SOLO LEVELING – COMPLETE ANIME – ENGLISH DUB – CHUGONG

SOLO LEVELING – COMPLETE ANIME – ENGLISH DUB – CHUGONG

[Music] Captain, we should be in this fight. You know that isn’t an option. Even if we join them, none of our weapons would deal any damage. We don’t have a choice in the matter. It’s in the hands of the hunters. [Music] Standard fight. This is the past of the front line’s history. [Music] [Applause] [Music] No, this is hopeless. But as a chance if we were high, but we’re not. Damn it. First [Music] The healing magic that worked instantly. Hey, look out. Stuck now. Still you know, right? [Applause] [Music] Yes, they’re here. Leave it to the site hunters to clean house. I think he was a little too eager. I’m sorry, but the sooner I act, the more people I heal. Besides, I only rushed in the way I did cuz you two were close behind. [Music] It’s big, but I don’t think we’ve made it to the boss yet. Probably just a lead past to this infestation. Look out for the horned. Don’t have to tell me twice. I’m on it. Are you ready for this, Unsuck? You knew it. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] attack. This wasn’t the way you’re after. Lucky us. [Music] Seems they made it. No doubt in the nick of time. Well, well, suppose we should get started, too. Guilmaster, on your order, right? [Music] All units, attack. [Music] [Applause] [Music] More than a decade ago, a series of pathways appeared, connecting our world to another dimension and ushering in untold horrors. To the other side of these gates teamed with bizarre creatures called magic beasts. Though these monsters proved immune to conventional weaponry, some humans awakened abilities to combat the threat. They are known as hunters, and the magic coursing through them determines their rank. There’s S, A, B, C, D. Leaving E as the lowest level. The catch is no amount of training will improve their power once it awakens. Hunter strength and rank are set from day one. [Music] [Music] I’m starting to Best of luck to you and your crew in today’s raid. Thank you. Hey, what’s up, Mr. Kim? Long time no see. Now there’s a face I wasn’t expecting. Thought you said you had your fill of honey. Bum sheet. That was before baby number two was underway. A successful raid will definitely score you a pretty nice mint for your new kiddo. I’m pretty nervous. It’s been a while. So you know I’m super rusty. I was always weak to begin with. Huh? Is that a genu song I see? No. What’s going on? Despite the cold, huh? Yeah. Nice to be working with you guys again. Hey kid, have you eaten yet? Can’t find Magic Beast running on fumes, right? I did eat before I got here. Thanks. Well, is everybody flooding? Is that kid like a big deal or something? He’s the exact opposite. Grew joined up not long after you left. Well, they call him the weakest hunter of all mankind. Wait, really? That’s a thing? It was once he got hospitalized after a trip through an E-rank gate. If that isn’t weak, then I don’t know what is. It’s hard to picture of someone that but he is. So just him being here means it’s going to be a real easy raid. Gotcha. We should probably drop it. I’d hate for him to overhear us. Too late. Every word. Well, they didn’t say anything that isn’t true, so I can’t argue. Too, you got hurt again. Yeah, but I’ll live. It’s good to see you, G. How about you skip the small talk and explain what happened to you? No. Uh, the same thing that usually happens. You seriously need to be more careful. I heard you even had a hospital stay. Hey, silver lining though is that I was the only one hurt. So, what exactly went wrong? The rest of the team was a higher rank and the dungeon was an E, so they didn’t think to bring a healer. They didn’t bring a healer. Of all the thoughtless, self-centered things to do. Like I’m mad. It isn’t their fault I’m so weak. I’m used to being treated that way by hunters. I figured you knew that. But it looks like they’re ready to head inside. Come on. The name’s Chio, and unless any of you have objections, I volunteer to be the leader of our dungeon raid. Speak now or hold your peace. Nope. I’m all for it. Gol is the most skilled out of everybody here. One less worry if he’s in charge. Working with you, sir, is an absolute privilege. Thanks. Now, with that settle, shall we? [Music] Hey, kid. Hang behind the rest of the pack and don’t get yourself hurt. Good idea. I’ll try. Focus on succeeding, not trying. This knife has barely any magic power in it. But it’s the only weapon I can afford. Hey, it’s better than nothing. [Music] All right, let’s see what’s through to the end. [Music] Ah, welcome back, Cher Go. How was your meeting with the administration? We covered the usual talking points. Dungeon breaks are a constant problem, but they still want the resources we collect from every open gate. Their demands are logical. Anyone with sense would agree. Hunting’s now one of the most lucrative careers on Earth, thanks to the treasures found in those monster dens. Who would have guessed the trophies inside magic beasts, these essence stones would be so valuable? [Music] I’ve actually got one. I can hardly believe it. [Music] You have to fight him off. [Music] I got to go back and help with the main assault. Look after him and patch him up if you can. Yes, I will. You’re going to be okay. I’ll be as good as we can. [Music] [Applause] [Music] We hunters gather essence stones from high ranked beasts and use them to create weapons and armor that allow us to take down even more creatures in a vicious cycle. One would think we just harvest mono crystals since they perform the same function. Yet they’re less potent and make for weaker gear. But the government’s interested in a much different use as a new power source. Yes. They’re safer than nuclear, more efficient than water, wind, or geothermal, and don’t pollute the atmosphere like fossil fuels. Quite simply, the ideal clean energy. As we speak, scientists are working to get those magic minerals to produce electricity. A rare fuel source only hunters are able to collect, making the burden that all hunters bear heavier than it already [Music] was. We did it. I got a hand. You know how to call him. Now, be honest. You aren’t just staying on as a hunter because you’re too stubborn to quit, right? It’s only a matter of when, not if something much worse happens. I thought your stomach was all that needed healing, but you’re hurt everywhere. Sorry. I’m not asking for an apology here. Okay. I’m worried about you. [Music] Everyone good? All loot and collected. If they can fetch a price, you have to say we got it. Mana crystals are scarier here as essence stones. This dungeon was one dry cash cow. I guess it’s over. And all I have to show for it is a single E-rank essence stone. What a crap reward for risking my life. [Music] Hey, come take a look at this, guys. A cave or a tunnel, maybe. Either way, it seems to go pretty far. This has to be a double dungeon. Never seen one in person, though. I was wondering why there weren’t any signs of this place shutting down after we beat that mut. I have to admit, that thought crossed my mind, too. And there’s more. Maybe this cash cow might not be as dry as we assumed. Listen up, ladies and gents. Standard procedure is to report cases like this to the Hunters Association and wait for their approval. Now, hang on a second here. That give other hunters a chance to beat the boss and loot the goods. There isn’t any part of a D-ranked dungeon that will be out of our group C. He’s got another kid on the way who’s banking on a decent hole from this raid. It’d be okay to bend the rules a tiny bit. Right, Mr. Smith? I understand how you feel, but going any further would endanger our lives. So, I say we put it to a vote. I’m not feeling it. Well, I am. I vote no. Same here. It’s worth checking out. I agree. Me, too. I beg to differ. Come on, let’s go. We’ll be fine. I’m sorry, everyone. I really don’t want to. All right, that’s six in favor of going and six opposed, which would make Gina, you’re the deciding vote. Well, it’s up to me. Even if the danger isn’t above a D rank, I’m in trouble no matter what. Still, with Dad missing, I’m the only one who can provide for my family. Mom’s treatments aren’t free. And then there’s my sister’s college tuition. I don’t want money. I need it. I vote yes. [Music] Raise your right hand. Place it on the black crystal and just try to relax. [Music] We’re ready for whoever’s next. People love the sea break hunters such as yourselves. Just look at that bottom section and you’ll find our labor conditions listed in extensive detail. As of right now, a B- rank hunter and two C ranks agreed to sign with our guild. So, it’s going rather well, I’d say. I think you’ll be pleased, guilt master. I already am. If anybody seems like an asset, make them an offer, regardless of their age or gender. I doubt they’ll compare to someone like Kane Cha, but the world is full of surprises. [Music] The damn way, lady, you want to [Music] [Applause] [Music] die. [Music] Gosh, that was incredible. Thank you. Thank you so much. That’s right. Hunter is really [Music] Look at her go. It’s an S rank hunter for you. How long’s it been since we started this track? About 40 minutes. Gates close an hour after the boss is defeated. So, we’ll have 20 minutes to spare. Chooi, I’m really sorry. What’d you do now? I voted yes to come down here. Even though you hoped that we called it quits. I’m the last thing you should be worried about. So, stop it now. Stop. If you’re sure you’re okay. You’ve got to be kidding me. I’m obviously not okay. You have a case of amnesia. Or has it not occurred to you that goblin could have struck a little higher and ended your life? Feeling that wound along with your arms and legs wasn’t easy. Genu, I swear you hit your head. That’s the only explanation for how much of an idiot you’re being. I’m sorry. I can’t deny two He’s B rank killing spells have come in clutch on more than one occasion. Do you really grasp the issue here? Yeah. Well, in that case, you can always show your thanks by taking me out to eat somewhere. Why the shock? Is the thought of treating me to a meal so upsetting to you? No, no, no, no, no. That’s not it at all. Finally, we found the lamp. Rare to see an actual door on one of these. That’s kind of unnerving. Mhm. Didn’t walk that marathon. He turned back empty-handed. No, sure as I did. The team moves forward together. All 13 of us. Isn’t that right? Yep. That’s the deal. [Music] For those who don’t know me, I’m Gun Eagle. Greetings from the Hunters Association’s current chair. Some of you newly awakened will choose to become hunters. Some won’t. But I ask that you consider carefully before deciding. It’s been 10 years since the gates appeared, yet they still remain a mystery for the most part. So to become a hunter is to risk your life. Even those accustomed to raids cannot let their guards down. Refrain from growing arrogant or careless. My best advice to ensure your survival would be stay both humble and afraid. [Music] Let there be light. There’s a dope atmosphere. This dungeon’s unique. All right. [Music] What’s with the old statues? They each have something different. Yeah. A weapon or an instrument? Oh. Whoa. He makes the others seem like toys. That’s damn huge. He king. King of creepiness. So where are the monarch crystals and magic beasts? I’m saying I don’t even see plugs. What’s this for? Divination. Mr. Song, something’s written over here. An ancient script. Of course. The Gartinon Temple’s commandments are as follows. First, thou shalt worship God. Second, Gino, praise God. Third, thou shalt prove thy faith. That huge stone statue. I saw its eyes move. It’s been watching us this entire time. [Music] There’s no way seeing things. You will not leave. [Music] The door. I just saw it. But why? It’s fine. I’m sure we can open it back up again. Better hope so. See, this is what we get for taking a stupid risk. I knew we shouldn’t have kept going, but I was out loaded. If there’s treasure lying around, you idiots are welcome to it. I’m leaving. Look out. It’s a trap. [Music] stand they’ll get us too. What now? If we fight those things, we can’t just That guy who died, he must have been D-rank at least stronger than me anyway. I mean, who is it? Then he was gone just like that. What’s going on? This is a D-Rank dungeon. No. No. There aren’t supposed to be things like that down here. The face statues are moving. And that [Music] means I’ve stared death in the face plenty of times since I became a hunter. In my first raid, I lost my party and wound up stranded. E-rank monsters have hospitalized me for weeks. There was a time I nearly starved to death in the labyrinth. It could be the lowest of low rank dungeons, and I’ll still be fighting for my life. Most hunters buy upgraded gear with the cash they make from selling us in stones. They take down stronger beasts, bigger rewards, but I break the bank just splurging on cheap knives. Once they break, I’m sending back to fighting with my bare hands. Even my shoes are shot. And so day after excruciating [Music] day, I endure the mockery and perform this life-threatening job that takes way more than it gives. Cuz I’ve learned that I can survive most anything if I keep my eyes peeled for opportunities. Maybe that’s why I was able to tell. Get down now. [Music] What the hell? How are we triggering? Think I know. Are you all right? What about you? No more. Please. No more. This just happened. This can’t be real. It is what you for me. We’re all going to die. What is that thing? We got to get out of here. You might attack if we move. Then what do we do? There has to be a way to escape. Don’t expect me to find it. Just die. Everyone stay still. I think moving makes it bad, too. [Music] Hey. Hey, Julie. Stay with me. That was a close one. We’re all in piles of ash right now. If it weren’t for you, kid. Me? You? Because you figured it out, right? No, sir. It was because I said something dangerous. Mr. Song, your arm. If I grit my teeth, it isn’t all that bad. But could you stop the bleeding for me? Normally, I’d ask the party’s healer to patch me up. Hers speaks easily, though. That’s why she only does bottom rung raids despite being a B-rank hunter. I’ve raided B- rank dungeons and live to tell the tale a couple of times myself. Something that instakills has to be an A rank, if not S. Those three commandments of the Gardenon temple weren’t there for fun. First, thou shalt worship God. Second, thou shalt praise God. Third, thou shalt prove thy faith. Those who did not follow these laws will not leave alive. Hold on. So when it says God, it’s talking about that thing. When the first gate appeared, it gave rise to a number of supernatural phenomena the likes of which humanity could only fathom in their wildest dreams. Those who awakened as hunters are a prime example of one such work. They use their enhanced abilities to conquer the beasts lurking in the dungeons beyond the gates. Though their power is static from the moment it sparks to life. To call a hunter courageous would be an understatement. For the terrors they find don’t merely strike fear in their hearts, but can leave them in utter despair. Did you see that video clip? Getting real close. You want to share what almost made you late? Yeah. No. Hey, your brother awakened as a hunter, right? Do you know? He did. The powers he got only scored him an E- rank, though, so he does tend to come home with more wounds than treasure. Looked like a regular mummy the other day. But why randomly ask about that? No reason. If I was a hunter, I’d make E-rank look good. It’s too strong to fight. Meaning our objective now is to escape. Let’s collect our I’m not telling you here. No. I just landed a contract with a major guild. Got too much gone for me to bite it in this crap hole. That’s true. Then don’t move. I can do this. He’s my specialty. I’ll get out of here. Watch me. [Music] Damn it. That thing can end us the second it feels like it. Yeah, we’re basically bugs waiting to be vaporized. Then do you have any idea why it hasn’t zapped us all yet? No. So it could kill us, but it’s not. What’s weirder is any other magic beast would attack on sight. Okay. The writing. What the first commandment say again? Oh, the very first one was, “Thou shalt worship God.” God. This place has its own rules. What the heck are you doing? Yuri, sit down. You are done. That isn’t the look of a man who’s given up yet. [Music] We need to power our heads toward the giant statue on the throne. Will that actually do something? I think you might have snapped, kid. So, your theory was right then? Yes, sir. It only attacks if you’re above a certain height. We have to bow down and worship God like the commandment says. This is your plan to get us out of here? Yes, for now. Guess it’s worth a shot. A little courtesy. That’s what’s going to save us. [Music] Damn, that’s freaky. His face. It changed. It isn’t doing anything. Bombshake, why are you standing? You see, I’m still okay. It worked. So, that really was all it took. No more lasers. Good heavens. We made it. Go home. No, not quite. [Music] [Applause] [Music] I thought the nightmare was over. Come on. What’s next? Does your plan have a second phase? Oh, not really. No. But if we keep obeying those commandments, I have a hunch we’ll be all right. Meaning the next step should be to priest God. Raise a giant. How exactly? I might have the answer. As a dedicated student of ethnology, I have a few extolments for gods tucked away in the back of my mind. Almighty Lord, praise be to you who brings order to the world. I can’t tell if it’s working. You might take Looks like it’s slowing down. So maybe show us the righteous path of truth. That prayer. Wait. Thy will be done, O Lord, for only you know the way. No, it doesn’t apply to this God. We revere and honor your holy name. A wondrous ruler, hear my cries, for it’s in your name. [Music] [ __ ] Let’s move. [Music] Everyone spread out till we come up with something. Okay. Take my hand. You ever done like this? I got a family waiting for me. I think the safest place up against the wall. No, I’m safe. But they hide you. [Music] [Applause] Praise God. Praise God. What is there to praise about that thing? It’s more demonic than divine. Whatever I do, I’m not leaving Ji by [Music] herself. What’s the end here? Spear, axe. Let’s follow that dream. I’ll wake up and hammer sword trumpet. That’s it. I got it. Everyone quick run to the snatches owning musical instruments. If you say so. What do you know? Kid was right again. Hey, none of the statues with instruments will attack. So hurry and find [Music] one. Come on, play your drum. Come on, please. This is just one person per statue. Stay here. You’ll be fine. It’s not you. [Music] So close. [Applause] [Music] Please don’t die. [Music] Not yet. Not yet. Not yet. [Music] I feel like singing praises myself. [Music] Are you okay? Barely. But at least I’m alive. [Music] Oh my gosh. What’s wrong? [Music] Your leg. Enough already. I mean it. You’ll wear yourself out if you don’t stop it. I’m going to heal you. So just shut up and let me do it. [Music] I’m sorry, Jimmy. What a bloodbath. I’m no kidding. I count your arm as a casualty, too. But I also counted his karma since you let us here. Nice call, by the way. That’s awful. You’re the one who said we should bend the rules. We’ll be all decided on. And I remember how you voted. Song is right. I’m the leader and I had the final say. I’m the one to blame for everything. It’s no time to point fingers. There’s one more trial left. What’s happening now? The hell is that? An altar. You know, like the kind in ancient mythology for offerings to the gods they pray to. Proving our faith is the last commandment. I may not be the smartest, but even I know what move to make. This god likes blood, so it’s fair to assume that it was a sacrifice. Bamshik had a family. Bragged about it all day. Then I watched them get cut in half. He and six others died. If you really feel responsible for their deaths, prove it to us. And God, leader, Mr. Stay out of this. All right, lower your sword and I’ll go. He should have showed her all the blame. We sold it as a group to risk coming here. [Music] So, is the ritual beginning? Hey, Ken. What do you think? Am I supposed to do something with this flame? I’m not sure, but maybe a sacrifice isn’t the key. Hey, if you wouldn’t mind, can you two carry me? I want to check something. Just get me right next to the altar. Okay. But won’t we all die? Hypothetically, we shouldn’t. [Music] Did you solve the last puzzle? Oh, sorry. Not quite. If we wait here, is anyone likely to come rescue us? Today marks the seventh day. This gate’s been open. Those statues will mobilize again before a rescue team. [Music] It takes a week for a gate to open all the way. And then the beasts inside can cross over. A dungeon break. The other objective of raids besides scavenging is to beat the dungeon boss and shut the gate down before time’s up. So if the six of us fail, that thing will be let loose. Good afternoon and same to you, Miss Sun. Always nice to see your face. [Music] Hey, Mom. It’s your favorite daughter. Only hot passive I have to spill is that Sunonny was almost late. Said it was cuz of stuff. Bet she just slept in. I’ve also got a national test update. You’re going to have to get near the altar, too. We probably need a flame to light up for each of us. If anything happens, it’ll be after that. [Music] The door is opened. So, we can leave. That’s if I ever saw it. That doesn’t sound good. Look, the statues are closing in. Do we have a plan? What are their psycho guards do they want? [Music] Wait, don’t close your eyes or they’ll keep coming. See, just like that old kid scared. So, all eyes are the statues. [Music] Talk to us, kid. Now, what’s going on? The door’s closed a little, but I think she made it out. Why? It’s okay. The blue flames have been slowly dying out one by one, and the red flames go out when we leave the circle. First, we had to worship. Second, we had to praise. Then, now we prove our faith. The open doors are a trap. Offering false hope in the wake of terror. Maybe we’ll prove our faith by resisting the temptation to run. Guys, I can’t. I tried, but I can’t. [Music] Don’t you dare move. The circle will have blind spots if we lose our foot. It’d be comforting if we had a little more info to go out of here. We’ll escape, too, if we keep our eyes on the statues and stay put. The blue flames are a tie. When they’re gone, we can walk right out of here. There’s also a chance the doors will shut completely, and we’ll be trapped inside this room till we die. I never expected the weakest hunter of all mankind to make the difference between us living and dying. I can honestly say that I’ve never been happier to stand corrected. Oh, thank you. But that said, I’ve got a family that needs me, so dying in here just isn’t an option. I want to make it home alive. I’m way past my limit. I’m [Music] sorry, you’re sorry. Not yet. We have to survive this somehow. I always pull through every single time. [Music] You two go while you still can. Mr. Song, we’ll stay behind you. As long as one of us waits in here, the door should remain open. You both have so much life left to be with it. So, Julie, can you carry him out? Sure. No. No. No. No. No. I’m sorry. My legs just gave out on me. Really did overdo it. Hugo, take Julie and leave. What? Did you even listen to anything I said? You think I can carry her with half a leg missing? We’re wasting time. Just go. That makes me the useless one. So, I’ll keep the doors open. Guess I promised to take you out to eat now, didn’t I? You use this to buy yourself dinner. Once I make my grand escape, I’ll come and make the change. Are you cracking jokes? [Music] I apologize. I’d let you have a proper goodbye, but we really are out of time. Please take good care of her. I [Music] will. I’m glad my death means they can live. My one regret, though, is that I didn’t enroll in a juicier life insurance package. [Music] I’ll take at least one of you Goliaths down with me and see what you’ve [Music] got. I’ve always been weakest and cannot be mocked for it at every turn. But I still try as hard as I can. [Music] [ __ ] [ __ ] This is [ __ ] [ __ ] I wanted to be stronger. I tried, but I never could. I get it. I fought tooth and nail down here in my keep and I got this far. [Music] You were past your limit. Yeah, we all felt that way. You were making excuses for your own [Music] selfishness. That gratitude was as empty as my wallet. Leave it to a genuine piece of trash to use me and throw me away for his benefit. I’ve got a family, too. I wanted to make it home alive, too. [Applause] [Music] I’m glad my death means they can live. [Applause] How could you think that, you stupid? [Music] No, I don’t want to die. [Applause] I wish I had another chance. [Music] [Music] I wish you could. [Music] I wish I had another chance. [Music] hospital. My arm. My leg’s fine, too. The hole in my chest is also healed up. So, is that just a nightmare? [Music] Oh, good. Glad you’re already awake. Who are you? Hunders association surveillance team manager, Gingu. And I’m Tes. Okay. But what do you want with me? Before that, let’s get your doctor in here. What? So, you’re telling me I was unconscious for three whole days? What about Yuhi and Mr. Song? They’re okay, too, right? Yes, but Chio and Song lost an arm, which would present a challenge for any hunter, so he may retire. Juhale Lee was deeply traumatized and is receiving psychiatric care. Given her condition, I suspect she’ll resign soon as [Music] well. Of the 13 hunters who raided that dungeon, just six of you live. Only six. Though we all know how dangerous hunting is, it’s rare to see such a tragic end. And yet, it gets even more unusual. When the White Tiger Guild arrived on the scene after being alerted by the survivors, all they found was you. The temple they’d been told about had disappeared. No trace of any statues either. It was just you collapsed on the ground. No way. It’s quite hard to believe. There were no inconsistencies between the reports, however. Not to mention, we also recover the remains of the deceased. Thus, we’re much less suspicious of your party. Incidentally, and this is just speculation, of course, but Hunter Jinu, by chance, did you experience a second awakening? A second awakening. Once a hunter’s power manifests, it doesn’t change. They get what they get. Unless, that is, they have a rare second awakening. It lets them exceed their limits and rise to A or sometimes Srank. Maybe I could too. This is a monometer. Place your hand on the stone, please. If they really encountered instakill level magic beasts, there’s no way an average hunter would have made it out of that situation alive. And for those beasts to vanish along with their dungeon suggests the presence of an A or even Srank hunter. making a second awakening the most likely explanation. Well, sir, what bring the monometer to say I am now? Apologies. It would appear that we were mistaken about you. Huh? Ian to the leader I am 17. He’s basically just a civilian. The dungeon disappeared and can’t be explored again. So, how did he manage to survive? Well, that sucks. When I got my hopes up, I wonder though, why’ they leave without asking about this screen like that again? Maybe they couldn’t see it. Guess it’s not a touch pin. [Music] This first popped up in that dungeon. China, you have got to take better care of yourself. You know how worried I’ve been about you? I’m sorry. Other hunters are as healthy as can be, but all of your rays end up with you getting hurt. My anxietyy’s through the roof. You think I was prepared to leave her behind? What’s with the smile? This is serious because next time something like this happens, I’m dropping out of school. I’m going to find a job so you can quit yours. Message officially received. And speaking of, do you see this thing? What thing? Never mind. Okay. Like, you know how video games sometimes notify you about stuff? Random tangent. How would you open one of those messages? I’ll go tell the doc you need a narrow exam. But come on. Didn’t you used to be a gamer? Yeah, I did. But don’t all unchecked messages go to an inbox. Oh, right. Got to open the inbox. Why suddenly bring up games? Not much to do in a hospital. I remember this player stuff being mentioned before. Well, you seem to be doing pretty okay, so I’ll be on my way. See you later. Okay, ready to s. This system is designed to assist the development of the player. Failure to comply with the system may result in penalty. The rewards have been delivered. I have no idea what any of this means. Daily quest strength training was confirmed. Push-ups, sit-ups, squats, running. Failure to complete the daily quest will result in an appropriate penalty. What the? Yeah. Okay. And this is a joke. It’s not a very good one. Hospital patients don’t exactly have that energy to spare. What in the world is going on? Hello, Chairman Go. We spoke with Hunter Tinu at the hospital and we were wrong. I see. We’re lucky this incident didn’t result in a dungeon break, but at the same time, it leaves too many unanswered questions. Agreed. It’s an unprecedented case to be sure. No shortage of mysteries when it comes to dungeons. Let’s mark this as a special case and enter it into the datab bank for further evaluation. Yes, right away. Going to be a long day. [Music] For the next B-rank raid, what would you say to taking on an instructor role for us, Miss Chaw? An instructor? But why? Well, this raid will serve as a test for our new recruit. So, I want you there, if you’re up to it. I don’t know how great of a mentor I would be. Fight as you usually do and treat this raid as any other. They can learn just by seeing how you work, which is a true testament to how talented you are. Our guild is one of the five largest in the country, but we fall short on an international scale, meaning that there’s some room for improvement. Though I realize it sounds contrary, our joint strength can increase even if we as individuals can’t. Best to prepare. No telling what’s ahead. [Music] Another [Music] day. Of course it’s in the middle of the damn road. I hope they can clear it soon. They should have been here by [Music] now. Is that an earthquake? [Music] I hope I get here. I’m dreaming on it. I mean, I was just in the hospital and then [Music] Wait, is something wrong? Where did the patient from this room go? [Music] [Applause] [Music] How many of them are there? Two more hours to kill me anyway. Any sign of him? No. None. Maybe we just missed him and he’s back in his room now. Let’s check. I seriously doubt he left the hospital in this hour. forever. [Applause] [Music] [Music] He’s here. Mr. Son, are you all right? Yep. Nearly healed now. I should be able to leave pretty soon. I’m glad to hear it. So, where are you going to take me? After all the stress you put me through, you totally owe me big time. Yeah. Yeah. Talk to you later. All right. Time to go. You want me to help with the raid? Yeah. A dank gate appeared on a road in Hubjone, and all the guilts are tied up with other obligations at the moment. But it’s fine if you’d rather not. What you went through was horrible and that’s totally understandable. I’m so sorry. Nah, don’t apologize. Oh, that reminds me. I heard Hunter Song woke up and is doing great. Genu is doing okay. [Music] He lived after everything. That’s wonderful. Look, there he goes again. Sheesh. He’s been running laps every day since he first woke up. But his leg. I know hunters recover a lot faster than normal people, but still. He says he’s trying to get back into shape. I’ve told him to take it easy, but does he listen? Looks like he was never injured. Such a handful. In the 4 days since I regained consciousness, I figured out a few things. To start, these screens are not hallucinations. When I complete the daily quest, I receive three types of rewards. Full recovery activated. And just like that, my fatigue is gone. I also get ability points. They boost my stats, and I can divide them up however I want. So, I’ve been beefing up my strength. My power grows with each upgrade. I can literally feel the difference in my muscles. Oh, yeah. And I I’ve got these skill and inventory screens, too. As weird as the world’s become, mine somehow got even weirder. Really? It’s like a game. And my final daily quest reward, the random loot box. [Music] today. Oh, figured it’d be more bandages, pens, or other useless stuff like I’ve been getting. An instance dungeon. What is that? Well, based on everything else, he’s sure to help me get stronger somehow. And now a report on today’s gate conditions. New D rank gates have appeared at these locations as you can see. And the C rank gates in the upper east and midtown areas are currently being neutralized. The B popped up in the Warf district was yet to be dealt with. The Hunter Guild is scheduled to raid it within the next few days, but steer clear until they do. Avoiding the traffic caused by the gates will save you both frustration and time. Now, for more detailed information, let’s take a look at a couple of graphs. As you’ll note, we had some big dips and spikes, but nothing abnormal to report. Mom. Mom, you’ve got to wake up. What’s wrong with her? I don’t know. She’s not responding at all. Internal sleep disease. Yes. Final rest is another term for it. An illness that came into existence with the appearance of the gates. It affects one in every 10,000 people or so. It’s not proven yet, but it’s theorized the cause of incessant exposure to mana. Until we know more, life support is the best modern medicine can offer her. Let’s see some hustle. Put your back into it. Right. [Music] Congratulations. You qualified to be a hunter, Mr. Sun. We look forward to seeing what you’re capable of. See, this is it. Now, we can make a lot of treatment. What? It’s dangerous. I’ll be okay. You have my word on it. [Music] What the heck are you doing? Go park it in a corner somewhere and don’t move. Damn B slowing us down. And for the record, the only ones who get a cut are the ones who put in the work. Yeah, of course. But sorry, we suck. I’ll put my ability points into [Music] strength. Got all my gear ready. Did everything that needed to be done. And hey, I’m the king of running away. If it gets as bad as last time, I’ll bolt out of there. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Hey, wait. I see blocked off here. [Music] I get it. I stepped into a different dimension. So, instant engines aren’t like the regular kind. I bet they’re closer to red gates, though. It’s not like I’ve been in one to [Music] compare. Yes. Great. So much for my exit strategy. I was really counting on that, too. What stone? So, then if I don’t clear the dungeon, I’ll stay trapped in here. All the right beasts wiped the floor with me. And I’m supposed to settle this whole thing. Awesome. I have no help from anyone else. Can I really beat a boss? Yes. It’s time to find [Music] [Laughter] [Music] out. Okay. All my confidence is gone. [Music] Are you on one? I don’t care. [Music] [Applause] [Music] I [Music] need fire. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] They’re stronger now. [Music] much more challenging. It’s tougher than the goblins. I can sense it. Weapons won’t move. Why? Am I that afraid? I thought I was over what happened. [Music] [Applause] I don’t have a healer. No second chances. [Music] [Music] I can do that. I’ve already been to hell and back. I won’t let you take this from me. I won’t die. Is increasing my strength stamina that much of a difference? It doesn’t matter. It’s still got me damn it. [Music] [Applause] [Music] How am I supposed to [Music] [Music] win? I can’t do this alone. No party, no healer. I only catch water and food. I’m screwed. I should have brought some kind of magic weapon. Wait. Open [Music] [Applause] [Music] inventory. How did you keep sorting in there? I remember him saying he paid 3 million for it. Way outside my budget, that’s for sure. But since I have it, I should use it. The pain that I’m not [Music] scary. Come on. Come out. [Music] your gold steel fence for a reason, but I just got the saw. You want something compared to those behemoths, but are nothing. [Music] Huh? Wa! I’m at level two. Completing daily quests never changed that. Guess it’s triggered by real combat, which explains why my wounds suddenly healed. And the bonus for leveling up is how my stats go up by one, which is cool, I guess. If I get five points each time, and daily quests only net me, fighting definitely seems like the way to go. I wonder if one point really makes a noticeable difference in power, cuz there are values for perception and intelligence, too. But strength is the easiest to gauge. My body feels much lighter than before, and that’s with just 32 points. Based on what I’ve learned, I’m willing to bet that I have unlimited potential now. My level and abilities will just keep going up. If that’s true, then I can get stronger. Well, I’ve only killed five magic beasts, so maybe I’m getting ahead of myself. Let me see here. Did you drop any essence stones? Oh, okay. Guess I’ll get fangs and stuff instead. This strange system I’m caught up in, its rules follow game logic as opposed to real world logic. So, the beast in this dungeon will be different from the ones inside the gates. I have access to a shop. Can I buy? Beginners are locked down. I’ll sell them. 20 gold and no way of telling how much that’s actually worth. Considering I still have a pulse, I think it’s in the rank dungeon. So 20 is probably not all that much really. Okay, what’s next? To get out of this place, I got to defeat the boss. Teleporting is out since I don’t have any stones. And I can’t waste time looking for them either. I don’t have enough food to stay that long. [Music] rank dungeon or not. I don’t think I can beat a boss all on my own. But maybe my chances would be better if I leveled up. I’m sure they wouldn’t. No, I could easily die in the process. [Music] [Applause] [Music] I shouldn’t be afraid. After all, I’ve already died once. [Music] I am not going down easy. And I expect a good fight from you, too. Listen, if I kill you too fast, I just know that I’m going to feel bad. [Music] You’re qualified to be a hunter, Mr. Sun. Now, we can pay for mom’s treatment. I wish I had another chance. [Music] Let’s go. Come on me with all you’ve got. Fight as hard as we can till the very end. If it means they’ll get stronger, they’ll follow these rules, no matter how ridiculous they are. [Music] Man, I can’t be giving it. The association needs to fix this [Music] [Music] stuff. This plan is pretty much spent. At the end of the day, every weapon is disposable. Even the ones with outrageous price tags are ruined after a handful of dungeon runs. But I know this sword is why I’m still here. [Music] And that battle scored me 34 fangs, two horn daggers, a traveler’s cloak, and look at that, a safe escape via my shiny new teleportation stone. Should I call it a leaf? What if I never get the chance to level up this easily again? This dungeon might vanish the instant I teleport out of here. I don’t know. Maybe it’s like a limited time event, which makes the disappearing thing all the more likely. Ultimately, I’m being played by someone or something on the Buddha’s palm doing my little dance. Do I keep going forward or head back? [Music] [Music] Yes, Jiggy Lee speaking. Oh, of course I remember, sir. I’m sorry I turned you down the other day. There was a dungeon break at that gate. That’s not too far. I think I’d accepted his offer. We’ve been reaching out to every available hunter we can, but there’s a major shortage of healers in this league. [Applause] I’ll be right there. Each time my level goes up, magic beasts get a little easier for [Music] me. Their labels change colors, too. I think white means they’re relatively weak. Orange is about equal to me. Red. Red means stronger. The lychans were red when I first fought them. Now they’re all white. That’s just how much stronger I’ve gotten. And yet, I’m still hesitant to take on whatever’s waiting down there. My perception’s dad got a significant boost. So, I can sense it. There’s something powerful beneath me and it’s giving me chills. I doubt I can level up anymore here. The swords of you swipes away from breaking. [Music] Is it just me or does this thing have more steps than it used to? [Music] [Music] How is this place Humpty? [Music] [Applause] Please be white. Please be white. Please be white. I live up 14 times. So surely you have to be trapped. This one wasn’t adopted. Yeah, even before it’s broken. No way this sword could pierce those scales. Fist fighting is definitely [Music] out. Between its speed and how it throws its weight around, getting through its defenses can be tricky. What can I do against armor this [Music] thick? Don’t bring it on me. [Music] [Applause] [Music] I’m strength I gained was huge for me. [Music] Great. It’s still not enough. How much stronger do I need to get before I’m finally able to escape my past? [Music] The weakest hunter of all mankind. Yeah, that’s what they’ve been calling you. Oh, I see. They’re adults, yet they act like such childish jerks sometimes. Work hard and prove them all wrong. I know you can. Right. I will. Thanks, Mr. S. [Music] [Applause] weak so I get a crappy good thing. I’m weak so no one believes in me. I hate how worthless I am. I want strength. Overwhelming power brings people to their knees. The strong go into every situation with an advantage. While the weak quiver in fear or stand around helplessly. The weak get looked down on. It doesn’t matter how smart, creative, or kind they are. The weak always lose. I always lose. My kindness never saves me. No. What I need now is true strength. And I am not going to give up until I get it. Just what? [Music] You’ll get stronger if it’s the last thing I do. [Music] I’m not done yet. to the deep compared to the terror I felt that day. This is nothing. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Your bounty points are destroyed. With the [Music] power, with the power of I know I can kill you right here and now. [Music] Beautiful. [Music] Even if it’s just a bit. The weakest hunter of all mankind got stronger. [Music] Well, at least I bagged a nice prize, though. I’m kind of shocked it’s made from the snake’s fang instead of its bone. Oh, it has double the attack power of Mr. Keem sword plus paralysis and drain effects. What do we have here? Yeah, seems too scary to use, but those hang on [Music] to. I beat the dungeon. [Music] It’s like a ghost town. What time is it? Hey, you. No civilians beyond this point. Did you not listen to the broadcast? What broadcast? Look, kid. This isn’t a joke. Wait, are you a hunter? Yes, sir. That’s correct. I apologize for the confusion. Allow me to escort you. Right this way. Oh, okay. Sounds like something bad happened. Of course, a dungeon breaker. How many magic beasts are still wreaking havoc, sir? Most have been dealt with since it’s nearing the end. Only one left, and it’s a big one. My enhanced perception told me as much. It’s over there. The boss is alive and kicking. [Music] Those pictures, please. evacuated. How much longer will this take? What if this fight gets even worse? Come on, healers. Focus all of your energy on supporting the tank. That’s what we’re doing. Can’t you tell? Are you damaged healers taking this seriously? Put a single crack in this rock. It defense is insane. At least against physical attacks. They were shot on mages. So, what should we do? Make play. Hunter coming through. This crew looks to thrown together last minute. Very sick. Low ranks, too. I see eight rank hunters in 2D. One of the DS is a tank, which is why this battle has dragged on longer than it should. As for healers, we’ve got 2D. Hey, you going to help or not? You’re the highest ranked healer we have. We clearly need some support. Magic. Don’t just stand there, lady. I I’m sorry. healer and you don’t have to be. [Music] One week later, she’s still shaken up about it. Can’t blame her, though. I am, too. That’s a T-Rex boss, and I just tore through a much tougher, busy throne. Only one shot at this rate. Why no one would recruit higher ranked fighters for this? If I pretend defenses, that’s it. They win. [Music] Can I pierce him with one strike? Let’s see. Look, the barrier’s down. [Music] [Applause] We accidentally hit it. Our attacks nearly scratched and suddenly each shield was obliterated. No one goes from doing zero to 100 damage. So it wasn’t us. Who or what was it? A boss little golem that withtood the attacks of over 10 hunters completely unfaced. Got done in by a piece of junk. Excuse me, sir. Yes. Did you happen to see who threw that golden sword? Yeah, it was that straggler hunter there. Wait, what is that power? How high is that guy ranked? [Music] I didn’t think a single attack would work. Best guess is that Golem stamina was arguable. I knew it. Was that you? [Music] You saw the hottie? Yeah. Do you mean the earring? I sure did. His body is ridiculous. He has an average face, but he does kind of lean toward cute. Guy looks scrawny until he takes a shirt off and it’s like, “Oh, damn. Did we admit a patient as rift as that? Not ringing any bells for me. He didn’t really stand out in much at first. Apparently, he started exercising though and it did his body good. There’s no way. Takes more than a couple of days to build up muscle. Excuse me. Mr. Gus, [Music] I’m sorry. No, mine voluntarily, so please don’t leave. His muscles are incredible. Was he always this hot? I mean, surely he was, right? Do you need something from me? Hi. Yes. I just came to see how you’re feeling since you’re being discharged today. I’m honestly feeling pretty good. That’s wonderful. Stop by reception whenever you’re ready and we’ll get your paperwork filed. Okay. Sure. Thank you. Oh, and If it’s all right, may I have your phone number before you go? You want my phone number? Yes. Long as you don’t mind, of course. Must have a test result or two. They still need to send me. Yeah, that’s not a problem. [Music] Hello and good morning everyone. Joining us today, we have a very special guest. You know how can I run the White Tiger Guild? As one of just seven S-rank hunters in the Enko country, I imagine your schedule stays pretty full. So, I appreciate you fitting us in. Apart from talk show appearances and gate exploration, what exactly is a hunter’s life like? Busy, for sure. Lots of training involved. Hunters are gifted, but far from perfect. Getting out of touch with the feel of combat can instincts, no matter how enhanced they are. So, you train every day? That must be exhausting. In my case, no. Before I became a hunter, I was a firefighter. to staying in good shape was just routine. My comrade’s lives are at stake. Not being at my best can mean the worst. That thought alone keeps me on my toes. That’s some motivation. The White Tiger Guild are very fortunate as their leader. Hey, Gino. Good morning, Judah. Oh, what? You’re already up. Been awake a while now. Have fun at school. There are leftovers from last night’s dinner in the fridge. if you’re hungry. Okay. So, have you been working out? Um, yeah, a little. You also look a lot taller, which is weird. Apps I can understand. But height, it’s kind of cool. I guess that even guys in their 20s can grow. I’ll see you later. Hey, don’t forget an umbrella. No, that’s heavy. And it’s so nice out. Yeah, the word heavy when you get to class. Oh, give me a break. It’s better to be safe than sorry. Gee, thanks. Bye, pushy. Be careful out there. [Music] I’ll save the running for later, man. I really am jacked. Talk about a stat boost. But I could become a bodybuilder if I keep investing points in strength. Speaking of, I’ve got some points to divvy up. But where? That is the question. Strength raises the damage I can do. But that’s pretty useless if I can’t land any hits. Agility should help with that. I’ll definitely increase those two. Can’t go wrong with vitality either. Perception has come in handy, but intellect seems magic related. So, do I really need it? Okay, I’ve got it. That looks good. Hello, Junior. I’m speaking. You finally picked up. I am so sorry. I’ve been stuck in the hospital, sir. I expect you’ve been calling to ask about the rent. Right. Right. Still waiting on this month’s payment, but I can’t push it back if money’s tight. No need. I I’ll send it right away. Oh, I’ll keep an eye out then. You take care of yourself now, young man. I will. Thank you, sir. I don’t know. This change I’m going through is a reawakening or what? But now that I’m able to slay goblins without almost dying, making rent shouldn’t be too [Music] hard. That said, it won’t exactly be easy either. Bottom line, if you want to earn good money, I have to go through higher ranked gates. Trouble with that? There’s no seen personal rank hunter just cruise into those. Maybe he’ll get re-evaluated. A higher rank could let me access better gates and make some extra cash just from the publicity. I might get too much publicity though. Reawakenings are newsworthy as it is. But a hunter who can level up and get stronger by the day. That’s unheard of. I can practically see the headlines. All eyes would be on me and a nail that sticks out and gets hammered down. I don’t know. I think it’d be for the best to keep my secret to myself at least until I have a solid grasp on this power. [Music] Confirmed. Hey there. Your name’s Don Kuan and mine’s Chinos. He rank right? Yes, sir. Oh, hey, you’re him. The dude that’s like known for being horrible. If memory serves, you’re called the weakest hunter of all mankind. Are you serious? That’s enough for both of you. So much for starting things off on the right foot. No, it’s fine. Your ranks can be laughably bad. Will that be an issue? Not as far as I’m concerned. We need you to meet the quota, and that’s more important than your rank. I told you over the phone, but you’re mainly here for the headcount since we need a minimum of eight hunters to enter a C-rank dungeon. Half the party has to be C rank 2, but we’ve got that covered. You aren’t going to be fighting in there, so we won’t be sharing any of the spoils with you. You’ll still get your 2 million for participating, though. Not bad, eh? Four Z-ax, two sub-rex. Not bad at all. Then just tell me what I have to do, sir. You’ll be in charge of all in our bags. They’ve got food, spare clothing, gear. First aid kits somewhere in there, too. First aid? There isn’t a healer on the squad. Independent parties like ours have a hard time retaining healers, as I’m sure you can imagine. You know, all our raids without a healer, so we’re used to it. A strike squad with nothing but tanks and damage dealers. Are they crazy? Going in without a healer really bugs me. Just sign on the dotted line and we can be on our way. I recognize the party is not liable for anything that occurs inside the dungeon. Sure. Here. Thank you. [Applause] Hello there, fellow temporary recruit. My name’s Gino Ho. I’m a 21-year-old Dank Hunter, and I signed up as a quota guy just like you. I see a D-rank with that gear. Is this gear to trust fun? It’s your first C rank raid ever. Don’t you worry. I’ll be there to keep you safe. Awesome. Let’s move out. Those bags look really heavy. Thankfully, you’ll be okay. Yes. Well, thank you. Oh, come on, bro. I’m younger than you, so just drop all the ple and bang games. Works for me. Did you hear about the president of the firm who was handling this site? He fled overseas 2 months ago with the 900 billion he embezzled while the workers and investors were left holding the bag. [Music] Just look at me rambling without reading the mood again. For some strange reason, I’ve never been great at picking up on social cues ever. Here we are. Damn, that is one huge swirly light. Don’t see gates this big very often. We really don’t. Which makes me feel like it should be ranked higher. You know what I mean, boss? The association folks said it was a Seagate after checking it twice, and they’re pretty thorough about that stuff. See or not? A gate with its own postal code seems bad, right? The size of the gate doesn’t really tell us anything. The magic power within is what counts, so I think we’ll be just fine. When Mu Hung said they checked it, he meant they measured its magic. We wouldn’t even be allowed to rate it if it were B or higher. Larger guilds handle the more dangerous dungeons. Your brain’s kind of blowing mine away, Gina. I may be an E- rank, but I have been doing this a while. Don’t get cocky. It’s still your first C- rank raid. Okay, follow me. We’re going in. Get the steal yourself and let’s go. Huh? Yeah. Right behind you. Thank you for a little light. Sure. [Applause] Well, this is different. No beasts to greet us. Awfully dark for a dungeon, too. Yeah. Where are the glow stones in the walls that light the way? The bed’s black dungeon. Reminds me of the Cartinon Temple. Hey, quick question. What did you mean by glowstones? Oh, they’re shiny rocks. It’s common to find them all over the ground in walls in cave dungeons. They give off this faint light that illuminates the area. I wouldn’t mind having a few right now. So, an essence stone is the kind you recover from a magic beast. A man stone is what you can mine from the dungeon itself. And then there’s a glow stone that has a more practical use in lighting caves. Seems easy to mix them up. You’ll get the hang of it soon enough. What if it’s a bust? Just a big empty cave. What do you think? Could a dungeon without a single magic beast even exist? I hear them. They found us. They just haven’t shown themselves yet. Everyone ready? What moves as a group lives in the dark, but it’s trying to light when they sense it. We’re dealing with insect types. Insect pigment. No wonder it’s dark. What do you see over there, boss? Nothing. They’re hiding. Don’t tell me it’s an ant colony. Great. They went down’s getting closer. Where the hell are they? Too many turtles to choose. [Music] I’ll draw your attention away. Stick with me for you. I’ll keep you safe from these things. What are you waiting for? Creepy craw. No wonder [Music] he’s on your left, King. Yeah, I got him. I’ll help. No, just stay back. I’m counting down. 5 4 3 2 1 zero. [Music] [Applause] Very nice. Now finish it. Hell yeah. Nice chemistry. They’ve obviously been working together for a long time. Still, since they operate without a healer, they’re a little too aggressive. But you know, this gear makes up for his lack of skill. Everyone’s doing fine, I guess. But something feels off. Not the last one. Well, yeah, that was all of them. We’re done here, you guys. It’s luing time. Gather up the essence stones and divide the lot by seven. Yes, sir. Favorite part of the chapter. Same. That was some call you made, Gino. Those bugs about ambushed us. Glad. How were you able to tell they were attacking us from above? Instinct. Then your instincts are very sharp. We’d be dead. Hey, boss. Get a load of this. The wounds on these bugs. No weapon of ours made those. Exactly. And they’re not wounds for magic, either. I’m not sure what did this, but they weren’t just killed. These suckers were torn apart. Maybe they had a turf battle with some other magic beast, which implies that there’s a more dominant creature than these freaks crawling around in here somewhere. What could be big enough to prey on these? That was amazing. Like, did you see me slash that one bug down the middle? Yeah. So, your sword and all of your armor, bet they weren’t cheap. Uh, you’re right. They were a gift from my dad. He wanted to honor my first raid and all. All right, let’s keep up with the dream. Just make sure to watch your back. I get the sense we’ll need [Music] to 8. Did a bomb just go up in our building? Settle down. It’s a standard occurrence here. [Music] It’s just the guild master training. [Music] That much damage from one hit. Damn. That didn’t get me anywhere near warmed up. Hey, can I get a cleanup crew in here? [Music] Who’s there yet? The size of a dungeon has nothing to do with its rank, right? I was listening when you talked about magic power ratings. Does that mean this dungeon is fast but mostly empty? Sure. Dude, it must be hard lugging around all that stuff in this huge place. Really, bro? I don’t mind helping you. They’re really not as heavy as you would think. I’m also getting paid without fighting magic beasts, which is a pretty sweet deal. Or at least I thought it was. No, it seems too sweet. It’s a snagging feeling. We are a battle tested party without a healer. We may need an extra membership. [Music] Nice. Thanks. Something’s up in this place. We’ve covered a ton of ground, but none of the beasts we’ve come across are healthy. Every insect since that first swarm has been injured or dead. There’s a boss in here somewhere. There’s got to be you. The gate wouldn’t have opened if there wasn’t. Hang on. You want light the way ahead. Sure. This path definitely leads to the boss chamber. Stay alert. [Music] What? No way. Look at all of these mono crystals. They’re just so beautiful. They aren’t worth as much as essence stones. With this hall, it’s got to be worth billions, if not more, you know, boss. I bet even your brother would be jealous of a find like this. Dude, shut up. Why did you have to bring up the boss’s brother? Huh? Not cool. Dongu, I tell you, you don’t always get to be the one who’s right. Better not expect your big brother to bow down to you now, cuz this score is just the thing to make my strike team blow up. [Music] is going to be over here. Hey, Chin, can I see the contract that you signed before entering the dungeon? There’s something I want to double check for you. Okay. Excuse me, Mr. Hong, sir. According to G’s contract, he should be in on this. Battle drops are the only thing he doesn’t get a share of. Since mono crystals are excavated as opposed to being dropped by beasts, shouldn’t this particular find be split eight ways instead of seven? Well, of course. Let’s split it all evenly. Fear is fair after all. But first, there’s some company we should see to the dungeon boss. In case you didn’t know, rookie, the gate will close once that thing dies. Mining and carrying out this truckload of crystals comes before exterminating the colossal spider. Fortunately, it seems to be asleep, which gives us the perfect juice to excavate. So, where’s the key? I mean, I wasn’t expecting there to be a treasure trove of monarch crystals. I left with the transport and mining hills back when we arrived. Chelsea, don’t I always say be prepared for anything? I’m really sorry. Guess it can’t be helped now. Why don’t you two stay here for a bit and protect our prize? We’ll go get the mining. Look, stay here. We hit the boss’s lair. We have the lowest ranks. You’ll be just fine. That thing looks like it’s sound asleep on a full stomach. I doubt anything could snap it awake unless you did it intentionally. Even so, this is your first raid and you’d think you know better. Gino’s in the same boat since this is his first C- rank dungeon. Have a little faith, will you? Take a break. Actually, I need a break with my team, too. Got lots to discuss. Regulations say you need eight members to take on a C-rank dungeon. Their squad only consists of six. We do all our rights without a humor. So, we’re used to used to it suggests they’ve taken on a fair share of C-rank dungeons before this one. So, why recruit you know instead of having regular temps on call? All right, go ahead and seal off the entrance to the litter one. [Applause] No. No. Considering the timing, I think they just betrayed us. I knew it. Those bastards. In a hunter’s mind at work, you run into some real crooks. Our job will always have some risk. Mistakes and accidents are bound to happen. But since those accidents occur inside gates, it’s easy for anyone with ill intent to commit a crime and then never see their offense come to light. It’s not like there are surveillance cameras in there. And without living witnesses, there’s zero evidence. Sometimes weak people get used as bait to lure out the magic beasts, but they get left behind. has to sign the way lizards lose their jeans. They’re really trying to kill us all because they want more lousy magic crystals. If I If we hadn’t put up that stupid contract, then maybe we No, we were in there trapped. We were ready to strike us down on the spot after one wrong move. More importantly, we said I would protect you, so that’s what I’ll do. Somehow I’ll manage. We could get out from there if we needed, but I bet they thought of that, [Music] too. A segreg [Music] [Applause] other [Music] level. No, I take that back. You know, don’t move. I’m going to fight this thing. Wait, you mean like fight? [Music] I mean, this one’s mine. [Music] I’m just wondering, did we make this more complicated than it had to be? We could have easily killed them then and there. Damn, how tense can you be? Fighting them would have woken up the boss and our big payday would be gone. That piece of crap ranks as weak as he is moving. Be a miracle for him and a D-rank without raid experience to beat that spider. Once it eats him, it’ll pass right back out and we can sneak in and claim our crystals. I can break through the caveman with my magic. Any explosion will wake the spider. There were side tunnels near the ceiling. We’ll drop in from there. And the dots all connect. Man, awesome idea. But what if the spiders awake? We’ll jock it up to bad luck and take the damn thing out. Either way, we’re going to come out of this better than we went in. Ginoho’s sword and shield alone must be worth a few hundred million. If we can’t have all the Mona crystals his gear will have to do. So, let’s figure out whose trust fund kitty is. Look bad if I didn’t show at the funeral. And you know, without a doubt, those two were torn limb from limb after our noisy demolition. A grumpy monster spider can’t be a good time. Kill one. Think you could take that nasty bastard down yourself? Yeah, right. Maybe in my wildest dreams. I feel the same. It’s a beast of a magic beast. [Music] So yeah, there is Geta. That’s the one part of my plan that’s an absolute guarantee. Get serious. You’d have to be at least a B rank to kill that on your own or an upper C rank, which will remind you is two ranks abu. The odds are linked zero. Bro, let’s focus our energy on escaping instead. J has a point. Even though I reaw awakened and leveled up a few times, I’m still pretty weak. The blue venom fang Kasakai I fought in the instance dungeon was probably Dank, but that golem was as well, if not lower. This thing’s easily uglier than both of them, and safety assume it’s stronger, too. And yet, somehow the thought of fighting it doesn’t intimidate me. I can stand my ground against a C-rank boss. I’m strong enough for that. I’m level 18 now. Taking on this thing is worth a shot. They call us hunters for a reason. And it’s about time the real hunt begins. [Music] Long day, sir. It seems these meetings are beginning to wear on me. They are on an endless loop. The government, media, and energy developers all want to talk. It’s ironic because I didn’t used to be much of a talker. [Music] Thankfully, your schedule is clear for the time being. as such. Would it be all right if I asked for some instruction? Could be a good change of pace. Less talking, too. [Music] They say old soldiers are doomed to fade away, but I can hardly turn down a youngster asking for a bit of guidance. [Music] That’s one tough shell. [Music] hits hard. A single strike could kill me. The way he’s moving, he can’t possibly be. So, what is it? Did he rank his ranking? It’s not unheard of. Some hunters have successional magic control and make it so they’re ranked lower when they register, which earns them the name false rankers. Most turn out to be lunatics. The kind of psychopaths who killed for fun. What am I even doing in this place? Dad, I’m so sorry. [Music] [Applause] I still haven’t done any actual damage. And with high fatigue, I’m about to get real slow real fast. I’ve got to kill it before that happens. Paralysis and drain. The dagger’s debuffs are my key victory. I just need a weak saw to aim [Music] [Applause] for it. Well, you’re full of nasty surprises. This freak is rock solid armor and spit that burns to the bone. And the longer we fight, the worse off I’ll be. I have to get up close regardless of the risk. A new skill. Dash. Perfect. Let’s take it for a spin. [Music] [Applause] If one hit away, but does he have to stop him to hang in there? What’s his strange faster? Go even faster. Almost. [Music] We go too. [Music] You can’t die like this. Oh [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] yeah. Hey [Music] Man, am I glad I sat on those daily quest rewards until now. That could have ended very differently otherwise. I don’t believe it. He totally thrashed that thing by himself. [Music] Then it’s true. This guy is a false shrinker. [Music] Wonder how much this will go for. Hey, um, Bon, if you’d like, I can hold all of the essence stones you get. I’d also be more than happy to take care of your gear. There she please help yourself. I insist. Uh, sheriff, why is he calling me that? Sit back and rest up, boss. I’ll excavate the mono crystal while you recharge. What has gone into him? No, they’re alive. [Music] [Music] Are you all right? I am. Thank you for the lesson, sir. I should thank you since this was a good change of pace. So, thanks, Chan. Remarkable. You don’t seem to have lost a step. No, I have compared to when I was on active duty. What’s really remarkable is how much your defense has improved. It shows you’ve been practicing. Though I know my rank is set in stone, there’s nothing preventing me from honing my body and technique. It’s important for hunters to work on their minds and bodies and not solely rely on their gifts, especially since they’re caught in dire situations quite frequently. It’s in those same situations that human nature rears its ugly head to truly test you. So, you did squash the spider. Guess it was just an overgrown bug and not an overpowered monster. Damn sure the dude’s ear beating a C-rank boss a cinch. He’s a D-rank, though. Thing must have been weak as hell for him to kill it. So, what’s the call? Just say the word. I would think it’s obvious. Gino Ho. Those fancy toys of yours got me curious, so I did a little digging. Your old man’s the head of Eugene Construction. Young on you. Isn’t that right? Well, and so my face. It’s earned you a chance. Kill Ju and you’ll live. Surely the pieces have clicked. We round out our numbers with dump chumps. They all die and we keep their share of the L. And now you’re going to be our accomplice. You know you. That’s the only way you’re leaving alive. Are you kidding? Trust Fun Baby’s first boss fight with Kate thanks to his special gear. Could be a real pain to deal with. Save yourself and kill him or you could both die. Come on. Not like it’s a hard choice. What happens in a dungeon stays in a dungeon. Don’t tell me a D rank is afraid of an E- rank loser. [Music] Huh? Well, you’re actually siding with the dead weight. So, are we cooking the golden goose, too, or what? We’ll take out the weak one first. Say, fellas, never killed a human before in cold blood. [Music] Urgent quest. What the hell is this? I would be attention if I were you. [Applause] [Music] Boss. [Music] Hey, Eugene. It’s been a while. How are things down at the White Tiger Guild lately? It’s business as usual. Nothing really to report. Any big news out of the Hunter’s Guild? Nah, it’s been fairly normal for us, too. Wait a second. How’d that training go? Miss Chaw led you through an A-rank dungeon, right? That’s not normal. It was certainly something. A fast something. Her entire squad was struggling against an A-rank beast. [Music] And his chest laid it in a flash. Made it look like it was no big deal either. She took us all by surprise. The Kun was just completely bowled over. He wants to be a straight team captain, so it opened his eyes. Yeah, he is pretty straight lace. What about that chill Kim guy from your guild? Ernie also wants to be a captain. Can he hack it? He’s not a bad guy and he has potential, but but that one little word tells us everything. Guild mates aside, think of how fortunate we are. The guilds we joined are the best of the best. We’re in the big leagues, ladies. That’s very true. I’d hate to freelance, especially with the unsavory rumors I’ve heard floating around. Rumors like what? Like, you know, strike teams with suspiciously high fatality rates. [Music] Get a grip, kid. Your friend is dead. You murderers. How could I have forgotten survival of the fittest in this world? This world filled with violence, deception, and betrayal. How could [Music] I? That’s right. I got numb to it. Careless, overconfident, delusional. And now the system expects me to murder my enemies. Does it need to keep me alive for some reason? This isn’t coincidence or charity. The system wants me to live. It wants me strong. Gosh, you sure know how to take a hit, don’t you? A hit? The dude took a death blow. I think I get it now. If the system is bent on using me, I’m just going to have to use the system. Q1, you idiot. You shouldn’t have held back. Thanks for the reminder. The weak always lose no matter what. That’s the way it is. Somebody gave this guy a medal. The weakest hunter of all mankind understands me. But I don’t. Your crew must understand how it works, too. You’re saying, “Hang on. What crap are you talking?” You hunt and hunt. So now I want to know if the hunters are ready to be prayed upon. Hey, boss. I’m going to handle this one. Okay, listen up, pal. You need a reality check. Are we ready to be prayed upon? And just what can a junked up little E-rank like you even do? I mean, you’re the weakest hunter of [Music] That’s one down. Jun, what the hell, man? Did he draw that dagger? Where was he even lighting it? Arrogance aside, Jun was stronger than him. How can an E- rank kill a D-rank? I just killed somebody. a person. Even if I say the system made me do it, I still ended a man’s life. But it’s either their lives or mine. So I can’t back down to it because it’s only the strong who survive. [Music] Go to hell. [Music] [ __ ] What kind of ring moves like that? Son of a [ __ ] You guys come right. [Music] He’s so strong. He seems even more powerful than when he fought the dungeon boss. You killed all five of my men within seconds. But you also took out the spider, huh? You kept your true strength hidden from us. Now I’m seed like they were. My reinforcement sets me apart. [Music] He’s a monster in his own right, but after fighting a boss and flight hunters, he has to be tired. His speed and his stagger special abilities are what give him an edge. But my reinforcement still makes my body as strong as steel. His attacks won’t affect me. [Applause] Mr. You’re impressive, but I’m afraid I’ve got some bad news for you. This is going to go. You see, I’ve been leveling up this whole time. What? What just happened? I think he smashed me into the ground with one hand. He lied. Cuz no way in hell is any late. Even a monster like you has to have a heart. So show mercy and spare me. You can take every monarch crystal and essence stone this dungeon has to offer. In fact, I’ll pay you on top of that. Hey, maybe price you want to spare my life. And I swear I’ll double it no matter what it is. Two times whatever you want. Three times. You tried to kill me three times, didn’t you? And now you want mercy. Yes, but for yourself. You’ll never get away with it if you kill me here. What happens in a dungeon stays in a dungeon. your words. Not mine. Have you had any idea [Music] my boss? The gate’s closing. We have to go. [Music] So, all four C-rank hunters plus two D ranks died in action. The only survivors were a D-rank on his first raid and some rando E-rank. I know it sounds crazy, but it’s true. I believe you. Oh, do you? It’s blade. It’s the Maya company’s talon sword. It only tested the shelves. That’s quite an eye you have. Rewards for slaughtering people. I’d recommend skill cuts enemy abilities by 50% for a minute. Yeah, of course you’d live if you had so much awesome equipment. You must have been the hero of this tragic tale. While this E-rank hid and let you handle everything by yourself, am I right? Well, gentlemen, I appreciate your cooperation after going through such a disaster. You are free to leave now. Uh, excuse me. That was some excellent work today, boss. I really mean it. Thanks. [Music] Is there anything wrong? No, I was just thinking I’m glad I gave her that umbrella. [Music] Excuse me, manager. Woo. Something the matter. Sir, take a look at this. A C-rank dungeon raid consisting of eight hunters, six of whom were killed in action. A D-rank and an E-rank are the only ones who made it out alive. I imagine they fled. Happens all the time. You would think, but they defeated the boss and cleared the dungeon before leaving. D-ring hunter Gin Ho Yu seems to have been armed with expensive gear. That might explain how the two lowest ranked were able to survive. What’s the issue then? You’re making a report here, not stating a problem. Oh, right. Well, what caught my attention is that the other hunter was also a survivor of that double dungeon incident. It’s Chinuong, sir. He was the E-rank. Yes. And another thing worth noting, sir, is that one of the six deceased is Don Squali. The infrasu’s older brother, I can see why you brought this to me. Come home. Hey, welcome back. Is that right, chicken? What’s the occasion? Something good must have happened. Uh, it could be good, could be bad. I’m not really sure yet. Let’s just say I’ve got our bells covered for now, including mom’s. Yeah, that’s not weird at all coming from a cheapkate like you. too. I’ve been meaning to ask about how that thing went. H your rate. Clearly, it paid well enough. But you didn’t end up in the hospital this time, so your party was super strong, right? Yeah, guess so. I bet you beat the bad guys easily. I really did. Everything about that moment was easy. When the time came, I didn’t hesitate for a second. If anything, I resented them for thinking they were even close to my league. The old me definitely would have tried to find a way out of it. Hence, leveling up also made me braver. Those weren’t magic beasts, though. They were humans. Genu. Hey, uh, is everything all right with you over there? Yeah. Thought I might have forgotten to grab the change, but I was wrong. Man, are you serious? Is that all? [Music] Screw it. What matters is getting stronger so I can stay alive and help my family. Whoever tries to stop me will be just as dead. What a harmful substance. Detoxing. All right, I’m finished. Oh, well then if you’re really done, is it okay if I eat the rest? Sure, but don’t cry at me when you put on weight. [Music] I’m not even buzzed. A buff from the system must be killing the effects of the alcohol. Like a status effect, maybe a blessing. Health and longevity disables toxic and abnormal conditions improved regenerative capacity. That’s right. My reward for the double dungeon. So much has happened since then. I guess I never checked it out. Certainly explains why my missing limbs came back. There’s still a lot I don’t know. Hey, sorry to bother you, but you’ve got a call from some guy named Gino Ho. You be right there. Huh? Whoa. Easy on the beer, dude. It’s poison and I can I’m not dying from beer, Tina. When I become a doctor, don’t expect me to treat you. I know this is out of the blue, so thanks for meeting me. I didn’t think I’d ever see you again. I’m glad, though. I’d be a dead man if it weren’t for you, boss. Yeah, well, giving me your share of the essence stones helped me out, too. And you’ve kept quiet, so I consider us pretty much square. Of course. I mean, why would I blab? I know you only did that in self-defense. It was either them or us. Anyway, what’s up? I’d really like to put together a strike team and thought you pass. You’re going to decline without hearing any details? I’m not interested in humor and trust fund kid. Just 20 raids. No, 19 more is all I’d ask. Oddly specific. Why do you want to be a guild master? Exactly. So, hear me out, boss. I’m begging you. [Music] Fine. Go on. [Music] Okay. I figure you know this depth to become a guild master since you caught on so quickly. But yes, I need at least 20 raids worth of experience to get my license and I’m 19 away. I haven’t done any more since the one we did. There’s a written test, too, but I’ve studied my whole life to inherit Eugene Co, so I’ll ace that. It’s just the hands-on stuff. You’re the second son of Eugene Construction CEO. This is all related to the company, believe it or not. You see, my father is in the process of forming a guild for a construction company. Yes. As dangerous as dungeons are, the treasures inside them justify the risk. Essence stones and mono crystals are only the tip of the iceberg. The remains of higher ranked beasts are used for a number of things. If it’s found in a dungeon, chances are it holds some monetary value. So, basically, you want a group of hunters who you employ to go around clearing gates. to ban your corporation. Cash is saying man, you are sharp. Yeah, my dad wants to run the guild like a business. So, he’ll hire an S-rank hunter to be the leader and then my brother will be the VP. I’m Srank. There are seven in the whole country, right? The only one not affiliated with a guild is Bianca, but you retired already. Wait, so he’s going to poach one of them? Might want to rethink that plan. You’ll gain a leader, but you’ll also make an enemy. Sure, but since my brother hasn’t awakened, he’s out of the running completely. Sierra and Iraq have enough experience to be qualified and change your father’s mind. That’s the goal. So, help yourself by helping me. You want to raid while hiding your power, don’t you? And I want to raid with hunters who are lower ranked. If I can succeed with an E- rank as opposed to an S, my dad will be much more convinced. Boss has to be B rank. No, he’s way stronger. Picking the wrong person for this could get me killed. But if it’s [Music] him, take a look. That building is going to be the HQ for the guild. It’s appraised for 30 billion and will keep going up. 19 successful rates from now, it’s all yours. 19 C rank rings for 30 billion. There was a time I would have jumped at an offer like that. But now, I’m the sole person who can level up. That changes things. If I keep increasing my stats, I could even reach Srank or maybe go beyond that. Majority villain is honestly chump change. With that in mind, I’m still not sure how leveling up will affect me. So, I really don’t like the idea of working with somebody else. It’s just too risky. I’m sorry. Boss, hang on. work with me on this and I swear in you I’ll take your secret to the grave. [Music] I want details on the two survivors. Get me their info ASAP. Mr. forgive the intrusion, but I have those documents. My brother was murdered. Do you have any evidence that you’re tell? Right here you are, sir. Laura, what are the consequences of killing someone abroad? Are you serious? [Music] If you do so in a country with an extradition treaty for all hunter related crimes, you would have to stand trial there. But if they don’t have such a treaty, you’d be sent home for prosecution. And in that case, you may be able to negotiate for a reduced sentence if you’re tried here. Clear my schedule. Sudden changes will disrupt the guild and business will grind to a halt. Sir, how far am I booked out? for the immediate future. Then it can wait, but pencil it in. Of course, Mr. W. Thank you for understanding. Dank Hunter Gino. Dank Hunter Gino Song. You bastards better stay alive till I have time to deal with you. You’ve never exercised much before, so why now? Well, all I ever do is study. It’s like super unhealthy, right? So much worse than eating a whole mountain of chicken. Hey, um, if we had 30 billion, what would you do with it? Where is this coming from? Just curious. A chunk would go to mom’s bills and another for college. Then what? Save it. I don’t know. It’s too unrealistic. Yeah. Well, don’t try to keep up with me. Okay. What the heck, Ju? [Music] Jeez, even ranking hunters are extra. [Music] Hold on. Go back. 11 out of 10. So, it tracks how much I run even after I hit the goal. All right, then. Let’s see how far I can go. [Music] All right, finally. I was starting to think I would never catch up to you. I’m going to run a little more. more [Music] maxed out at 20 km. Let’s check the [Music] others. The daily quest became a secret quest because I doubled all of the reps. Yes. Choice of random loot boxes. Well, I’m doing the bless one. [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Music] Easy. Another [Music] key. The demon’s castle. Srink. What? [Music] There’s a magical cure all in there. The elixir of [Music] life. Seems too good to be true. But if this elixir really cures any illness, my mind’s made up. I’m going. [Music] The acquisition difficulty probably matches the dungeon’s level, which means this one’s Srank. One of us in here will be on the same level as that Jesuit Island dungeon break. The one even Srank hunters couldn’t contain. [Music] Do I even have a chance against threats of that level? I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t scared. But the second it gets too intense, I’ll use the teleportation stone I saved from the instance dungeon. [Music] I won’t give it to fear. I can’t get stronger that way. I’ll fight, I’ll level up, and take what’s mine. I refuse to die in a place like this. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] I really damaged it. And that’s with the buff for my wolf assassin [Music] title. Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Thanks for the shot. Too [Music] fast. No, no, no. Only one choice. We’re recovering now. This support. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Yeah. Heat. [Music] The warnings won’t stop. The system is doing everything it can to ensure I don’t die because I’m the player. Don’t have to be a genius to tell this is far from a normal reawakening. Wait status. will go away in 3 minutes. That’s too risky to test my luck. There might be [Music] [Music] time. Is it even possible to survive this? A few more hits and I’m done for. But there’s got to be a way. That’s right. I have a store. It’s in my price range. I’ll take three. [Music] One just heals 100 HP. Not enough. Poison. Huh? Whoa. Easy on here, dude. It’s poison in a can. die from near to them. I have to [Music] try. Here we go. [Music] Not [Music] yet. Heat. Heat. [Music] you. [Music] God. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Let’s see what it dropped. That’s what I figured. I love skis. I mean, it’s where the gate Cberus was guarding. What [Music] the It’s for the elixir. No way. That fight helps me gauge my limits. I know if I go in that castle, I’ll die. So, I’ll get stronger and come back. Count on [Music] it. A mystical potion that cures all diseases. [Music] It’s magic, so there’s a decent chance that includes eternal sleep. It only takes three ingredients to craft this elixir of life. While I don’t have any of them yet, I do know exactly where they are. But going back to that castle as I am now is a death wish. I need to level up more, stronger. I need to get stronger. You’re saying you accept that? I’m saying things have changed. Raiding a handful of C-rank dungeons could benefit me. So, I’m in. Yes. Yes. That’s if you agree to one condition. Sure. Name whatever your heart desires and it’s yours. No strike team. Only you and I go in. You want the two of us to clear 19 rank dungeons by ourselves. So, do we have a deal? We can’t do it. Every C-rank raid requires a minimum of eight hunters to even step through the gate. We’ll take a page of Dong Kuang’s book. Pay people to meet the quota or we do the work. I I don’t know. It’s a little too risky. So, think about it this way. Fewer people going in means less chance of casualties. And, you know, we can come out unscathed. Clearing 19 dungeons accident free is huge. And since you’re doing this to persuade your father, wouldn’t a triumph like that help? It certainly wouldn’t hurt. Well, let’s do it. 19 range. Okay, I’ll handle arranging gates and recruits. [Laughter] [Music] Who out There, sir. Is there something unique? Very impressive. I’d expect nothing less from an S ring, though. I was waiting for the right moment to approach you, Miss Cha. Sorry to interrupt your training, but here, please take my [Music] card. It’s been over a decade since the gates first appeared. The world has changed at a dizzying pace. Infrastructure, the economy, media, and even politics. The dungeons have affected all of those in some shape or form. Take our infrastructure. It would appear the very foundation of our lives and no longer operate without the resources found in the gates. You hunters are the only ones able to retrieve those resources, you know. Then there’s the Hunters Association, the government will continue to fund them as long as there are hunters to be overseen. After all, without the association, who would assist the hunters? How would they be ranked and registered? They manage gates that don’t go to auction. They handle dungeon bre. And yet the association is nothing more than a function of the state. The ones who collect the majority of dungeon resources to keep our economy going are the guilds. Essentially a business that’s been capitalizing on market need. They’re extremely wealthy because they struck while the iron was hot and it’s still burning. Just look at the Hunter’s Guild, the White Tiger Guild, the Reaper Guild, the Fame Guild, and the Knights Guild. The five largest in the country. They have a functioning monopoly on all dungeon related profits. It suits them fine, but I see no reason we should allow that to persist. Dungeon resources are important to everyday life. Simply leaving their collection to a group of mercenaries is out of the question. We’ve contributed so much to this country. Why stop now? We should handle this age of dungeons, too. Someone establish our own guild. You realize how crucial that is, right, son? I heard. Yes, of course. Oh, that may be true. Recruiting an escer to act as my brother’s business partner is such a dicey move. Especially when I’m right here. [Music] [Music] Looks like none of the extra reps count anymore. And that cursed random loot box I was offered for the secret quest isn’t available now. The system only let me have one of the two. Man, there’s a chance I could have gotten another item as valuable as the demon’s castle key. But random loot boxes aren’t all bad. I mean, the key to that instance dungeon came from one. [Music] Maybe. Maybe [Music] not. With my stats as high as they are now, three points aren’t enough to make much difference anymore. Be nice if I still had an efficient way to level up. Those C rank raids will help, but I got to wait until Oh, yeah. the penalty zone. I can fight that centipede and no, I’d have an easier time running from that thing now, but beating it. Well, what if I don’t gain experience? Cuz it’s a punishment. [Music] They need hunters for a Dank game. And the biggest pro is that it’s a good chance to level up, but then the concept I’d be fighting with a strike team. Should I pass? [Music] Beggars can’t be choosers. This is frustrating. [Music] You’re too good. I didn’t stand a chance. Sure you did, but I’m not ready to lose. I wish you were still at your best. To fight you in your prime would be an honor. Come on. It’s been a few months now. When are you going to stop fredding over my arm? Another emergency summons. Low ranks get a lot of these for what amounts to running errands. But you answer. Is retiring completely up then? May retire. I see your point. Not only am I getting up there in age, I’ve got a missing limb to hold me back. No, that’s not what I meant, master. Well, I only lost my arm when I could have lost my life. Even though my best years are long gone, I’d really like to spend whatever time I have left helping people out. [Music] My next raid request came in. You know, honey, isn’t it about time you considered a career besides hunting? Not this again. It’s so dangerous. How many people died in that one raid before? And how close were you to dying right along with them? I guess pretty close. Daddy, [Music] I hear you. But Uni is starting preschool and Una is going to middle school. So, we need the money, don’t we? I suppose, but it’ll be fine. The association makes it a point not to send lore ranks into trickier dungeons. That one incident was just an exception. You’re right. I’m sorry if I’m making such a fuss. I get why you do, though. Please be careful. Okay. Well, that’s a given. You know I love you. Hey, Daddy. Yeah. What’s going on? Are you strong like superheroes? Oh, you bet I am. Your daddy can beat up the scariest monster you’ve ever seen. Really, really, really [ __ ] up. You have got some damn nerve. Are you going to tell me why? Don’t play dumb. You wasted my time and stuck me with that interview. I caught it, by the way. You made a very good impression, so bravo. I found your answers both insightful and sincere. I’ll take your empty flattery and shove it. You should just admit that interview was supposed to be for you, not me. Well, let’s recap the offer made to Chairman Go. Last I checked, they wanted a talented hunter who had great character. They also asked that he’d be dedicated to his job. With all that in mind, it doesn’t sound like they wanted me, does it? At least you realize how sketchy you are. Oh, well, it’s done. So, what’s this about? I’m glad I got to tell you off. That can’t be why you asked to speak in person. I look behind you and you’ll see a detailed report about something I thought should be brought to your attention. Eugene Construction are getting ready to launch their own guild. I heard the moves they’ve been making are pretty underhanded. They’ve been headh hunting in my guild. Then I suppose since you already know I have wasted your time twice in a row now. Yeah. Well, I already know that you knew that I knew. So, can we please cut the grammar? I’ll ask once more. What’s this really about? You haven’t called lately, so I’m glad I got a hold of you. Is everything okay? Work been good? Yeah. You’ve always been such a scaredy-cat, Julie. Makes it hard to picture you being a hunter. You’re Bren, right? I know that’s supposed to mean you’re pretty strong, but wouldn’t someone with your issues just get in the way? Come on back home and help run the family business. Your daddy’s worth. Look, my life isn’t yours to control. I’m a grown woman who makes her own choices, so just in the world is all this. [Music] I get in the way, but [Music] I want to try just a bit longer. [Music] [Music] Pardon the intrusion. Hunter Hayen Chan, what can I do for you today? Nothing really, sir. I just want to let you know a scout from Eugene Construction offered me a job. Here’s the card he gave me. I see. Apparently, they have plans to launch a new guild soon, and we’re hoping I’d join them as their guild master. So, they have good taste, but I assume you’re telling me this because you turned their offer down, right? Right. Without any hesitation, sir. Thanks for your loyalty and honesty. Of course. Also, um I noticed that President Beck was leaving your office as I was on my way in, sir. May I ask what brought him here? I’d like to know your honest thoughts regarding Jedju Island. Juu Island? Why suddenly bring that up? Because it should be discussed, not sealed off and forgotten due to a failure. The only occasional reconnaissance is done from the shore when the public receives a single annual update about any changes. People are trying to forget it all. to wipe the site and its horrors from their minds. Maybe, but you can’t exactly blame them. Well, I refuse. No matter how common place gates may have become, or how much I get fond over as the ultimate weapon of humanity, I will never, and I mean never, let the memory of Jedu slip away. I can’t leave that island as it is, which is why I intend to clear it in the very near future. And to accomplish that, I need you and the others to be on the same page. We have to grow strong, gather allies, and sway public opinion in our favor. Hence the interview in your push to train new hunters. [Music] I would think that you’d want to return to Isn’t there something you left behind? [Music] Suck [Music] Bongu. I’ll beg you if that’s what it takes. Just please kill them. I’m heading out. I can’t believe you’re working on a holiday. You sure keep busy lately. Yeah, I guess. What universe is this? You used to have some downtime after every gate because you would get injured. Is all that training paying off? Uh, probably. In any case, I have a stable income now. Be happy. Uh, okay. Hey, where’s all your gear? Hello. Don’t worry about it. See you. Wait, what the like it’s just a trip to the convenience store. Since my awakening didn’t affect my physical strength, my sword is useless against magical beasts. The martial arts I’ve spent decades refining don’t really help my magic based powers. A seasoned swordsman like myself becoming a mage hunter is quite a twist of fate. Surely there is a reason for [Music] it. Gina, Mr. Soul, so it is you. Wow, I hardly recognize you. It has been a while, huh? What are the odds we just meet on the street? I got to say though, what happened to the tent latino I used to know? It’s only been a few short months. But you’re like the new man, especially since I recall you losing your right leg. I did, but when I woke up in the hospital, it was still there. Well, I heard the White Tigers found you. Bet you think there was a high ranked healer among them. Whatever the case, you have way too much life to live. So, as you believe, you’re healed. That’s nice of you to say. I wish you were, too. All wrong. Maybe if I had gotten to a decent healer in time, but I’ve accepted it now. Anyway, chance meeting or not, I’m really glad I got to see you again. I’ve been wanting to ever since I heard you lived. So, what brought you to this part of town? The association messaged me. Said it’s urgent. I got the message, too. [Music] Huh? Now, how is that for a coincidence? This is quite the little reunion. You’re really here, Chewy. Hey, look at that. The gang’s all here. Of course, they’re ashamed. We escaped with our lives, but sacrificed Gino in order to do so. And Sik also threatened me at some point. No wonder he can’t look me in the eye either. That aside, five of the six survivors being reunited like this makes you wonder. Oh my gosh, this is surreal. You are Gino, aren’t you? I am. I swear. Your leg looks like it was never severed. You’re so tall. I guess you weren’t okay the day I came to visit. But you came to visit. [Music] You got a little ring in this group, fellas. Did you lose it? Why not come get hot and heavy with me, baby? I know all kinds of games. Shut your dirty mouth. This isn’t a play date. Hunters, if you stop this way, I’ll brief you on the unique circumstances of your reign today. Yeah, that’d be nice. You all will be accompanied by three prisoner substitute hunters who are out on good behavior. Substitute hunters? You expect us to fight alongside criminals? It’s true they are convicted men. However, they’re here to reduce their jail time, so they should get pleasant grief. We have little choice in the matter due to the shortage of local hunters. Please understand. for crying out loud. You’ll also be joined by an over here from the association, Kimchi Kong. He’s B-ranked, so even in the worst case scenario, he’ll be able to handle free Cray criminals with ease. So, you can rest assured. Something isn’t right. Hey, maybe you should set this out, Chewy. Are you bailing, too? No, I’m going. All right, then. So am I. Fair enough. Damn. It’s good to be free, even if we got to work for it. They’re chaining us like animals. You’re the good guys, so I saw you. Shut up. You’re chained cuz you’re convicts. And you know what happens if you act up while the chains are off. As my associate previously mentioned, Tess come with the surveillance team. I’ll be keeping an eye on those three throughout the raid so you can relax. We’ll need a leader though. Do we have any volunteers? What do you say? Think you’d be willing to follow my lead again? Of course I would, sir. I appreciate you giving me this chance. You don’t have to bow. On that day, seven people died because of me. The magnitude of my failure cannot be understated. But six of us did make it because of you. So, let me say this on behalf of all the survivors. I am so grateful to you, Mr. Song. Stand up, please. And what about you, Sunshik? Do you care if I take the lead? If that’s what you want, go ahead. Right. Well, it’s settled. I volunteered to take point in today’s raid. Thank you for your courage. Let’s get underway, then. [Music] Brace yourselves everyone. Here we go. [Music] Want to die every second of this classic. Not sure which ones are the true beasts. Even missing an arm heals a beast so [Music] Okay, that’s it for this girl. It’s impressive how much stronger you got. And that dagger is also pretty striking. Honestly, I’m really impressed with you, too. You fought but didn’t need me to heal you even once. Yeah, I guess I did it, huh? Maybe we can get through this without anybody needing my help. Still, having you here is nice. He’s changed. And not just his looks. There’s a different aura about him. But slaying beast is nothing to him now. Did you start paying pressure? Let’s keep it moving, people. We’ve got a choice to make. The dungeon’s been easier than expected. Should be fine to split into three groups. It’ll up the risk factor if we do, but we would clear this thing a lot sooner. The threat’s slow, so sure. I’ll take the prisoners down the path on the right. If you find the boss chamber, send someone to let us know. Thanks to my enhanced perception. It’s obvious the boss is down there. These goblins weren’t getting me much XP anyway. Mr. Song, I say we take the path on the left. Sounds good to me. You and I will take the middle. Right. Let’s go. [Music] [Applause] [Music] I won’t have any problems if it’s just goblins. All I want is to clear this thing in one piece. I’m sure we’ll be fine. If the weakest hunter signed up for this, how dangerous can it really be? Except that’s exactly what we thought before. And well, you know, speaking of, I’ve decided that when this raid’s over, I’m going to apologize to Gino. Hasn’t it been bugging you? How we ran away? Not only are we pro- hunters, we’re grown men. We ran for the sake of our families, but he was one of our own, and we still left him there to die. It’s about time we swallowed our pride. True hunters wouldn’t brush it off. Do you think he’ll forgive us? No. Not a chance. But that’s not going to stop me. One. Still got work to do. [Music] This isn’t even a challenge. Is that all of them? Shocked by how fast it was. I want to make some more hands. What if you were facing humans? What? Could you kill them as easily? A kill is a kill. I don’t see no difference. Yeah, it’s all the same [ __ ] You wanted to talk. [Music] Three men assaulted my daughter. She hanged herself because of it. And my wife was hospitalized from the shock. And yet somehow the three of them will be allowed to walk free in a few years like nothing ever happened. To top it off, they’re hunters. They can participate in raids while they’re detained and reduce their sentences. Tell me, in what world is that fair? Where they roam free, but my daughter never comes home. What’s this? 3 billion right here. I’ll beg you, if that’s what it takes, just please kill them. No one has to know what happens in the dungeon stays in the dungeon. So, please, please do this for me. Here’s what I’ll say when I talk with the inspectors. 100 goblins appeared and killed all three of you in a very brutal fashion. This path is ling around so much it feels like we might just be going in circles. Could be. We got the dirt cave. Oh, well. Were you hoping for a quick death? Well, no such luck as I was asked to make you suffer first as much as I could. What the hell’s going on here? Seems the paths are connected. So, if you’re here, I guess that would mean the left path led to the boss’s lane. Thanks for the direction. Why is she going to change plans works fine? That Tishikong guy visited me in the hospital with his superior. Hopefully, he won’t remember me, though. Come on. Right. What the hell were they attacked by? Jungle. What happened to you? [Music] Mr. Ke him, hurry do it. [Music] Okay, Steve, please hang on. His wounds weren’t made by a magic beast. Those cuts are too clean, and several look like killing strokes pulled at the last second. Stop it. Julie, I’m not going to make it. What are you talking about? You have a family that needs you. Dying isn’t an option. So, no, you can’t just die now. I won’t allow it. You’re going to live. How can I keep blaming you if you don’t? I’m so sorry. I wish I had more than words. It’s all playing out much differently in my head. I was going to give you a proper apology, but no. I am sorry, kid. I really mean it. Goodbye, [Music] Sunshik. You’re a fast [Music] one. Thought I’d save myself some trouble by taking out the healer first. But it seems you managed to delay the inevitable. Mr. Kong, are you behind this? It’s possible, but why? You’re from the association. You won’t get away with murder. All right. We’ve heard the story. I was going to say that a horde of goblins was to blame for this little mess. But how about this new angle? The prisoners were plotting an escape from the start. They killed you all. And then they made the mistake of ambushing me while I was busy fighting the boss. But they soon found out they were sorely outmatched. And that’s why I was the sole survivor. No gas. No bite. You piece of trash. Now you’re approved. You won’t win. I’ll have to fight. But I’m harming this luxurious. Been a while since I raised a sword against a man. He’s one rank above me, but still. Jimmy, could you cast a physical strength wolf on me? The assassin types tend to have weak defenses. I’ll explore his. A washed up [ __ ] like you is suddenly relying on strength and steady. This is bound to go well. I’m a swordsman right now. I’ll show you. Your hunter are magic focused. So that sword won’t do you much good. [Music] This has been still for them surprises. Look who’s got and it’s not even the buff that’s doing it. It’s their father. For a split second, Mr. Soul caught up to If he was a little faster, perhaps quick is more precise. I can see why he tipped your magic. Even so, you have your limitations. That pain in the ass healer. She dies first after all. [Music] You really turned your back on our penis? You’re certainly not an average old friend. I’ll give you that much. I’m training as I come to like a blade. I won’t be grateful by yours. Sure. Your skill, but those pesky limitations still stunt you. Should you honestly be dismayed with a sword and strength buff that doesn’t hunter? [Music] Here, I’ve got you. [Music] That your healer is useless, too. Later, pups. It didn’t work. You took up that sword to make me lower my guard against magic. Also, you could blast me when I went for the kill. Slick for a seat, little bastard. You’re just not slick enough. I’m finished. [Music] again. Who are you? Shinome hunter rank. You think I’m stupid? She know the way you moved. That dumb. I could see a power type being able to block that. Even at E- Rank. But your reaction time is insane. To pull it off twice, you’d need an assassin builder. Your build isn’t what matters, though, because you’ve been hiding your skills. Your little group seems to know each other. That means without you being a false ranker, they don’t let witnesses live, which of course can only mean one thing. A second awakening. Is that really true? He reaw awakened. Susan, that must have happened after the double dungeon. Double dungeon? Wait, is he that pathetic he rank? But he looks and acts like a different person now. And the monometer only rectangularly tested him again. If he reawakened, it was afterwards. So, had he survived the double dungeon? In any case, it’s clear you’re still lacking experience. Allow me to give you a master class in hunting. I would prefer an explanation. You mean for killing the continents? They assaulted someone and I drove her to suicide. The grieving father asked me to avenge her. They weren’t adequately punished. So, it’s a bit of social justice. No, it’s not the criminals I’m asking about. Why kill Mr. Kong and Mr. King if it was to silence them? You didn’t have to resort to torture. But that’s exactly what you did. You toyed with them. Bit of social justice. Yeah, right. That’s not what motivates you. Sure, I can take out three criminals easy, but you’ve got the wrong idea, I’m afraid. Thing is, ranks like me, we’re on top shelf, if you want. So why do I work for Jack at the association when plenty of major guilds want me? I’ll tell you, I enjoy killing. It’s far more fun than other beasts. A reawaken, too. Incredible. Too slow, [Music] too. Look at that. He’s nothing like the Ju I remember. Nothing at all. He’s as fast as me. We’ve got the same builds and similar skill levels. But I have more experience in handling hybrid. And that’s why you’re going to lose this fight. [Applause] [Music] Well, you do have some grit. Sorry, but think you could be a little less bloodthirsty. See, I’m leaving the system’s notice now. Actually, I should be grateful. The system’s given me another reason to make sure you die. The system? What’s he mean? I’m the one who has the advantage here. [Music] He got even faster poison. You want to hear something real special? [Music] I should be a detective perceptive bastard. This is the stealth skill. It hides my form, sounds, and scent. Only a select few assassin hunters can even use this ability. Of course, no one knows I’m one of them. And guesses, go on. [Music] People have it, but none of them have ever lived to tell the tale. There’s our tent, by the way. I’ll heal you. Keep your hands to yourself. Be patient and wait your turn. You’re next. Ju’s meant to be exhausted. Think you could dodge my next strike with that injured leg? Cuz I don’t. Hey, are you done talking now? Full recovery. No, he healed in an instant. I’ve never heard of a combat hunter who could use healing magic, too. What else can he do? I can’t read him. I just know he’s dangerous. That’s another of my emotions gone. I don’t even need to get angry to kill fills like you. I get it now. You’ve also killed people before, haven’t you? So, weren’t the same? I see. You must have had to make a number of grave decisions in a very short time. And it changed more than just his appearance. Awakenings. They granted humans unthinkable power and turned the world on its head. Laws and ethics don’t mean [ __ ] in here. We hunters make the rules. Therefore, the strongest come out on top. Hang on. Is he tracking me for my blood lust? But you still can’t pinpoint me exactly. This [Music] power [Music] me. Wait, what the [Music] hell? You asked why I killed those other two. The answer’s pretty simple. We thrive in combat, so our morals don’t apply. And you’re just the same. Those were all hunters. Basically, we’re killing machines, right? So, I’ll die. And it’s natural selection. The strongest one makes the rules. And I lost to you. And what the hell are you? An assassin class with healing and debuff magic. It’s unheard of. It is. Actually, I also want to know what the hell I am. I know wherever you are, it’s not an ear rank. And after killing me, your little charade is over. So why not come clean? All right, then. I am a hunter who gets stronger with every [Music] battle. And your shadow must stretch into some really nasty places. Oh, you probably get as strong as those places are dark. I suggest you watch again. If you gaze your long into the abyss, the abyss is also into you. [Music] He’s right. The strength I have now is incomparable to my old self. And for some reason, the stronger I get, the more I feel something inside of me falling apart. Thank you. You saved us again. and just so bleeding away. You survived another near-death experience thanks to you. Yeah, well, go on ahead and start making your way out of here. I’ll hand over the boss. What? Oh, by your son. Second thing, do that. It’s a shame we can’t use some cheap proper. We’ll wait for you outside. [Music] Manager Woo. I heard the report. Where are they? Right this way. I can’t believe Teshi Khan was covertly going on killing sprees all this time. He always struck me as a little sketchy, but as his supervisor, I was too careless. These are the survivors. That one. He’s the E-rank hunter from before. He hit quite a growth spurt. Good to see you again. Your Inspector um Ging Cha Woo. You’ll receive a formal apology for what Tish put you through. But first things first, let’s address the main issue. Which of you actually defeated him? Guess I really can’t keep my secret any longer, which means I’m going to have to call up Tino and cancel our arrangement. It was me. I’m the one responsible for killing Tesh. Then would you kindly remind me what rank you are? Clear, sir. And could you explain how you achieved your victory? By with my healer’s help, right? Oh, I see. Her buffs must have been pretty powerful to give you an edge. Tashik was one of the strongest B- ranks. By all accounts, a C-rank mage shouldn’t have stood a chance. Very well. I’ll need to write this incident up. So, if you could please come with me. Can’t get cocky just because I beat that maniac. I couldn’t tell before, but this guy’s an A- rank as I am. I’d be helpless against him. Sorry if I overstepped my bounds by doing that. I’d imagine you’ve got a pretty good reason for keeping your true strength hidden, though. Well, I owe you my life, so let’s just call this payback, shall we? 3 hours later, the man who hired Tisha Kong to kill the prisoners turned himself in, which confirmed that we acted in self-defense. [Music] What a day, huh, Ju? We had a deal. You remember it, right? Shinu, you know, you’ve changed a lot. And then there’s me who hasn’t really changed at all. Well, everyone’s different. I changed a lot because a lot’s happened. Yeah, very true. There is one thing I can finally admit, though. I’m too timid for this job. I had hoped I would overcome that, but I just couldn’t. [Music] I should have been signing up for A and B ranked dungeons. Or if not those, then maybe at least some C-rank ones. I knew that, but I purposely stuck with the D and E ranks. Those lowranked raids were how I met you, though, and how I found myself healing you over and over again. At first, I was a little annoyed by how often you got hurt. Yet somehow, you always survived. You got back up and kept fighting. That passionate fire in your eyes never flickered out. In fact, it’s burned in my mind. We promised that we would go out to eat somewhere. But you should have this back. Can I know why? Cuz I’m leaving. I’m retiring as a hunter. Yeah, I’m moving back home. So, give me a heads up if you’re ever in the area and I’ll show you around for old times. Fair enough. When that happens, I’ll cash in our rain check. Sure. [Music] Frankly, I don’t see an E-rank like you having to hand in Tesik’s defeat. I was the one who tested you for a potential reawakening after all. But I do feel compelled to give you a warning. If you want to live a long life, be careful. What do you mean? You survived when Dong Suka Huang’s strike team was wiped out, too. Even that D-rink may have painted targets on your backs. Because it just so happens that Dong’s brother is Dong Su Hong. If he isn’t after you two, I would be shocked. You mean Dongu Hong is in the S rank? For real? Yes. What actually happened doesn’t matter to him. His only takeaway is that his brother died. While you and some other rank made it out alive. Sranks aren’t bound by laws. With that much power at their fingertips, they can choose to bring about miracles or absolute destruction. So, one of the monsters that even monsters fear is out for your blood, Juno. Hence, my warning. If possible, I suggest you take your family and leave the country as soon as you can. One more reason I need to get stronger. I have to. Otherwise, I won’t be able to [Music] survive. Gino, there’s one question. What am I looking at here? I thought it was obvious. Like, what else could it be? This is our strike team. When making my selections, I prioritize people who are registered hunters, but have reasons they can’t work and people who are having trouble getting by. Be injured and drunk made the cut. It really works better for us. So, yeah. Can’t raid separate gates without a people and just want the cash. Bro, is that a kid? Miners can raid as long as they’ve awakened. And she has, so it’s okay. Excuse me. That’s kind of rude. I’m a qualified hunter, not a kid. You’re in high school, though, right? You raided before. Well, no. I’m guessing you’re E- rank. Why does it matter what rank I am? Touche. It doesn’t matter since you’re staying here. Gino and I will be the only ones who go through the gate. So, you two really want to clear this thing by yourselves while the rest of us get 3 million big ones just for sitting around, right? That’s 3 million for every rape. Not half bad since you aren’t required to fight, huh? Catch is you can’t talk about it. If you go public with our deal per the contract, you’ll have to pay us back 10 times what we paid you. This is the stealth stone I got from beating Tess Kong. Might as well use it now. [Music] Nice. Looks like it worked. You ready, boss? What are you wearing? This is a full suit of buff boosting armor, special order from Italy. It’s a little something I had prepared once you agreed to raid with me. And now I’m ready for whatever trials await. Not to me, but you better take that off before I rip it off. Okay, [Music] boss. Would you mind helping me up? Onward. Got to admit I’m nervous, though. Dude, I swear that What did I just say? At least let me keep the helmet. Fine. or whatever. Let’s go. What? Should we let them raid it alone? It feels sort of wrong. I mean, we warned them and they paid in advance. Whatever happens happens. All I know is a C-rank dungeon isn’t going to be cleared by a D and an E rank. Those two green horns don’t have a damn clue what they’re getting into. [Music] Suni must be skipping class today. [Music] How long has it been? I’d say about an hour now, but it would take a normal squad at least 2 hours to clear. So, get comfy. [Music] I guess they ran away. They’re lucky to be alive. I don’t think they’re leaving because they’re giving up. Look, the gate’s closing. Is the gate the boss? Of course, the neck is good. About an hour. All right, let’s get going. We’re moving, everyone. Got two more dumps to clear. Uh, or would you rather leave the other 6 million you earned today on the table? Aren’t they for real? Aren’t they? [Music] Hey, I’m all the over here. Sounds good. [Applause] There we go. More work today. Yep. Don’t forget to lock [Music] up. [Music] Has he had that skill this whole time? Or did he get stronger? Got to say, it wasn’t fun earning the stealth skill, but man, is it useful. Fighting’s easy when your opponent can’t see you. Oh, the dash skill leveled up. That’s cool. [Applause] And with my new advanced dagger wielding and fatal strike skills, I feel unstoppable. Awesome job today. As soon as I snag all the goods, we can be on our way. You should rest up in the meantime. Thanks. We’ll do. My new skills are handy. They’ll make it a lot handier if I had the mana to use them longer. I’ll have to put more ability points toward increasing my intellect going forward. Should I take this momentum all the way to the demon [Music] castle? No. I probably fall somewhere between B and A rank as I am now. I could try taking on that dungeon, but I don’t know. [Music] Wasn’t aware there was a target level I was supposed to be aiming for. A job change quest. Manager on. Look at this. What you got, Kicha? A few recent bits for the local Sea Ring dungeon gates. 150 million. Who in their right mind blows that much money on the permit for a C-rank gate once, let alone multiple times? There’s a strike team that’s spending nearly double the market rate for C-rank gates around here, leaving nothing for our guild’s lower rank hunters. Who are they? Never heard of this squad of this Gino character that’s leading them. He’s the son of Eugene Construction’s president. The Eugene Construction spending like this will just put them in the red. Seems excessive for a rich kid playing hunter. rank Tinu song. Yes, sir. They threw together a band of misfits and randos. It’s hard to say what they’re planning. [Music] Is this the same Genu song from the Double Dungeon incident? There’s something here. I can smell it. You got to go. Hey, sorry we’re late. Huh? Well, you won’t hear me complain. Besides, you’re actually ahead of schedule. It took a sec to collect all those crystals, so I thought we were pressed for time. But on to the next. Man, you’ve got to be dead tired. Want me to drive? It’ be nice to have something to do if it’s cool. I don’t know why, aren’t you? What? Nothing. Helping us beat the quotas. Sir, you think Ju reawakened? That is what I just said. Anything to base that on? There have been three huge disasters recently that Hunter Song survived despite the casualties. First, the double dungeon. Second, the annihilation of Dong Sukong strike team. And last, but certainly not least, getting caught in Taci Kong’s murder spree. There was just a handful of survivors for each incident, and Sun was always among them. A reawakening is the only explanation that would make sense. Well, I guess that’s true. So, where are you headed now? Manager on to research. No, there’s a promising rookie out there I’d like to go scout. [Music] There’s a plot twist. What is this? A picnic? Yeah, me, too. Hi. And by this place is a restricted area. Sorry about that, but we noticed there were a bunch of hunters hanging out over here and couldn’t help but take a closer look. That blue light is a gate. Yeah. Is it okay for you to be this close? I’m not a kid, so stop treating me like one. You can treat me like a hunter. Wait, if you’re a hunter, then are you on the strike team in charge of this gate? Yes. Bye. Gotcha. Hunter Sun must be clearing the dungeon alone as we speak. If I’m right about this guy, he could be a big find. No, bigger than big. I see. Sorry for disturbing you. You be careful, little lady. Sir, are we really leaving now? The captain’s back. Get ready to move out, guys. [Music] Hey, do you have any raids scheduled for tomorrow? I remember there’s something I got to go do. So, can I take off? Let’s see what I’ve got here. Yeah, I reserved a couple. You want me to cancel and waste money? I know you have it, but still. I can hold on to them for another two days. Okay, in that case, why don’t we go ahead and delay? Consider them delayed. I’m sorry about the wait. Come on, let’s get moving. [Music] [Music] But same dream again. [Music] It’s almost time. See you later, boss. [Music] I apologize if this is sudden hunter song. The name sang an and I’m currently the manager of the second administration team for the white tiger guild. If you have just a moment to spare, I’d love to have a word with you. I’m sure my guild’s reputation precedes itself, but White Tiger isn’t just a great guild. It’s one of the country’s best, and we’re always on the lookout for promising new talent to help us climb even higher. Since I know your time is precious, I’ll be direct. I recognize you’re a capable hunter, and I’d like you to join our guild. We’ll pay double what Eugene Construction does. And if you have any additional conditions, just let me know, and I’m sure we can arrange to see them met. How’s that? For someone who was E-rank a few short months ago, this is quite the bargain. He’s bound to say yes. What’s White Tiger HQ valued at? You know, off the top of your head? Oh, uh, I’d say it’s probably appraised somewhere around 50 billion or so. Interesting. And your entire HQ is the offer. I’m not sure I’m following you here. What? 30 billion. That’s the value of the building I was promised by Eugene Construction, and it keeps going higher. You said you double that, which is why I figured a building worth 50 billion would do. If you think I’m bluffing, I’ve got the proof right here. Well, uh, thing is, negotiating that kind of money is above my pay grade. I’m sure once I discuss it with the press, though. No need. I believe we’re done here. But I was too desperate. I should have looked into his deal with Eugene Construction first. Before I go, I’m curious how you found out about me. It’s not because you’ve been snooping around, is it? Where is he? Wait, does he have the stealth skill? Suddenly that outrageous offer makes sense. A reawakened with stealth is worth a whole building. Maybe too. Sorry, I meant no harm in researching you, but I wouldn’t call it snooping, per se. Don’t turn around. There’s been a shortage of C-rank gates. We just put a stopper on our training. Our policy is to only send rookies on raids they can handle. And so I was tasked with investigating who was buying up all the gates when I came across your name. Apart from yourself, Mr. How many people know about me? It’s only me and one of my subordinates. I see. I’d rather keep a low profile. If word should get out about me, you two will be the first people I suspect. Well, I’m here on official guilt business, so I’m supposed to make a report to our president, but I really don’t want to die. So, I’ll see to it that we both keep our mouths shut. I appreciate that. I never stopped to think monopolizing the gains would cause trouble. My turn to say sorry now, because we are going to continue. That’s a real shame then. Our developing hunters are trapped in a bottleneck without those gates. Well, we could make a deal. You would do that? What’s the catch here? Three of our C rank gates can be claimed by your guild if the price is right. You won’t be raiding C-rank dungeons anytime soon if you let this offer slide. That’s like the home shopping channel, but I understand. How much are you asking? I want 300 million a piece. You You’re joking. [Music] The most we could profit from C-rank Mona crystals and essence stones is about 200 million. And that’s on a good day. If you could lower the price to 200 million at least, then our for me. Seems we have ourselves a deal. Oh, we do. Which means we’ll be taking three gates off your hands, right? Three gates for a total of 600 million. Okay, deal. Where are the money here by the end of the day? And one last thing, a parting gift. Close your eyes and open your mouth, please. I assure you this gift isn’t going to hurt you. [Music] Did my gut just heal? See, since you showed me your stealth and recovery skills, can I take that as a sign you trust me? Or is that simply wishful thinking on my part? If you don’t go blabb my secret, then yes, Mr. I’ll trust you. [Music] So, how’d it go? Were you able to scout a new white tiger? No, but G, I think that guy is a jackpot bigger than either of us could ever imagine. [Music] Boss, I confirmed the transfer. The 600 mil is really there. How’d you sell those gates so high? They’re right before we canceled them, too. Who bought them from you? Let’s call it a trade secret. What? There’s a ton of C-rank gates in our area now. Uh, yes. Eugene Construction only bought the three we purchased from them, and the rest are all selling for 70 million or less. So, it seems Hunter totally tricked you, sir. Not only did I fail to recruit the guy, I let him con me. What a nightmare. Guess strength gives people courage to pull anything. A message. Am I fired? This is Chin. With this, we’re even. Now, forget the fact that you spied on me. Okay. So, that’s how it is, huh? Moneywise, you did win. But at least I earned your trust. Tricky as you are. You saying Hunter Sun sent that message just now? Yeah. But he raked me over the coals. He gave me his contact info in the process. For the time being, I think I can be satisfied with that. So, a job change quest should be interesting. [Music] Should be far enough from civilization out here cuz who knows what’s about to go down. A job change quest. I had to get the level 40 for this thing to even pop up. I don’t need a key to access it like I did with those other two dungeons, but it’s also unlike the penalty and emergency quests since I wasn’t forced into carrying it out immediately. So, it’s optional and I’ve been given plenty of time to decide if I want to do it or not. Guess that means it’s going to be more difficult. But it’s also safe to assume this will let me earn the skills best suited to my job. This quest will make me stronger. [Music] Yes. I forgot to do my daily quest. I can do it when I get back. All right. Nice. It’s almost like everything leading up to this was prepped for the real game. Wonder what sort of fun stuff is waiting inside. At least it won’t be boring. [Music] [Music] Sorry I’m late. Actually, you’re right on time, Jingo. It’s been quite a while, hasn’t it? It has. [Music] Nothing out of the ordinary. What? I can’t use potions or full recovery in this place. I also can’t leave until I finish the quest. I’m going to need to be extra [Music] careful. An armor type beast. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Nice. You’re durable. Tough to break that kind of armor. [Music] I’ve done it [Music] before. I wasted a fatal strike on that beast. Can’t recover my mana either, so that’s great. What? It isn’t like you two can’t scare, is it? What’s wrong, Jino? You’ve barely touched your food at all. Nothing’s wrong. Jins, how are things going with establishing the guild? I heard the two Sranks you reached out to have both declined your offer. Well, you heard correctly then. Both Mr. mean and Miss Chan turned me down. But not to worry, I’m negotiating with hunters from Europe in the Middle East as we speak. H they’re likely to sign if we agree to their terms. It will be similar to the case of Donu Huan. Smart move. Yeah, very smart. Chinho, I know that you’ve been working on something of your own in secret. going out of your way to buy all these C-rank date rights, trying to establish your hunting credentials, which is fine for a personal project if you stay in your lane. He thinks he knows, but he has no idea. I have the boss on my side, and with the power he has [Music] Damn, even I’m tired after fighting non-stop. We got to use a break. Stealthy start using that skill, [Music] too. And here comes a mage casting light magic, no less. What are the odds of that? Low and sharp in the armor. I’m essentially reliving my past battles. I knew this quest would be a tough one. Different kinds of beasts have different kinds of weaknesses. You need strength for knights, perception for assassins, and agility for archers. I wouldn’t be able to damage knights without enough [Music] strength. I wouldn’t sense assassins without enough perception. My weak spot though is mages. The intellect stats got to be the one that counters them, but it’s also the one I haven’t invested in. Less intellect means less mana, so I can’t afford to waste [Music] skills. Then there’s my fatigue. I need to end this. [Music] Excellent. I do believe this is everyone. It’s time. These dropping cantens. I almost feel like I should thank you guys. A high rank knight’s chest plate. I haven’t really experimented with gear much. [Music] It’s invisible. Nice. I’m glad I don’t have to stand out. Doesn’t restrict movement either. I’m not fully restored yet, so it’s hard to tell. I leveled up at least. Scored some gold and items, too. Fatigue’s gone, so I better go see what the next stage has in store. [Music] Well, my next challenge is waiting behind this door. Whatever it is, I have a bad feeling about it. But if the only way out is through, then just have to press on. [Music] That’s not a good [Music] sign. Some kind of throne. [Music] That’s different, but also eerily similar. My body remembers this. It’s the same pressure I felt and the double [Music] tension. All this intensity is coming from him. [Music] Night Commander Igor, the blood red. Threat level was red, too. He’s unlike anything I’ve ever fought. A knight who defends an empty [Music] throne. Let’s go. [Music] that like it was a tree [Music] [Applause] [Music] branch. You were just gone. [Music] armor doesn’t fall down [Music] here. Do nothing. [Music] [Applause] We’re equals in terms of speed, but he’s way more powerful. And my digger can’t pierce his armor until I have any other beat in this guy. He’s tougher than I first thought. Still, different beasts have different weaknesses. So, if a weapon’s not effective, I’ll just switch things up. Let’s go hands. [Music] Sh’s not dead, I guess. Must think this will be easy. Come in. I’m surprised you haven’t gone home for the evening, sir. I’m not quite ready to call it a day. Thought I’d tackle this stack of work that’s been piling up. Great minds think alike then. I’ve been clearing some non-urgent items off my plate as well. It’s really happening. Well, speak of the devil. Let me guess. You’re heading out soon. Yes. I can’t express how grateful I am you approved this operation, but I’d still like to try. So, thank you. No thanks needed. You got the green light because you kept Jedu’s name afloat. All of those TV and print interviews really paid off. Thanks to you, the island has stayed relevant, and that has helped sway public opinion. The only thing I’m responsible for is tipping the scales a little. You don’t expect criticism for kicking a hornet’s lift? I do, but I’ll take the brunt of it. Just be careful out there. Jedju Island is serious stuff. I’m fully aware, sir. Our main goal is to assess threat levels. Well, for now at least. We’ll prod the enemy first and gauge how they respond. As diligent as ever, I see. That third raid on Jedi never really ended for me. It’s like the battle is still going on. [Music] I blocked him, but I think I still lost 500 HP. Clothing armor was a bad choice. Taking that attack full on might have killed me. That was without his damn sword. He’s too strong. I can’t compete with his brute strength. But I have the speed. [Music] [Applause] [Music] I [Music] can’t impressive skill raise my defense. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] That ought to do. [Music] [Music] [Music] Oh, I haven’t lost yet. [Music] [Applause] [Music] change. Put them in my inventory and then right back to me. You shall stand empty. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Music] 31 and I was close. More of a fluke than a win. He had me beat an ability, technique, experience surpass me on every level. Death was one screw up the way. I just got four rewards. A pouch with a crap ton of gold in it. And someone was kind enough to leave me a helmet. Well, check the rank. Sure, the demon’s castle pee was Srank, too, but this is the very first Srank piece of gear I’ve heard. Reduces physical damage by 15% and gives a 20 point boost to strength and vitality. Now we’re talking. And the ruler’s hand stone. What skill is that? I guess I’ll figure it out later. And lastly, a teleportation stone. It won’t go in my inventory. Shouldn’t this have dropped before I beat the boss? Unless No, don’t tell me this isn’t over [Music] yet. So, the quest begins now. What the hell? What’s this all about? [Music] Good luck, huh? Yeah, thanks. A diamond is this infinite. If they were as strong as this one here, I would be overwhelmed in seconds. But I can handle guys like these easily enough. Though there are quite a few [Music] Yeah, I’m good. I keep fighting, but the gates keep picking up more and more. The whole point is to see how long I last. So, stealth costs 200 mana to activate, then one mana every second it’s in use. With 190 left, I can buy at least 3 minutes. [Music] They saw through stuff. [Music] You still the murderous? [Music] How long has it been? Only 5 minutes. I can’t keep going. I hate to, but I’ve got to use the stone. [Music] Don’t know where my ticket out of here went. And there’s no time to look for it. My only options now are to beat them [Music] [Applause] [Music] slide. And I can’t use two skills. But I won’t give up. I refuse. I am going to [Music] survive. If anyone knows what it’s like, it’s me. But I can never stop driving. [Music] They call him the weakest hunter of all mankind. [Music] Weak. Really? That’s a thing he is. It was once he got hospitalized after a trip through an E-rank gate. If that isn’t weak, then I don’t know what is. You’re done. So give up. Stop now before you break. Kid, listen to Mr. Song. You push yourself way too hard. You deserve this. Now, why did you go and do something so dangerous? I know you were at the bottom, but you’ve come so far. That should have been enough, don’t you think, Tino? I missed the third raid. Unfortunately, I was no longer fit for combat by that time. My buddy couldn’t keep up anymore. Did you take part in the third raid at all? Yes, I acted as a point of contact for security, sir. That dungeon break claimed a great many lives, and those who did manage to escape carry the mental scars from it still. Though I suppose every hunter has similar scars. And if they can’t overcome that harsh pain, then all that awaits is destruction. Kind of hard to believe this is me. I mean, look at you. Taller, more muscular. You look strong. But I guess it’s only your appearance that’s changed. Dig deeper and you’re still weak. Hell, you’re right at that store. Erank hunter. That’s all you’ll ever be. A dreamer who never learned his place. Shut your [Music] mouth. So pathetic. All that talk about how ready you are and this is the best you could do. You’ll have nothing to blame for your death but your own ego. This all feels so familiar. I can’t remember what happened next. [Music] Guess luck’s one of your skills. Seems like they’ve decided it would be a waste to let you die yet. Until next [Music] time, the pedal diesel. Oh, yeah. I didn’t get around to my daily quest. Must be midnight. [Music] Good timing. This penalty saved my life. No wonder I’d wished me luck. I wouldn’t have survived that mess without it. Or was the system cheering me on because it wants me alive. Who knows? Shop. First time my fatigue went over 90. [Music] I guess potions won’t restore my HP if I’m seriously injured. I can either wait to heal naturally or try to get restored by leveling up. Okay, then it is I guess till next time. He said, “If I live long enough, I’ll see him again. Any pain I go through, any suffering I interact, if it doesn’t kill me, it’ll end [Music] [Music] up a weird dream. Huh? Chino isn’t hung yet, huh? No way. Is he doing a raid this late, right? I didn’t know better. I think he got himself a girl. Hope he remembers my guardian teacher conference. And that’ll actually make it there. [Music] Nice to kill two birds with one stone. 10 minutes till our return to the job change quest. So, I should probably use this time to sort out my gear. Huh? Bye. Night killer. This thing deals 25% more damage to armor types, huh? It’s a little pricey, but should be worth it. And that leaves the ruin stone. Not sure what it is, but it’s got to be handy. It is a ruler’s hand after all. [Applause] [Music] Let’s see here. It doesn’t need mana. Nice. I can manipulate objects without ever touching them. Oh, he did. Now I’ve doubt my proficiency to move something big. I’ve prepared myself as best I can. Louis will come down to [Music] luck. I see you invited a few more friends to the party. [Music] [Applause] Master, we’ll arrange this island soon. Understood. Sorry, Miss Jaw. I know how painful this entire ordeal must be. No, I’m fine. But thank you, sir. I wasn’t a hunter during the third raid, but I can empathize with how you must be feeling. That’s why I’m glad to help. I really am. We appreciate you saying that. Ma’s been found. Several sources in the water beneath us. Bringing up the feet. What the knife is worth it much better than fist fighting. But something feels off. No matter how many enemies I kill, while not gaining any XP. Plus, we are mages haven’t done a thing. They’ve been casting, but nothing’s happened. The knights are the only ones attacking, so what are they doing? It’s summoning magic. The knights are just weapons they’ve been calling for the gates. That also explains why I’m not leveling up the enemy. That’s the ones I should be targeting. Death. [Music] [Applause] I was right. So let’s do this. One mage down. Five left. [Music] Four. Enough of [Music] that. Three more. [Music] [Applause] [Music] They thought you were more [Music] [Applause] [Music] targeted. Your summoners are already dead. So I don’t [Music] [Music] I think I won. What’s that mean? Will I be able to switch to a more advanced class with the points this class got me? If so, I imagine it’s going to be based on my performance. I won’t get the jokes. [Music] I’m not really [Music] following. Shadow Army. What? What the? No, this doesn’t make any sense. That’s my new job class. Necromancer? What the hell? My intellect stat is the one that I ignore the most. So, how did I Necromancers are a magic type class that summon undead monsters as servants? But I’m an assassin build. My main stat is strength, and I use daggers for the close-range combat style. A backline class like necromancer will waste all of that. Oh, I can say no. The benefits aren’t clear. Maybe I should pass. Decline. Wait. A hidden [Music] class. Does it have some kind of special power? [Music] Necromancy. If I had some kind of frame of [Music] reference, summoning magic. These mages were just showing me a little sample. It wasn’t necromancy specifically, but it was close enough. And my opponents, they all had abilities I’d seen in previous fights. The system made this job change quest seem optional, but maybe it was inevitable. I see where this is going. The mages weren’t strong on their own, but I am. And there’s no rule that says necromancers can’t fight on the front lines. If classes work like stats, then as I level up, my skills will too, and my shadow army will become stronger. In other words, I won’t be solo leveling anymore. Except Here. [Music] Thank you. [Music] We really stayed up till dawn. Hunter Choice crew should be making landfall on the island by now, right? Sorry I kept you. It’s fine. But since you’re here, would you mind humoring me for a bit, [Music] Gene? Heat. Heat. [Music] Okay. What? [Music] Shadow Monarch. I got an instant upgrade. Must have scored a lot of bonus points. Unique class skills and 10 ability points, plus a new title. If my rewards are ready, is the quest finally over? Did I complete the job change? [Music] I hear cries from those broken bits of armor. They sound like people in pain. Shadow instructions. A command word, [Music] huh? Arise. [Music] Look at that. They have the unique skills are shadow extraction and shadow storage. One lets me drain mana to create shadow soldiers and the other lets me hold those soldiers to summon whenever. Then these must be my soldiers. The extraction can fail based on the strength of the target and the time since death. Got to be careful then. I got mages and knights. They come in different ranks, too. If it’s possible to extract A or S rank shadows, and their power level reflects how strong they were in life, [Music] then hell yeah. Since I have a limit to my storage, I’ll release 11 of the infantry. [Music] Sorry I woke you up for nothing. Now then, Night Commander Egress the Blood Brad, will you submit to my control? All [Music] right. All right. For me, there’s a chance it could fail. Two more tries. Arise. [Music] Damn it. Unless they undergo a reawakening, the hunter’s powers won’t change. We have only two ways to gain strength. Perfecting our techniques and gathering allies. Waiting for your king. How can you be certain he’ll make his return? Night Commander Egress, you are a warrior. That means your purpose is to cut down your ths. Will you let your blame rust in this crumbling ruin? Or will you rise above that fate and serve me? Instead of defending the throne of a foreign king, pledge yourself to the man before you. Arise. [Music] Despite them, there’s something I like to envision from time to [Music] time. New hunters awaken each and every day all around the world. From now on, you are simply egress. That is your name. So, who’s to say that someone who defies all expectations, someone strong enough to become a beacon of hope in these dark times couldn’t be moving this very moment. [Music] [Applause] [Music] You’re with me now. [Music] Hello, Ju. You weren’t still asleep, were you? Yeah, I’m a little worn out. Do you realize what time it is? Wakey wakey. You’re supposed to meet with my teacher today. Uh, are you my brother? Cuz you look what bad. It’s been over 10 years since gates began appearing. Through these gates are dungeons inhabited by magic beasts. And the battles between these beasts and the humans who awaken the abilities to fight them only continue to intensify. To pay his sick mother’s bills and little sister’s tuition, Ju took up work as a hunter despite being the lowest possible level, Erank. In most cases, hunter’s powers and rank remain the same from the moment of their awakening. However, in the aftermath of a horrific raid on a double dungeon, Gino gained the ability to level up as though in a video game. As he grew stronger in battle, he obtained the recipe for the elixir of life said to be able to cure any disease, as well as a new job class, allowing him to command an army of shadows. The shadow monarch. I wouldn’t say you look bad, but it’s for a meeting, though. I can’t wear a tracksuit. You’re a living proof. People can always change. Who is he? Yeah. Look at you, Mr. Popular. You going on a hot date later or something? Gina’s wonderful. Her behavior is exemplary, as are her grades, and she’s a role model to the other students, which we teachers always appreciate. Glad to hear. She’s excelled on her mock exams, so she’ll certainly qualify for the med school she’s aiming for. Just refrain from adding more pressure. Yes, ma’am. That was everything I needed to go over, but um do you have time for something less official? Sure. What is it? Just curious, but what if Gina were to awaken? Would you let her become a hunter and give up her current path? No. Good. That’s what I thought you’d say. So long, Mr. Sun. I realize this may be asking a lot of you, but please, [Music] [Applause] [Music] did I miss something? Huh? You know this girl? Wait, are you Gina’s brother? It’s a small world, isn’t it? Look, I don’t know what our teacher told you about me, but I’m done with school and I refuse to give up on hunting. You’re an E- rank. You can’t earn a living like that. Our strike team let you make some easy money, but that’s not the norm. If you’re only here to lecture me, you can go home now. Besides, you’re rank too, mister. I’m not trying to make you quit. Come on. [Music] Hello, Hunter Wall. Welcome home. Like I’d call this outdated dump home, but being met fresh off the plane by the chief manager of the Hunters Association is an unexpected treat. Do you intend to stabil? I don’t have enough love for this country to stick around and unclench. You didn’t come all the way back to the homeland you abandoned just for the chance to find those two hunters. Find them. You know that’s not the right word. I suggest you surveillance teams playing dumb when it happens. I’m inside a dungeon. First the rank, then the D-ring. Or are you stupid enough to try and stop me? If you want, go for it. I could use a laugh. I do what my job requires. What’s just think of that? [Music] So, they had wings. The real issue at hand is the bodies fell into the sea and we didn’t recover them. But you are saying these giant ants are capable of flight. Only over shorter stretches for now, but given time. We’ll have to look into it. I’ll make the arrangements. Manager on Mr. Young. Good to see you. It’s been a while. I’ll admit I wasn’t expecting to hear from you. What? I was pleasant surprise. Hello. Oh, you’re that girl from the other day. She’s with me. I’m sorry to impose. No, if you’re the one asking, then it’s never imposing Hunter. Yeah, now I see why you wanted to sit it on some training. It’s for her. It is. Well, your timing couldn’t be better. This area is designated as a highfrequency gate zone. And as luck would have it, the C-rank one opened up just this morning. Shut your mouth and let’s move. We’re not here on a field trip, right? We’re almost finished. Who’s that guy? A rank Hunter Cholin. As you can see, he’s a tank. A rank. He’s new. High rank aside, a rookie is still a rookie. He trained ours up. And because every team needs a leader, Dr. Keem was picked for this one. We let him know you’d be tagging along. Been in a crap. What are they thinking? Forcing me to babysit a couple of E- ranks? Unbelievable. So, apart from our A-rank leader, the rest of the strike team will consist of five B ranks and two C’s, which makes eight hunters in total. The addition of you two brings the count up to a nice safe 10. I was hoping she’d change her mind after she sees how brutal raids can be, but that lineup is stacked. If it goes too well, it defeats the purpose. Hunter, son. So, the goal’s for our rookies to learn in there. Just sit back and watch if you could, please. Right. You got it. Well, let the training begin. Don’t have to tell me twice. [Music] Are we doing this for real? Yep. I’ll be right behind you. [Music] Something’s not right. What is this feeling? No, no, no. What the heck’s going on? Manager on. Contact your primary strike squad. The red gate red turn red. Never mind. I’m on my way there. [Music] Where’s the gate? How do we get back? Wait, someone explain what happened? It turned red. Me? Is there a big difference between a red gate and a normal one? They’re more dangerous by far. Once you step through, you’ll be completely isolated from the outside world. You’re trapped until the boss is defeated. When there’s a dungeon break, no one can send you home. Uh-huh. And the magic beasts are usually stronger, too. This dungeon is [Music] seen. You sure? You okay? I see. They’re so high up. Well, most people would have noticed them. They intentionally targeted our weakest links, which would have included me two months ago. [Music] Mister, what are these elves? No problem. These elves aren’t like the ones in fairy tales. They’re much more cruel. Hunters call them ice slayers. All right, listen up. As you know, a red gate means we’re cut off from support facing B-ranked beasts and above. If you want to live, I presume you’ll obey me, the highest ranked hunter among us. With that said, even I can’t command all of you by myself. Form two groups. Mine will press on to clear the gate. What? It’s our best chance of survival. Stand around and debate if you’re fine with freezing to death or getting slaughtered. But I guarantee anyone who follows me will make it out alive. Sir, I’ll join you. So will I. Yeah, me too. You stay behind. Same goes for the observers. Both of you. The lower ranks will only slow us down. One day in a red gate equals an hour outside. Whether we end up defeating the boss or waiting for a dungeon break, we’ll be here a while. Maybe even months. Caring for dead weights. A waste of time and energy. Don’t look so depressed. You guys survive till we clear this and we’ll all go home. Excuse me. Any objections to me joining the B team? Suit yourself. They should pity them. What a fool. Captain Keane didn’t notice the arrows in time, yet you did. You aren’t E-rank, are you? He’s an A or possibly even an S. Nice to meet you. Um, hi. Hey. We’re taking the path that leads through the clearing. In that case, our group will head to the woods. Best of luck, then. Same deal you need, [Music] Captain. So, you’re right. Claw marks made by an ice bear. The ranks little squad is going to die faster than I thought. Doubt the poor staffs have had any proper training either. How bad’s your luck got to be to die while observing a raid? Hang on. We’ve got a C rank and Hijin Park who’s a B. Why’ I say the E-ranked squad like he leads them. [Applause] Let’s get ready to fight. I want all of you to focus on staying alive. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Stop. What is it? What’s on every tree? Claw marks. So this entire forest is ice bear territory. We should turn back before we cross one. I say we keep walking down this path. Why? If all this is bear territory, they should be the only threat we’ll need to worry about. Needs an intelligent enemy like elves, right? Since ice bears thrive here, there must not be a stronger creature that prays on them. I hadn’t considered that, but yeah, you’re right. You know, another threat will be this damn cold. Yes. Here, put these coats on. Is that summoning magic? A high ranked hunter can barely store two or three low-level items, but you caught four of them like it’s no big deal. [Music] It’s warm as toast in here. Okay, who exactly are you, mister? [Music] I’m the reason you got in this mess. So, it’s my job to keep you safe. Just don’t ask questions. That also applies to you, too. Don’t ask me about anything. No questions, no demands. [Music] All right, change title. It’s firmly seen shy. Best case scenario where the chill team and a handful of B- ranks managed to make it out of there alive. The outcome depends on Hunter Kim’s ability to lead and fight. Oh, sorry. Two others accompanied our split team inside this gate. What is Gina Sullivan? He had caught my Irish flank. What’s his rank? His rank. However, I believe he had a reawakening. Have you confirmed it? Well, no, not directly, sir. [Music] Could you get a load of this? It’s like a who’s who of white tiger guild pigwigs out here. That’s got to be an A- rank gate at least. Yeah. Been a while, don’t you? It sure has. You know, didn’t think I’d run into you on this little business trip. Why’d you come? You’re supposed to be in America, not in our jurisdiction. [Music] Your jurisdiction? Got a question for you then. If I’m not allowed in your journey, the hell is some unaffiliated rank doing? What? This once GU’s son wants him, too. Dragged myself all this way. And he’s inside a red gate. Didn’t even get a look at the slimy bastard’s face. And now he’s probably going to find it in there. You’re a lucky man, Juan. Even the mighty Dong Su Hong can’t break through a red gate. Question is, do you have enough luck remaining to escape with your own life? So I guess that tracks a red gate beast gets a lot more XP. So you are what exactly? [Music] That means better than I expected. Can’t help but notice the attacks have dwindled. Hunter’s son put ice bears on the endangered species list. There should still be some in their den, so we can’t let our guards down yet. But what about that guy? I can’t believe after all that fighting, he still wants to work off his meal. He’s definitely strange. He sure is. [Music] This should be a fair fight. Come forth. [Music] It’s time for your first mission. What do [Music] you go? [Music] [Applause] [Music] Powerful attacks. Infantry regenerates quickly. I’m quite impressed. They do drain a ton of mana. [Music] So, you’re the leader of the pack. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] You have done my shadow soldiers instantly and my mon. You’re on your Christmas. [Music] [Applause] Wow. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Okay. If he had fought me with a sword, I’d definitely be a dead man. But my current level must match his, right? No, I’m probably still weaker. Excellent [Music] [Music] [Applause] work. This isn’t real. I’m sent to join the elite of the White Tigers. So, it’s not real. It can’t be real. [Music] [Music] arise. [Music] God, how long has it been? About 3 hours, which would mean 3 days have passed on the other side. And red gates are supposed to be especially brutal. Well, it’s fair to assume this punk’s as good as dead. What a huge waste of time. Oh, and just to be clear, Janu isn’t with the White Tiger Guild, right? So, I got to wonder what business he has with your strike team if he’s unaffiliated with you. Under was an acquaintance of mine. He wanted to observe a C-Rank raid, so I brought him in. Is that all? Do I really want to go home? Just what have you dug up this time? You’ve always had a knack for sniffing out hunters of interest. So what? Making an idiot. Don’t sue me. Take your filthy hands off of him. Do you think that you can order me around? You’re just a big fish in a tiny pond of a country. Say that [Music] again. If they don’t stop soon, we’ll have an S rank battle on our heads. You want to go? [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] It’s way too cold. We didn’t have the right to do this. That’s That’s why we lost. I was wondering where all the bears went. Did those earrings do those? [Music] No, those swingies get forgot the slaves. We’re coming. [Music] [ __ ] I’m almost impressed. Maybe less impressive. He hadn’t held back the last second. My arm surely would have been blown up. While I don’t know what his significance is to you, Hunter Long, I will at least say this. I was able to re-evaluate Hunter’s son two months ago. He was an E-rank then, and he’s an E-rank now. The surveillance team declared your brother’s cause of death as KIA while fighting a magic beast. Right. Perfect way to silence public inquiry. And laughably fake. The ring killer’s got to be that rich little turd from Eugene Construction. If that’s what you believe, I’m confused as to why you’re after Sun. Isn’t it obvious? I want to spill some blood and I’ve got a great excuse. [Music] The bastard locked out. Wait a moment. None of them understand Hunter Song’s power, but I do. You’ll definitely walk out of this gate alive. And then I realized I had no money left to buy gear. That was horrible. All the hell. How were they even alive with winter coats, blankets, a tent, and and food? I get it now. [Music] My team was wiped out between another gear supplies. Why? You’re out here enjoying your cook out. Calm down. Which one are you? Who is keeping all this a secret? You got my teammates, too. [Music] You knew from the get- go. That’s why you went with them. I’ll consider everyone guilty if you don’t answer. So somebody better one two whether they confess you or not. I know it was son. [Music] You’re blaming your comrad’s deaths on who exactly? Great timing. I also see you brought in wanted guests. Drop the stealth. You can’t completely mascor us that strong anyway. I felt Yeah, it’s a whole of them along with the boss. [Music] This is quite the surprise indeed. It appears even scum and incompetent. How ironic calling human beings scum when you Well, interesting. You actually speak our language, dude. But why do I speak it? That’s nuts. You’re having a whole conversation with that guy. This is the system. I’ll make this simple since you understand me. Allow me to reintroduce my friend. He told me there was a strong one among your group. He wants to challenge you in a battle and [Music] and you amuse [Music] me. It’s not going to be easy. This keeps getting better. I have to ask. Why mingle with humans and pretend to be one when you’re obviously not? What? Considering your reaction, I suppose you are to wear. We can hear a voice inside our heads. Always saying kill humans, but there’s no such instruction when it comes to you. A voice giving orders. Kind of like the system directives. If the voice isn’t pitting them against me, I can only assume it’s because I’m the player. Surely you’ll agree that we have no need to fight. So, let’s handle this sensibly, shall we? Give us the humans who are cowering behind you. Once you do, we’ll leave you be and depart. Well, what say you to our offer? I say, tell me who you guys are and why you’re fighting humans. In truth, we are. Give us the humans who are cowering behind you. But once you do, we’ll leave you be and depart. What was that? Well, what say you to our offer? Do we have an agreement or no? No, we don’t. You honestly intend to make enemies of us instead? We clearly outnumber you if you haven’t noticed. Sure about that? [Music] What’s happening? Are these knights and bears on our side or is that wishful thinking? They’re made of shadow. Every single one of them. And Hunter’s son must be their master. What an outrageous waste of time. Oh, you think so? Stick around and find out. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Get out of the way. I don’t think you need help in this fight. I see why he was so confident. Though my summons are immortal, I can’t respond without Mana. I have a lot, but it’s bound to run out. Then there’s the boss. I can tell he’s stronger than me. [Music] My regular soldiers won’t cut it. I need something more powerful. I am Paul Vodka. I have your name as well. Undo song. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] It’s been ages since I’ve enjoyed a fight this much. [Music] What the heck was I hit by? [Music] You might just bought me some time. Bel, you’re in close enough to your soldiers and you see you die. Even the humans want you [Music] dead. You cannot [Music] You die. Captain Ke, I knew I could count on you. You died. You dirty bastard. Now you knew this would happen from the stubbles. Damn it all. [Music] Arise. Who cannot hide from me. [Music] From now on, your name is Fire. You understand? [Music] You truly are music. What are you going after? [Music] A lumbering giant with no agility. [Music] Just wondering, would you call this the standard as far as 100 lbs know I need? If it was, do you think I would have chosen this career? I’ve never seen a fight like this. It’s true. We’re sure it’s not an illusion. This one makes me wanting more. Stiff in your spine and get over here. Bring your knight with you, too. [Music] You’re right. You died first. [Music] [Applause] He dodged a fatal blow after all that. persistent as ever when I suggest you quit taking me lightly. You’re definitely strong, I admit. But hey, at least your strength and numbers is gone. [Music] Very well. Let’s see what your rattle’s doing on you. Throw away your weapon like a ball. [Music] Are [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] you dare you disrespect me this way? I am going to slaughter you. Looks like it’s over. Don’t give me that. It’s over when I say [Music] stupid. I said it’s over. [Music] It was tough, but I did it. [Music] I’m tired. I just said it’s over. Show some restraint. Don’t make me regret you. [Music] [Music] We’re safe now, aren’t we? Yeah, we should get going. [Music] Gage’s waiting. Yeah, we’re really leaving this place and going home. Holding my breath. I think we all have. We can breathe now. Before I go, at this point, I would estimate that a week has passed inside the gate. President, why don’t you go on home and rest? Don and I can wait here. With our guild members trapped inside. I’ll stay right where I am. At least till morning breaks. Look, they’re coming out. Nice job, Kim. If anyone could pull through, of course it’d be you. President Beck’s here. Hunter Park. Hunter Go. Glad to see you’re both alive and well. What about the others? [Music] Hunter’s back. Yes. And we totally called it. They closed. That’s all. No one else? Not even Kim. Except for Park. You’re all lower ranks. So, what went on in there? Let’s go. I’ll drive you home. Oh, I’m Hang on a second. I have questions and you’re going to answer them for me. No, thank you. Save them for someone from your guilt. I’m tired. I wasn’t making a suggestion. I was giving an order. Perhaps you’re not aware, but I lead this guild and six of our members are now gone. As their president, it falls on me to find out what happened. Well, that might be true. I’m the reason your surviving tigers even lived. As their president, shouldn’t you show me the proper gratitude? [Music] Please excuse me. You’re absolutely right. I’m sorry for getting carried away. [Music] Under Park. Yes, sir. Who in the world was that? Doesn’t seem like he’s looking to make any friends. Guess not. After he beat the boss, his mood turned sour all of a sudden. Well, yeah. Who isn’t crabby when they’re dog tired? Doesn’t make him a bad guy. Get to work on. You’ve got to recruit him. I want that hunter in our guild. Whatever it takes. Oh, sure. Looks like I was right about all along. Good night. Get home safe. Um, Ju, not Lester. Thanks for today and all the days in the gate. And um just so you know, I’m going to be counting on you next time. [Music] Okay. I forgot only a few hours passed here in our world. I didn’t walk away completely empty-handed, but nothing I could do if my level wasn’t high enough. [Music] Damn it. I doubt a fourth attempt would have helped. A lot of effort for almost no gain. [Music] Almost. And I guess that makes three times. Hurry up, Gino. I’m going to eat without you. Yeah, I’ll be right there. Top of the morning, boss. They’re seriously wearing that. It’s lit. Now, let’s head out. Oh, man. Um, there’s someone we got to pick up on the way. Who? [Music] Morning, Captain Youth. You good? Uh, yeah, I’m great. Thanks for the lift, Gino. Mister, did you get any sleep last night? Are you kidding? Not even a little. I don’t care. I guess I did get you home pretty late. It’s okay. She got home late. I didn’t sleep. Either way, do you know? I get what it means, but I don’t want to. Take a nap. I actually think I might. Miss Han is underage. You do know that, right? What about her? Nothing. Nothing at all. Let’s wrap these raids up fast. You got it, Ju. Uh-huh. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Boss, want to introduce us? Oh, right. I guess you’ve never seen one before, huh? You part of one of my skills here. I didn’t know that was even possible. So, they’re like your minions. It’s kind of hard to explain, but yep, something like that. [Music] alone. Please boss, let me collect some essence stones. Otherwise, I’m useless here. Thank you so much. [Music] Stay away. Chase. [Music] Hey, could you not scream like that? Everything’s fine. Your friends are unconscious, not dead. Can’t blame you, though. I’m sure I look more like a beast than a person right now. Huh? Listen. How to slowly? I’m human, too. Just lost. Got himself up. [Music] That’s 19 rights cleared as per our deal. Yeah. And thanks to you, we pulled it off without too much trouble. What you got next? Let’s see. First is passing the written exam, then getting my guild master’s license. After that, I’ll start negotiating with my dad. Makes sense. What about you? Got any big plans? I’ll probably be out of contact for a while. Got some traveling I need to do. You okay, [Music] boss? If it’s a pain to put up with me, you can just come out insane. And I promise that I won’t bother you anymore. You’re drunk already. Truth is, there’s a good decade between me and my brother, and I don’t think he likes me very much. He’s never once shown me any sort of brotherly affection. On the other hand, you not only saved my life, but kept helping me afterward. So, you know, Sometimes I think it would be better if you were my older [Music] [Applause] brother. Then you’re in luck. Cuz from now on, I’ll consider you my friend and my younger brother. [Music] Brothers, [Music] go on. Eat as much as you want. I’ll grill you up a ton. No, no, no, no. You don’t have to do that. Want me to add lemon juice? No. You’re drunk. Drunk, huh? I’ve never been more sober. Uhhuh. Sure, buddy. Have we confirmed his origin? He claims to be a hunter from another country. According to him, he only just escaped the gate he’d been trapped in for the last 10 years. Seems the exit he took spit him out of a gate in the US. Well, that’s quite a story. Anything else? Some of the things he said aren’t adding up. So, we’re consulting with a hunter from his home country. We can’t rule out the possibility that he’s a beast. And if that’s the case, don’t worry, sir. The hunter we’ve requested assistance from is an S-ranked expat living in DC. Mr. Wong. Huh? As soon as he arrives, we’ll start the interrogation. But sooner the better. Has this guy given us any name to call him? He hangs, but it didn’t show in our databases. Name’s Ilwans, or so it says. [Music] I’ll be gone for about a week. First, it’s work and now you’re off traveling. Well, someone’s been busy lately. Just allowed to deal with. So, who’s the lucky lady then? Like I told you, a friend. You know, you can just bring her here sometime, right? [Music] I was around level 20 when I fought the Cberus. Since then, I’ve gotten a lot stronger. My level’s now three times higher. I should be able to handle what’s behind this door. [Music] Let’s see what we’re working with here. [Music] A quest. The castle is swarming with demons. You’ll receive a special reward for defeating them and collecting their souls. In order to clear the quest, I need to collect 10,000 souls. There’s that many in here. Whatever. I haven’t lost sight of my real objective. Whether it’s 10,000 or 10 million, I’ll kill them all. You wish to take over the guild? Is that it? Yes. And you’re asking this knowing full well that Jinsome’s already working on it? Well, I think his plan to bring in an outsider to run the guild is too risky. Respectfully, sir, I would be a bet. This hunter you’ve been working with, Chinong, present at the double dungeon. Also, the raid that wiped out Tonuku’s team and that murderous incident with the surveillance team, Hunter. It’s incredible how he’s managed to survive all that. He’s participated in every single one of your raids. Correct. Not only that, but during the red gate incident from the other day, it was apparently Hunter’s son who led the survivors to safety. I assume you were only able to earn that guildm’s license by borrowing his strength. Yet, you still want to be a guild leader. [Music] You’re right. But even so, the one running the Eugene Guild should be me. As things stand now, Jin Tsung’s plan. Very well. We’ll try things your way. What? Under one condition. After what happened with the Red Gate, I’ve heard rumors that the White Tiger Guild has been looking to scout Hunter Song. But I want you to convince him to join up with us instead. Can you do that? Yes, sir. [Music] Don’t disappoint [Music] me. A little mountain of demons and I can’t extract any of them. What a waste. An entry permit. Looks like it’s time to head up to the second floor. Huh. Is there no home getting there? This dungeon is surprisingly big. Would have thought there’d be a whole city inside of a [Music] building. No. All this walking is getting pretty annoying. [Music] You’re going to save me a lot of time and effort. You’re a big boy. All right, then. Let’s get [Music] moving. What a huh? [Music] Nice one. I think I’ll call you [Music] some Haymon is here. Feels lucky just seeing her. And she always looks amazing. Always. I don’t get it. Why would we keep the reports of the flying ants confidential? People deserve the truth. It’s on association orders. They say it would cause a panic if we make the intel public at this stage. But sir, it’ll be fine. For the time being, let’s focus on gaining strength. As the largest domestic guild, doing so will help us execute our duties and expand. [Music] I thought this was going to be an S-rank dungeon when I got the key, but these guys weren’t that tough. More like the upper end of B rank. Becoming drones get fiercer the higher up I go. I’m making decent progress, though only killing the demons I need to to advance. Good strategy because if the demon’s castle was laid out like the original tower, there are 11 floors to get through. That’s a ton of XP. So, how strong will I be once I reach the top? My supplies won’t last forever. And she knows I’ll be back in a week. This fight is really a battle against time. [Music] [Applause] Let’s see how far I can [Music] get. The red one. [Music] Of course Hunter son would be out. Well, at least his sister was home. Thanks to her, we know he’s off on some kind of trip. Meaning we came all this way for nothing. We’re gathering intel, which is crucial since he quit doing raids. He can’t have left the country, though. The association has been keeping tabs on him, and when they lost him, he was in the middle of a city. Wait, you knew all of that about him already? I have to. It’s my job. But man, I wish I knew where he was. I think I’ll take on that boss there myself. You guys, you know what to do. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] With a good chunk of points in my intellect now, I can summon more soldiers, more magical power to maintain them, which makes fighting easier. I mean, can it be called a fight if your opponent doesn’t even move? It’s not going to attack. [Music] You think it’s going to work on me? I hit that with a single punch. My strength stat’s pretty [Music] broken. What’s happening with Cus? [Music] It’s not slowing down or something that big so fast. But I just need to wait for an opening. No. [Music] It’s smart. Predicts my moves and everything. But it’s even warm if not for those beady little eyes. Got to stop this thing from zipping around. But now got to work. [Applause] [Music] You should have been watching your step there. [Music] [Music] They say you’re a magic beast that can talk. Yeah, and I keep telling them I’m no beast. What you’re after is proof. I have zero issues whatsoever doing a DNA test. Can it you creep? If I don’t ask a question that you stay silent. I’m pissed off as it is. What with all my fun put on hold? I swear I even went and wrote a bunch of dumb paperwork for you. Hey, let me ask something. Can it? I said how much has humanity learned about the gates and magic beasts? What? Since gates and beasts first appeared, how much have you learned? What are you getting at, freak shell? The dungeons, the gates, the beasts. They’re just the tip of the iceberg. The power to bring forth the ultimate catastrophe has awakened. What catastrophe? The ultimate one. Not much else I can say. So my primary goal is to prevent it from coming to pass. Whatever you are, it’s not a conversationalist. And even if this threat did exist, every corner of the world’s got hunters who’d be willing to take it on. Numbers won’t help. mostly to be devoured or enslaved and used against us. You seem fairly strong yourself. But But what? Not every day you see a magic beast with a name of his own. And look at that. A wife and kids, [Music] too. Do you remember your son’s name? Gino. [Music] Did that trigger you somehow? I’m the one asking questions, not you. You’ll answer that. My answer is screw you. But I’ll also fill you in on a little secret. Your son is dead. You got anything to say? Tell him in the next life once you eat it, too. [Music] Come on, it’s almost too easy. Sorry that my boys give you trouble for expecting it to go this way. I wonder at the end of your fear, but who cares? [Music] over here. I’ve heard that fights between can affect entire landscapes, bringing waste to everything around them. Damn. Maybe we were fortunate. Could have been much worse. I agree. Would have been. It was over. so fast before they could do any more damage. Mr. Wong lost almost [Music] instantly. That was the last of my rations. I guess I’m done for now. The 75th floor. 25 floors left maybe, which is still a long way to go. Well, can’t be mad at the gains. Like the earring I got from the giant on the 50th floor and the necklace with a skeleton just now. They’re useful enough on their own, but the set bonus is the cherry on top. And that empty space tells me there’s one more boss with some accessory to win. Then there’s the sphere of avarice. Doesn’t affect my stats directly, but I don’t have to be the one who uses it. In the hands of my mages, it’ll double their firepower. And of course, getting the cursed random loot box as a quest reward was a win, too. I was worried I’d never get another chance at it. Oh, wow. Another key. I am so shocked. Really? Not going to tell me where or when to use it? So, not like I was really after the key anyway. On the 50th floor, I got a world tree fragment from Avarish’s Vulcan. And on the 75th, I got Echo Forest spring water by defeating Matis, the guided souls. The elixir of life only needs three ingredients. And I have two of them. One more. One more. And I save mom. When I come back, it’s on. [Music] Two of three ingredients done. So, all that’s left is the purified blood of the demon monarch. Got to be on my agame when I finally go for it. Demon’s Castle definitely helped me farm XP, but officially I’m still stuck at E-rank. So, how am I going to be able to participate in higher level raids? I need to stop faking. Not like I can hide the truth forever. It’s time I retook the Hunter evaluation. [Music] If you came for a rank assessment, the line will form over here. What kind of capable personnel are we going to recruit today? He looks like a C and he’s pretty obviously an E. Who else with Yanut? Hello. Big speaking. This is Ku from the second admin team. Everything okay? He just walked in. Hey, you mean some? I wasn’t dreaming. Yes, sir. And from the looks of it, he’s here to get his hunter rank reassessed. Right this way, please. Thank you. Are you sure that I’m on my way? No need to be nervous about this. It’s a simple test and not like you can study for it. Yeah, you’re right. I’m just trying to get my ex-wife and daughter to come back home. You know, need to get this hunter stuff sorted out so I can earn some cash. See those suits? If you get ranked D or higher, the scouts will approach you and try to convince you to join their guild. So, don’t worry. As long as you aren’t E, you’ll make a decent living. As long as you aren’t E. Huh? Next candidate. Look, coming. Could you confirm your name for me, please? You knew so. It’s a reassessment, then? Yes. It’s the exact same process you went through the last time you were here. Place your hand against the black crystal and wait. Hold on. An error. I’m sorry. Could you try again? Sure. That is so weird. Hey, what’s wrong? Hey, Chief. Something’s not right. I’m trying to assess him, but it says error. Huh? Let me take a look at it. One sec. Yep. It’s the same every time. What now? Well, it isn’t an error, per se. What it means is he can’t be assessed. Huh? I’m confused. His model levels are so incredibly high that they can’t even be measured by our equipment. In other words, yes, he’s the 10th person ever in our country to be an S-rank. Any updates on the winged ant situation? A necropsy is underway. The intel department will compare the ant’s biology and its trace magic power levels with unwinged examples. But it’ll be a little longer before I have any results to report. And so it goes. Lots of strange things keeping you all busy. Like that red gate for instance. Was a white tiger raid that some outsider got to join. Right. And sent outsiders to defeat the dungeon boss. Who is he? Though I was present for the investigation, I didn’t see it from start to finish. Meaning I don’t have all the details. And so it goes. Oh, look. Seems there’s some sort of commotion in the lobby. Most likely an awakened. You got assessed and is making a fuss about it. I’ll check it out. I think I’ll go with you. That way I get all the details myself. [Music] They couldn’t assess that guy. That’s just nuts. Are we all witnessing history in the making here? I think we are. Not like it’s unpressed. It’s happened 900 times. Only should I have a song. Finally got it 10. Sure. Telling manager on us right on the money. Got to grab it before anyone else. Once you come back, we’ll sort it out and get your license updated. Is that okay? Whoa. Look, guys. It’s Junging Choy, the head of the Hunter Guild. He who stands at the pinnacle of fire magic, or as most people know him, the ultimate weapon. Basically the opposite of my old nickname. Ah, that certainly explains the excitement. Well, hello there. I’m Jung Choy from the Hunter Guild. Although perhaps you knew that. I would hate to make assumptions, animal, have you chosen a guild yet? If not, we can discuss it. Sorry, I’m busy. Oh, no way. You shot down guilt. Master Choy, am I crazy? When I introduced myself, I said I was Joining Chi from the Hunter Guild, didn’t I? Yes, that did happen. Perhaps I came off as arrogant. You were becoming quite the celebrity, Hunter son. He was awfully silent as he left, too. Could be an assassin, kind of. What is he doing here? Pressing him back. I see what’s going on. The White Tiger’s HQ is relatively close by. He ran hard enough to be short of breath. That’s how badly he wanted to talk to that man in person. I think I found the outsider who cleared the red gate. [Music] Joan, of all the people to catch wind of [Music] this. She looks like she could wake up any minute. [Music] I’ll find the cure for you, Mom. Promise. Today, I realized how blind I’ve been this whole time, which is fairly ironic given my position, watching hunters and punishing lawb breakakers. And I’m usually confident my judgment is sound. Are you saying I need surveillance? Not the same way a criminal might. The surveillance team handles all hunter related incidents since no one else can. The problem is when dealing with Sranks, even we’re powerless. All that to say, there’s someone who would like to meet you. [Music] Hello, young man. Pleasure to meet you. I’m Gunhigo, chairman of the Hudgers Association. First and foremost, I’d like to congratulate you on your Srank. What? They said to return, but it’s all a formality at this point. The instant your mana measured off the charts, you became Srank by definition. Okay, then why? Why do the formal reassessment, you mean? Simple. Call it something of a grace period. It allows us to contact individuals like yourselves before the guilds bounce. Believe it or not, the association doesn’t have many skilled hunters on staff. Despite our reach, there’s no real way for us to compete with the fame and fortune on offer from the larger guilds. Manager Woo here is among the most elite members we have. And even he’s only a rank, which brings me to why I’m here tonight. I’d be thrilled to call you one of us, Hunter Son. Naturally, you’ll be given a position of respect and authority from day one. Why go so far? Our nation’s greatest advocates are not politicians, but hunters. For we guard against the threat of magic beasts. At our core are the prime defenders, the five largest guilds. Presently, there is a delicate balance between these five dragons. Should you join one of them, the balance will tip, causing a substantial shift. That said, the association also plays a vital role as deterrent. The sixth dragon keeping the others in check. Hey, when you need muscle, you do have the strength for the job. I can tell you that. And perhaps even one day. Are you interested? It is a good offer. A job at the association is basically a guaranteed career. I doubt there’s anyone who has greater influence than Chairman Coleman, especially with news outlets in the government. And he’s an amazing hunter. Our country’s first ever Srank. His magic power is ridiculous. You’d never guess he’s over Haiti. Not with that physique. He may be retired from hunting, but I can feel he’s still as strong as I am, even with all my efforts to level up. If I accept this offer, my whole life will change. Your thoughts, Hunter Son. I’m sorry, sir. I have to decline. It comes down to money after all. Because I want to fight to fight. Fight against magic beast. Jimmy. Yes. I’m certain that the dungeons are where I belong. [Music] Remarkable. I can see in his eyes he’s not lying. How many years has it been since I felt this way? I’m impressed my heart still stirs such emotion in me. If I were 20 or even 10 years younger, I could fight alongside someone like you. [Music] I suppose that’s fair. I won’t press the issue. My sister’s home alone, so I better get going. Sir, it’s been an honor. Thank you. And thank you for your time. When I age past the point an S-rank healer could counteract my decline, I’d never felt so crispened before. But now, clear my schedule for tonight. I’d like to savor this feeling. Say, James, would you care to join me for a drink or two? I’ll go but not partake. If that’s all right with you, suit yourself. I wonder if he enjoys a good drink. The association mostly handles DNE ranked dungeons. Those aren’t going to help me level up, and mom’s cure depends on that. I’ll keep fighting, and I won’t stop because I know I can get even stronger. [Music] Deputy Chief, come to rub salt in my wounds. They’re still fresh. I just have a question I want you to answer. You’ve experienced this ill son’s power. Is he a beast or is he actually a human? Did he look like a human from where you stood? Sure as hell seemed like a beast to me. All right, focus on your recovery, then drop by the command center once you’re discharged. You can find some paperwork. What happened to him? I’m sure we’re on the lookout. That’s uh doubt we’ll be able to bring in somebody who landed you in a hospital bed. [Music] [ __ ] You better stay the hell away from my family because if you try something then death will be enough to save you from me. Save me from the humiliating loss. Even death won’t save me. Is that his idea of a threat? I know where he’s headed. I just need here. An artifact that will let me crush that bastard. Artifacts, usually some kind of man-made relics. But in the world of hunters, they’re highle gear that even seasoned craftsmen can create. With the increase in hunters, you’re going to find artifacts online in auctions like anything else. Why they can’t be so expensive, though? I want my gear to be flawless when I take on the last floors of the castle. Nothing in the system shop seems right. Could probably sell the sphere of it can be transferred. Most of the best gear in circulation gives a 20 to 30% boost in performance. And since this thing doubles magic damage, it could double its price tag, too. Which would make one wonder how an rank came to have it. might get some unwanted attention. I’d look less suspicious if I had a record of going into a rank gates, but till my license gets updated, I won’t be happening. Or maybe it will. This was taken 4 years ago. He looks quite different and a great deal younger. Think he falsified his rank? His record states that he’s been severely injured on several occasions, so it’s unlikely. Four years of hell, but he didn’t give up. The more I hear, the more amazed I am. He was paying for his mother’s treatment and his younger sister’s tuition, it seems. I suspect that’s why he never withdrew from hunting. You don’t often see that kind of devotion from young people these days. There’s a recent note as well. He just signed up to join a raid with the Hunter Guild. Then what he said was all talk. That big signing bonus was too enticing. Not necessarily. According to the report, he’s on the excavation team. Sir, he’s mining. Yes. Certainly likes to keep you guessing, doesn’t he? You said you’re rank. Yes. You mind before? Not exclusively. Ah, combat type. You’ll meet the fitness requirement. No problem. Well, good. Got plenty of folks here just like you joined up. Relax, work hard. Let’s get that bag. All right. Big raids in high ranked dungeons demand specialized teams. The strike team deals with magic beasts. The mining team takes up demonic crystals. The collection team recovers the carcasses. Damn, that’s a lot of people for the profit. It’s somewhere in there right now. Such a travesty. You don’t seem to appreciate the beauty of light. [Music] [Applause] Take position. [Music] Guys, there’s a storm coming. [Music] [Applause] Well done, C isn’t about much you, so I tried to cook them to a nice meeting. We took care of most of our immediate enemies. Let’s continue on, shall we? Oh, sorry for the burning smell. I know one of you has an especially sensitive nose. Destruction’s coming out. I killed everything with the dungeon boss already. I could sense he was strong the moment we met yesterday. Wait for the entire squad to come out unscathed. Goes to show just how strong. All right. After the second in command comes out, that should be one. That’s her. Levi skilled master of the hunter guild and the country’s ninth best rank to awaken a job the dancer. Incredible. Got to wonder how many people in the world have a strong aura like [Music] that. I just sensed something incredible. A strong aura like German was here for a second. Well, whatever it was, it’s completely gone now. She’s even sharper than I thought. Okay, people. We’re going in. No, they rest while we look. And there’s no time limit since the boss was saved for last. 1 2 Hey, chief. It’s looking close. [Music] I could sense intense magic power coming from that direction. It’s obviously an a-ring dungeon boss. Feels stronger than the castle’s Vulcan and Mantis. That’s for sure. It’s tempting, but I could go find out how tough an A- boss really is. Did you hear? The guy who just joined on this job is an A- You’re kidding. What the hell was the boss thinking? No matter where an Eron goes, the welcome never gets any warmer. Not that I’ll be doing this much longer. I’m working here. It’s tight enough as it is without idiots like you standing around and blocking the way. Please go. We’re making great time already. Go deep. Jeez. The way that guy’s rank, I’ve been having some doubts about the new recruits. Yeah. Isn’t he how does it blow for a year? Exactly. He says otherwise. The way I see is something here is God’s gift colors like this. [Music] Break time you guys. Let’s all go get something to eat. Breaks also apply to you, Mr. Song. I’m just going to finish up here first. Don’t overdo it. Don’t go too far into the cave or you might wind up with the boss. You got it. [Music] Finally, they’re gone. Can’t let this chance slip by me. Got an hour till break’s over. So, let’s take a [Music] peek. Here we are. The boss chamber. Yeah, that guy is definitely stronger than Metis. As much as I want to, I know I shouldn’t kill it. The gate will close if I do, and the hunter’s guilt will suffer a massive [Music] loss. A little poke can’t hurt. What exactly do you think you’re doing? [Music] I asked you a question. It shouldn’t be that difficult to answer. [Music] What exactly do you think you’re doing? I asked you a question. It shouldn’t be that difficult to answer. [Music] That was careless. I should have seen this coming. I was trying to find my way back, but I think I got lost. You’re lost? You’re with the mining team. Look, beyond there is the boss room. You should stay clear. Hey, John. The rumors about her were true. I didn’t notice her presence until she spoke. I swear I saw it. Wasn’t he holding a weapon a moment ago? Sorry about that. You need to leave this place now. If you accidentally agitate the boss, the entire mining tube could be wiped out. Yes, ma’am. [Music] Wait, hold on. Yes. For some reason, he doesn’t stink. Is everything okay? I’m sorry, but are you really a hunter? Um, yeah. Gino’s son, an E-rank. [Music] Never mind. Sorry. You should be careful on your way back. This dungeon is pretty big. Oh, sure thing. Is it because this rank is so low? He didn’t smell bad. If anything, he smelled nice. I still can’t believe you ran into Hunter Cha. You sure are lucky. Even getting the chance to just talk to her is a pipe dream for people like us. You laugh, but she’s no joke. Patrolling nonstop in case the dungeon boss goes on the rampage. She’s something else that one. So that’s what she was doing. You know what I heard? Apparently she doesn’t like the way other hunters smell. The way they smell. Huh? Guess that sense is stronger for her. You ever notice how she’s always covering her nose? Oh, yeah. The way she reacted. Maybe I don’t have the sense of a typical hunter. Like typical hunter. That red big boss said something similar. Is it because I’m the player? Having the systems assistance does set me apart. But what even is the player? You did a good job today. Thank you, sir. We’d still be at it if not for you. I can’t believe we wrapped up before the collection team finished. It’s like you were born to be on the mining team. Unless maybe you had an excavator hidden away somewhere. Oh man, if only. I’ve been doing this work for a while now, and I’ve never seen anybody with a knack for it like you’ve got. That’s why I’d like to offer you a permanent spot. You’ll be paid handsomely. Thank you, but I’m afraid I can’t accept. I’m only here because I have some free time. I understand. Well, that’s a real shame. Well, you know what? Do you say they’re coming in for just one more day then? You need more help? Yeah, we’ve got a double header scheduled for tomorrow. One A rank and one C rank. My reassessment is in a couple days. I was able to earn the money I needed today. So, what did he say? There are going to be two hunter skil raids tomorrow. C rank and an A, right? Yes. Although it’ll be our secondary strike team running the show. You got another strike team? Sure do. That’s one of our greatest strengths. There aren’t many domestic guilds that can dedicate two teams to taking down a rank gates. Okay, where am I meeting you then? Huh? I figured you’d turn me down for sure, right? I’ll make sure you get paid double the usual wage. No, no, I can’t take it. Just take it. You work so fast, it’s the least I can do. Yes. I’m looking for a file, please. One of the hunters working with the mining team today named Jinny. The E-rank hunter. You already know of him. Oh, well, it’s just the guild master Choy asked me to get his file, too. Do you know why? Sorry, ma’am. I don’t. But Hunter Sun’s details are unavailable. It’s strange. The association has a lot on his file as if he’s a top level hunter. I see. Thank you. [Music] The way he was acting in the dungeon, the fact that the guild master is looking into him, the association’s involvement, something’s going on here. Out of all the hunters I’ve ever come across, Shino’s son is the first one who ever smelled nice to me. Oh, there you are, Mr. Sun. It’s good to see you again. Hey, kid. Have you eaten yet? Genu, good to see you. Try not to get hurt today. Okay, G. [Music] This feeling, I’ve forgotten what it was like. When it’s time for lunch, you should join us. Uh-huh. We’d love to have you. Sure, I can do that. Great. All right. First up is the Sea Rake Dungeon. The strike team should be coming out soon, so get ready. Impressive as ever, Mr. Son. The work just gets done faster with you around. It’ll be nice having a chance to rest before hitting the A rank dungeon. The collection team couldn’t believe it either. Are you sure you don’t want to come work with us? Five times the pay. I can’t. I can’t. Excuse me. Huh? Captain Gigo’s song. I was wondering if you could lend us someone from the mining team. The guy who was supposed to be our carrier never showed. But from the miners? Wouldn’t someone from the collection team be better suited? Apparently, they’re already short staffed as it is. If you choose to accept the job offer, I’ll make sure you’re given hazard pay for your trouble. What’s going on here? Carrying equipment at an A- rank dungeon is too dangerous. Respectfully, sir, we can’t spend the money if we’re dead. So, no one here is willing to help us. I’ll do it. No way. Wait, Mr. Sun, do you want to die? You know how strong the magic beast are in there? Even with the hazard pay, it’s not worth the risk. I’ll be fine. I’m a lot braver than I look. I don’t doubt that. But this isn’t a question of courage, kid. Sir, he only just started yesterday. He doesn’t understand what he’s agreeing to. What’s his rank? He’s E- rank. Please, you should find someone else. It’s fine. I’d like for him to do it. My name’s Guun Son. I’ll be taking point with the strike team on today’s raid. And I’m Chin. The gate’s bigger than yesterday’s. That may be true, but it’s emitting much less magic power. I wouldn’t worry too much. If there was anything really dangerous in there, the primary team would be sent to handle it. Six A ranks and three B ranks. No one here is an ass. But in any other guild, these hunters wouldn’t be relegated to a secondary team. All right, let’s get going. Their guilt’s even stronger than I realized if they can feel two teams of this level. There really is less magic power in the air compared to yesterday. Something’s off. Have that same bad feeling I did when I entered the red gate. No imagining it. No need to be nervous. Okay, Kithon. I mean, the captain and everyone else are superb hunters. As long as you don’t run off, the magic beast won’t have an opening to attack you. Good to know. effects. Once this raid is over, I’ll officially make leader of the secondary team. I might not be the strongest in the guild, but I am one of the best A-rank hunters around. I can handle this. [Music] No orders needed, just instinct. Here they come. Thank you. [Music] My turn. [Music] Why are jackals in an A-ring dungeon? Is it that unusual to find them in here? Dungeon jackals are seank magic beasts. An A- food chain should have wiped them out. Collars. Maybe these are just wild jackles. Is it possible they were kept as hunting dogs? Where’s the reason behind that bad feeling? Hi. Why are they here? [Music] Play around. [Applause] It’s targeting the back line. Watch out. [Applause] You’ll have to try a little harder. [Music] No effect. How high is their magic resistance? [Music] It’s a powerful one. I can only hold it for a few seconds. That may be all we need. You who I now awaken. Collect my foe. [Music] My secret weapon costs a ton of mana, but it’s worth it. [Music] We need help. I hear you. One second. We’re outnumbered. It’ll just get worse if they surround us. We’re not in groups of three. Go. [Music] One York is a match for an A- ring. So, what hope do the B- rankings have against this many? [Music] Stay with me, you guys. [Music] All right, who’s next? I got you. Try to stay still. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Did Did that just happen? [Music] I changed slower. [Music] I hate to butt in as an outsider, but I can’t just let them die. No one would mind them abandoned. Hold still for a sec. [Music] any mortal wounds? No, nothing our healer couldn’t handle, which is an absolute miracle. Hey, did you notice anything weird toward the end of the fight? Yeah, the orc I was fighting got sluggish all of a sudden. That was all you’re doing, right, Gina? No, don’t look at me. I’ve just got attack magic and telekinesis. None of the spells I know can slow things down. And all of the other mages here are fire focused. Yes, that’s some kind of stealth skill. No one on our squad has that ability. But who cares how we won? The point is we did. Yeah, you’re right. Let’s chuck it up to good luck. Does he think we’re stupid? Well, jokes’s on him, I guess. All these mages around and he actually believed no one would notice him using stealth. Tricks aside, he did help us out of a tight spot. I’m sure he has his reasons, so I won’t out him for now. Do we press on, Captain, or is a retreat in order? This is too risky for our strike team. We definitely need two more healers and another three mages at least. Look, it’s a shame this is how your first rate as captain wound up going, but I feel like the smartest move here is to withdraw. I get what a tough decision this is. He obviously wants to clear this dungeon, but if he’s a reasonable leader, right, let’s fall back for the time being. Oh, good. I was worried you’d want to keep going. I might be ambitious, but I’m no idiot. A barrier? A strong one. Wasn’t here before. Yeah, it would have been kind of hard to miss. What now? me. With enough time, I think I can dispel it. Something with incredible magic made this, and it’s still lurking. Turning back was the right call. The more I see, the more I realize we can’t clear this place. It’s power. Where is it from? Nowhere good. The dungeon boss. Hurry. Give me some support. You got it. A wave of magic strong enough for B- rankings to detect, but nobody could sense it from the outside. [Music] Of course, we’re trapped. Semi holy magic now. Semi, why are [Music] you count? At least 50 of these guys, Captain. Wait, I know, but if we fight them, we’ll end up dead. So, [Music] Please. I’m gone. Careful to be with me. Car. That barrier is your handiwork, isn’t it? It is indeed. I am a brow ornostic curses. And are you the master of this cave or is there someone stronger? Don’t you think any exes will closer pass me now? Choose. Will you be killed by my soldiers? Only you’re going to move with me. We’ll meet with you. [Music] Hunter son. Yes. Since this guy’s most likely the boss, we’ll attack as soon as we see him. Even with his strength, I doubt he can maintain his barrier and fight with us at the same time. That’ll be your chance to escape. Contact the main strike team. Don’t tell me you’re planning to die here. The plan’s still the same. Ensuring this gate closes in time, whether we survive or not. Hey, um, would you mind doing me a favor? It’s not much, but my will is in here. Please take it to my family. We’re hunters. This is what we’re trained to do. But your case is a little different. So, if you can get out alive, death breathing down your neck. No options but bad ones. Just like the double dungeon where I was abandoned. But these people are different. I can hold on to it for now, but hopefully it doesn’t come to that. I don’t see him. Did he quit mining work after one day? That you Hunter Cha. What brings you by? I thought you were off. Well, um, I was looking for the new recruit, Ginus. Yeah, he’s around. Got roped into helping out as a carrier today. Oh, he did? Then he’s inside of the gate right now. [Music] I bet [Music] you an E-rank hunter taking a carrier job in an A-rank dungeon. Does he think he’s invincible? What’s his motive? And I know what I saw. He did have a weapon when I caught him in front of the boss room. Something’s up. I’ll be going in the gate, too. Why did something happen in there? No, it’s a personal matter. Nothing for you to worry about. I’m sorry, but do you have any weapons I could borrow? [Music] Yeah. So, I was hoping for something more traditional, like a sword or a spear. You know, we’re miners. We’ve got shovels and crowbar. Never mind. Thanks anyway. I can fight just fine unearked. Think this through. Do you really want to go in empty-handed? It may not be traditional, but it’s better than nothing at all. Very well. [Music] Look at them all. If this many highways ever broke out of here, they would flatten a city or two long before help could arrive. Those four in particular, they acted more horren than the others. Not more. [Music] It’s our job to close this gate. We have to make sure the dungeon boss goes down no matter what. [Music] Beautiful human. This can’t be happening. How does he have so much magic power? Compared to him, it’s like I’m a third rate spellcaster. And that’s being generous. Well, we came to meet with you. So what now? You enter them now. One by one, you will be killed, tortured, and devoured for the sole purpose of placing my soldiers. Entertainment. That’s all this beast thinks you are good for. He doesn’t even see us as enemies. We’re nothing but toys to be broken and tossed aside. Hello. There’s something strange with the humans. This might be more interesting than I thought. Everyone charge. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Gravity [Applause] [Music] acceleration. I’m sorry. [Music] Captain Salt, the Hunter’s Guild has delights to this dungeon. It’s really not my place, sir. But as it stands, your strike team is in real danger. So, let me ask you [Music] this. Do I have your permission to kill every beast in here? Please do by all means. Just a copycat and no more intimidating than you. Got to hand it to you. You have the most intense aura I’ve ever seen. Not really. You know, unfortunately, this is a terrible matchup. And when I say that, I mean for you [Music] the surveillance team. What are they doing here? How should I know? Hey, someone call a supervisor. He’s worked two days as a minor for them. But what’s his angle? How can I help you, gentlemen? We’re looking for a hunter named Ginus. He sure is popular. I freaking knew it. I knew that dude was sketchy. You should have seen the death glary shot of me. It was horrifying. Hey, I thought I was going to die right there. Sir, is he still around? Yes, but inside the gate. The carrier was a no-show. So, Sun stepped up to fill in. He isn’t fighting. No, sir. went from mining the resources to hauling the bags. Being an S-rank means everything he does is subject to scrutiny. I hope he realizes that. There’s something I should know about. I’m sure all will be revealed on the theaters tomorrow. Hey, by the way, Hunter Cha was looking for him, too, but didn’t say why. Hunter Cha. [Music] Oh, man. That was one vicious aura. Felt like he was going to tear me to shreds. Quick, go measure the gate’s power. Yes, sir. [Music] I need to hurry. Hookie’s team was able to beat this many high works and then keep pressing on. I don’t know. But the blast of power I just sensed came from the boss. I doubt they’ll be as lucky again. unfolding my massive army with your personal troop. You’ll blame us. Don’t look down on my guys. It upsets me. You monarch still mean skill exclusive to my job class. I got it after hitting level 70 in the demon’s castle. Climbing the castle has made my soldiers stronger, too. Maybe you rank summoned all those things. It doesn’t make sense. I can only manage two summons and that’s on a good day. His power feels almost inhuman. [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Music] Did you see that? It’s like watching the vice guild master fight. Why is he carrying mags? He could carry a strike suit. Most of my men are around B- rank. Each highwork’s life comes at the cost of four or five theirs. So, I’ll help them. Believe the scarecrows will save you. Such arrogance. Don’t think you’ll want to talk about arrogance cuz my scarecrows aren’t done yet. Super [Music] [Applause] [Music] Mario as many times as it takes to your magic is All the fire. [Applause] [Music] He’s got a wellspring of mana to fuel his ranged multi-target spells. I can’t get close. I’m curious. I don’t know what it takes before you crumble. Results are in. It turns out this gate is a higherend A- ring almost approaching S. The first read was wrong. Then contact the guild’s leader ASAP. The three of us are going to hand it and provide the strike team some backup. All right. [Music] My soldiers are quitting. It’s only a while before your might. There you go again. Making assumptions. You’ve heard of necromancers? How about I show you one in action? Arrive. Turning my soldiers into yours. We’ll all become my shadows soon enough. And of course, so will [Music] you. How can this be? You must be in why over here. What purpose do I serve? When my eyes first open this place, there was my seed running from my head over and over [Music] again. The whistle is no difference. I need only [Music] to share dancers and not their cars as a trivia. [Music] On par with an S-rank dungeon. If the original measurement had been accurate, Hunter Silverstein could have cleared that gate, but we were caught off guard dreadfully. So, a dungeon break could mean Jedju Island part two. Thankfully, we still have time. gather our guild’s strongest forces. We’ll head there without delay. The emergency call has already gone out to the vice guild master and all of the A- rankings. Worst case scenario, we could ask the White Tigers or even the Reapers if they could give us a hand. Sir, if we do that, yes, I am well aware. So, let’s avoid it, shall we? [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] It looks like my journals have the upper hand here. That’s not possible. We run. Get in there. Right. [Music] The audio cannot pursue take the stage. And truth be told, I’m not sure enough of your excellence. [Music] Nice try, but I’m pretty resistant to curses and [Music] poison. All right, man. I’m going to break that annoying shield of [Music] yours. What’s going on? Are those being summoned here? There are so many of them though. My skilled master. Thank you for coming in. How’s the captain? He’ll be okay. That’s great. Now, could one of you tell me what I’m looking at? Honestly, we’re confused, too. So, [Music] brainstorm back to you. Got to say, I’m not too fond of giants. That move kind of pisses me off. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] might die. I’m the one for you. Yep. [Music] The bigger the target, the easier it is to hit. [Music] You thought you could fend off an assassin’s attack without your [Music] shield? If aren’t enough, let’s try this. [Applause] Thank you. [Music] Hunter Char, you’re all safe. We sensed a rather alarming aura, so we rushed to help as soon as we could. But it seems Hunter Sun had it under control. Even the surveillance team is onto him. He’s clearly a top class combat hunter. But he uses summoning magic. That’s crazy. How is he that strong? Just two in the right is that man. I take it that you’ve met him before. Well, we are acquainted, but only in passing. For a second, your bodyguards became mine. You were as good as standard. Do you know who I am or why did you possibly be destroyed? I’m invincible. [Applause] [Music] I won’t touch their loot. Even if I did sell all the bars, but I doubt they’ll mind me extracting a shadow. All [Music] right. Glad to see becoming a shadow chilled you out. A name. Uh, what was it? Cargo something. I’m sorry, man. How about I call you Tusk? Yeah, I like it. Tusk. Elite knight rank. That’s a new one. Makes sense for an A-rank dungeon boss, though. These high orc guys are pretty epic, too. Welcome to the team. Hello, Hunter. Son, banish. I was too focused on collecting shadows to notice him, man. What was all that? Aren’t you a carrier? Well, uh, what do I say? That’s classified information. All matters regarding Hunter Sun have been deemed top secret, and it’s our job to enforce that, which is why I need everyone to keep what happened today confidential. We’ll be escorting you out. It’s really the best way to avoid having any more attention on you. I won’t downplay the fact that he has S-rank abilities. You all saw that with your own eyes, but it’s my hope you’ll make his exit quiet in gratitude for your rescue. Just a minute, please. I’m sure you have your reasons for concealing your real strength. And of course, we have no right to make you explain. I’m not even going to ask what made you take the care of your job. Point is, a lot of lives could have been lost, but instead we’re all walking out of here, and that’s because of you. As captain of this team, you have my thanks. [Music] Oh, that’s right. You want this back? Yeah. If you’re finished, let’s get going. [Music] Um, Miss Cha. Yes. What up? I was just wondering why you have a pickaxe. [Music] Do you think I look like a weirdo to him? By him, you mean? Never mind. You can forget I asked that. It’s a relief that everyone made it out safely in the end. But how odd. Hunter Sun was there for the White Tigers in their red gate, and then he came to our rescue as well. His speed is comparable to an assassin types. He can raise the dead at will. Then add them to his vast army of summons. It’s a little hard to believe. In your honest, unbiased opinion, how does Hunter Sun compare to me? Hunters of different types work together during raids, pulling their strength to compensate for individual weaknesses. It’s standard operating procedure. Do you think you could clear a higherend A- rank dungeon by yourself? No tanks, no healers, just you? No, I couldn’t. Which frankly is rather embarrassing considering all the talk of me being the ultimate weapon, guildmaster? I know. We need him. I’ll do what I can. No, bro. [Music] Sorry it took me so long. So, how’ the guilt master stuff go? You work things out with your dad? Funny you mentioned that. Gino, I’d like to run something by you. Like reporting live. I am loving this. A flock of people just swept in just to see me. Mongi, the man who has it all, has even acquired powers that transcend a human condition. Man, not that at all. Tell me where? On the front steps. [Music] Whoa, look over there. Kill Master B from the White Tigers and the Hunter. This place is crawling this place. Any idea what they’re doing here? Excuse me. Are the two of you here to recruit Meung Lee? Who the hell is mean Lee? He’s not the reason I’m here, so I have no comment. As I understand it, Mr. Lee has already signed a contract with the Reaper Guild. We have other business to see, too. That’s too bad. Would really spice things up, you know. What a waste of time. I heard some news, by the way, about how the Hunter’s Guild ran into a little trouble with a near S-rank gate. Yeah, 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 feel you were just about to give us a call. Thankfully, because of him, that wasn’t necessary. It’s only right for the hunters. Go to offer very warm reception to show our gratitude. Oh, don’t be ridiculous. He saved our asses, too. Plus, that reed left us down at a rank. So, you want to fill that spot with a nest, right? Sounds like you’re looking to start a war. Sure. One to talk. Don’t give me any of that holier than now crap. Well, well, it isn’t Jane and you know, you’re not even trying to snatch me son from us, are you? I told you I don’t give a damn about Moon or whatever the hell his name is. All right. Sorry I asked. Jeez, don’t bite my head off. There’s a whole lot of people. The hell’s going right? Check it out. It’s M’s press conference. Oh, you mean my actor guy? Apparently, you’re a small boy. Did you hear that? Don’t worry. Whatever it is, I don’t know. First off, I’d like to thank you for gathering here today. As I’m sure you’re all aware, I mean Seline 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 finally made up my mind to bravely confront my destiny head on. I’ve already spoken to Guild Master Tu and he’s agreed to let me fight for the Reaper Guild. If you’re joining a guild, are you acting over? And don’t you think this is a bit prematurely focusing on your hunger? How gullible can you be? I’ve already gotten my A rank. My contract with the Reapers is only for 2 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 Stop right there. Can’t you see all these reporters? You’re in the way. Buzz off. I have business with the association. It can wait. How could this 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. Oh, German. 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. Look, I just This way. Come along with me, son. What the hell am I supposed to do now? I’ll be right back. I need to confirm with the association. [Music] 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 got to 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 from the premises. [Music] 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. [Music] Before we begin reassessment, I’d like to confirm the nature of your hunter abilities. Would you mind showing us what you can do, Hunter Song? Well, for starters, I can do this. [Music] You can create and control a summon. So, your specialty is summoning magic, I take it. Yeah, I guess you could say that. Hunter Son, Miniature Woo has given me detailed reports of your abilities. You aren’t going to hold out on this, are you? Right. Guess the cat’s out of the bag at this point. [Music] I can summon around 100 more. Did you say hundreds? Unbelievable. His magic power is tremendous. That’s enough to overwhelm even pain. 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 Averest 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. [Music] It’s an honor to welcome the newest Srank. 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’d love to discuss something important with you. Sorry, guys, but I have got some errands to run. Hey, not there. Not aware. Hey, Tina. Is that Whoa. No way. Stop shaking me. She knew. Your brother popped up on the stream. Your son over here, please. What the heck is happening over there? 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 Son has been officially recognized announcement yet. It seems his S-rank status has been confirmed in the association’s database, which would mean Gus has now become the 10th Srank hunter in the country. The first to emerge in over two years since the awakening of Jun. [Music] No, wait. This was my press conference. I wasn’t able to get Hunter Sun to accept the offer. That’s a shame. Sorry. I can’t accept. There’s still something I got to 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. Gino, how about this instead? He um he actually asked me to join him. I hope you realize how that decision would be quite selfish. I had every intention of letting Jins run this operation. But then you came in and begged me for a chance. And despite all 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 Song. [Music] I see. Then you have best be prepared for the consequences. [Music] Everyone stand back. Please keep a reasonable distance. Hey, look. Trust me, you don’t want to deal with the price here. Why don’t you let us give you a lift home? It’ll be fine. [Music] Despite being a mage type hunter, his athletic abilities are simply incredible. You okay, you go so fast and my eyes couldn’t track him. He’s much stronger than he was before. How is that possible? It’s time to gear up. Her son, 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 hard. 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? No, 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 are able to shatter this glass. Everything in the case will be yours, huh? You see, it’s magically adhered glass constructed to win blows from an air blow. This glass I can sense magic power, but that much. Search the world. [Music] 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 in security. Oh my god. I thought you 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. But he only prepared 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? No, 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. I got this thing on sale from the system store. If I were you, I wouldn’t accept anything less than 100 million. 100 mil? I only paid like 3 million gold. If the store’s items go for this much, I might not even need to sell the spear of avarice. Can I use your bathroom real quick? Oh, what? Of course. [Music] I knew he wasn’t a lightweight by any means, but 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 passed, which would be a first for hunters. What if he didn’t reawaken? Can a hunter whose strength grows over time really exist? [Music] They finally took a hike. Now I can head to school without being bombarded by the press. The association hasn’t chased them off. You suck. Why’d you have to go and make a huge scene? Like, you could have told me you were going to be on TV. Hey. Hey. Not my fault. Oh, by the way, I’m going to be out for about a week starting tomorrow. What? Again? For work? Could you please get Jinho reporting in? Boss, your sidekick is back. Is he a reporter or some buddy of yours? Oh, hi. You must be Genu’s sister. I’m his reliable right-hand man. Gho. [Music] This guy and I are going on that weekl long work trip tomorrow. Like as in tomorrow morning. What do you mean? What do I mean? You know that job. How can I forget it? This job has been weighing on my shoulders unparently. They laughed, 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 kind of put him through the ceiling. No, whatever. Three should be fine since you’re all pretty tough. You stay behind and keep watch. I’m entrusting you with Gino. 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. [Music] 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. Got to own up to the consequences, right? Anyway, what’s this job at the DS Tower? Yesterday, you mentioned it would be a week-l long. Yeah, I guess you could call it training. You’re saying you’re trying to get even stronger? Why do that after earning an S-link? No. Why not? [Music] Thanks, Juno. I’ll be back. I know. Stay safe. Okay. The 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 Veron resides on the highest floor. Defeat Von and collect a soul. Yeah. Yeah. Rewards are a run stone for shadow exchange. This 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 Chinho 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 w That’s strange. That’s strange. [Music] [Music] Time for a test drive, Nora. [Music] Tusk. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Applause] Heat. F [Music] feet off his feet. That’s after Tusk was nerfed. I’ll be more strategic with that move in the future. Yeah, the sphere of Avarest is all yours, Tusk. I see. So, Jino came to visit. He did. I told him you collapsed from exhaustion. Did you know? 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 that tends to occur in people with naturally low resistance. Mr. U, are there any hunters among your immediate family? Oh, no. Oh, honey. 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. Is the world ejecting me? Am I being cold? Nothing beats a peaceful afternoon, huh? Yeah, you said it. Want to use what’s left of it to fish? We’re patrol. No slack. Got it. Oh, what is that? [Music] It looks like dispatching six shadow squads is already paying off. Good way to be efficient. They made it pretty simple by only giving them two orders to follow. One, slay every enemy they encounter in your search. Two, report to me if they find an entry permit. I everything out on some loop this way, but I made much faster progress in exchange. Or I was making progress. Been on the 80th floor for 2 days. I just don’t get why the base slowed down. Where’s the damn [Music] pyramid? 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 works. Got to call them back. They’re getting thrashed. Let’s see why. Come on. [Applause] Squad B was also mysteriously slaughtered. Whatever is responsible must be pretty fierce. It’s weird though. Tusk 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 be Tusk, they must possess some level of intelligence. And if they’re gauging strength, I know which squad they’ll target [Music] next. Makes sense. No wonder my weaker shadow squads were annihilated. [Music] [Applause] [Applause] You know, I always wondered, do demons like you feel [Music] fear? You’re shaking. I guess I have my answer. [Music] I surrender to you. Please serve my life. That voice are you. I am so sorry. You won fair and square. Now would you let me go? Please. You attacked us first. Now you’re begging for mercy. After I killed all your men. A knight’s solemn duty is to protect their master. As soon as I left to see another day, they would be happy. I’m sure. Happy they died. Whatever. [Music] Now’s my chance. what you do. That was a mistake I deeply regret. So, please don’t kill me. I’ll give you anything you can. Unbelievable. What about the entry permit? Can you get me now? Yes, I certainly could. My family is holding on to the one for this floor. Please consider it yours as a token for sparing my life. And not only that, I also know where the upper floor permits are. If you guarantee my and my safety. I would be happy to say who’s your guide and show you the way. Your family is hiding the permit. Well, I get it. No wonder I couldn’t find him. One question. [Music] You’re a demon. Can I trust anything coming out of your mouth? Of course you can. I speak the truth. I’d never lie to you. All right, then. You agree to give me the permit? I’ll agree to leave in peace. I will not soon forget this kindness. But would you mind explaining just what you [Music] [Music] are? I am the eldest daughter of the Redu family. Cool, but not exactly what I meant. I was hoping she’d give me more information about the system, like what I learned from Baraka. Do you demons hear a voice in your heads commanding you to slaughter every human you see? Oh, um, well, there is a voice, but it gives a different order, which is to protect this place no matter what. When did it start? We’ve heard it since our arrival. They came from somewhere else. Where were you before? The demon realm. And one day, we woke up and found ourselves here. This demon realm? What did you do there? [Music] War? War. A war [Music] against you might face it. Monumental war is on your horizon. Committed amount of information exceeded. Ending conversation. Committed amount of information exceeded. Ending conversation. [Music] I guess it’s all new again. This is the damage assessment and combat log from the winged ant appearance on the nearby island within Japan’s borders. It isn’t pretty. 294 civilians were killed by the ant, and 108 hunters deployed to contain it. As for hunter casualties, there were four E-ranks, a single C-rank, and a B rank. You’d think it was a colony’s work, not one ant. The decisive factor was an A- rank who arrived on the scene later and landed the fatal blow. So, one of these mutated ants is on par with an A- rank hunter. Then, that lines up with the conclusions from the surveillance team’s necropsy. So, I’d say yes. The attack took place 120 km from Jedju Island. Should the ants gain any further mastery over flight, it will only be a matter of time before they reach the mainland. Contact Japan and request to join forces. Reach out to our neighbors, too. Tell them to raise the threat level ASAP. Yes, sir. We can’t put it off any longer. Time’s already against us. I want this crisis handled before any more lives are lost. Therefore, as chairman of the Hunters Association, I hereby initiate the fourth Jedju Island raid. I don’t know why I suddenly passed out like that. I’m sorry for the extra trouble. Nah, don’t worry about it. Are you feeling okay now? Yes, I’m much better. It’s kind of you to ask, centering. Just being polite. More importantly, how much further is it? It’s close. Keep going straight and you’ll reach the castle. Then the hatred permit will be yours. What blazes have you allowed into our home, are you mad? He may appear to be one man, but soldiers dwell within his shadow hordes of them. Huh? I’m impressed. He noticed. You have to save us. This is an attempt to take our capital to your dancers. Calm down. I can explain. Your daughter and I have an agreement. Hand over the permit for the next floor. Nobody here has to get hurt. This human must be the one who slayed Vulcan and met us. I honestly don’t see how we could best someone capable of that. [Music] Pleasure doing business with you. Measurable enough that business is finished. They’ll be gone for my castle at once. There is one other thing. I’d like to borrow your daughter. Oh, no. No, no, no, no, no. Not like that. As a guide, I mean, she said she knows where to find all the entry that’s above this floor. And you won’t let any harm come to her. I swear it. Very well. I will allow it. Then we’re off. We’ve got this. Wait. [Music] killed master Goto. [Music] Nice. That wraps up the 89th war. We’re taking heatless. That should mean promotion. No, they’re comparable to an A rank and an S-rank, which rounds out my forces pretty well. I was hoping this load would get lighter as we went, but I haven’t had to barter for our safe passage once. Wouldn’t you rather keep the treasure? I’d rather than trade. Elite nobles are stewards of the 90th floor and above, and they’re strong. Stronger than anything you’ve faced up to this point by far. But through negotiation, we shall secure the permits the same way you did with I’d been weaker than your family’s forces. Would you have agreed to our deal? That’s what I thought. You nos are always trying to climb the hierarchy ladder, aren’t you? I’m about to put your family right at the top. The radi, you weren’t obligated to spare my family. What made you do it? Guess it’s because I like you. first, you know, now her. Maybe I just get along well with people who have a few toys in the attic. Oh, yeah. You can head back now. You said the enemies up ahead are no joke. And I made a promise to your father. If you tell me where to find the rest of the entry permits, I can take it from there. Hold on. Do you really find me so useless? It’s not that. I just thought it’d be dangerous. You’ve done great. Thank you. All right. In that case, I’m staying with you until the very end. I want to see what you’ve accomplished with my own eyes. Have it your way. Let’s head out. Onward. [Music] Wasn’t kidding. I saw a drastic spike in difficulty on the 90th floor. Each encampment of demons, both in strength and numbers, were quite literally on another level. But I’m keeping up, clearing the floors one step at a time. I’m almost there. I’m getting the last ingredient for the elixir. Whatever it takes. [Music] The fourth Jedju Island raid is in the works, and we’ve both been summoned to participate. Of course, President Beck from the White Tiger Guild has also been called upon. In fact, every Srank from the country should have received an invitation, which would include Hunter’s son. In addition, this raid will be an official joint operation between us and our close neighbor. You mean Japan? I do. The recent attack by one of these evolved ants on Japanese soil proves they’re as much at risk as we are. It’s the right call to make. I honestly don’t care as long as we kill every last one. Have they set a date yet? It’s still under consideration, but I doubt they’ll take too much time to decide. As we speak, hunters from Japan’s largest guild are flying in. They’ll be meeting with members of the association to discuss strategy. So, this is the top floor. It doesn’t seem like anyone’s around. [Music] [Applause] Let him the demon monarchy [Music] arrive. That’s one daunting aura. I can tell this won’t be easy. His sheer blood lust is making me weak. Even as feeling it. That creature he’sing on can be a problem, too. Why, Vern? So, he commands more than just demons. [Music] The name’s over here, huh? You have an idea now. Maybe try to share. [Music] I know. [Music] Incredible. The river struck his skin to strength from the power of the Lord. But the demon monarch Baron isn’t just a boss. He’s a sovereign. He said, invaded to his castle. He should be eliminated. Who do I sight with? Lord Ganon or searching? [Music] [Applause] [Music] That’s no ordinary lightning. That’s wide range magic with a stun debuff. Able to revive my soldier. My motto would deplete fast if he keeps using that move. So before I kill [Music] [Applause] [Music] you [Music] still attacking on Trust. [Music] Sorry, but looking up was tiring me out. Come on, Baron. You call yourself a monarch, right? Fight like one. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Pleasure to meet you all. My name is Hanekawa and I belong to the drawn sword guild. This is Ryuji Gotoan, our guild master. I’ll be interpreting as he only speaks Japanese. The Drawn Sword Guild, Japan’s largest and with 11 Sranks, easily their strongest, too. Also said to be the second largest in all Asia. Their leader, Ryuji Cotto, has an aura that more than lives up to his and his guild’s reputation. First of all, thank you for inviting us to join this new strike team of allied forces. We pledge our support. We should be the ones thanking you for even agreeing to come. We are truly grateful to you. As the documents that you’ve received state, we’ve conducted our own investigation into the winged ants, and it’s revealed a fair bit of useful information. If you could all turn your attention to the screen. We’ve provided a visual to explain two critical points we’d like to touch on. One is their lifespan. The ants grow at an accelerated rate after hatching, but only live for about a year. In other words, once we exterminate the queen, the remaining ants will die off within a year’s time. The second point is in regard to their behavior. From the previous three raids, we know that the ants are drawn to stronger enemies. The more mana a hunter has, the more attracted the ants are. As such, we’ll organize our strategy around that trait and use it against them. We’ve been aware of the An’s tendencies for a while now, but they’ve described them in quite the elaborate breakdown. As for the plan, you’ll of course need hunters. 11 will be contributed, and that does include myself. I’m sorry, did you say 10 will help? And draw out the ants. That will leave the queen defenseless. Then your hunters could move in and finish her. But sir, this would require you to fight thousands of ants. Since we’re only creating a diversion, it should be fine. And as AI simulations have proven, this plan has the highest chance of success and the fewest deaths. 10 S-rank hunters is certainly more than we would be able to field. The choice is simple. Yes, that could work. If there’s no one here opposed, let’s begin tactical planning with that in mind. [Music] I don’t even have time to tone a [Music] potion. He blocked fatal strike. Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] There goes all my [Music] money. Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [ __ ] my [Music] daggers. Destroyed. I [Music] can’t now. You saw my strength and come alive. [Music] You think of [Music] [Applause] [Music] Are you all right? Hessel, head home and give your dad this message. From now on, the Radish family runs this place. Sino, it’s Rajiru, not radish. The purified blood of the demon monarch. I finally have all the ingredients. [Music] The success rate and quantity depend on my intellect stats. Is everything all right, Sergeio? [Music] [Music] crafted. The elixir of life. This is it. The thing that will cure mom. At least I hope. Iron. Thanks, buddy. [Music] Arise. Right. Uh, what was it? Kaiser. Remembering names isn’t really your strong suit, is it? Whatever. I’mma call you Kaiso. [Music] You can find us home in no time. I just know father will be thrilled and want to hold a grand celebration at the castle. I’ve got to get back as soon as possible and test the elixir. Wait, I should have a new moonstone. Not those. Not that either. Come on. Let’s see. Here we [Music] go. Shadow exchange. Nice. So, that means I can switch places with any of my shadow soldiers. I like that. Sorry, but you’ll need to head back on your own. What about the cold rish party? The radish man’s on the 80th floor. It’s a bit out of the way for me. Please. I’ll wait for it again if it allows it. Take care. Okay. I have one last thing to say. [Music] This is where he was patrolling. We really switched. It’s got a 3-hour cool down time, but I’m not about to walk. So, Kaiso, the Japanese hunters will act as bait. Once the ants are drawn out, we’ll use a special signal to disrupt their hive line. Then we’ll send a detachment of hunters into the colony while it’s vulnerable. They’ll take out whatever’s left and kill the queen. Only question is whether or not the signal will function the way it should. Yes, I can’t deny I have doubts about this strategy. However, our analyst signed off on it and it makes sense on paper. In the event the signal should fail. Withdrawal is also included as a contingency plan. All we can do now is prepare our team. When it comes time to act, our hunters will be ready for anything. Right. Now that were you able to reach Hunter’s son? No, not yet, sir. [Music] You know, come on. Getting drinks should be relaxing, but you can’t even crack a smile. I know how funny that story I just told you is. Sorry. Guess I missed the punchline. Well, frowning’s only going to give you wrinkles, man. What the hell does that mean? Hard not to envy a guy like Bungu. You don’t meet many S-rank healers, let alone ones who retired so young with all their limbs and their sense of humor intact. But as his former comrade, I’m happy he’s still in such good spirits. Thanks. You know, are you really going to go back there? I am. Even after seeing the wait suck one [Music] out, especially after that. If we don’t put a stop to these flying ants, they’ll infest the whole country and more will die. Funny since you never struck me as a patriot until now. Well, I’m going either way, but I thought a noble sounding excuse would make people think I’m cool. [Music] I guess he did tell us the same thing. There’s something close. I know they need S ranks, but I’m retired. So, if you were going to try to convince me, look, I just wanted to say goodbye since I might not ever see you again. [Music] I’m uh taking the civil service exam. And you are retired. I am from the battlefield. It’s just too much for me. So, I’ll get a government job. The history part’s going to be cake. Not sure about the rest. You always were a history buff. Have I ever told you why I love period drama so much? Enlighten me. Because they’re all in the past. And if you ask me, that’s the only place war belongs. Fair enough. Can’t argue that. Any normal person would say the same. But hunters aren’t normal. I don’t think I’ve met one who doesn’t like fighting apart from the young. Combat becomes routine. We almost have to enjoy it. Maybe that trait is a condition for awakening. You know, your forehead. You’re trying to get wrinkles, aren’t you? Shut up and drink. You indulge like a college boy though. Indulge this jackass. [Music] She got those burns because of [Music] me. She might not be able to swallow it. And even if she does, there are no guarantees. But I’ve seen the kind of miracles the system is capable of. It brought me from an E-rank to where I am now. I need to have faith. [Music] You [Music] Time [Music] to breathe. [Music] Come on. You got to wake up. Everything I’ve gone through to get stronger is all over [Music] you. What is going on with me? I can’t seem to focus at all today. [Music] That one grease feels nice. [Music] [Music] Sweet boy. How long [Music] you four years? and Gina, she’s doing really well. Then you’re both okay. Thank you for keeping your promises. Look at how much you’ve grown up. You’re covering scrapes and bruises. You must have been through so much this whole time. [Music] I am so proud of you. [Music] Hey, okay. Okay. [Music] You’ve done so well. [Music] You awoke from eternal sleep. As hard as it is to believe. Yes. Her family has requested immediate release. And seeing as all her idols are functioning normally, I have no reason to deny them. [Music] You’re beautiful. You’re [Music] [Laughter] okay. I’m [Music] sorry. It was all worth it. This is the reward I wanted the whole time. First, thank you for coming and providing coverage on this matter. As you’re aware, the giant hands from Jesu are now capable of flight and can even escape the island, leading death and devastation in the lake. We can’t continue. Thus, on behalf of the Hunters Association, I’m announcing our fourth raid to contain the Jedju Island. This time we won’t just be relying on our own company strength. We’ll have the prowess and support of 10 S-rank hunters from Japan as well. But this isn’t a purely S-rank operation by any means. We want to ensure the safety of the public. So A ranks and below will protect the waters and the mainland. Our plan is settled and we will see it through to the end. Honestly, sucker. I’m straight terrified of this upcoming raid. Yeah, I’m pretty scared, too, man. But the ones who can’t defend themselves must be hundreds of times more afraid than us. So, let’s end it. For the people who don’t have the means to or the choice, we can’t sit by while our country turns into an anthill, now can we? You bastard. Stop mess. Everything about this guy is unpredictable. Empowers the personality. Not many could help someone like him when he needs it. But you and I [Music] can sis. I only left you alone for one week. Oh no. I have four years of housework to make up for anyway. And we’ve got six hands between us. No denying this place is showing its age. Huh. Some of these older stains just won’t come out. It’s no surprise. We’ve lived in the same apartment since I was born. Suppose that’s true. I wanted this for so long. Not yet. I feel so anxious. Since the reawakening, I’ve crossed a line I don’t think I could come back from. [Music] She knew. Yes, Mom. Has there been any word from your father? I saw you became a hunter, too. You’re all over the news. Yeah. Actually, you remember when your father was a firefighter? The way he always wanted to help people might be the biggest reason I became his wife. And it looks like you’ve inherited that part of him. Hey, do you think my dream of being a doctor is cuz of dad, too? Yes. You’re both your father’s children. No doubt. Yeah, we’re pretty great. Good work with the press conference, sir. Thank you. And thank you for all of your assistance. Of course, I was glad that you were present for our unexpected guest’s visit. Yes, Thomas Andre, an American Srank with enough power to rival a whole country. It was my hope he was here to join the mission. The timing did make it seem that way. But someone strong enough to take on national militaries is literally a one-man army. He can’t casually intervene in foreign affairs. True. But then why’d he call him not to help? Could be he meant what he said. He did tell us he’d pop in when he was around. Perhaps he came to warn us about Hunter Wong’s intentions. Or maybe it was for something else entirely. Any luck getting in contact with Hunter Son yet? Yes. Just a moment to go. He’ll be here shortly. We strike in 4 days. It’s a raid we’ve been wanting to launch for years. Would you be willing to lend us your strength? It’s a perfect opportunity to level up. I’d hate to let it go. Or I would have hated to. Well, sir, magic power. They’re pretty far away. I’m impressed you could sense that. There’s no cause for alarm, though. RS rings are just getting a little exercise. If you’re curious, we can go take a look. [Applause] [Music] Hey, Master Pe want to stop skipping leg. Got to train your lower body while you’re young. I would if I could do burpees at my desk. Master M. It’s rare for all these aspects to gather in one place. I guess that wave of power you felt was most likely a result that these two shared. Hunter Big is being pushed pretty hard, isn’t he? Because he hasn’t exactly gotten serious yet. Hunter Ma would feel the strain otherwise. If you weren’t to wear, you’re best fellow in the white team of gold at the fame. But why is he holding back at all? Doesn’t seem like Andraba is a guy you should do that with. Yes, well you can’t really cut loose when he’s fighting humans. As he unleashed his full power, he turned into a monster. I have heard rumors he transforms in battle. Over there next to Hunter’s Chaw and Wing, we have members of the Night. [Music] And here come our guests. The Sranked hunters from Japan, including their guild master, Yuji Gotto. Huh? Hey, look at that guy. That is Hunter Ter’s son. He was named Ezre very recently. He’s a strong assassin type, right? No, I’m almost certain that he’s a mage, sir. Him? Hey, if it isn’t the guy who ruined Main Sense’s publicity status by opting to go through the front door. No wonder I felt that you’re in your [ __ ] [Music] If this is the best their country has to offer, I’m a bit disappointed. I suppose watching your fights has spoiled me somewhat. Other Sranks simply can’t compare. I don’t know if I agree. Misinterpreter lady, I ain’t entirely sure what you said, but I caught your disgusted tone. Sounded like you were mocking us. You’re amazing, Mr. Park. And you are? You’re looking at the reputable guild master of the Knights Guild, Mr. Jungu Park himself. Jung Su Park. Can’t say I’ve ever heard that name. Uh, well, you might not have heard of him before on account of him being an A rank instead of an S. But we’re still one of the five biggest gels in the country. We’ll be acting as security on this one over here. If you’re thinking of causing a scene, I suggest that you not. These folks were saying we’re a bunch of weaklings, so they’re the cause of this. Doesn’t matter. Chill out. Sure do we. Second rare chance to spar together. All these Sranks in one room. A rank’s not good enough for you. Feel free to set your own rules, but let’s keep it friendly. Well, I’m on board. Although, let’s exclude any mage types or non-combatants since it’s difficult for them to compete alone. That’s fine with me. All right, we’re all agreed it’s combat types only. If someone grabs your wrist, you get tagged on the back, or anything beside your feet hits the floor, you’re done. You automatically lose. And instead of one-on-one matches, we’ll do a freeforall. Why? Cuz the raid we’re preparing for is bound to be just as chaotic. Sounds fair enough. Let’s go with that. [Music] The representatives for our team will be hunters Cha, Lee, Ma, and Beck. And our team will be hunters Tawatam, Kumamoto, Hosino, and Tanaka. Now then, if everyone’s ready, let the free-for-all begin. [Music] Gold’s sitting down. Thanks to him, I get to watch some Sranks in action now. Well, let’s kick this thing off. [Music] [Applause] Casting our bridge strength. Yeah, nice and simple. All right, you’re about to see signs. [Music] I can’t beat speeds in close combat. In case you didn’t know, my specialty is race attack. Watch where you’re going. Hurry and take him down. [Music] Just checking, but they have reinforced this place with the highest quality of essence stone. Right, Cherman go? Yes. I’m thinking we may have to re-evaluate how stony it really is, though. These guys have agreed to the crumb of Israel hunters. I need to approach this fight that they’re not just trying to grab my wrists. What does snap them? Matsushi Kumamoto doesn’t seem very aggressive for a combat type. Damn it. I’m not cut out for this at all. I just don’t have the heart for it. Is Goto using us? seeing if his hunters are ready to fight the ants. If that’s the idea, I’m here for it. [Music] [Applause] So, I’m supposed to be a test, huh? Time to see if you pass or fail. Nope. I’m out of here. [Music] What a bunch of maniacs. A little A- rank like me gets smoke. You’re like the fairing definition of pure grit and plenty [ __ ] too in terms of physical strength. Guess I win. Who have thought I’d be eating the floor? It’s a humbling first for me. I believe you lose. Is running your only tactic. [Music] You’re targeting me over Hunter Shaw. must think I’m the weakest link. I can’t predict her moves. The devil’s graceful and deadly. Now I see why they call her the dancer. It’s frighteningly accurate. I better help Hunter back. Did you see that? Oh no, I lashed out on reflex. [Music] A hell. Looks like he snapped again. Yeah, which means all bets are off now. Do you think we should intervene? Not if their lives aren’t in danger. No. [Music] Okay, you guys, this is getting bad. [Music] Sorry to interrupt you there, but this doesn’t feel like a friendly sparring match anymore. [Music] That’s crazy. He laid out Kumamoto in his Berserk state. You said this one is registered as a mage type? Yes, sir. That’s what I heard at least. Might have to confirm that myself. Hunter Jaw, are you good to accept the loss for this match? Said Hunter Beg seems to have tapped out as well. Sure. Even if I’d gone all out, the result would have been the same. Hunter Sun, if you’re up for a round, Guild Master Goto would like to challenge you. He’s looking for a fight. Don’t need a translation to know that. Good. I’ve been wanting to try out the skills I got from the demon’s castle. Is the thought of facing me funny? Goto son, good news. Hunter Son’s agreed to spar with you. On one condition, however, what’s that? He’ll only fight if you don’t hold back on him, sir. Fine by me. The Jedju Island rage draws closer, and all eyes are on the hunters. The world is waiting to see if this alliance with Japan will be enough to tip the scales of victory in our favor. Don’t you got work? I’m off. Told you yesterday. Really? Well, don’t slack too much. Got to do our best. Just like the hunters out there are doing. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Hello. Um, I have questions about the Jedju Rage defense if you have time. What’s happening now? Guess our renowned 10th Srank is feeling feisty. He’s fixing to go headtohead with Gooto. He held his own in that A-ring dungeon. But I wonder how he’ll do against an S-rank hunter. Surprised you don’t have your handkerchief. Smell of hunter’s not bothering you. It’s not like I can keep my nose covered while I’m on the battlefield. Should we stop this before it starts? The spellcaster going up against a melee hunter in close combat. Normally, I’d say it’s a bad idea, but I bet I’m thinking the same thing you are about this matchup. And I’m sure my hopes are just as high. Because if I’m right, Hunter Sun has a real ability to keep growing stronger. [Music] Okay, come on. He’s awfully nimble. People think he’s a mage. What a [Music] joke. Explosion for what you really are. Oh yeah, he’s definitely a step above the other Rex, but I can still dodge them. Sweet again. I’m going cross my side trying to keep up. He’s really hanging in there, isn’t he? Evading such quick attacks is very impressive. It’s not that he’s hanging in there, though. He’s begging him to test his strength. This whole runaround thing is getting on my nerves. Change of plans. I’m going to have [Music] Is he all right? [Music] Careful with that thing. Something could have lost an eye. Is he toying with me by grabbing my hand? Got a gun to do. I can only guess what you just said. The grabbing a wrist would end the game. And neither of us want it to be over so soon. [Music] [Applause] [Music] You must love playing. At this rate, both of them are going to wind up getting seriously injured. [Music] What the sun? That’s enough. This fight’s getting out of hand. Let’s call it here. Well, you’re both in one piece. Tell your guild master this match is over. Oh, right. Did I spoil your fun? No. You fought the great Ryuji Goto and lived. All he managed to do is nick you once. Good on you. I got a little more intense than I meant to, but I have a good grasp of everyone’s skills now. sent soldiers into five of their shadows, too. Thank you. Later, I’ll send you the list of hunters participating in the raid. And forward it to our vice guild master, too, please. Take [Music] care. Sherman go. Well, just how can I help you? So, about this Jesuit raid, Ragi, you’d be shocked by how good one of these hunters is. I doubt he compares to the guild master of the drawn sword. Don’t be so sure. Which one is it? Senu. He’s the recently reawakened Srank. Okay, that’s strange. I have the list for the raid here, but his name is not on it. It’s not. I don’t see Hunter’s son. I guess he won’t be joining the raid after all. Well, it’s a shame. I’m sure he has his reasons. Either way, younger’s name is missing, too. Either way, we’ve got a solid team. 15 Srank hunters that are pledged to our points. This time’s going to be different. This time we’ll win. I’m home. Yeah, about time. Hey, sweetie. Dinner’s ready. I’d say your timing is perfect. Let’s eat then. I’ll just go by there. Mom just woke up from a 4-year coma. Yep. She needs me. Then what did you want? Which is why I’m not going to Cheddar Island. [Music] Subjects need food. But there is no way they cannibalizing each other to sustain themselves. This won’t do. We must the island. I need stronger offspring, more powerful than any other. Capable of leading nine. [Music] Grow strong My son, [Music] the ant magic beasts have been evolving at a disturbing rate. They only crawl along the ground during the first three island waves. But as you can see in this recently captured footage, they’ve taken a more humanoid appearance in addition to growing large wings. In response, the Hunters Association is formulating a strategy to combat this new threat. You messed with the wrong entry, stupid. This is a bad call and you know it. Every country was called to join the defense force, so why shouldn’t I? Well, Miss Hong, you’re an E-rank for one thing. So, that’s going to be Sorry. In the event any rolled hands make their way to the mainland, hunters of all ranks will receive a counter measure to protect the buildings. [Music] Tonight we rest. Tomorrow we raid Jedju Island. This is the first fleet. We’ve arrived at our designated coordinates. Second fleet here. We’ve arrived as well. Third fleet has eyes on the island and is now approaching. Fourth fleet is also on route. We anticipate arrival in 5 minutes. Master, do we have what it takes to beat the answer? No way of knowing for sure until we try. But we were stationed here cuz we’re using our smarts to fight these things, too. No creepy crawly is going to crawl past me. You’re inspiring. I’ll follow you for the rest of my life. However long that might be. take care of things here. Vice guild master. I’m planning to just space out. I mean, we’ll be on standby. Anything can happen. Besides, knowing you’re on duty puts me at ease. I can go into battle with a clear head. Please be careful, sir. We’ll do. What? Why the hell is mean son stationed up here? You know how much he’s worth? I can’t have him getting eaten by ants. Tell him to hide in the back. [Music] All squads have made contact. The mainland force, the coastal guard, and the team on Jedju. The diversionary unit has landed on the island as well. A heartening turnout. So many hunters heard the call to arms and answered without question, including a very surprised yet very welcome addition. I’m ready to have my Pyongu could have sworn you said you were retired. Yeah, but then I realized without a healer, you’d be dead in a matter of seconds. You see a magic beast and charge straight in without thinking. Cuz if I didn’t, they’d make a beline for you and tear you to shreds. [Music] It’s like a ghost town. Alpha here. All hunters sound off. Team Bravo in position. Charlie here in position. Team Delta, we’re ready for action. Alive broadcast. Yes. Well, mostly there’s a 10-minute delay to edit the intense scenes. As a cameraman, it’s a true honor to be documenting this historic clash for the whole world to see. Sure. When hunters have something or someone to protect, they always up their game. That said, you do know being behind that lens won’t keep you safe. No, I’ll be okay, sir. Although, you wouldn’t guess it. I’m an A- rank. I’m used to filming hazardous stuff. Well, then, welcome aboard. This is probably the first time the public will ever see a raid like this, but it might also be the last. It better be. Let’s put a proper end to this story. If we don’t pull this off, our whole country could be wiped from the map more than ever. We need a hero. I just got word the strike team is prepared to mobilize. All right, this is it. Let the fourth Jedju Island raid commence. Release your full strength. Roger. An emergency unit is making its move. This bait is really something else. There go the ants. Just had to target our transport. Please open the hatch. I’ll handle it. [Music] There are quite a few of these tests. So, brace yourself as a turbulence. [Music] It’s been a long time, Cheddar Island, but I’m back. Well, hot. That’s our ultimate weapon for you. Yes, Siri. Let’s touch down and then make our way into the cave. The Japanese hunter should be able to distract the ants for about an hour, which means we have to get in, take down the queen, and get out. No pressure. It’s the moment of truth, everyone. Let’s go. Ready the interference signal. On my mark. Activate. Trans me now, sir. Good luck having your minions detect a distress signal now, your majesty. Keep pushing. You’ll wind up dead. [Music] You can wait around for them to execute the queen. Wouldn’t it be a lot faster if we just instead? Maybe we could. You like having a field day. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. That is that chain that you joined again. If he and I fought. Do you think I could take it? Fire versus ice. How original. The nest is secured. Let’s not waste a single second they buy us. There’s a lot of tunnels to choose from. Question is which one of them is going to lead us to the queen. [Music] I’ll have a little warning next time, Toi. We don’t have time to search them all and can’t divide and conquer. But if we’re after the tunnel that leads the deepest underground, I believe that’s the one we want. That’s the last of the daily quest. Kind of eerie how no one’s around today. I formed two teams of Sex and every member is strong. It should be an easy victory. Even without me. Are we sure the queen is down here? She might have abandoned them to run. It’s an island. There’s nowhere she could go. Hunter Chan, I found something up this way. [Music] It’s an egg chamber. So, the queen’s chamber should be close. Look over there. That egg. It’s huge. The queen laid that. What kind of thing was inside? Hey, whatever hatch from that egg isn’t what our team came here to kill. Focus on the queen. I say that, but it’s unsettling. They keep on evolving. There’s an ant out there that was born from an egg of this size. Damn bugs. This [ __ ] hits me war. Got munched pretty good. You want me to patch you up there, buddy? Got to pay the price, though. Quit being a screwy brat. Just do it. Okay, but there’s something that I want. And no, it isn’t money this time around. More incoming. All right, Jimmy. Whatever you want. [Music] Don’t let your guard down. Something’s here. Obviously. Hold still, you piece of kit. [Applause] Let’s get you. [Music] [Applause] [Music] These insects are thrown in league’s ass [Music] ranks. They’re still just magic beasts. No finesse, no real strategy against the person that gives we bring to a battle. They can’t win. [Music] The ants down here are surprisingly durable. Yeah, it’s a good thing there weren’t too many of them. It’s not like it would have mattered anyway. Don’t forget you got me backing you up so you can relax. That’s some big talk for a guy who was almost too scared to join us. Give it a rest. You know what? Is this your first raid? You’re getting sloppy. These ants don’t go down that easy. Even without their heads, they can still move. You really ought to be dismembering them, too. Oh, yeah. The further we go, the stronger they get. But we still haven’t seen any of those bipeds. If I had to guess, these came from a previous generation of Queen’s guards that were made obsolete. So, they were just the opening act, huh? Are we sure we’re on the right path? We’re going the right way. I think. What? I wouldn’t worry. There’s something up ahead. I can smell a powerful magic beast further within. If we’ve gotten close enough for you to smell them, then President Beck should be able to find you. Right. Fine. [Music] [Music] There she [Music] is. The queen’s waiting for us in the deepest chamber. Looks like she’s got plenty of protection. Guess there was a limit on how many ants the diversionary force could lure away. The personal guards are there, too. Each of them as strong as an S-rank. Unfortunately, I couldn’t tell how strong the queen is. It’ll be a tough fight. But with this lineup, I know we can win. Let’s go. [Music] We’re here. This is Team Charlie’s last known location before they went dark. Where the hell could they have gone? It doesn’t look like they had trouble killing the ants. Fishima’s glasses. [Music] You think it’s beyond revoling? I’ve never smelled anything like it [Music] [Applause] [Music] before. Any luck reaching team Charlie? They haven’t responded yet. What if something happened to them? This isn’t the time to worry about that. You’re going to actually fight this time? Guess if I have to. [Music] Wow. You’re rolling out the red carpet for us. You wouldn’t want to be rude. Let’s respond to their hospitality and kind. [Music] Remember to stick to the plan, people. I’ll make space for Mr. Ultimate weapon here to light them all up. Yes, we know what to do. You are going to have to get past my face. It’s been a long time since I’ve ever used this kind of firepower, but I can’t afford to hold anything back with so much on the line. [Music] He’s right. There’s no reason to hold anything back. Doesn’t matter how [ __ ] I am. I’m going to slaughter these monsters down to the last filthy bug. [Music] There it is. [Music] Transformation started. We’ve got over 80% viewership. See if you can get a better angle. There are that many people watching this. I don’t want to let them down. We’re inside the boss room of an aspiring dungeon. Are you trying to die? No. Just trying to get a better look, sir. Do me a favor and stand back. It’s going to get even more intense. This is it. The as hunters have finally reached the queen An’s layer and are at this moment engaging in a life and death battle to liberate Juju Island. We’ve got hunters from multiple guilds who never operate together, but as you can see, they’re using incredible teamwork to face this [Music] threat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Great. [Music] [Applause] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Hunter Chaw’s razor sharp attack slices through another one. It’s down. The last royal guard ant has fallen. [Music] [Applause] Disgusting. Let’s finish this. She’s as good as done. [Music] Without a god, that means nothing more than a giant man. [Music] That bug wants you out of this fight. He’s going to have to get rid of me first. [Music] You’re dreaming. If you think you can get close to our healer, keep her occupied for it. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] I can’t believe that this was [Music] strength. Was that a death cry or something else? [Music] on it. [Music] Hallelujah. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] They’ve done it. [Music] Sherman. Mission accomplished at long last. It’s over now, right? Seems like it. With the queen dead, the surviving ants will die out within a year. And then people will be free to move back to the island. But that scream at the end. I don’t know. What does it matter, man? We just took down the queen ant of Jedju Island. Suck can rest in peace cuz we avenged him. [Music] I guess we did. [Music] Red alert, sir. The ants are moving back into the nest. What? The cycle lost effectiveness. What’s going on? Give me the fastest zip wrap you can. The victory we [Music] all came to fire was broken. What’s going on? We should have had plenty of time to retreat. Kunho was right about that last scream. You guys, she was calling for help. Maybe, but even if she was, they can’t get in. Guild Master Choice defense should hold. Should hold. Something’s coming. [Music] What the hell is that thing? [Music] What kind of beast could have such a spine chilling presence? A suffocating smell? That’s no ordinary ant. There’s no time to hesitate. We need to take it [Music] out. And walked right by us. [Music] [Applause] [Music] You don’t want to love I don’t want [Music] you wrong move. [Music] [Applause] [Music] It’s finished. [Music] You’re surprised? We’ve got a heck of a healer with us. I’ve never been more thankful for my camouflage skill. He seals my presence the same way self does. I can’t move while using it, but that’s a non-issue for a human. As long as I’m here, my team won’t go down. [Music] Is it perceptible to think? [Music] Run away. You know, run [Music] away. [Music] [Music] Ready? Run away. Son of a [ __ ] You are witch and you killed her. You killed her queen. Killing your ses is not enough. Where are you? [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Music] Boy, I’m talking about Goto. Well, we’ll never end. We need to escape while that thing is occupied. This past relentless. [Music] I don’t like this. Something must be up. First Charlie suck responding, now Delta. Interference perhaps, although they should still be within range. Bravo, come in. Go on ahead, sir. We’ve not heard from Charlie or Delta. You negative. We lost contact not too long ago. Want us to investigate? No. We’re headed to their posts now. Finish up on your end, then meet at the rendevu point. Copy then. [Music] Hello, it’s me. Why aren’t you checking in according to schedule? We’ve had casualties. Oh, that’s quite unfortunate to hear. I thought your orders were to kill the evolved variants to minimize the risk. And they couldn’t even handle that. Such exacting standards. Well, I know you won’t have a problem, so what’s a death or two? And our allies are dealing with the queen as we speak. Yes, but the signal disruption lost its effectiveness somehow. And I confirmed the ants are returning to the nest to defend their leader. How likely is it that the main strike team will survive? The whole colony attacked. Odds they’ll live for zero. Sensational. Despite fighting their hardest, our Japanese hunters were forced into a temporary retreat after our allies were wiped out. In honor of their sacrifice, the second strike team waiting at sea will close the Srank gate. Japan will clear Jedu Island and get the acclaim, and a rival nation’s military will be decimated. The timing is perfect. Have all wonder the secondary strike for this. [Music] 104 orders from Chairman Msumoto. We’re pulling out. Come back to collect the volume. Focus. Head to see where Bravo will go and prep for the next village. I’ll handle this. It’ll just be in my way if you stay here. Go. Roger. Quite the remarkable aura. Are you the king? A talking ant. Don’t see that every day. Yeah, I’m king. King of all hunters. [Music] What is this power? Wait. I’ve known something like it before. I felt it. [Music] Might be time to crank up the heat. Jungie the air in here. This is as hot as it gets. All of us are hurt pretty bad. We can’t fight back with these wounds. He’s our last hope. He’s fading. [Music] So this is how it [Music] ends. These are how did they get here? [Applause] [Music] Exchange. [Music] [Applause] How do they get here? [Music] It doesn’t make [Music] sense. That’s impossible. How did he get in here? [Music] Mr. Sun, this means they had to shut the broadcast down for something, right? [Music] But why? What’s happening over there? It’s no good. Too much confusion at the scene. There must be a way to confirm their status. Gather all the intel we can. Yes, sir. Director, so many viewers are calling in at once and it’s crashing the phone system. They’re demanding we resume the broadcast. And we would if we could, but in case you haven’t noticed, we lost contact. There’s nothing to show. Besides, what do we do if all the S-rates are already dead? [Music] Hey, what’s going on? We need an update right now. Are you dead? I can’t quit working all the time. Iron [Music] [Applause] [Music] goes for shadows. How did Hunter son jump to the island? There you are. You’re just in time. But the hell the hell did you I can explain it later. Let’s take care of your wounds in the meantime. Here, this should help. Right. The system won’t let me hand these off. You summoned that? Your magic sure is handy. Hunter Ma, I need you to open your mouth. [Music] That’s [Music] unreal. Heal them completely. [Music] You’re still in bad shape. Why isn’t it warping? Damn, it’s just like glory. These can’t work when your health is too low. And her aura is getting weaker. Her wounds are too severe for potions to heal. We have to leave now. I can clear a path for us. All right, hold on. [Music] They certainly swarm like the bugs they are. How are we going to take down so many of them? [Music] Let me go. Any news on the strike team? No, I can’t. Something’s jamming all parts from the island, but hopefully it’s only temporary. We can’t get through to Japanese command either. Not sure why. Touch base with the civilian media, though, and the last thing they saw was the black ants. It’s imperative we get that signal back. And I want those medic and retrieval teams ready to move out. Yes, sir. [Music] You know, Ginger, this has to be the most I’ve ever resented this aging body of mine. Even if I be of no help to them, I wish I could join the fight. Chairman, go. Instead, all I can do is pray. Stupid technology. Cut it. Then the whole ding TV decides this is the perfect time to break. We’re jinxed. Well, beating it up won’t fix it, honey. Whatever. Watch it in my room. That my phone will have updates. Maybe. [Music] That girl is so restless. I want answers. So, explain. Go son’s vital signs went silent, sir. Right before the signal was cut, he was confronted by a powerful enemy and likely killed. And the others we haven’t verified. We’ll figure it out. Any further losses will cost us in the next phase. Burn [Music] it. Goto got himself killed. Useless [ __ ] What in the hell is happening on that island? [Music] Elites like Eglas and I are holding their own, but the foot soldiers aren’t doing so hot. Part of me wants to boost their numbers. Just wish that I didn’t have an audience. New plan. We’re not making any progress. Time to try a more aggressive strategy. See that mage? You all hang back and stay behind him. My other shadows were the only end problem. If any of them do get past my soldiers, make them rip ready. Easy enough. We can handle a plan like that for sure. One last thing. Please keep what you’re about to see for yourselves. [Music] It came back already. I thought it went after Roto. Does that mean he lost? [Music] That was me. [Music] I can’t sense the shadow I sent with Goto. Now I know why the [Music] plate. Is it you? Are you the king of humans? Yeah, look, I got bugs that can talk now. Quite the remarkable. [Music] Okay, but you’re still just a bug. This might be too much even for him. I guess we’re about to see. Director, the feed is up again. Isn’t he the It doesn’t matter. Let’s just air it. Sir, you realize we’ll be broadcasting without any delay. If something happens live, we’ve no way to stop it getting out. We’ve already cut the broadcast once. Can’t get any worse than that. Do it. Yes. Right. Our future, the battle, everything is riding on this man. I can’t believe it. Me neither. He’s really there. [Music] No way. Gino. He said he was just stepping out. What the heck? He better break this habit. He made it there. Thank you, Hunter. Son, it’s him. All right. But how do you reach that? Point is, he did it. I don’t care. Let’s put our faith in him. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Why would get that close to it? We underestimated that ant’s power. I got clobbering for it. Break your head. [Music] Hey guys, are you sure that Hunter Thong is a mage? I’m not sure about anything when it comes to him. I definitely didn’t expect this. He’s pretty durable. Be exoskellit, maybe. [Music] Your punches are insane. Even as mega can barely stay on my feet. I might pass out just from the force of their [Music] magic. Am I being [Music] overpowered? How I do not understand how could you be so strong? [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Music] [Applause] poison toxins. Don’t worry, my fear. It’s potentially by my magic power. You will lose all smoothly before long. This is the end for you. Die, human. Seven KIA in a 10-man team. Is that a joke? No, it’s the fact. We were able to contact the three survivors and they confirmed it. We lost over half our hunters. This mission is a catastrophe. Oh, and we’ve also detected a strong reading near the island’s caldera. We think it’s whatever beat Gotoan, sir. How is it alive after fighting him? And it’s headed into the nest. Why? No idea. It could have some objective, but maybe it needs a safe place to heal. We don’t know if the Korean team is alive, but if they are hanging on by a thread, Boo’s killer will gut it. They’ll fall easily in their state, and the ants will be worn out from fighting, too. If we can strike down the strong one, the others will just be thunder. Victory is not lost. Hurry up and recover the three surviving Sranks. Once they’ve joined the second strike team at sea, send them back to the island. Those are your orders, but Chopper will be there soon. Roger that. He wants to move ahead with plan N. Let’s go. It’s hopeless. That thing is a monster. If we don’t run, then we’re history. Get up, Clint. No time for panic attacks. Everyone who faces dead. The last ranks and you want to volunteer to be next. You’re pathetic. We don’t have any choice. Deal with it. [Music] Wait, I thought he was just poisoned. He seems okay, but is he really at this point? Nothing Hunter Sun does will surprise me. This is the weapon. Just wondering why you were holding back earlier. Maybe it’s cuz my perception stat’s gone so high, but I can sense his emotions. He’s anxious. A mix two of us. I can’t waste any more time. This ends [Music] now. Poisonous effects of intest are pointless. In that [Music] case, Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] speed is equal to mine and moving even faster. How is this possible? [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] A great mutilation. What [Applause] happened now? Of course you generate. What was that? [Music] What in the world was that? [Applause] [Music] [Applause] So, boys, get him. [Music] [Applause] [Music] I was born to be the absolute strongest being. I devour all growing the power of each enemy I consume. I am supposed to be king. I am supposed to run away. I must run away. In order to survive, I need to run [Music] away. Take as far as one. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] You’re running scared. Can’t say I blame them. Did we just [Music] win? [Music] Her aura’s fading. We don’t have much time. We have to get her to a doctor. There should be a recovery helicopter right outside. If we go now. No, she won’t last that long. Shall we stay? Potions were useless on her. I haven’t tried this one. The elixir of life even cured mom’s eternal sleep. This is this is our last [Music] hope. [Music] No will not work. I can’t leave the island fast enough. I can’t use potions. I can’t use shadow exchange because of the cool down time. So what? What? What the hell can I do? [Music] Could you stop the camera? Sorry. Stop the camera, then I’ll break it. Oh, no problem, sir. [Music] Hunter, what are you planning to do with Bangu? I asked you a damn question. What are you doing? What? I have to. We’re running out of time. Arise. [Music] [Applause] [Music] The chairman has called for the execution of plan 9. Are you ready? Are you insane? Sending us back to that island. He’s sending us to our deaths. You would understand if you’d seen that freak in the flesh. He killed Gold like it was nothing. The new ant is dead. One of their hunters was able to take it down. They killed it. Really? Do you still insist on staying behind? [Music] A skill that lets you race and command the dead. So it wasn’t your ordinary summoning magic then, Kimu. [Music] A voice called out to me. It was Hunter Me saying I should use this power to save [Music] her. I can tell he was a remarkable person. knew we got to each other without even a word from me. It was the best of us, wasn’t it? I get why you wouldn’t want video evidence of this. The fiercer the battle, the stronger he grows. What a terrifying ability. But now, what happens to Byong? Hunter, if you carry on as a hunter, I have no doubt Byu’s healing magic will serve you well. thing is he always hated fighting. He only signed on for this raid because he believed it would be his final mission. Please keep it clean. You grabbed my shoulder again. Just like back at the Red Gate incident. The only difference now is it’s not an order. It’s an earnest plea for your friend. You don’t have to worry. I was thinking the same thing. Release [Music] extraction. Thank you. Thank you so much. How are they still alive? Hunter Sun arrived and proceeded to defeat the new variant. I could see that idiot. How was he there? You said he decided not to participate in the raid. Based on the magic power ratings, all we can say is he appeared out of nowhere. This is a nightmare. And on the heels of losing seven of the 10 Sriraxs we sent. Chairman, do you still want us to go through with plan N? Any further casualties will undercut our ability to respond to domestic gates and could have lasting ramifications on the global balance of power. What’s your call? We’re pulling out. Withdraw immediately. Ballistic, [Music] sir. [Music] They’re after us now. They weren’t before. Look like I know. I thought the queen was dead already. That’s your answer right there. No one to leave them. They’re all over the place. Hey, Shark. They can’t reach the mainland. Ain’t getting past now. Let’s show these bugs what the Knights kill. You’re giving me strength to catch. Hurry. Kids are everywhere. Isn’t this a surprise? [ __ ] So, the camps are going berserk trying to bleed. Most of them are heading straight toward the mainland. We should leave before they block our route out of here. We couldn’t agree with you more. Let’s board and take off. What about Hunter? Told us he wanted to stay behind to take care of a man’s legs. It’s tough to admit, but in our condition, we just slowed him down if we stuck in And while she’s no longer in mortal danger, we should have the medic team examine Hunter Shaw as soon as possible. [Music] I get experience points for smashing out hashtags. Lucky me. [Music] Demon sword. Damn right it is. You’re kind of bad for not using it. All right, guys. Yourselves out. [Applause] [Music] Level 100 and I’ve hit [Music] it. You may be dead, but I can still feel an immense [Music] aura. Why is it all dark? I can’t sense anything. Did something happen with the extraction? I’m back. [Music] [Music] something for a second there. [Music] Guess we’re good. Let’s go wake your pals up, too. Mikey, did you just talk? Yes. None of the other shadows talk, so why can he? Please grant me a name. I beg you. General rank. Never seen that before. Is speech a perk of this rank? Actually, I’ve got a bigger question. You know I was the one who killed you, right? So, you still wish to follow my lead? I do, for I did not die. By your hand, master. I was reborn. I am filled with overwhelming joy. I swear to serve you for eternity. So please grant me a name. Barrow. The name I grant you is Barrow. I am honored master. Now where was I? arise. Guess they got past the hunt at sea. We are the last line of defense. Stop them here or die trying. Oh my god. Oh my god. All takes canon for us. Don’t let them reach the cities. Whatever you do. That’s a lot of hands. They cannot organize themselves. We have to leave. So all 4,000 must scatter. There are still that many. Can you shave that number down for me? If that is your wish, I can’t. You may only see the word. Go. [Music] [Applause] All right. Nice job. These things are dangerous. Don’t be a hero. Just take one at a time. If everyone works together, we can survive. Are you okay? What happened? I’m not really sure. [Music] I don’t know. I think that fight saved us. Shino must have sent it. [Applause] You’re too damn many. We’re lighting them up. If I did, I’d wreck the helicopter. This is the worst. Not a lot we can do to help in here. You were sent twice in one day by the sick man. The ant [Music] family. And so the ants that managed to break through the island’s perimeter were held off by the scores of grave hunters standing guarded the field. their efforts significantly minimizing the damage to the mainland. All but one of our country’s Sranks returned to us and Hunter Cha who remained unconscious was safely transported to a hospital. It was a hard-fought battle and not everyone walked away from it. But despite the casualties, the emergent threat from the island was successfully neutralized. The fourth Jedju Island raid to clear the dungeon break ended in our victory. We’ve got more visitors far. That’s two days straight now. They’re just about within firing range. Jan, I’ll notify the mages on standby. Preparing to intercept the incoming ants. Sailors, man. Your station. Delay that order. It seems China’s hero wants a little bit of exercise. I can’t sit around all day. Here they come. Now, let’s eat some ferment into a watery [Music] [Music] grave. If I gotten a crack at the black ants instead of that June whatever guy, might have actually had some fun. A shame. Several days have passed since the successful Jedju Island raid and a memorial has been erected in honor of the lives lost with a large crowd coming to pay their respects. And here we see Srank hunter Gino Sun approaching the monument. His contributions to the raid were immense to say the least. And it’s arguable that we would not have succeeded without him. Some are calling him a hero. But at the same time, there are more critical voices asking whether there would have been fewer casualties had Hunter Sun agreed to participate from the very beginning. [Music] Please hold your head high. No matter what the public face, the one who ended this tragedy was you, Hunter. [Music] [Applause] I doubt anything I say could express my sincere and unwavering gratitude. But still, please allow me to thank you for your service. No, sir. If I had just left for the raid a bit sooner, and maybe I could have saved Hunter. You did save five other SRs, though. Not to mention the remaining defenders and citizens who would have died had they fallen. You should be proud, not ashamed. I give you my word that you will be rewarded however you wish. In due time, I appreciate it. Now, I was wondering about your plans for the future. The future, sir? Yes. Thanks to this raid, your power has been demonstrated on an international level. I doubt the public will leave you alone anytime soon. And what the association can’t ignore is that you’ll be approached by all sorts of people with various motives, which is why I feel the need to ask you, Hunter Song, just what will you do with all the power you wield when you fight? Whose battles will they be? I’ve been thinking about starting up a guild of my own. [Music] How the hell did we get stuck with cleanup duty on the day of the memorial ceremony? Well, dumbass. Maybe because this is important stuff, too. Someone’s got to kill the stragglers and collect the resources. And getting delegated to tie up the loose ends shows they trust me. But nothing, kid. A real man does the job he’s given nice and smooth. And he doesn’t [ __ ] about doing it either. You are so awesome. Jedju Island is off limits to civilians. Identify yourself. Look, whoever you are, this ain’t an open invitation. You’re not supposed to. [Music] What did you do? I just heard them take a little nap. All that noise was bothering me. In any case, was it him we sensed? Yeah, it was definitely his power. I don’t know why he’d willingly lend that power to humans. It’s pretty strange. His behavior is nothing new. But if you’re curious, you could just ask himself. If given the chance, perhaps we got one answer at least. Let us return with this knowledge. Wait, isn’t one of them here? I think this area would be best left to him. In other words, you don’t want to get involved. The hunt will commence as we planned it. That hasn’t changed. [Music] [Music] Yeah, I guess it really isn’t worth the extra trouble. Avoid the stench, though. She’d be less than pleased if you caught away this. Traffic sucks. Did you uh ask about the guild? Yeah, Chairman Ghoul gave us his approval, so we’re good. Wow. Just like that, I’ll get straight to work finding us an office then. A guild? Did I do that? You have to promise that you’ll hire me. Okay. I’ll be a devoted guilt maintenance. This is an important business discussion. Oh, still for real now. The hell’s going on with this traffic? [Music] Hello, Hunter Song. It’s Chairman G. Is there a problem with the guilt, sir? No, I’m calling about a gate. You said it’s down this highway. It’s a B- rank, but it’ll be a while before our hunters can get there. But I can’t go without the association’s permission. Who do you think you’re speaking to right now? The big man in charge. A tie association needs to fix. Where are the hunters at? What? The hunters are caught in all this traffic, too. Then what’s the plan? Hey, it’s just Hey, I’m here to close the gate. All right, manager just told me. But you’re the only hunter who’s arrived so far, and it might be a minute before the other one showing. Sir, wait. I know it’s only beering, but it is still risky to go alone. It’s a red. Yep. This is a red thing. I don’t understand how this keeps happening to me. Yet, it’s closed till I beat the boss. And I have no clue how far this forest goes. I should have called Mom to tell her I was going to be late before coming in here. [Music] Well, if this is all there is, it won’t take long. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Now, let’s try to make this quick. [Music] I saw you came to the service. This raid proved that I still have a lot to learn. I was no help in the end. My mission was to save our country, and I had to be saved. But not him. I want to catch up to him. I want to stand at his side. And to do [Music] that, I need to get [Music] stronger. Hunters are born to hunt. And in dungeons, where survival is far from guaranteed, they have to be prepared to become the prey. See, the tides can change at any given moment. You’re always one wrong move away from death, but never willing to back down. Doesn’t matter how strong or how numerous the enemies, because they’ve all got something to fight for, to protect their family, to uphold their ideals, to prove who they are, to defy fate. Hunters will continue to hunt and not a single one is ready to stop. [Music]

In a world where hunters — human warriors who possess supernatural abilities — must battle deadly monsters to protect all mankind from certain annihilation, a notoriously weak hunter named Sung Jin-woo finds himself in a seemingly endless struggle for survival. One day, after narrowly surviving an overwhelmingly powerful double dungeon that nearly wipes out his entire party, a mysterious program called the System chooses him as its sole player and in turn, gives him the unique ability to level up in strength. This is something no other hunter is able to do, as a hunter’s abilities are set once they awaken. Jinwoo then sets out on a journey as he fights against all kinds of enemies, both man and monster, to discover the secrets of the dungeons and the true source of his powers. He soon discovers that he has been chosen to inherit the position of Shadow Monarch, essentially turning him into an immortal necromancer who has absolute rule over the dead. He is the only Monarch who fights to save humanity, as the other Monarchs are all trying to kill him and wipe out the humans.

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