the darkness ahead. Jasmine was an S-Rank Hunter, one of India¡¯s strongest, but even she felt a twinge of unease. She adjusted her grip on her twin khanda blades, their silver edges glowing faintly in the dim light. ¡°System, analyze my surroundings,¡± she commanded. For the past year, a strange new interface had been a part of her existence¡ªsomething no other hunter had. It wasn¡¯t the standard Hunter Association System that ranked and monitored hunters globally. No, hers was something different. Something... alive. [Analyzing Dungeon¡­] [Dungeon Type: Ancient Primal Vault] Enjoying the story? Show your support by reading it on the official site. [Threat Level: ???] [Lifeforms Detected: Multiple ¨C Classification: Mythological Beasts] Jasmine¡¯s heartbeat quickened. Most dungeons followed the usual pattern¡ªlow-level beasts, followed by a mid-tier boss, and maybe an S-Rank creature if she was unlucky. But a Threat Level: ???? That was unheard of. A low growl echoed from the depths of the cavern. Jasmine snapped her head toward the source. Two glowing amber eyes emerged from the shadows, followed by a hulking, feline form. Its body was adorned with golden fur streaked with flame-like patterns, its muscles coiled like a coiled spring ready to pounce. [Identified: Vajra Panther ¨C Ancestral Guardian of the Thunderclaw Tribe] Jasmine barely had time to react as the beast lunged. She twisted mid-air, her blade slicing through the air, but the Vajra Panther was faster. It moved like lightning, disappearing and reappearing in an instant. A searing pain shot through her shoulder as its claws grazed her. [Alert: Physical damage detected ¨C Regenerating¡­] Her system kicked in, healing the wound almost instantly. But this wasn¡¯t normal. Even S-Rank Hunters couldn¡¯t heal this fast. She clenched her fists. No more playing around. Summoning the full force of her power, Jasmine closed her eyes and whispered the words that had become her new reality. ¡°Primal Ascension: Unlock.¡± The cavern trembled. The markings on the walls flared to life, responding to her presence. A golden aura surged around her, and for the first time, she saw them¡ªghostly silhouettes of ancient beasts standing behind her, watching, waiting. Her system wasn¡¯t just another Hunter interface. It was something far older. Something... primal. And tonight, she would find out exactly what that meant. --- Author''s Thoughts Hey everyone! I¡¯ve always loved Solo Leveling, but I wanted to explore the world beyond Korea¡ªhow other countries deal with dungeons, unique hunter systems, and untold myths. Jasmine Borgahain is a character who will bring a new perspective to the hunter world, tapping into India¡¯s rich mythology and dangerous new dungeons. Expect powerful beast fights, mysterious awakenings, and a system unlike anything seen before. Hope you all enjoy the journey! The Awakening Chapter 2: The Awakening of the Forgotten One Jasmine Borgahain never wanted to be a fighter. Before the fame, before the dungeons, before the power that made her one of the strongest hunters in the world¡ªshe had been just another girl trying to survive. A simple Healer-Mage, barely scraping by in the cruel underbelly of Guwahati. --- The one-bedroom apartment she shared with her mother was small, the walls cracked, the paint peeling. It smelled of dampness and the leftover food they saved to last the week. She never complained. Her mother did her best, working long hours at a textile factory just to keep Jasmine in school. But her father¡­ BANG! The door slammed open. Jasmine flinched. The sharp stench of alcohol filled the air before she even saw him. Rudra Borgahain was a tall man, broad-shouldered, with a face hardened by years of failure and regret. A once-promising soldier who had been dishonorably discharged, now nothing more than a drunk who took out his frustrations on the only two people who couldn¡¯t fight back. ¡°Where¡¯s the money?¡± he slurred, staggering into the room. The story has been illicitly taken; should you find it on Amazon, report the infringement. Jasmine¡¯s mother, Rina, stepped in front of her instinctively. ¡°I don¡¯t have any! I told you, I paid the rent¡ª¡± A fist flew. Jasmine screamed as her mother hit the ground, blood spilling from her lip. Rudra turned to her, his dark eyes full of hatred. ¡°You! Useless girl! You think healing magic is gonna feed us? You think you¡¯re better than me?¡± Jasmine backed away, her heart pounding. ¡°Please¡­ don¡¯t.¡± His hand swung toward her¡ª But before it could land, something snapped inside her. A deep, ancient voice echoed in her mind. [Primal System Activation: The Forgotten One Has Awakened.] A wave of power exploded from her body, sending Rudra flying across the room. The walls cracked. The ceiling trembled. Her veins burned with a golden fire as unfamiliar symbols glowed beneath her skin. She fell to her knees, clutching her head as memories that weren¡¯t hers flooded her mind¡ª A battlefield covered in the bodies of gods. A beast with golden eyes, whispering her name. The feeling of absolute power. Her father groaned, trying to stand. ¡°W-what the hell¡­?¡± Jasmine¡¯s gaze snapped to him, her once soft brown eyes now glowing with a terrifying golden hue. Her voice came out different¡ªstronger, colder. ¡°Don¡¯t touch my mother again.¡± The room trembled. And for the first time in his life, Rudra Borgahain looked at his daughter with fear. --- The Next Day News of what happened spread fast. Jasmine didn¡¯t remember much after the power took over, only that when she woke up, her father was gone¡ªran away in terror. The Hunter Association was already at their doorstep. An S-Rank official, Major Vikram Sen, sat across from her at a cheap dining table, staring at her like she was an anomaly. ¡°Jasmine Borgahain,¡± he said. ¡°You were just a low-tier Healer-Mage, no combat skills, no special abilities. And then, overnight, you awakened into something that shattered our magic meters.¡± Jasmine looked down at her hands. They were still shaking. ¡°I don¡¯t know what happened,¡± she admitted. ¡°I don¡¯t know what this power is.¡± Vikram leaned forward. ¡°But you felt it, didn¡¯t you? The moment it activated.¡± She swallowed hard. ¡°Yes.¡± He studied her for a moment before nodding. ¡°We¡¯re classifying you as an S-Rank immediately. You don¡¯t have a choice in this, Jasmine. You¡¯re too dangerous to be ignored.¡± Her heart sank. She never wanted this. She just wanted to heal people, to live a quiet life with her mother. But fate had other plans. Because she wasn¡¯t just another Hunter. She was The Last Primal Hunter. And the world was about to learn exactly what that meant. The Primal One Solo Leveling: The Last Primal Hunter Chapter 3: Awakening of the Primal One The air inside the Indian Hunter Association (IHA) headquarters was tense. Jasmine sat across from a panel of senior officials, her fingers tapping lightly against the cold metal table. The room was brightly lit, sterile, and suffocatingly quiet. At the center of the panel sat Major Vikram Sen, a seasoned S-Rank Hunter and one of the key figures in the IHA. His eyes were sharp, analyzing every detail about Jasmine. Beside him was Dr. Arjun Mehta, the lead researcher in Hunter Awakening anomalies, and Divya Kapoor, the strategic head of the IHA. Jasmine had been in the IHA¡¯s presence before¡ªwhen she first awakened as a Healer-Mage. But today was different. Today, she wasn¡¯t just an Awakened. She was an anomaly. --- IHA Investigation Room Vikram Sen folded his arms, his voice calm but firm. ¡°You went from an E-Rank Healer to something our scanners can¡¯t even measure. Care to explain what happened?¡± Jasmine took a deep breath. ¡°I don¡¯t know. One moment, I was just¡­ weak. The next, my father¡ª¡± She hesitated, eyes darkening. ¡°He was about to kill my mother. And then something inside me¡­ snapped.¡± Dr. Arjun Mehta leaned forward, adjusting his glasses. ¡°Snapped how?¡± Jasmine clenched her fists. ¡°It felt like something ancient woke up inside me. My body burned with golden energy, and when I touched him, he¡ª¡± She stopped. The memory of her father trembling in fear, his body paralyzed under her gaze, still sent chills down her spine. ¡°I didn¡¯t hurt him,¡± she continued. ¡°But he knew. He felt what I had become.¡± Vikram exchanged glances with Divya Kapoor. She finally spoke, her voice unreadable. ¡°Jasmine, we scanned your mana levels three times. The first time, our devices overloaded. The second time, the readings went blank. The third time¡­ it gave an error code that doesn¡¯t exist.¡± This tale has been unlawfully obtained from Royal Road. If you discover it on Amazon, kindly report it. Jasmine frowned. ¡°What does that mean?¡± Dr. Mehta exhaled. ¡°It means we have no idea what kind of power you possess.¡± A heavy silence followed. Vikram leaned forward. ¡°There¡¯s a reason why Hunters are ranked. It allows us to measure power levels and determine the risks associated with them. But you? You¡¯ve broken that system.¡± Jasmine¡¯s heartbeat quickened. ¡°So what are you saying?¡± Vikram sat back. ¡°We¡¯re saying you¡¯re an S-Rank Hunter, officially. But¡­¡± His expression darkened. ¡°You might be something even beyond that.¡± Divya interjected, ¡°The question now is¡ªwhat do you want, Jasmine? Do you want to register officially and step into the Hunter world? Or do you want to walk away?¡± Jasmine looked at them, her mind racing. This was it. Her moment of choice. The scared girl who once cowered in fear no longer existed. She met Vikram¡¯s gaze and spoke with certainty. ¡°I accept.¡± Vikram nodded. ¡°Then welcome, Jasmine Borgahain, the newest S-Rank Hunter of India.¡± A Hunter was born. --- Unknown Gate Appears After leaving the IHA, Jasmine tried to return to normal life. She walked through her college campus, feeling the curious gazes of students who had heard the rumors. An S-Rank Hunter among them¡ªit was unheard of. She ignored them and sat under a tree, trying to process everything. Then, it happened. The air rippled unnaturally. A tear in space appeared in the middle of the college courtyard. A Gate. But it wasn¡¯t like any Gate she had seen before. Jasmine¡¯s System activated. [Analyzing Dungeon¡­] [Dungeon Type: Ancient Primal Vault] [Threat Level: ???] [Lifeforms Detected: Multiple] [Classification: Mythological Beasts] Jasmine¡¯s heartbeat quickened. A low growl echoed from the depths of the cavern inside the Gate. Her system pinged again. [Identified: Vajra Panther ¨C Ancestral Guardian of the Thunderclaw Tribe] Before she could react, the Vajra Panther lunged. Jasmine barely twisted mid-air, her blade slicing through the air, but the beast was faster. It moved like lightning, disappearing and reappearing in an instant. A searing pain shot through her shoulder as its claws grazed her. [Alert: Physical damage detected ¨C Regenerating¡­] Her system kicked in, healing the wound almost instantly. Jasmine¡¯s eyes widened. Even S-Rank Hunters couldn¡¯t heal this fast. This wasn¡¯t just Hunter regeneration. This was something else. She clenched her fists. No more playing around. Summoning the full force of her power, Jasmine closed her eyes and whispered the words that had become her new reality. ¡°Primal Ascension: Unlock.¡± The cavern trembled. The markings on the walls flared to life, responding to her presence. A golden aura surged around her, and for the first time, she saw them¡ª Ghostly silhouettes of ancient beasts standing behind her, watching, waiting. The Primordial Sentinels. 1. Aaravos, the Celestial Stag ¨C Guardian of the Stars 2. Ragnarok, the Shadow Drake ¨C Keeper of the Abyss 3. Vaelstra, the Lunar Serpent ¨C Prophet of the Moon 4. Ignis, the Phoenix Titan ¨C Flame of Eternal Rebirth 5. Koda, the Earth Colossus ¨C The Mountain That Walks They weren¡¯t just spirits. They were entities of legend. And for some reason¡­ They had chosen her. Jasmine clenched her fists. The Vajra Panther growled, sensing the shift in power. She smirked. ¡°Your move.¡± No Return Solo Leveling: The Last Primal Hunter Chapter 4: The Gate of No Return The Vajra Panther¡¯s golden eyes locked onto Jasmine, radiating an ancient fury. It circled her, low to the ground, its muscles coiled like springs ready to pounce. Jasmine stood firm, her golden aura flickering like a raging wildfire. The Primordial Sentinels loomed behind her, their ethereal forms humming with raw power. The students of her college screamed in terror, some frozen in shock, others running for their lives. This was no ordinary Gate. It was something far beyond S-Rank. Jasmine''s System flickered again. [Warning: Threat Analysis Incomplete.] [New Data Detected¡­ Processing¡­] [Identified: Vault of the Lost Primal Beasts] [Classification: Forbidden Realm] [Warning: No Hunter in recorded history has returned alive from an Ancient Primal Vault.] Her breath hitched. No one has ever returned? Yet here she was, standing at the threshold. The Vajra Panther moved first. Fast. Too fast. BAM! The ground cracked as it vanished and reappeared inches from her face. Claws aimed straight for her heart. Jasmine barely dodged, twisting mid-air. But the panther was relentless. Stolen from its original source, this story is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings. SLASH! Its claws tore through her mana barrier like paper, grazing her ribs. [Alert: Damage detected. HP dropping¡­] [Auto-Regeneration activated.] Jasmine gritted her teeth. The system was healing her wounds instantly, but that wasn¡¯t the problem. The problem was this beast wasn¡¯t normal. ¡°Enough playing around,¡± she whispered. She raised her hand, and the aura of her Primordial Sentinels surged around her. The air crackled. The students who hadn¡¯t yet escaped gasped as the very atmosphere trembled under the sheer force of her awakening power. The Vajra Panther hesitated. It sensed something different now. Jasmine¡¯s voice was cold, steady. ¡°Primal Manifestation: Aaravos.¡± The Celestial Stag behind her opened its glowing blue eyes. The very sky changed color. A thousand constellations blinked to life overhead, shifting in patterns unknown to modern man. The Panther growled, its tail flicking nervously. Jasmine took a deep breath. Then¡ªshe moved. Faster than she had ever moved before. Her blade whistled through the air, charged with cosmic energy. SLASH! The Vajra Panther barely dodged, but its left shoulder was gashed open, golden blood dripping onto the stone floor of the cavern. Jasmine landed softly, her eyes glowing the same ethereal blue as Aaravos. ¡°You¡¯re not the only one who can move like lightning,¡± she murmured. The Vajra Panther let out a deep snarl, its body trembling. But Jasmine wasn¡¯t done. She pressed her hand to the air, fingers twisting in an unknown pattern. [Activating Celestial Bind¡­] The stars above responded. Chains of pure starlight shot from the heavens, wrapping around the Vajra Panther, locking it in place. For the first time, the beast whimpered. Jasmine approached, standing just inches away. Her golden aura pulsed in sync with the chains of light. She could feel it now. This beast wasn¡¯t just guarding the Vault. It was bound to it. The sentinel of something far greater. Jasmine knelt before it, pressing a hand gently against its wounded shoulder. The beast flinched but did not attack. ¡°Tell me,¡± she whispered. ¡°What is this place?¡± The Panther¡¯s eyes locked onto hers. Then, for the first time¡­ it spoke. ¡°You were never meant to be here.¡± The words shook the cavern itself. Jasmine¡¯s mind reeled. ¡°What do you mean?¡± The Panther¡¯s breath was ragged, its golden blood still dripping. ¡°You are not the heir. Yet the Vault has chosen you.¡± The Vault has chosen me? [System Alert: Unknown Foreign Entity Accessing Primal Core¡­] [Analyzing¡­] [Error. Error. Error.] Jasmine¡¯s entire vision blurred. A blinding light erupted from the depths of the dungeon, swallowing everything in sight. And then¡ª She was somewhere else. --- The Forgotten Throne Jasmine blinked. She was no longer in the dungeon. Instead, she stood in the center of an ancient temple, its towering pillars covered in primal runes. The air was thick with a power she couldn¡¯t comprehend. A voice echoed from the darkness. ¡°You carry the mark of the First Primal.¡± Jasmine spun around, her heart pounding. ¡°Who¡¯s there?!¡± A figure stepped forward. Tall. Cloaked in shadows. Eyes glowing with an intensity beyond human comprehension. [New Entity Identified.] [Name: ???] [Title: The Last Primal Sovereign] [Power Level: UNDEFINED] Jasmine clenched her fists. Whoever this was¡­ They knew exactly what she had become. And they weren¡¯t afraid of her. The Last Primal Sovereign Solo Leveling: The Last Primal Hunter Chapter 5: The Last Primal Sovereign Jasmine¡¯s pulse thundered in her ears. The figure before her stood tall, an overwhelming presence that seemed to warp the very space around them. [New Entity Identified.] [Name: ???] [Title: The Last Primal Sovereign] [Power Level: UNDEFINED] Her fingers twitched near the hilt of her sword. The air crackled with an unknown energy, pressing down on her like an invisible force. Who¡­ or what¡­ was this? The figure stepped forward, and as they did, the shadows around them peeled away like mist in the wind. What stood before her was not human. Tall and draped in black and silver battle-worn robes, their skin was like polished obsidian, and their eyes¡ªtwo glowing golden orbs¡ªpierced straight into her soul. Around them, a crown of shifting energy hovered, crackling with power that felt as ancient as the world itself. Jasmine gritted her teeth. ¡°Who are you?¡± The figure tilted their head slightly, as if considering her. Then, their voice rang out¡ªdeep, resonant, not just heard, but felt in her bones. ¡°I am what remains of the First Era.¡± Jasmine¡¯s breath hitched. First Era? The figure continued, stepping closer. ¡°I was the last to stand before the fall. The last to bear the title of Primal Sovereign before the world abandoned the Old Ways.¡± Her system flickered wildly. [WARNING: UNKNOWN DATA INTERFERENCE.] You could be reading stolen content. Head to the original site for the genuine story. [Deciphering¡­] Jasmine¡¯s mind raced. ¡°The Primal Sovereign¡­ then you¡ª¡± The figure cut her off. ¡°The Vault was never meant to be found again.¡± Their golden eyes bore into her. ¡°But the fact that you stand here, marked by the First Primal¡­ means that fate has been broken.¡± Jasmine clenched her fists. The Primordial Sentinels behind her stirred, their ghostly figures watching in silence. ¡°You keep saying that¡ªthe First Primal, the Mark¡ªwhat does that even mean?¡± The Primal Sovereign regarded her for a moment. Then, they raised a hand. BOOM. The entire temple trembled as a rift split open behind them, revealing a battlefield lost to time. Jasmine''s eyes widened. Before her was an ancient war¡ªbeasts unlike anything she had seen before clashed in a battle so massive, the very sky was torn apart. Titans made of stone and fire wrestled against spectral dragons. A warrior wielding a spear of pure lightning struck down a colossus made of shifting void. The Primal Sovereign¡¯s voice was a whisper that echoed like a storm. ¡°This is the war of the First Era. The war that ended all others.¡± Jasmine barely dared to breathe. ¡°What¡­ what happened?¡± The Primal Sovereign¡¯s golden eyes darkened. ¡°The Primals¡ªbeasts, hunters, gods¡ªwere once one. Until the Divide.¡± [System Alert: New Data Unlocked.] [Historical Event Identified: The Great Primal Divide.] Jasmine¡¯s system hummed with newfound knowledge. Words and images flooded her mind, as if something long buried had been uncovered. The Sovereign¡¯s voice remained steady. ¡°The Divide shattered our world. Those who remained chose sides¡ªthose who wished to erase the Primals¡­ and those who wished to preserve them.¡± Jasmine swallowed hard. ¡°And you?¡± For the first time, the Sovereign¡¯s face showed something close to¡­ sadness. ¡°I was the last to hold the balance. And I failed.¡± The battlefield image vanished, and they turned their gaze back to her. ¡°The Primal Vault was sealed so that the knowledge of that war would never be found again.¡± Their eyes narrowed. ¡°And yet¡­ you were chosen.¡± Jasmine¡¯s heartbeat pounded in her ears. ¡°What do you mean, ¡®chosen¡¯?¡± The Sovereign raised a finger¡ªand before Jasmine could react, they tapped the center of her forehead. CRACK. Her entire world shattered. --- Awakening the First Primal Jasmine¡¯s vision exploded into a storm of color and light. Pain. Memory. Power. She wasn¡¯t in the temple anymore. She was¡­ somewhere else. A vast expanse of sky stretched out before her, filled with celestial beasts soaring through the air. Below, an endless ocean shimmered, reflecting a second sun. She felt herself falling. But before she hit the water, a voice¡ªancient, powerful, unyielding¡ªspoke directly into her soul. ¡°You are not the first¡­ but you may be the last.¡± Jasmine gasped as the vision ended. She was back in the temple. The Primal Sovereign stood before her, their hand still resting against her forehead. Her entire body felt different. [ALERT: NEW PRIMAL AWAKENING DETECTED.] [ERROR. ERROR. ERROR.] [Data Conflict¡­] [Processing¡­] Her system was struggling to understand what had just happened. The Primal Sovereign stepped back. ¡°Now, do you understand?¡± Jasmine staggered, her breath shaky. Her body thrummed with power, but it wasn¡¯t just her usual magic. It was something else. Something ancient. ¡°I¡­¡± she tried to speak, but her voice felt strange. The Sovereign nodded. ¡°The Mark of the First Primal has awakened within you. And with it¡­ so has the war.¡± Jasmine¡¯s blood ran cold. A roar¡ªso loud it felt like reality itself was screaming¡ªripped through the temple. The Primal Sovereign turned towards the temple¡¯s entrance. ¡°It has begun.¡± Jasmine followed their gaze. The temple doors were crumbling, shaking under the force of something massive pressing against them from the outside. Her Primordial Sentinels materialized fully, standing at her side. She didn¡¯t know what was coming through those doors¡­ But she knew one thing for sure. The war of the First Era¡­ wasn¡¯t over yet. The Systems Revelation Solo Leveling: The Last Primal Hunter Chapter 6: The System¡¯s Revelation Jasmine¡¯s body trembled. The temple walls cracked and groaned under the sheer pressure of the force outside. Whatever was coming¡­ it was beyond anything she had ever faced. But before she could act, a sudden wave of clarity washed over her. Her system, once hesitant and confused, now roared to life. [ALERT: SYSTEM ERROR RESOLVED.] [Processing¡­] [Knowledge Unlocked: First Primal Archives.] [Threat Identification System Activated.] [Ancient Vault Override ¨C Accessing Lost Data¡­] Jasmine¡¯s breath hitched. ¡°Wait¡­ what?¡± A massive surge of information flooded into her mind. For the first time, her system knew everything. About the First Era. About the war that shattered the balance. About her own existence. A notification blinked before her eyes. [Designation: The Last Primal Hunter Confirmed.] Stolen content warning: this tale belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences elsewhere. [Authority Level: Primal Warden Assigned.] [Unlocking Complete System Potential¡­] She staggered, gripping her head as the knowledge poured in. Her system had always been advanced, unlike normal Hunter interfaces. But now¡­ it wasn¡¯t just an interface. It was something alive. A voice¡ªdeep, calm, and unwavering¡ªspoke within her mind. [¡°Welcome, Primal Warden. Your true path begins now.¡±] Jasmine¡¯s fingers clenched into fists. ¡°Explain. Everything.¡± The system obeyed. [Loading Data...] [The Primal War was not just a conflict.] [It was the end of an Age.] [Beasts, Hunters, and Gods once ruled in harmony.] [Until the Divide.] Jasmine gritted her teeth. She had already heard this from the Primal Sovereign. But now, her system was revealing the missing pieces. [The Divide was not natural. It was orchestrated.] Her heart pounded. [An unknown force¡ªone beyond even the Primals¡ªinterfered with the balance of the world.] [They whispered into the minds of mortals and gods alike.] [Turning them against one another.] [Turning them against the Primals.] Jasmine¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Who?¡± The system hesitated. [Data Corrupted.] [Identifying Source¡­] [ERROR: Unknown Entity Detected.] Her gut twisted. Something out there didn¡¯t want this knowledge to be uncovered. And yet, her system had broken through anyway. She exhaled sharply. ¡°So what does this have to do with me?¡± [Your awakening was not random.] [You carry the bloodline of the First Primal.] [Your soul is bound to the Ancient Order.] [Your very existence is a threat to those who seek to keep the past buried.] Jasmine¡¯s fists tightened. ¡°Meaning?¡± The system¡¯s response sent chills down her spine. [Meaning¡­ that the war is not over.] [And they will come for you.] A deafening boom shook the temple, snapping Jasmine back to reality. The doors¡­ were breaking. And something massive was clawing its way through. --- The First Trial The Primal Sovereign¡¯s golden eyes glowed with anticipation. ¡°You¡¯re beginning to understand.¡± Jasmine gritted her teeth. She had no time to process everything¡ªher system had just given her a lifetime¡¯s worth of forbidden knowledge, and now she was about to be thrown into a fight she wasn¡¯t prepared for. The massive doors of the temple cracked. Through the gaps, she could see it. A beast unlike any she had ever seen. It was colossal¡ªeasily the size of a building, its body made of shifting shadows and glowing runes. Its head was wolf-like, but its eyes¡­ its eyes held intelligence. [IDENTIFIED: VOID HOWLER ¨C FIRST ERA SENTINEL] [Threat Level: Catastrophic] Jasmine¡¯s breath hitched. Even for an S-Rank Hunter, this was¡ª [New Directive: Survive.] Her system wasn¡¯t giving her a choice. She stepped forward, summoning her magic. Golden energy erupted around her. The Primordial Sentinels behind her materialized fully, their beastly forms glowing with ethereal energy. The Primal Sovereign merely watched. ¡°This is your first trial, Primal Warden.¡± Jasmine didn¡¯t hesitate. The Void Howler lunged. She raised her sword¡ª And the battle began. Void Solo Leveling: The Last Primal Hunter Chapter 7: The Trial of the Void Jasmine barely had time to react as the Void Howler lunged forward. It was fast. Too fast. One second, it was behind the massive temple doors. The next, it was right in front of her, its enormous shadowed claws slashing through the air. Jasmine twisted her body just in time, avoiding a direct hit¡ªbut the sheer force of the attack sent her flying backward, slamming against the stone pillars of the ancient vault. CRACK! Pain shot through her spine. [ALERT: Impact Damage Detected] [Regeneration Activated¡­] A golden aura shimmered around her wounds, sealing them almost instantly. But that was the least of her worries. The Void Howler let out a low growl. Its deep crimson eyes locked onto her with unsettling intelligence. This wasn¡¯t a mindless dungeon beast. It was testing her. Jasmine wiped the blood off her lip and slowly got back on her feet. Her system pulsed. [Battle Analysis Activated] [Threat Level: Catastrophic] [Weakness: Unknown] Her fingers tightened around her sword. No weaknesses? That was new. The author''s tale has been misappropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon. The Primal Sovereign¡¯s voice echoed from the shadows. ¡°This is not a fight you can win by brute force, Primal Warden.¡± Jasmine¡¯s eyes narrowed. ¡°Then how the hell am I supposed to¡ª¡± The Void Howler lunged again. This time, Jasmine didn¡¯t dodge. She countered. Her blade clashed against the beast¡¯s claws, sending out a shockwave that rattled the cavern. Sparks of golden energy crackled against the darkness of the Howler¡¯s body, but the attack barely left a mark. The beast growled, its body shifting like liquid shadow. Then it vanished. Jasmine¡¯s breath hitched. Shit. Her system reacted instantly. [Emergency Alert: High-Speed Spatial Phasing Detected] [Calculating Trajectory¡­] Jasmine twisted her body to the right just as the Howler reappeared behind her. Its claws missed her by inches, but the sheer force of the movement sent another blast of wind through the cavern. Jasmine skidded to a stop, her heart pounding. This wasn¡¯t like any fight she had ever been in. Her system had always provided her with analysis, weaknesses, and counters. But this time¡­ it had nothing. Which meant one thing. She had to figure it out herself. --- The Power of the Primal Warden The Primal Sovereign watched from his throne, observing Jasmine¡¯s every move. ¡°She¡¯s adapting,¡± he mused. His golden eyes flickered toward the ghostly Primal Beasts standing behind her. The spectral figures of ancient creatures¡ªeach one a legend in its own right¡ªwere watching, waiting. Waiting for her to use them. Jasmine took a deep breath, her mind racing. The Void Howler was phasing in and out of existence¡ªa technique that made it almost impossible to land a hit. But something was off. Each time the beast disappeared, the markings on the cavern walls flickered. It was connected to the environment. Jasmine¡¯s eyes widened. That¡¯s it. She gritted her teeth, closing her eyes for a split second. And then¡ª She let go. The energy within her flared to life. Golden light erupted from her core, flooding the chamber. The ancient symbols on the walls reacted instantly, pulsing in response. The Void Howler froze. For the first time, the beast hesitated. Jasmine¡¯s lips curled into a smirk. ¡°Got you.¡± She raised her hand, channeling the energy of her spectral companions. [Primal Warden¡¯s Authority Activated] [Command: Domain Suppression] The cavern shook. The Void Howler let out a deafening roar as its body was forcefully pulled back into reality, its phasing ability shattered. Jasmine didn¡¯t waste the opportunity. She charged. Her sword glowed with primal energy, crackling with raw power. The Void Howler snarled and lunged forward one last time¡ª Jasmine swung her blade. BOOM! The impact tore through the cavern. The Howler¡¯s massive form exploded into golden light, its essence dissolving into the walls of the vault. For a moment, everything was silent. Then¡ª [Trial Complete.] Jasmine exhaled heavily, lowering her weapon. The Primal Sovereign stepped forward, a pleased expression on his face. ¡°You are learning, Warden.¡± Jasmine scoffed, wiping sweat off her forehead. ¡°Yeah? Learning that everything wants to kill me?¡± The Sovereign chuckled. ¡°Perhaps.¡± Then, his golden gaze darkened. ¡°But this was only the beginning.¡± --- The Next Step Jasmine left the temple, her body aching but her mind racing with new knowledge. Her system had awakened fully. The title of Primal Warden wasn¡¯t just a name. It was a position of power. And responsibility. [New Directive: Seek the Forgotten Sanctuaries.] [Warning: Hostile Forces Will Intervene.] She didn¡¯t know what lay ahead. But she did know one thing. She was no longer just an S-Rank Hunter. She was something far more dangerous. And the world? It was about to learn exactly what that meant. Peace Solo Leveling: The Last Primal Hunter Chapter 8: A Year of Peace The ancient vault was gone. The sky above her college was as clear as if nothing had ever happened. Jasmine let out a deep breath, staring at the now-empty space where the Ancient Primal Vault had once stood. For days after the event, she had stayed on high alert, expecting another dungeon to open or for some other supernatural force to appear. But nothing happened. Life went on. And so, Jasmine decided to do the same. --- One Year Later Over the past year, Jasmine had lived the life of an ordinary college student. Well, as ordinary as an S-Rank Hunter could be. She kept her abilities under control, only taking on occasional hunting missions for the Indian Hunter Association (IHA)¡ªjust enough to earn a fortune without attracting unnecessary attention. The money from the IHA piled up quickly. And finally, after a year, she had enough to do what she had always dreamed of. Jasmine bought a house. Not just any house¡ªher dream home. A two-story modern villa at the edge of the city, with wide open balconies, beautiful interiors, and a garden full of lilies¡ªher mother¡¯s favorite flowers. Unauthorized duplication: this tale has been taken without consent. Report sightings. The moment she brought her mother to the house, tears welled up in the older woman¡¯s eyes. ¡°This¡­ this is ours?¡± her mother whispered, her voice trembling with emotion. Jasmine smiled, wrapping an arm around her. ¡°It¡¯s ours, Mom. No more struggling. No more pain. Just a peaceful life.¡± Her mother hugged her tightly. ¡°I¡¯m so proud of you, Jasmine.¡± But Jasmine wasn¡¯t done yet. There was one last thing she needed to do. She sent an invitation to her father. Despite everything he had done¡ªthe abuse, the drinking, the violence¡ªhe was still her father. He arrived later that evening, standing awkwardly at the front door. He looked different. Thinner, older¡­ broken. Jasmine let him inside. He didn¡¯t say much, just stood there looking around, as if he didn¡¯t belong. ¡°I¡­ I don¡¯t deserve this,¡± he muttered. Jasmine didn¡¯t argue. She didn¡¯t forgive him. But she was willing to let him try to change. That night, her mother prepared dinner for the whole family¡ªsomething they hadn¡¯t done in years. And for the first time in her life¡­ Jasmine saw her father eating silently, without yelling, without drinking. Maybe, just maybe, things would be different now. Or maybe she was just hoping for too much. --- An Unexpected Proposal The next day at college felt¡­ strangely normal. No mysterious dungeons. No deadly beasts. No ancient trials. Just lectures, group projects, and annoying classmates. And then, he appeared. Mriganko Doley(Mri) Or as Jasmine liked to call him¡ªher personal headache. Mri had been following her around for years. Not in a creepy way¡ªmore like an overly enthusiastic puppy who refused to give up. He had confessed his feelings multiple times. He had asked her out dozens of times. And every time, Jasmine had shut him down. But today? Today was different. Mri strode towards her with his usual confident smirk, his dark hair slightly messy, his white shirt rolled up at the sleeves. ¡°Jasmine,¡± he said, flashing his signature grin. ¡°You look more stunning than usual today. Did you miss me?¡± Jasmine rolled her eyes. ¡°If by ¡®miss,¡¯ you mean ¡®enjoyed the peace and quiet in your absence,¡¯ then yes.¡± ¡°Ouch,¡± Mri placed a hand over his heart. ¡°That hurts, my queen.¡± Jasmine snorted. ¡°Don¡¯t call me that.¡± ¡°Fine, fine,¡± he said, stepping closer. ¡°Then how about this¡ªcome on a date with me.¡± Jasmine groaned. ¡°Again with this?¡± ¡°Come on,¡± Mri insisted, tilting his head playfully. ¡°One coffee date. Just one. If you hate it, I¡¯ll never ask again.¡± Jasmine narrowed her eyes. Something was different this time. He wasn¡¯t just playing around. For the first time, his voice held a hint of seriousness. She sighed. ¡°Fine. One coffee. That¡¯s it.¡± Mri¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes. But don¡¯t get your hopes up.¡± ¡°Too late,¡± he grinned. ¡°My hopes are already sky-high.¡± Jasmine shook her head. What had she just agreed to? --- An Unseen Threat As they walked toward the campus caf¨¦, Jasmine¡¯s system suddenly activated and reminded her. [Scanning Hunter Data¡­] [Identified: Mriganko Doley] [Rank: S-Rank (Unregistered)] [Class: Beast Summoner] [Signature Ability: Primal Domination] Jasmine froze. S-Rank? Unregistered? She turned to Mri, who was chatting casually about some random topic. He had never once revealed his powers. But according to her system, he was an S-Rank Beast Summoner. And his summoned beasts? They were white and gold. Jasmine¡¯s heartbeat quickened. She had faced countless threats. Monsters. Dungeons. Even ancient trials. But Mriganko Doley? He was the first person she couldn¡¯t read. And for the first time, Jasmine felt something strange when she looked at him. Not fear. Not suspicion. Something far more dangerous. Curiosity. A Date Solo Leveling: The Last Primal Hunter Chapter 9: Coffee, Confessions, and a Warning Jasmine sipped her latte, her fingers lightly tapping the side of the ceramic cup. Across the table, Mri grinned, stirring his own coffee lazily. ¡°So, Jasmine,¡± he said, leaning forward, ¡°since you finally agreed to this date, let¡¯s make it interesting.¡± Jasmine raised an eyebrow. ¡°I already regret this.¡± ¡°Too late,¡± he said, his smirk widening. ¡°Let¡¯s play Twenty Questions.¡± She sighed, resting her chin on her hand. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Mri nodded. ¡°We ask each other one question at a time. Truth only. No dodging.¡± Jasmine narrowed her eyes. ¡°Fine. But if your questions get annoying, I¡¯m leaving.¡± Mri placed a hand over his heart. ¡°I promise to be a perfect gentleman.¡± Jasmine snorted. ¡°Doubtful. But fine. You go first.¡± Mri tapped his chin thoughtfully. ¡°Okay. First question¡ªwhy do you always reject me?¡± Jasmine smirked. ¡°Because you¡¯re annoying.¡± ¡°Ouch.¡± ¡°My turn.¡± Jasmine leaned back. ¡°Why do you keep chasing after me?¡± Mri met her gaze, his expression unusually sincere. ¡°Because I know you¡¯re special. And I don¡¯t mean the whole S-Rank Hunter thing. I mean¡­ you.¡± Unauthorized duplication: this tale has been taken without consent. Report sightings. Jasmine blinked, caught off guard. She quickly looked away. ¡°That was a stupid answer.¡± Mri chuckled. ¡°Was it? Alright, your turn.¡± Jasmine exhaled. ¡°Do you ever take anything seriously?¡± Mri''s smirk faltered for a brief second. ¡°More than you think.¡± Jasmine stared at him, searching for the lie. She found none. Their conversation flowed from casual teasing to deeper topics¡ªtheir childhoods, their dreams, their fears. For the first time, Jasmine realized Mri wasn¡¯t just some flirt. He was hiding something. And the more she talked to him, the more she wanted to figure him out. By the time they finished their coffee, the sun had begun to set. --- An Evening Walk The streets glowed in the golden light of dusk as they walked side by side. Jasmine hugged herself slightly as the cool evening breeze swept past them. Mri walked beside her, hands in his pockets, glancing at her every so often. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll admit it,¡± Jasmine muttered. ¡°This wasn¡¯t¡­ terrible.¡± Mri grinned. ¡°That¡¯s the highest praise I¡¯ve ever gotten from you.¡± Jasmine rolled her eyes but smiled. For a few moments, they walked in comfortable silence. Then Mri spoke. ¡°Do you ever think about leaving all this behind?¡± Jasmine frowned. ¡°All what?¡± ¡°Hunting. Fighting. The whole S-Rank Hunter life.¡± Jasmine sighed. ¡°All the time.¡± Mri looked at her, curiosity in his gaze. ¡°Then why don¡¯t you?¡± She scoffed. ¡°Because the world doesn¡¯t let me. The moment I awakened, my fate was sealed.¡± Mri nodded slowly. ¡°Yeah¡­ I get that.¡± Jasmine glanced at him. ¡°You never told me why you hide your power.¡± Mri smiled, but it didn¡¯t reach his eyes. ¡°Because if the IHA knew what I could do¡­ they¡¯d never let me live in peace.¡± Jasmine¡¯s system had already identified him as an S-Rank Beast Summoner. Yet, he had never registered. That meant he was hiding something. Something big. ¡°You don¡¯t trust the IHA?¡± she asked. Mri shook his head. ¡°I trust people. Not organizations.¡± Jasmine understood that feeling all too well. As they continued walking, Mri suddenly stopped. ¡°Jasmine.¡± She turned to him. ¡°What?¡± He hesitated. Then, with a serious expression, he said, ¡°Just promise me one thing.¡± Jasmine raised an eyebrow. ¡°What?¡± Mri¡¯s golden eyes locked onto hers. ¡°No matter what happens¡­ don¡¯t face it alone.¡± Jasmine felt her heartbeat quicken. ¡°What are you talking about?¡± she asked. Mri smiled again¡ªhis usual playful smirk. ¡°Nothing,¡± he said. ¡°Just making sure you remember me when the world starts falling apart.¡± Jasmine rolled her eyes. ¡°Dramatic much?¡± Mri simply chuckled. Little did she know, his words were a warning. --- A System Notification That Changed Everything As they reached the crossroad where they had to part ways, Jasmine turned toward her home. ¡°I¡¯ll see you in class,¡± she said over her shoulder. Mri waved. ¡°Looking forward to it, my queen.¡± Jasmine shook her head and walked away. Then, just as she neared her house¡ª Her system appeared before her. A notification flashed across her vision. [System Alert!] [It¡¯s time to collect the items and unlock your true power.] [The Final Era War is coming soon.] Jasmine froze. Her breath caught in her throat. Final Era War? She opened the full system message. [The Balance of the Primal Realms is shifting.] [Ancient Forces are awakening.] [The Hunt begins soon.] Jasmine clenched her fists. She had spent a year trying to live a normal life. But fate had other plans. And this time¡­ There would be no running from it. The Path 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.¡± Unauthorized duplication: this tale has been taken without consent. Report sightings. 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. --- 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¡ã N, 78.0421¡ã 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. --- 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. Storm Solo Leveling: The Last Primal Hunter Chapter 11: The Gathering Storm Jasmine sat in her room, fingers drumming against the wooden desk. The system had given her two days before the journey to Agra. Two days to prepare. Two days before everything changed again. Her mind was racing. She needed more information. ¡°System,¡± she whispered. ¡°Tell me more about the Primal Relics.¡± [Analyzing¡­] [Primal Relics: Artifacts from the Ancient Era, imbued with the essence of Primordial Beasts. Each relic unlocks hidden abilities tied to the wielder¡¯s soul.] Jasmine frowned. ¡°So, if I get them¡­ I¡¯ll become stronger?¡± [Affirmative.] [Warning: Primal Relics are heavily guarded by ancient beings. Failure to acquire them will weaken your chances of surviving the Final Era War.] She exhaled. So there was no choice. Either she got the relics¡ªor she died when this so-called war began. ¡°Great,¡± she muttered. ¡°Just what I needed.¡± --- The Next Morning: A Visit to the IHA Before heading to Agra, Jasmine decided to meet with the Indian Hunter Association. Stolen from its rightful place, this narrative is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings. She needed access to classified dungeon reports¡ªespecially if Primal Relics were involved. Walking into the grand IHA headquarters, she was met with salutes from lower-ranked Hunters. She had been officially recognized as an S-Rank for over a year now. Yet, she still wasn¡¯t used to the way people looked at her. She approached the receptionist. ¡°I need to see Director Sahay.¡± The woman paled. ¡°He¡¯s in a meeting, but I can inform him¡ª¡± Before she could finish, a voice called out from behind. ¡°No need. Let her in.¡± Jasmine turned to see Director Aarav Sahay, the man in charge of the IHA¡¯s most classified operations. A grizzled veteran of countless dungeon raids. And one of the few people who didn¡¯t fear her. ¡°Follow me,¡± he said, leading her to his office. --- Inside the Director¡¯s Office Sitting across from Sahay, Jasmine got straight to the point. ¡°I need access to any reports on Primal Relics.¡± Sahay raised an eyebrow. ¡°And why would you need that?¡± Jasmine¡¯s eyes narrowed. ¡°Because my system just assigned me a mission to retrieve one.¡± A flicker of recognition crossed Sahay¡¯s face. ¡°You¡¯ve been chosen¡­¡± he muttered under his breath. Jasmine tensed. ¡°What?¡± Sahay sighed and leaned forward. ¡°Jasmine, you¡¯re not the first S-Rank to search for the Primal Relics.¡± Her heartbeat quickened. ¡°You mean¡ª?¡± ¡°There were others,¡± he admitted. ¡°But none of them returned.¡± Jasmine¡¯s breath caught in her throat. None of them returned. She had expected the mission to be dangerous, but this? Sahay continued, ¡°The last known record of a Hunter attempting to retrieve a relic was two years ago. He was Aamir Khan, an S-Rank specializing in Shadow Manipulation. He vanished. No body. No traces. Nothing.¡± Jasmine clenched her fists. This wasn¡¯t going to be easy. But she had already made her decision. ¡°I¡¯m still going,¡± she said firmly. Sahay studied her for a long moment. Then, to her surprise, he smirked. ¡°Of course, you are.¡± He pulled open a drawer and slid a file across the desk. ¡°This is everything we have on the ruins in Agra,¡± he said. ¡°Good luck, Jasmine.¡± She took the file and stood. ¡°Thanks, Director.¡± Sahay nodded. ¡°Just¡­ don¡¯t disappear like the others.¡± Jasmine smirked. ¡°I don¡¯t plan to.¡± --- A Last-Minute Shopping Trip Before leaving for Agra, Jasmine stopped by one last place. The Hunter Equipment Market. It was the largest gathering spot for Hunters needing weapons, potions, and armor. Walking through the marketplace, she checked her system balance. [Hunter Account Balance: 12,750,000 INR] A year of completing high-rank dungeon raids had made her filthy rich. She entered a high-end magic store and browsed the inventory. Her eyes landed on something interesting. [Item: Primal Resistance Cloak] [Effect: Grants 30% resistance against unknown magical forces. Price: 2,500,000 INR] Jasmine smirked. Perfect. She bought the cloak, along with some high-quality potions and a new enchanted dagger. As she stepped out of the store, she heard a familiar voice. ¡°Stocking up, huh?¡± She turned and saw Mri. The golden-eyed boy leaned against a nearby lamppost, arms crossed. Jasmine sighed. ¡°Are you stalking me now?¡± Mri chuckled. ¡°Not stalking. Just¡­ keeping an eye on my future girlfriend.¡± Jasmine rolled her eyes. ¡°You¡¯re unbelievable.¡± Mri grinned. ¡°So, when do we leave?¡± Jasmine exhaled. ¡°Tomorrow morning.¡± Mri nodded. ¡°Alright. See you then.¡± As Jasmine watched him walk away, she felt something strange. A gut feeling. Something about Mri¡­ Was he really just a flirt? Or was he hiding somethin g much bigger? Her system chimed in her mind. [Warning: Unknown Entity Detected.] Jasmine froze. She turned back¡ª But Mri was already gone. Journey 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." Stolen from its rightful author, this tale is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings. "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. --- 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." --- 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. --- Inside the Ruins The air was thick with dust and the scent of ancient stone. Faded murals lined the walls¡ªdepicting giant beasts locked in battle with warriors wielding golden weapons. Her system whispered in her mind. [Identified: The First Primal War ¨C A battle between the Ancient Hunters and the Primordial Beasts.] Jasmine walked forward, torchlight flickering across the ground. Then¡ª A deep growl echoed through the chamber. She froze. Her system flared to life. [Warning: Hostile Presence Detected] [Identified: Ashen Basilisk ¨C 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. Ashen Basilisk Solo Leveling: The Last Primal Hunter Chapter 13: Trial of the Ashen Basilisk Jasmine stood her ground, her heartbeat steady as the Ashen Basilisk coiled before her. It was massive¡ªeasily over fifty feet long, its scales dark as midnight, gleaming under the dim torchlight. Its golden eyes locked onto her, filled with an ancient intelligence. Her system flickered to life. [Analyzing¡­] [Name: Ashen Basilisk] [Rank: ???] [Threat Level: Extreme] [Abilities: Petrification Gaze, Shadow Coil, Venom Strike] Jasmine clenched her fists. "Great," she muttered. "It can turn me to stone." The basilisk hissed, its forked tongue flickering. Then, in a voice deep and ancient, it spoke. "You are not worthy." The ruins trembled. Jasmine narrowed her eyes. "We¡¯ll see about that." This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road. If you spot it on Amazon, please report it. The basilisk lunged. She dodged, twisting mid-air as its massive body crashed into the stone floor, shattering ancient tiles. With a flick of her wrist, she summoned her Primal Blades, golden energy crackling along their edges. [Skill Activated: Twin Fang Slash] She struck, her blades slicing against the basilisk¡¯s scales¡ªbut they barely left a scratch. "Too weak," the beast growled. Before she could react, its tail whipped around, slamming into her ribs. Jasmine soared through the air, crashing into a pillar. Pain exploded through her body, but her system was already working. [Alert: Physical damage detected ¨C Regenerating¡­] She gasped as her wounds sealed almost instantly. Focus. This wasn¡¯t just a fight. It was a trial. She had to prove herself. The basilisk slithered forward, its golden eyes flashing. Jasmine knew what was coming. [Warning: Petrification Gaze Activated] A sudden wave of pressure struck her. Her limbs stiffened. Her movements slowed. Her vision blurred. She was turning to stone. No. She gritted her teeth, pushing against the force locking her body in place. Her golden aura flared, shattering the petrification effect. [Resisted: Petrification Immunity Unlocked] The basilisk¡¯s eyes widened. Jasmine exhaled sharply. "My turn." Summoning the full force of her power, she called upon the Primal Beasts. The air crackled. Golden silhouettes of ancient creatures appeared behind her¡ªher guardians. Raijin Wolf ¨C Master of Storms Gorath the Behemoth ¨C Titan of Earth Aether Serpent ¨C Keeper of the Skies The basilisk hissed, recognizing them. "Impossible. You wield the power of the Ancient Ones?" Jasmine smirked. "Guess I¡¯m worthy after all." With a single command, the Primal Beasts attacked. The ruins shook. --- Victory & The Relic The battle was fierce, but in the end, Jasmine stood victorious. The Ashen Basilisk lay defeated, its massive body flickering into golden dust. In its place, a glowing artifact hovered in the air. Her system reacted instantly. [Primal Relic Acquired: The Eye of Raijin] [Effect: Grants mastery over lightning and speed] Jasmine grabbed the relic. Power surged through her veins. She had passed the first trial. But this was just the beginning. --- Return to the Surface When she finally stepped out of the ruins, the evening sky greeted her. The sun was setting over Agra, painting the city in gold and crimson. Mri rushed toward her. "You¡¯re alive!" he exclaimed. "I was about to call the IHA!" Jasmine smirked, holding up the relic. "Mission complete." Mri sighed in relief. "Good. Now let¡¯s go get some food. I¡¯m starving." She laughed. "Fine. But I¡¯m paying." Mri grinned. "Deal." As they walked away, Jasmine¡¯s system whispered a final warning. [New Mission Unlocked: The Next Relic Aw aits] She looked up at the darkening sky. The Final Era War was coming. And she had only just begun to prepare.