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Goto's sitting out.

Thanks to him I get to watch some S-ranks in action though.

Well...

Let's kick this thing off.

Testing our brute strength?

Yeah! Nice and simple!

All right! You're about to see size does matter!

I can't beat speedsters in close combat!

In case you didn't know, my specialty is ranged attacks!

Hoshino! Watch where you're goin'!

Hurry and take him down!

Just checking, but they have reinforced this place

with the highest quality of essence stone, right, Chairman Go?

Yes. I'm thinking we may have to reevaluate how sturdy it really is, though.

These guys are the cream of the crop among S-rank hunters.

I need to approach this fight like they're not just trying to grab my wrists,

but to snap them!

Atsushi 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.

So I'm supposed to be a test, huh?

Time to see if you pass or fail!

Nope! I'm outta here!

Whatta buncha maniacs.

A little A-rank like me would get smoked.

No way! You're like the very definition of pure grit and plenty tough, too!

In terms of physical strength.

Guess I win.

Who would have thought I'd be eating the floor?

It's a humbling first for me.

I believe you lose.

Is running your only tactic?

If you're targeting me over Hunter Cha.

You must think I'm the weakest link.

I can't predict her moves!

She's equal parts graceful and deadly.

Now I see why they call her the Dancer.

It's frighteningly accurate.

I'd better help Hunter Baek.

Did you see that?

Oh, no. I lashed out on reflex!

Aw, 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.

He's fast!

Okay, you guys! This is getting bad!

Uh...

Ah!

Sorry to interrupt you there.

But this doesn't feel like a friendly sparring match anymore.

Who the hell are you?

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 Cha, are you good to accept the loss for this match?

Since Hunter Baek seems to have tapped out as well.

Sure.

Even if I'd gone all out, the result would've been the same.

Hunter Sung.

If you're up for a round.

Guildmaster 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-san.

Good news, Hunter Sung'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 Jeju Island raid 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...

-Joohee, dontcha got work? -I'm off.

Told ya yesterday.

Really?

Well, don't slack too much.

Gotta do our best, just like the hunters out there are doin'.

Hello.

Um.

I have questions about the Jeju raid's defense, if you have time.

What's happening now?

Guess our renowned tenth S-rank is feelin' feisty.

He's fixin' to go head-to-head with Goto.

He held his own in that A-rank dungeon,

but I wonder how he'll do against an S-rank hunter?

Surprised you don't have your handkerchief.

The smell of hunters 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?

A 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.

Uh?

And I'm sure my hopes are just as high.

Because if I'm right, Hunter Sung has a rare ability to keep growing stronger.

Okay. Let's...

Come on, man.

Not cool.

He's awfully nimble.

And people think he's a mage?

What a joke.

I'll expose you for what you really are!

Oh, yeah, he's definitely a step above the other S-ranks.

But I can still dodge him.

Smiling again?

I'm goin' cross-eyed trying to keep up.

He's really hangin' in there, isn't he?

Evading such quick attacks is very impressive.

It's not that he's "hanging in there," though.

He's egging him on to test his strength.

This whole run around thing is getting on my nerves.

Change of plans.

I'm going to kill him!

Is he all right?

Uh?!

Careful with that thing, someone could've lost an eye.

Is he toying with me by grabbing my hand?

I can only guess what you just said.

But grabbing your wrist would end the game.

And neither of us want it to be over so soon.

Our guildmaster's not playing!

At this rate, both of them are gonna wind up getting seriously injured!

What the?

Hunter Sung! That's enough!

Goto-san!

This fight's getting out of hand. Let's call it here.

While 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 was nick ya once! Good on ya!

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.

Hm. And forward it to our vice guild master too, please.

Take care.

Chairman Go.

Ah, Hunter Sung. How can I help you?

So about this Jeju Island raid.

Reiji.

You'd be shocked by how good one of these hunters is.

I doubt he compares to the guildmaster of the Drawn Sword.

Don't be so sure.

Which one is it?

Sung Jinwoo.

He's the recently reawakened S-rank.

Hm. Okay, that's strange.

I have the list for the raid here.

But his name's not on it.

It's not?

I don't see Hunter Sung.

I guess he won't be joining the raid after all.

While it's a shame, I'm sure he has his reasons.

Either way...

Byung-gu's name is missing, too.

Either way...

We've got a solid team of fifteen S-rank hunters that are pledged to our cause.

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's perfect.

Let's eat, then.

Mom just woke up from a four-year coma.

She needs me.

Which is why...

I'm not going to Jeju Island.

My subjects need food, but there is no prey.

They're cannibalizing each other to sustain themselves.

This won't do.

We must leave the island.

I need stronger offspring, more powerful than any other.

Capable of leading my mighty queendom.

Grow strong, my son, for all of us!

The ant magic beasts have been evolving at a disturbing rate.

They only crawled along the ground during the first three Jeju Island raids.

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 Hunter's Association is formulating a strategy to combat this newest threat.

You messed with the wrong S-rank, you stupid beast!

This is a bad call and you know it.

Every hunter was called to join the defense force, so why shouldn't I?

Well, Miss Han, you're an E-rank, for one thing.

So that's how it's gonna be?

Sorry!

In the event any rogue ants make their way to the mainland,

hunters of all ranks are being enlisted as a countermeasure to protect civilians.

Tonight, we rest.

Tomorrow, we raid Jeju 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 en route.

We anticipate arrival in five minutes.

Master, do we have what it takes to beat the ants?

No way of knowin' for sure until we try.

But we were stationed here 'cause

we're usin' our smarts to fight these things, too.

No creepy-crawly's gonna 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 Guildmaster.

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.

-Will do. -What?

Why the hell is Minsung stationed up here?

Do you know how much he's worth?

I can't have him getting eaten by ants!

Tell him to hide in the back!

All squads have made contact.

The mainland force, the coastal guard, and the team on Jeju.

The diversionary unit has landed on the island as well.

Hm.

A heartening turnout.

So many hunters heard the call to arms and answered without question.

Including, a very surprising yet very welcome addition.

I'm ready, how 'bout you?

Byung-gu!

Could've 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

'Cause if I didn't, they'd make a beeline for you and tear you to shreds!

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.

-A live broadcast? -Yes. Well, mostly.

There's a ten-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.

Oh, I'll be okay, sir. Though you wouldn't guess it, I'm an A-rank.

I'm used to filming hazardous stuff.

Well, then, welcome aboard.

This is prob'ly the first time the public will ever see a raid like this,

but it might also be the last.

Hell, it had 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 Jeju Island raid commence!

Release your full strength!

Roger.

The diversionary 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.

Amazing.

There are quite a few of these pests.

So brace yourself for some turbulence!

It's been a long time, Jeju Island.

But I'm back.

Well, hot damn! That's our Ultimate Weapon for ya!

Yessiree!

Let's touch down, and then make our way into the cave.

The Japanese hunters 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.

Transmitting now, sir.

Good luck having your minions detect a distress signal now, Your Majesty.

Keep flinching, and you'll wind up dead!

Why even wait around for them to execute the queen?

Wouldn't it be a lot faster if we just killed off all the ants instead?

Maybe. We could.

Let's approach it like Kenzo. He's having a field day.

Where there's smoke, there's fire.

Bet it's that Che, er, Choi guy.

If he and I fought, do you think I could take him?

Fire versus ice.

How original.

The nest is secured.

Let's not waste a single second they buy us.

That's a lot of tunnels to choose from.

Question is, which one of them is gonna lead us to the queen?

How about a little warning next time, Jong-in?

We don't have time to search them all and we 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.

Kinda eerie how no one's around today.

They formed two teams of S-ranks, and every member is strong.

It should be an easy victory.

Even without me.

Are we sure the queen is down here?

She might've abandoned them to run.

It's an island. There's nowhere she could go.

Hunter Cha and I found something up this way!

It's an egg chamber!

So the queen's chamber should be close.

Look over there!

That egg.

It's huge.

If the queen laid that, what kind of thing was inside?

Hey, whatever hatched from that egg isn't what our team came here to kill.

Focus on the queen ant.

I say that, but it's unsettling.

They keep on evolving.

And if there's an ant out there that was born from an egg of this size...

Damn bugs.

These shitheads mean war. Got munched pretty good.

You want me to patch you up there, buddy?

Gotta 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.

I...

More incoming. Fine.

All right, Shimizu.

Whatever you want...