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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 dense can you be?

Fighting them would have woken up the boss, and our big payday would be gone.

That piece of crap E-Rank's as weak as he is mopey.

It 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 could break through the cave in 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 spider's awake?

We'll chalk it up to bad luck and take the damn thing out.

Either way, we're gonna come out of this better than we went in.

Jinho's sword and shield alone must be worth a few hundred million.

If we can't nab all the mana crystals, his gear will have to do.

So, let's figure out whose trust fund kid he 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.

Kyuhwan, 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.

So yeah, they're as good as dead.

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 it's two ranks above you.

The odds are like zero, bro.

Let's focus our energy on escaping instead.

Jinho has a point.

Even though I reawakened and leveled up a few times,

I'm still pretty weak.

The Blue Venom fanged Kasaka fought in the instance dungeon was probably D-rank.

Bet that Golem was as well, if not lower.

This thing's easily uglier than both of them.

And safe to 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...

It's worth a shot.

They call us hunters for a reason.

And it's about time the real hunt begins.

Long day, sir?

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.

Thankfully your schedule is clear for the time being.

As such, would it be alright if I asked for some instruction?

Could be a good change of pace, less talking too.

They say old soldiers are doomed to fade away,

but I can hardly turn down a youngster asking for a bit of guidance.

That's one tough shell.

And it hits hard.

A single strike could kill me.

The way he's moving, he can't possibly be E-Rank.

So what is he?

Did he... fake his ranking?

It's not unheard of.

Some hunters have exceptional 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 kill for fun.

What am I even doing in this place?

Dad, I'm so sorry.

Damn, 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 to victory.

I just need a weak spot to aim for.

Gotcha!

Acid?

Well, aren't you full of nasty surprises.

This freak has 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.

If one hit won't cut it, I'll just keep slicing away!

Whoa, he's fast.

But does he have the stamina to hang in there?

What's his strategy?

Faster.

Go even faster!

Almost there!

Oh no, Jinwoo!

You can't die like this!

No!

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.

Then it's true.

This guy is a false ranker.

Hmm.

Wonder how much this will go for.

Hey, um, bo.. boss?

Hmm?

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.

Thirsty, boss?

Please, help yourself.

I insist.

Uh, sure.

Why is he calling me that?

Sit back and rest up, boss!

I'll excavate the mana crystals while you recharge!

What has gotten into him?

Now, they're alive?

Are you alright?

I am.

Thank you for the lesson, sir.

I should thank you, since this was a good change of pace.

So thanks, Jinchul.

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.

Hmm.

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.

I'm sure the dude's gear made 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.

Jinho Yoo!

Those fancy toys of yours got me curious, so I did a little digging.

Your old man's the head of Yoojin Construction, Myunghan Yoo.

Isn't that right?

Well, and so what if it is?

It's earned you a chance.

Kill Jinwoo and you'll live.

Surely the pieces have clicked.

We round out our numbers with dumb chumps,

they all die, and we keep their share of the loot.

And now, you're gonna be our accomplice, Jinho Yoo.

That's the only way you're leaving alive.

You're kidding.

Trust Fun Baby's first boss fight was cake thanks to his special gear.

Could be a real pain to deal with.

Save yourself and kill him.

Or you can 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.

Well.

You're actually siding with the deadweight.

So, are we cooking the golden goose too, or what?

We'll take out the weak one first.

Say, fellas.

Ever killed a human before?

In cold blood.

Urgent quest?

What the hell is this?

I would pay attention if I were you!

Boss!

Hey, Heejin.

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 Cha led you through an A-rank dungeon, right?

That's not normal.

It was certainly something.

A fast something.

Our entire squad was struggling against an A-rank beast.

Then Miss Cha slayed it in a flash.

Made it look like it was no big deal, either.

She took us all by surprise.

But Kihoon was just completely bowled over.

He wants to be a strike team captain, so it opened his eyes.

Yeah, he is pretty straight-laced.

What about that Chul Kim guy from your guild?

Heard he 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.

Guildmates 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.

Get a grip, kid.

Your friend is dead.

You murderers!

How could I have forgotten?

It's survival of the fittest in this world.

This world filled with violence, deception, and betrayal.

How could I?

How?

How?

How?

How?

How?

How?

How?

How?

How?

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?

A dude took a death blow.

I think I get it now.

If the system is bent on using me...

I'm just gonna have to use the system.

Kyuhwan, 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 get this guy a medal.

The weakest hunter of all mankind understands.

I do.

Your crew must understand how it works, too, if you're saying that.

Hang on. What crap are you talking?

You hunt and hunt.

So now I want to know if the hunters are ready to be preyed upon.

Hey, boss.

I'm gonna handle this one.

Okay, listen up, pal. You need a reality check.

Are we ready to be preyed upon?

And just what can a jumped-up little E-rank like you even do?

I mean, you're the weakest hunter of...

Huh?

That's one down.

J-Juntae!

What the hell, man?

When did he draw that dagger?

Where was he even hiding it?

Arrogance aside, Juntae was stronger than him.

How could 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 now.

Because it's only the strong who survive.

Go to hell!

Shit! What kind of E-rank moves like that?

Son of a bitch.

Kyuhwan!

Oh, um right!

Die!

He's... so strong.

And he seems even more powerful than when he fought the dungeon boss.

You killed all five of my men within seconds.

Bet you also took out the spider, huh?

You kept your true strength hidden from us!

Though I'm C-rank like they were,

my reinforcement sets me apart!

He's a monster in his own right.

But after fighting a boss and five hunters, he has to be tired.

His speed and his dagger's special abilities are what give him an edge.

But my reinforcement skill makes my body as strong as steel.

His attacks won't affect me!

Mr. Hwang, you're impressive.

But I'm afraid I've got some bad news for you.

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.

Because no way in hell is he E-rank.

Wait!

Even a monster like you has to have a heart, so show mercy and spare me!

You can take every mana crystal and essence stone this dungeon has to offer.

In fact, I'll pay you on top of that!

Name any 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.

BASTARD!

If you had any idea who my younger bro...

With the boss dead, the gate's closing.

We have to go.

So all four C-rank hunters plus two D-ranks died in action,

and 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?

Your blade!

It's the Maya Company's Kalion Longsword!

It only just hit the shelves!

Yeah! That's quite an eye you have.

Rewards for slaughtering people.

The Murderous Intent Skill?

Cuts enemy abilities by 50% for a minute.

Yeah, of course he'd live if he 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.

Is there anything wrong?

No.

I was just thinking...

I'm glad I gave her that umbrella.