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I've obtained two ingredients of the Sacred Life Elixir.

Just one more.

The Purified Blood of the Demon King.

I want to be certain to get my hands on it.

My level has increased well in the demon fortress.

But officially, I remain E-rank.

To continue evolving,

I must participate in higher-ranked raids.

Okay, the comedy has gone on long enough.

I can no longer hide my power.

I'm going to get my rank re-evaluated.

Those who wish to have their rank evaluated, come this way!

I wonder if the fishing will be good today.

He looks like a C-rank. And he looks like an E-rank.

Let's see...

Baek Yunho speaking.

Here's Hyun Gicheol!

What is it?

He's here!

What? Are you joking?

It's him, I swear!

The Hunter Sung has come for a re-evaluation!

Well, please follow me.

Okay.

I'm coming right away.

No need to stress.

The evaluation only takes an instant.

I need to get a good rank to make money

and get back my daughter and my wife who left me.

Look at that.

With a D-rank or higher,

these recruiters will try to enroll you.

Everything will be fine.

Unless you're E-rank, it'll work out.

"Unless you're E-rank", huh?

Next!

I'm coming.

What's your name?

Sung Jinwoo.

– This is for a re-evaluation? – Yes.

The evaluation system hasn't changed.

Place your hand on the black sphere.

Huh?

An error?

Please try again.

Okay.

This is strange...

Hey! Is there a problem?

Boss!

Something's wrong. No matter how I try, it's not working.

What? Let me try.

You see? There's an error.

Boss?

This is not a system error...

It's impossible to evaluate him!

What? I don't understand.

His power

exceeds the limit of our detector!

But then...

Yes! He is the 10th South Korean

to obtain S-rank!

What about the ant wing case?

The corpse is being analyzed.

We will compare the collected data

with the data we already possess.

The results will be available in some time.

Good.

Things have been hectic lately.

I've heard about the red portal.

Someone outside the White Tiger Guild

apparently defeated its boss.

Who was it?

I was present that day, but not until the end.

I don't have the details.

Too bad.

Huh? There's a commotion in the hall.

Probably a hunter dissatisfied with their evaluation.

I'll go see.

I'll accompany you.

I'm curious about what's happening.

He exceeds the limit?

Seriously? Is that possible?

I've never seen this before...

Of course! This has only happened nine times before!

But then... this guy is the 10th S-rank hunter?

Okay.

Mr. Ahn was right!

I can't waste time!

We will update your license.

Is there a problem?

Hey, look!

It's Choi Jongin, the Hunter Guild Master!

So this is him,

the flame master,

the one they call "the Ultimate Weapon"?

I owe my previous nickname to him.

I see...

Now I understand the commotion.

Nice to meet you! I'm the Hunter Guild Master,

Choi Jongin.

Do you already have a guild in mind?

How about we discuss a bit...

Sorry, I don't have time.

– What... – He ignored Choi Jongin?

Tell me, Mr. Woo,

I did introduce myself properly, right?

Yes, I can confirm.

My arrogance will be my downfall.

Hunter Sung... Was he really S-rank?

He left without a trace.

An assassin type?

President Baek?

President!

I see the type.

The White Tiger Guild is far from here.

He must have rushed here.

This proves Sung Jinwoo is worth it.

So this was him,

the mysterious savior of the red portal.

Choi Jongin?

He's the last person I wanted to know about this...

She seems like she could wake up at any moment.

Just wait a little longer, mom.

I understand that I was completely wrong.

The Surveillance Department observes hunters

and sanctions those who break the law.

I thought I was good at judging individuals...

The Department is watching me?

Not as a potential criminal.

We are the only ones who can control hunters.

Well, even we

can't do anything against S-ranks.

There's someone who wants to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

I'm Go Gunhee, president of the Hunter Association.

First, I congratulate you on awakening to S-rank.

What?

A more precise evaluation isn't of much interest.

The result obtained today proves you are S-rank.

Why force me to do it, then?

When they ask you to retake an evaluation?

It's to buy time.

So we have the opportunity

to approach people like you.

To my regret,

we don't have many exceptional hunters.

The lure of profit and the fame of large guilds work against us.

Woo Jincheol, right here, is one of our best.

Despite that, he's A-rank.

I'll get straight to the point.

I would like you to join our ranks.

I'll offer you an important position in the Association.

Why go to such lengths?

It's hunters who now protect this country from monsters,

not the government.

At the heart of this system are the five major guilds.

These five powers struggle to maintain equal footing.

If you join one of them, the balance will be broken.

We are the only ones who can control them

and maintain order in this country.

And my help is useful?

You are more than capable.

Especially since I'm getting old...

What do you say?

It's an attractive offer.

A position in the Association

is like opening the path to success.

The government, the mass media...

In my opinion, President Go has influence everywhere.

Plus, he is very powerful.

He's the first S-rank in this country.

His mana is incredible, not to mention his stature at 80 years old.

He remains stronger than me,

even though I've worked hard to gain power.

Certainly,

if I accept this proposal, my life will change.

Hunter Sung?

Sorry, but I refuse your offer.

Money comes first...

I'm thirsty for battle.

You mean

you want to fight monsters?

Exactly.

My place is inside the dungeons.

This is incredible...

His eyes are screaming the truth.

It's been a long time since I felt this.

I didn't know my heart could still beat so strongly.

If I were 20 years old

or even just ten years younger, I would have loved to fight alongside him.

Very well. I can't force your hand.

Since my sister is home alone,

I'll take my leave.

Thank you for giving me your time.

When I learned that even an S-rank can do nothing against age,

I really fell from high.

I don't mind, but I can't really hold my liquor.

I don't care.

I wonder if he likes alcohol.

The Association mainly handles D to E rank dungeons.

I need to quickly gain levels to treat my mother.

I can't stay stuck.

I still have more in store!

What do you want from a loser like me,

deputy director?

I wanted to ask you a question.

This man, Ilhwan Sung...

are you sure he's a monster?

Do you think a human can do that?

He is nothing more than a monster.

Very well. I wish you a good recovery.

When you're feeling better, come to the office.

Where did he go?

We are searching for him,

but it's unlikely

that we can capture a man capable of beating you.

Damn!

I forbid you from approaching my family.

I'm saying this for your own good.

Even in death, you won't be able to escape me.

The humiliation is total!

Haunting me, even after death?

Does he think he can intimidate me?

I know where he's going. I just need some equipment.

I'll get some artifacts and crush him!

The artifacts.

Even if they are artificial relics,

for hunters,

they are unimitable quality equipment from the greatest artisans.

Online, you can find plenty,

now that the number of hunters has exploded.

But why does it cost an arm?

I want to equip myself properly for the demonic fortress.

There was nothing useful in the shop.

The Orb of Avarice can be given. I should be able to sell it.

The best available artifacts

offer a 20 to 30% increase in statistics.

This orb can double magical damage.

That should be worth a good sum.

But I would have to explain how I obtained it.

That would certainly cause a stir.

If I had a rank A raid in my history, maybe,

but how can I join such a raid as a rank E?

They're recruiting people!

These records are from four years ago?

He looks like a child in this photo.

Could he be a rank fraudster?

He has brushed with death many times.

That's unlikely.

I see that he held on,

despite his repeated injuries.

He acts to pay for his mother's hospital and his sister's school expenses.

In other words, he supports his family.

Young people like him are rare these days.

By the way,

he would have joined a Hunters raid.

Were those just empty words?

He couldn't resist the lure of gain.

According to the report,

he joined a team of miners.

- Miners? - Exactly.

This boy is totally unpredictable.

- You're rank E? - Yes.

Have you ever mined?

No, never.

Oh, you're a fighter? I'm not worried about your physical condition.

There are plenty of people like you here.

Relax, everything will be fine.

Thank you.

These large-scale raids require work distribution.

The attack squadron takes care of the monsters.

Miners are responsible for extracting crystals.

Finally, the collection team recovers the corpses.

Many personnel, for a huge profit.

I imagine they're busy.

Step back, please.

I don't like being blinded, but there's no choice...

Tanks, take position.

Your turn.

I held back, to avoid carbonizing

and rendering their corpses useless.

I've eliminated all enemies in the area.

We can proceed.

Be careful of the burning smell, you with the developed sense of smell.

The attack squadron is back!

They've already cleaned up, except for the boss?

I sensed his incredible aura when I crossed paths with him yesterday.

But leaving such a dungeon without a scratch

proves how skilled he is.

Oh, the second-in-command of the Hunters is also present!

This woman...

She's the vice president of the Hunters

and the 9th S-rank hunter in the country.

Cha Hae-in, nicknamed "the dancer".

Incredible...

How many people in this world emit such an aura?

I sensed an extremely heavy presence.

Did I hallucinate?

For an instant, I thought Mr. Go was here.

It disappeared in a fraction of a second.

His senses are really sharp.

Alright, guys! Get to work!

After the attack,

it's time for the miners and collection team.

Ho! Heave!

There's a bit of slack here!

Mana waves are emanating from the end of the corridor.

They must be coming from the boss of this A-rank dungeon.

He's more powerful than Vulcan or Metus from the demonic fortress.

I want to go there.

I'd like to check the power of an A-rank boss.

Did you hear? The newbie is rank E.

Rank E? Seriously?

The boss has lost his mind!

Rank E hunters get the same treatment wherever they go...

Anyway, it'll be over soon.

Hey, get to work! Don't just stand there!

Can't you see it's narrow, so...

I...

Go at your own pace, actually.

Is he really rank E, this guy?

Boss,

are you sure he's rank E?

Yes...

He's incredibly strong.

I have the feeling

that Hunter Sung is a gift from heaven.

Well, let's take a break! It's snack time!

Sung, you coming?

I'd like to finish this zone.

As you wish.

Don't go too far from here, okay?

Okay.

Finally alone, damn!

This is the perfect opportunity!

I have about an hour.

Let's take a look.

Is this the boss's lair?

I was right, he's stronger than Metis.

I'm aware that I must not defeat him...

otherwise, the portal will close.

That would cause huge damage to the Hunters.

However,

nothing stops me from poking him a bit.

What are you doing here?

I asked a question.

What are you doing here?

Translation: Alexandre Mureau Adaptation: Kiddo Maxx

Spotting: Clément Hautavoine Proofreading: DW512ZC