Chapter 14 -14-Welcome to Paradise

Chapter 14: Chapter14-Welcome to Paradise

The atmosphere returned to normal, with people minding their own business, though some were still curious about the commotion and glanced our way. Findd new stories at novelhall.com

I was really unhappy with that bitch's joke thing, but I had no choice but to keep my composure.

I asked, "Well, Lia, can you please tell me, who are you both really?"

I needed to know who they really were. No ordinary people could order soldiers around like that.

Lia responded politely, "We both are the daughters of the Leader of the Federal Association."

Hearing this, I was shocked and panicked to the extreme.

Why?

Because Ambrosia's government is controlled by two associations: the Federal Association and the Hunter Association.

The two girls in front of me were the future heirs of one of the strongest organizations in this world.

How could I not be panicked?

One wrong move against them, and I could be killed in mere seconds.

Damn, why did I harass them in the first place?

If their father found out, my existence would be in danger.

While I was lost in my thoughts, I failed to notice Lia constantly calling my name.

When she touched my shoulder and asked, "Michael, what happened to you?"

I snapped back to reality and said, "Nothing, I was just thinking about how warm the night is."

In truth, I wanted to get away from them as fast as possible.

Lia looked at me with concern. "Are you sure you're okay? You seem really out of it."

I forced a smile. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just a lot on my mind."

Anna, noticing the conversation, smirked and added, "Scared of a little joke, Pervert?"

'This bitch.'

I shook my head, trying to keep my composure. "No, just surprised, that's all."

As we continued walking, I couldn't shake off the anxiety.

The knowledge that I was in the presence of such powerful individuals was overwhelming.

I needed to find a way to distance myself from them without arousing suspicion.

We reached a checkpoint where more soldiers stood guard.

Lia and Anna passed through effortlessly, but I hesitated, my mind racing with thoughts of escape.

Lia noticed my hesitation and said, "Come on, Michael. We don't have all day."

Taking a deep breath, I stepped forward, my heart pounding in my chest.

The soldiers eyed me warily, but I managed to pass through without incident.

Once we were on the other side, I turned to Lia and said, "I really appreciate you both helping me, but I think it's best if I go my own way from here."

Anna raised an eyebrow. "Running away already?"

This time, I chose to ignore her words.

Lia somehow looked disappointed but nodded. "If that's what you want."

I nodded, grateful for their understanding. "Thanks, Lia. I just need some time to clear my head."

I said, "Then, goodbye, both of you," and turned to walk away, relieved to finally be free from them.

Just as I thought I had escaped, Anna called out, "Hey, stop!" I paused, my footsteps halting.

Now what?

I turned back to see her, and she tossed something toward me.

"Take it," she said.

I caught it and looked at it. It was a black card with a diamond picture on it.

The A-rank state has the most facilities and is mostly inhabited by the super-rich and powerful hunters.

Meanwhile, the F-rank state has the fewest amenities and is mainly populated by the poor or lesser-ranked hunters.

These states don't have any assigned names and are mostly called F-rank, B-rank, or A-rank states.

But yeah, each state has multiple cities inside of it.

I was currently in a city called Brigadoon.

I saw a railway station nearby, but there was a problem.

I massaged my temples and muttered, "How can I get there with so many people around?"

There was a huge crowd around me since this was a city in an F-rank state, where most people live.

I took a deep breath and plunged into the crowd, determined to reach my destination.

After 15 minutes of pushing through the throng of people, I finally got to the station.

The first thing I did was look for a bench to sit on.

It was hard to find one, but I managed to spot an empty seat.

I rested there for a few minutes until a flying train arrived from the sky.

When the gates of the train opened, I went inside and found a seat.

The condition inside the train was the same as the station: most seats were taken, with only a few available.

A few seconds later, the train began its journey.

I heard a mechanical voice announcing the next stop.

It was a city in the E-rank state.

With nothing else to do, I closed my eyes and decided to rest, hoping to recharge after the hectic day.

***

After an hour of resting, I finally heard a mechanical voice announce, "Passengers, we have arrived at the final destination. Please kindly disembark."

I opened my eyes and stretched.

I was the only one left in my cabin; everyone else had already gotten off.

Before leaving the train, I had to pay for the ride.

Since I had no money, I used the VIP card Anna gave me and exited.

Outside, I saw a huge sign that said, "Welcome to Paradise."

Paradise was known as a place where only influential people could afford to live.

As I stepped out, I felt a sense of calm.

There were no crowds, just a few people around.

I saw a flying car nearby and shouted, "Hey, stop!"

The car immediately stopped and lowered to the ground.

I walked up to it and opened the door. No one was inside.

I sat down and saw a scanner next to me.

I scanned the black card again, and the car started to move on its own, slowly rising into the air.

This place had advanced so much because of monster cores.

Monsters had a valuable core in their hearts.

The energy from these cores was immense and led to major advancements in electricity and technology.

Electricity became abundant, powering everything and improving living standards.

The need for robots decreased a lot. In short, nothing was automatic—everything was powered by monster cores.

I said, "Take me to the Frostburne family's mansion."

A robotic voice responded, "As you wish, sir. Please enjoy the ride."