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-He'll be where? -On the front steps.

Whoa. Look over there!

Guildmaster Baek from the White Tigers!

And Jong-in Choi from the Hunters Guild!

This place is crawling with press.

Any idea what they're doing here?

Excuse me. Are the two of you here to recruit Minsung Lee?

Who the hell is Minsung Lee?

He's not the reason I'm here, so I have no comment.

As I understand it, Mister Lee has already signed a contract with the Reaper Guild.

We have other business to see to.

That's too bad.

Woulda really spiced things up, you know.

Jeez, what a waste of time.

I heard some news, by the way.

About how the Hunters Guild ran into a little trouble with a near S-rank gate.

It wasn't too bad, especially not compared to the red gate

that claimed a rookie A-rank leader from the White Tigers.

Way I hear it, you were just about to give us a call.

Thankfully, because of him, that wasn't necessary.

It's only right for the Hunters Guild

to offer a very warm reception to show our gratitude.

Oh, don't be ridiculous!

He saved our asses, too.

Plus that raid left us down an A-rank.

So you want to fill that spot with an S-rank?

Sounds like you're looking to start a war?

You're one to talk!

Don't give me any of that holier than thou crap!

Well, well...

if it isn't Jong-in and Yoonho.

Fellas. You're not here to try to snatch Minsung from us, are ya?

I told ya I don't give a damn about Minsung or whatever the hell his name is!

All right, sorry I asked. Geez, don't bite my head off.

That's a whole lotta people.

Hell's goin' on?

Check it out! It's Minsung's press conference!

Oh, you mean that actor guy?

Apparently, he's like a total playboy.

-Yeah, they call him... -Did you hear that?

Whatever it is, I don't care.

First off, I'd like to thank you for gathering here today.

As I'm sure you're all aware.

I, Minsung Lee, recently awakened as a hunter.

And today is the day of my assessment.

I've struggled with this decision from the moment I awakened.

But now, I've finally made up my mind to bravely confront my destiny head on!

I've already spoken to Guildmaster Tae-Gyu Lim,

and he's agreed to let me fight for the Reaper Guild!

If you're joining a guild, are your acting days over?

Don't you think this is a bit premature?

Will you mainly be focusing on your hunter duties?

How gullible can you be?

I've already gotten my A-rank.

My contract with the Reapers is only for two years.

I'll dabble in hunting long enough for people to forget all about my scandals.

And after that, leverage my A-rank status

to push my acting career back into the spotlight!

No matter what rank I end up being,

I'm fully prepared to fight with everything I--

I'm going to need you to stop right there!

Can't you see all these reporters? You're in the way! Buzz off!

Um... I have business with the Association.

It can wait!

How could this idiot be so oblivious?

You can't go in through this entrance! Now get out of here!

I'm afraid that isn't your decision to make.

Uh. Chairman Go!

You see, this young man here is a guest of mine.

I seem to recall asking you to refrain from holding a press conference at this hour.

-I just-- -This way.

Come along with me, Hunter Sung.

Argh! What the hell am I supposed to do now?

I'll be right back, I need to confer with the Association.

Unfortunately, another hunter is being assessed at the moment.

I'm afraid you won't be able to enter until they're done.

Come on, dude. You gotta know who I am, right?

A single word from me, and you're out of a job, my guy.

Sorry to say, but I don't recognize you at all.

And if you insist on trying to get in, I'll have to remove you from the premises.

Hm.

After hearing about today, they came to see your reassessment in person.

The prospect of the first S-rank hunter

to appear in two years has piqued their interest.

Before we begin the reassessment,

I'd like to confirm the nature of your hunter abilities.

Would you mind showing us what you can do, Hunter Sung?

Well, for starters, I can do this.

Ah, you can create and control a summon.

So your specialty is summoning magic, I take it?

Yeah, uh, I guess you can say that.

Hunter Sung.

Manager Woo has given me detailed reports of your abilities.

You aren't going to hold out on us, are you?

Right, guess the cat's out of the bag at this point.

I can summon around a hundred more.

D-did you say a hundred?

Unbelievable!

His magic power is tremendous!

That's enough to overwhelm even me.

Is this guy for real?

He continues to astound me.

Thank you for your patience. Your reassessment is now complete.

And here is your updated hunter ID.

Nice.

Now I can sell the Sphere of Avarice with no problems.

And then I can afford the gear I need to clear the Demon's Castle.

It's official.

I'd like to congratulate you on becoming an S-rank Hunter.

I'm looking forward to seeing what you decide to do with that strength.

I have high hopes for you.

It's an honor to welcome the newest S-rank.

Perhaps you would allow me to thank you for your assistance?

-Our guild is in your debt. -And ours too.

If you have some time to chat,

I would love to discuss something important with you.

Sorry, guys, but I, uh, got some errands to run right now.

Wait! Not there!

Huh? Not where?

Huh!

Hey, Jinah?

Yeah?

Is that... Whoa, no way.

-Stop shaking me. -Jinwoo.

Your brother popped up on the stream.

What? Hm.

Hunter Sung, over here, please.

What the heck is happening over there?

Hm. That kid really did make the news.

I warned you, but you didn't listen!

I tried telling you guys that he had the eyes of a killer!

There's no knowing what messed-up stuff he's done!

Hunter Sung has been officially recognized as S-rank.

...certified announcement yet, it seems his S-rank status has been confirmed

in the Association's database!

Which would mean Jinwoo Sung has now become

the tenth S-rank hunter in the country!

The first to emerge in over two years since the awakening of Hunter Cha!

Uhh...

An S-rank?

No, wait! But this was my press conference.

Don't let him slip away!

I wasn't able to get Hunter Sung to accept the offer.

That's a shame.

Hmm.

Sorry. I can't accept.

There's still something I gotta do on my own.

And to do it, I need to keep fighting, get even stronger than I am now.

Joining an organization would only complicate things.

Hmm.

-Jinho. -Uh?

How 'bout this instead?

He, um, he actually asked me to join him.

I hope you realize how that decision would be quite selfish.

Hmm.

I had every intention of letting Jinsung run this operation.

But then, you came in and begged me for a chance,

and despite all of your extravagant claims, you have accomplished nothing.

And now you want to run off and work somewhere else?

You can't be serious.

I'm sorry, Father.

I've made up my mind.

I'm going to follow Hunter Sung!

I see.

Then you had best be prepared for the consequences.

Everyone, stand back!

Please keep a reasonable distance! Hey!

Don't push!

Trust me, you don't wanna deal with the press.

Here, why don't you let us give you a lift home?

I'll be fine.

Despite being a mage-type hunter, his athletic abilities are simply incredible.

You okay, Yoonho?

He moved so fast my eyes couldn't track him.

He's even stronger than he was before.

How is that possible?

It's time to gear up.

Ah, Hunter Sung, we've been expecting you.

You're in the market for flame-resistant type artifacts, yes?

May I inquire about the specifics?

I need protection in a dungeon that gets pretty hot.

Oh, I don't blame you!

Well, if that's the case, these might be just what you're looking for.

A cape you can wear on top of your clothes, and a ring that's easy to equip.

Oh, yeah, that's nice!

And they should be well within your budget at these prices.

Oh!

Could I maybe get a discount?

Well, my apologies, but the listed prices are the only ones

our establishment offers.

That said, you wouldn't have to give us any money whatsoever

if you're able to shatter this glass.

Everything in the case would be yours.

Huh?

You see, it's magically enhanced glass,

constructed to withstand blows from an A-rank brawler.

This glass?

I can sense magic power, but not that much.

Wait, please don't do it!

I'm sorry, it was only a joke.

Even if the glass isn't completely broken, abnormal tremors will summon security.

Oh, my God... I thought you...

Um, I'm so sorry!

No. Now I see it was in poor taste.

Well, uh, I'm shopping for some other stuff, too.

Like, new daggers.

Excellent, sir.

If it's weaponry that you're after allow me to assist.

Right this way.

Hm.

But, he only prepared to punch it.

Okay, okay. What's the price?

That item.

Sells for this much.

For this?

It's only about as strong as the Venom Fang.

Oh. Um, hang on.

Is there a problem?

Nope, just grabbing something.

How much would this guy sell for, you think?

It's certainly impressive.

I can tell the craftsman had quite the eye for detail.

Eh, I got this thing on sale from the system store.

If I were you, I wouldn't accept anything less than a hundred million.

A hundred mill?

I only paid like 3 million gold.

If the store's items go for this much

I might not even need to sell the Sphere of Avarice.

Can I use your bathroom real quick.

Oh, of course.

I knew he wasn't a lightweight by any means.

What I saw goes far beyond strength.

The magic I sensed in the assessment lab, the athleticism he showed outside of it.

Seems he's still improving even though his reawakening should have long past,

which would be a first for hunters.

What if he didn't reawaken?

Can a hunter whose strength grows over time really exist?

They finally took a hike.

Now, I can head to school without being bombarded.

By the press?

The Association must've chased them off.

You suck! Why'd you have to go and make a huge scene?

Like, you could've told me you were gonna be on TV!

How's that my fault?

Oh, by the way,

I'm gonna be out for about a week starting tomorrow.

What? Again? For work?

Uh.

-Could you people get the f-- -Bro!

Jinho Yoo reporting in, boss! Your sidekick is back!

Is he a reporter, or some buddy of yours?

Oh, hi, you must be Jinwoo's sister!

I'm his reliable right-hand man, Jinho Yoo!

-Uh-huh. -Huh!

This guy and I are going on that week-long work trip tomorrow.

Like, as in tomorrow morning?

-What do you mean? -What do I mean. Y'know?

That job.

How could I forget?

This job has been weighing on my shoulders, unbearably!

Hmm?

They left, but...

journalists are nothing if not persistent.

Come forth.

Wait. I thought Tusk had four bodyguards.

Where's the last one?

Right!

I forgot about that guy, since I kinda put him through the ceiling.

Well, whatever.

Three should be fine since you're all pretty tough.

You, stay behind and keep watch.

I'm entrusting you with Jinah.

Counting on you.

I'll take a few more precautions while I'm at it.

Start your patrol.

Might make the city a bit safer, come to think of it.

Thanks for letting me stay the night.

You're a real one.

Of course, man, I got you. But what's your plan going forward?

It's not like he's forcing you to move out.

Gotta own up to the consequences, right?

Anyway, what's this job at the DS Tower?

Yesterday, you mentioned it would be a week-long thing.

Yeah, I, uh, guess, you could call it training.

You're saying you're trying to get even stronger?

Why do that after earning an S-rank, though?

Why not?

Thanks, Jinho. I'll be back.

I know. Stay safe, okay?

A ring enchanted with water and a cape with wind.

That'll keep the heat off nicely.

The Demon's Castle is waiting.

Let's get it.

There's a second part?

"The Demon Monarch, Baran, resides on the highest floor.

Defeat Baran and collect his soul." Yeah, yeah.

Rewards are a Rune Stone for Shadow Exchange!

That sounds like a necromancy skill!

Better reward than last time! I'll take the extra motivation.

Time to pick up where we left off.

Warp to the 75th floor.

I can't believe that Jinho would suddenly pack his bags and leave home.

Surely you're missing him.

A troublesome child has stretched his wings and flown the nest.

What's really surprising is how long he wait...

That's strange.

What's strange, dear?

-It's getting dark. -Are you all right?

Honey!

Time for a test drive. You're up, Tusk.

Uh!

Blown clean off its feet and that's after Tusk was nerfed!

I'll be more strategic with that move in the future.

But yeah, the Sphere of Avarice is all yours, Tusk.

I see.

So, Jinho came to visit.

He did.

I told him you collapsed from exhaustion.

Ah. Did you now?

It's the Eternal Sleep Disease?

That's correct. It typically begins as abrupt spells of drowsiness,

then eventually transitions into a lasting coma.

And how was I infected with this disease?

Most likely from prolonged exposure to mana.

It tends to occur in people with naturally low resistance.

Mister Yoo, are there any hunters among your immediate family?

Oh, no!

Oh, honey.

Hmm.

Our son is a hunter.

Granted, we can't be certain that's the cause in your case, but...

The entire planet is steeped in magic power these days,

and I'm intolerant to it.

Hmm.

Is the world rejecting me?

Am I being culled?

Nothing beats a peaceful afternoon, huh?

Yeah, you said it.

Wanna use what's left of it to fish?

We're on patrol. No slacking, got it?

-Huh? -Huh?

What is that?

Looks like dispatching six shadow squads is already paying off.

Good way to be efficient.

I made it pretty simple by only giving them two orders to follow.

One, slay every enemy they encounter in their search.

Two, report to me if they find an entry permit.

I am missing out on some loot this way,

but I make much faster progress in exchange.

Or I was making progress.

We've been on the 80th floor for two days.

I just don't get why the pace slowed down.

Where's the damn permit?

Hm?

Something's destroying the shadows, and fast.

Looks like it's squad A,

but I didn't think any of these demons would be a problem for my high orcs.

Gotta call 'em back, they're getting thrashed.

Let's see why, c'mon.

Squad B was also mysteriously slaughtered.

Whatever is responsible must be pretty fierce.

It's weird, though.

Tusk's squad was the one closest to squad A when it went down.

So why go after squad B next?

They're weaker, sure, but they were further away.

If this enemy realized they couldn't beat Tusk,

they must possess some level of intelligence.

And if they're gauging strength,

I know which squad they'll target next.

Makes sense.

No wonder my weaker shadow squads were annihilated.

You know, I've always wondered.

Do demons like you feel fear?

You're shaking. I guess I have my answer.