blueteamnovel Chapter 63 - 63
Chapter 63 - 63
Chapter 63: Chapter 63
Chapter – A Step Toward the Future
After finishing his dungeon hunt, Alden didn't immediately return to his dorm. Instead, he made his way toward the Awakened Union—the largest and most influential organization overseeing dungeons, monster materials, and awakened individuals.
The streets of the city were still bustling despite the late hour. Neon signs flickered along the roads, displaying advertisements for mana-infused weapons, elixirs, and training centers. Some shops even had holographic projections of high-ranked adventurers endorsing their products.
Alden pulled his coat tighter around himself as he walked through the cold night air. Shiranui, his nine-tailed fox, padded alongside him, his golden eyes scanning the surroundings with a mix of curiosity and boredom.
"You are planning something, aren't you?" Shiranui said, his voice smooth and knowing.
Alden gave a small smirk. "You could say that. The first step is securing a stable identity as an adventurer. After that, I can move freely between dungeons."
Kurenai, his katana, vibrated slightly from where it was sheathed at his waist. "Tch. You're growing too cautious. If you're strong, you take what you need. Simple."
"Strength without control leads to an early grave," Alden countered, his fingers briefly brushing the hilt of his sword. "I have no intention of dying early."@@@@
Kurenai huffed but didn't argue further.
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The Awakened Union
The building stood tall and imposing, with giant mana-infused glass windows that shimmered under the moonlight. The emblem of the Awakened Union—a golden phoenix rising from mana flames—was displayed on the front.
As Alden stepped inside, the temperature shifted from the night's chill to a comfortable warmth. The lobby was filled with adventurers, merchants, and guild representatives discussing business.
He walked up to the reception desk, where a young woman in a formal uniform greeted him with a professional smile.
"Welcome to the Awakened Union. How can I assist you today?"
"I'd like to sell some monster materials and also register for an Adventurer's ID."
The cost was steep at 500,000 credits, but thanks to his investments, he wasn't worried about money.
After purchasing the ring and transferring his stored materials, he flexed his fingers, feeling the weightless band on his hand.
"This will make things easier."
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A New Dungeon – The Snowfield Hunt
The next morning, Alden packed his gear and prepared for his next hunt.
This time, he wasn't going to a forest dungeon. Instead, he chose a snowfield dungeon—an environment filled with ice wolves, frost golems, and mutated snow leopards.
As he boarded a mana-powered transport vehicle toward the dungeon site, Shiranui sat curled beside him, his tails flicking lazily.
"A dungeon filled with ice creatures. I suppose this will be more challenging?" the fox asked.
Alden smirked. "That's the point. The monsters there have higher-quality mana cores than the ones I fought yesterday."
Kurenai let out a sharp laugh. "So that's why you're going. You're not just hunting—you're gathering fuel."
Alden didn't deny it.
The mana cores from D-Rank snow creatures had purer energy compared to low-ranked goblins and wolves. If he wanted to maximize Kamui and his Sharingan's abilities, he needed better resources.
As the vehicle approached the dungeon entrance, a cold wind swept through the air. Snowflakes drifted from the sky, covering the ground in a thick, icy layer.
The Snowfield Dungeon stood before him—a massive frozen cave entrance surrounded by jagged ice formations. Several adventurers were already gathered outside, forming hunting parties and preparing their equipment.
Alden cracked his neck, adjusting the strap of his katana.
Time for round two.