Start as a Spiritual Planter: I Have a Game Panel

As they climbed into the truck, Mai took a moment to brief everyone on the specifics of their route and mission. "We'll be traveling through the outskirts of the city and then into a densely forested area."

"Stay alert for ambushes and sudden attacks. The monster den is located near a series of abandoned industrial buildings."

"The Source Seed is located inside the den. Given that it's a monster den with a C rank, it would have already spawned two to three thousand monsters by now."

With that, Mai pulled out two hoverboards from the truck's side.

They were the same Glide Board X-100s that she and Sid previously used. She gave one to Liam and passed the other to Sid.

"These are Glide Board X-100s. Basic, but they are good for traveling short distances and scouting," she explained as Liam admired the smooth, minimalistic design.

The boards had a utilitarian look, with a sleek, no-nonsense finish. The hover pads glowed faintly with a soft blue light, hovering just inches above the ground.

Ram, curious about the equipment, used his spiritual eye to examine the hoverboards.

A holographic panel materialized in front of him, displaying their attributes:

[ Name: Glide board X-100]

[ Type: Basic Personal Hoverboard]

[ Technology:

[Standard Hover Pads]: Utilizes basic hover pad technology for smooth gliding at low altitudes.

[Basic Electromagnetic Drive]: Uses a basic electromagnetic drive for hovering and propulsion.

[Simple Control Mechanism]: Basic foot sensors for speed and direction control.]

[ Specifications:

Top Speed: 45 mph

Range: 70 miles]

[ Additional Features: Minimalistic design, manual stabilization, standard battery pack, limited onboard electronics.]

"Then again, these hoverboards should be considered as transportation equipment. So, it makes sense I can scan their attributes." Ram thought to himself as he looked at their attributes.

Although they are called basic personal hoverboards, each one costs thousands of Shadow points if you want to buy it them.

Despite their simplicity, these hoverboards were reliable, user-friendly, lightweight, and ideal for various mission requirements.

However, in contrast to advanced hoverboards that cost tens of thousands of Shadow points, the basic models have several drawbacks, including a low top speed and limited maximum range on a full charge.

Compared to walking and running, hoverboards offer their own advantages, and it appears Mai has modified the sides of the truck to allow for charging when they're not in use.

Ram took the wheel, his hands steady as he maneuvered the heavily modified pickup truck out of the subway station and onto the main road.

Mai sat beside him with Little Black and Ling'er behind, while she was keeping a watchful eye on the path ahead, reviewing the mission details on a holographic map.

"We'll stop once every hour to reassess our position and ensure we're still on track. If we encounter any trouble, we'll deal with it on the spot."

Su Mu and Groot climbed onto the back of the truck, taking up positions to get a better vantage point.

Su Mu was armed with a bow slung across her back and a Gauss rifle in hand, her sharp eyes scanning the area.

Groot also stood ready, behind the large-caliber machine gun mounted on top of the truck.

Liam and Sid, now equipped with their Glide Boards, zipped ahead of the truck. The hoverboards hummed softly beneath them as they took to the air, gliding smoothly over the rough terrain.

Liam's cocky grin was back in place as he called out to Sid, "Race you to the tree line, Let's see that beastly form of yours won't help you this time!"

Sid smirked, his eyes narrowing as he leaned into the Glide Board, picking up speed. "You're on. Don't cry when I leave you in the dust."

They raced ahead, dodging between broken-down cars and debris, their boards weaving effortlessly through the obstacles.

Ram watched them from the truck, shaking his head with a small smile. "Those two are going to get themselves into trouble before we even reach the mission site."

Mai nodded, her focus never wavering from the map. "Let them have their fun for now. They'll need that energy when the real fighting starts."

She tapped a section of the map, highlighting various places. "This is where things will get serious, according to the information we have, these spots are low-ranking monster dens. We must eliminate them before advancing—there's no margin for error."

As they moved further away, the landscape began to change. The tall, crumbling buildings gave way to overgrown roads and thick vegetation.

The air grew heavier, filled with the scent of damp earth and the distant sounds of creatures lurking in the shadows.

The forest loomed ahead, dark and foreboding, the perfect hiding spot for ambushes.

As they continued, the air inside the truck was filled with a focused silence, punctuated only by the occasional comment or update.

The journey was smooth for the first few hours, with the landscape passing by in a blur of greens and browns.

Although they came across a few monsters sporadically, but they were all just ordinary Tier 1 creatures, with not a single elite in sight.

Most were quickly dealt with by Liam and Sid, while Su Mu took care of the remainder.

This was also due to the reason that most monsters are concentrated around monster dens where reiki is richer.

However, as they entered deeper into the forest, the sense of unease grew.

The trees seemed to close in around them, their branches intertwining like skeletal fingers, blocking out the light.

Liam and Sid slowed down, circling back to the truck, hovering above the treetops on their Glide Boards, and scanned the area ahead, their eyes sharp for any sign of movement.

"All clear so far, but I don't like it. Feels like we're walking into a trap." Liam reported over the comms, his earlier bravado tempered by the current serious look.

Sid's voice crackled back through the comms. "Keep your eyes open and stay ready. If it's a trap, we'll just have to spring it and deal with whatever comes our way."

Back in the truck, Mai fine-tuned the map, focusing on their current location.

"We're nearing the D-rank den; there's a chance of encountering monsters with low level intelligence, who can set up traps and ambushes." she took one last look at the map, then gave a sharp nod.

"Alright, let's push forward. Liam and Sid, keep scouting but stay within communication range.

Ram, keep the truck steady—don't let anything slow us down. Su Mu, Groot, be ready for anything."

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