Wolfsbane, Italia Island...
Stepping out of the portal was a group of five people, who found themselves in a large wooden cabin.
As Ray and the others shook off the nausea from the teleportation sickness, a blond receptionist greeted them. "Thank you for using our services. I welcome you to Wolfsbane, the city of mercenaries."
In her hands was a tray with five glasses of a fizzy blue liquid.
"To help with the nausea." She explained as she offered it to them. "Its always bad for first-timers."
Rohan, who was on the verge of puking, quickly grabbed a glass. "Teleportation...is...horrible..."
"You are just too weak." Izzy teased him, though she didn't seem to turn down the glass either.
"I don't remember receiving such a welcome when I went to Venezia Island a few months back." Ray grumbled lightly, as he downed the drink, which tasted weirdly like lemonade.
"My apologies, dear customer. Unlike Wolfsbane, Venezia doesn't have a high enough traffic for us to establish a quarter there. That is why we provide Return Marbles to our customers so that they can return with no inconvenience. Fortunately, on Italia Island, you can return to the Continent whenever you want. Just come here whenever you want."
"I will be sure to do that!"
After some thought, Ray decided to ask.
"Actually, I need your help. This is our first time in Wolfsbane, so I would love to know more about this place."
In the novel, Wolfsbane was a very important location, being the unofficial "Capital" of the Sanskriti Archipelago.
Artifacts, powerful Awakened, you name it. Everything piece of information一whether big or small一would surely make its way here.
However, the foggy pieces of knowledge about Wolfsbane he remembered from the novel would pale compared to what he could gain from someone living here.
That is why he decided to ask this receptionist, a native of the area, to know more about the situation at Wolfsbane.
After all, having more information never hurt anyone.
"Wolfsbane, as I said earlier, is a city of mercenaries. Most of the inhabitants here are Awakened but decide not to become Heroes and follow the restraining rules the Hero League imposes on those who support it. However, it doesn't mean Wolfsbane doesn't have laws of its own. I would advise you to visit the Pack."
"I see." Ray nodded in understanding. "One final question. Are there any hotels or guest houses nearby? My family and I would love to have a place to rent for our visit here."
"As I said, visit the Pack. You will find everything you want there."
And with that, the receptionist turned her back and disappeared into her office.
"Well, I guess we know what our next destination is going to be." Ray announced as he walked out of the Portal Station.
As he summoned the SUV out of his dimensional ring, Ray once again felt thankful that the world here had dimensional rings.
He could transport an entire vehicle from one place to another with just a single tap of his finger, and not have to go through the hassle of renting absurdly expensive cars in foreign countries.
"Kind of wish I had them during my business trips. That damn company was so stingy with its transportation reimbursements.'
As Ray mused over his past corporate life, the others took their seats. Once everyone was settled, Ray started the SUV.

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The Transmigrated Professor
FantasyTrapped in his friend's sci-fi novel, the protagonist is possessed by the character Ray Laxon and must navigate a dangerous world filled with dungeons, monsters, magic, and demons. Accused of associating with the villains, Ray and his family face e...