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00:00solo play Guild. Jinna, however, immediately rejected it. She pointed out the obvious
00:05contradiction. Jinwoo wasn't a true solo player. His strength came from his ability to summon an
00:10army of shadow soldiers, so the name didn't make any sense. After thinking for a moment,
00:15Jinna offered an alternative, Ajahn Guild. She explained the meaning behind it, where
00:20Ah meant I, and Jin meant to go forward. Jinwoo found it surprisingly clever, but what amused
00:27him the most was when Jinna revealed the real reason behind her choice. It was simply her name
00:31spelled backward. After mulling it over, Jinwoo admitted it wasn't a bad name for his new guild.
00:36That night, Hai-In lay on her bed, feeling overwhelmed with embarrassment.
00:40The memory of her earlier conversation with Jinwoo kept replaying in her mind. She had practically
00:45confessed her feelings. The realization made her cringe. She buried her face deeper into the
00:50blanket, wondering if Jinwoo now thought of her as a strange woman. Every time she tried to brush it
00:54off, the moment resurfaced, making her mind go completely blank. She told herself it was natural
01:00to be interested in him. After all, he had saved her life. But deep down, she knew her feelings were
01:05far more complicated. For a brief moment, her thoughts drifted to Min Byung-gyu, the healer whose
01:11abilities had actually saved her. But just as she recalled him, a faint voice rang in her head. The
01:16voice was familiar, yet distant. She closed her eyes, desperately trying to grasp the fleeting memory.
01:21Something about it felt urgent, as if it had been buried in her subconscious, waiting for the right
01:26moment to surface. The voice echoed again. It spoke about Jinwoo. Slowly, the memory began to
01:32take shape. The fog in her mind lifted, revealing Min Byung-gyu's shadow. But something was different.
01:37His usual calm demeanor was tinged with an unusual worry. His eyes, filled with concern, were locked onto
01:43her as he spoke. He had told her to warn Jinwoo, to tell him to be careful of the power he possessed.
01:49A chill ran down Hae-in's spine. Her eyes snapped open as she sat up abruptly.
01:55At the Knights Guild, Yuntai arrived with urgent news for Guildmaster Park Jong-su.
01:59A new gate had appeared the previous day, and securing a raid permit was proving difficult due
02:03to its high rank. While it wasn't an S-rank gate, it was dangerously close, enough to cause concern.
02:10The problem was clear. The Knights Guild simply didn't have the manpower to form a proper assault
02:14squad for such a high-level raid, but as one of the five major guilds in the country, failing to
02:19take it on would damage their reputation. Yuntai pointed out that if they passed on this gate,
02:25the Fame Guild would likely seize the opportunity. The idea of handing over a gate that had appeared
02:29so close to their own territory made Jong-su fume with anger. While their A-rank hunters were strong,
02:35comparable to those in other major guilds, their biggest weakness remained unchanged. They had no S-rank
02:40hunters. That single fact alone prevented them from taking on the raid. As Jong-su and Yuntai
02:46discussed their limited options, Jong-yarim, an A-rank healer, joined the conversation. She suggested
02:52forming an alliance with another guild, a logical choice under normal circumstances, but Jong-su was
02:56skeptical. However, Yuntai had a different idea. Instead of a guild alliance, she proposed bringing
03:02in a single hunter. Jong-su initially dismissed the idea, questioning how a single hunter could make
03:07a difference in such a high-level raid, but before he could brush it off completely, something clicked.
03:13He suddenly realized who Jong-yarim was referring to. He knew that if they could bring hunter Sung-jin-woo
03:18into the raid, it wouldn't just increase their chances of safely clearing the gate, but also enhance
03:23their public image. With no time to waste, Jong-su immediately decided to meet Jin-woo in person to
03:29discuss this crucial matter. With the Knights Guild planning ahead for their crucial meeting,
03:33Jin-woo arrived at his office the next day, having made a decision about his new guild's name.
03:38He proposed A-jin Guild. Jin-ho was thrilled with the suggestion, feeling relieved that it wasn't
03:44something ridiculous like Solo Plate Guild. With the name settled, Jin-woo and Jin-ho knew they only
03:49needed one last founding member to complete the team. Jin-ho was taken by surprise when Jin-woo dismissed
03:55hunter Cha-hai-in as the potential candidate. Even though she seemed perfect for their guild,
04:00Jin-woo explained that she wasn't the right fit. He was looking for someone with a hunter's license
04:05who had no interest in guild activities. As they were discussing, a knock at the door
04:09interrupted their conversation. Jin-woo briefly wondered if it might be Ha-in again, but when he
04:14opened the door, he was met with three unfamiliar faces, Park Jong-su, Yuntai, and Jong-yarim from the
04:21Knights Guild. Jong-su introduced himself and immediately got to the point, showing Jin-woo a video of a massive
04:27gate that had appeared in Busan. While it hadn't been officially classified as S-rank, its sheer size
04:33made it the largest gate ever recorded in the city. The situation was urgent. Jong-su explained
04:39that the Knights Guild was struggling to obtain a raid permit because they had no S-rank hunters.
04:44That was the real reason for their visit. They had traveled all this way to ask Jin-woo to join their
04:48assault team. If he agreed, it would fulfill the requirements needed to secure the permit
04:52they desperately wanted. To make the offer more appealing, Jong-su offered Jin-woo 20% of the
04:58profits, a generous share compared to the usual 10% most S-rank hunters received. Jin-woo, however,
05:05countered with a 50-50 split. He made it clear that he would only join them if they treated him as a
05:10guild rather than just an individual hunter. Jong-su, realizing that Jin-woo was far from a pushover,
05:16agreed to the terms, but with one condition. Jin-woo would have to defeat the dungeon boss.
05:20Without hesitation, Jin-woo accepted. Jong-su informed him that the raid needed to happen
05:25by the next day at the latest. Jin-woo had no objections and assured them he wouldn't be late.
05:31Just as the meeting was wrapping up, Jin-woo's phone vibrated. Stepping outside to take the call,
05:36he was greeted by a familiar voice, his mother. She had just bought a cell phone and called simply
05:41because she wanted to hear his voice. Jin-woo, happy to hear from her, suggested they have dinner
05:46together that night, as it had been a while since they had spent time together. She agreed, and Jin-woo
05:51looked forward to the evening. The next day, at Guanggali Beach in Busan, the elite hunters of the
05:56Knights Guild had gathered at the designated meeting point. Guildmaster Park Jong-su stood among them,
06:01feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness as he anxiously awaited Jin-woo's arrival.
06:05The scheduled start time was fast approaching. Only five minutes remained before the raid was set to
06:10begin. At that exact moment, Jin-woo stepped out of his apartment building. He glanced up at the sky,
06:16sensing that it was time. Without wasting a second, he activated Shadow Exchange and disappeared.
06:22Back at Guanggali Beach, a large crowd had formed, their eyes locked on the enormous gate,
06:26despite the gloomy clouds overhead. The sheer size of it was intimidating, even up close.
06:31Jin-woo observed the scene carefully, noting the various raid teams assembled, and was quietly
06:36impressed by the number of A-rank hunters present. As he walked forward, he quickly found himself
06:41surrounded by the other hunters. They were eager to see him in action, especially after his legendary
06:46performance during the Jeju Island Raid. The air buzzed with excitement and curiosity, but Jin-woo found
06:52the sudden attention somewhat uncomfortable. Noticing his unease, Yong-yerim stepped in to deflect some of
06:58the attention. Her intervention gave Jin-woo a much-needed moment of respite from the barrage of
07:02questions. Meanwhile, Jong-soo, thrilled to see Jin-woo arrive, greeted him with enthusiasm.
07:08Jong-soo quickly addressed the group, officially announcing that as Guildmaster, he would be leading
07:13the raid. The declaration was met with disappointment from several hunters, many of whom had hoped that
07:18Jin-woo would take command instead. Despite their reactions, Jong-soo remained firm, explaining that
07:24Jin-woo's role was to protect the backline and ensure the team's safety. With everything in place,
07:28Jong-soo signaled the start of the raid. The team moved forward, stepping toward the unknown dangers
07:34lurking beyond the gate, ready to face whatever awaited them inside. While things had settled at
07:38Guanggali Beach with Jin-woo's arrival, a storm was silently brewing elsewhere, inside Jin-na's high
07:43school. Three male students, grumbling about being sent on an errand, wandered through the halls,
07:49following their art teacher's instructions. Their destination was the second art classroom,
07:53a room that had long been repurposed into a storage space. As they unlocked the door,
07:57a thick cloud of dust greeted them, filling the air with the stale scent of neglect. Casually
08:03discussing how many statues they needed to carry back, one of them suddenly froze. His eyes locked
08:08onto something unusual in the far corner of the room. The others followed his gaze. There, embedded
08:13in the wall, was a large, blue gate. Curiosity got the better of them. One of the students stepped
08:18forward, reaching out to inspect the gate, completely convinced that nothing would happen. At that
08:23moment, a deep crack split through the gate's surface. Before he could react, a hand shot out. It
08:28clamped down on the boy's head with an iron grip. He struggled desperately, but the hand's strength
08:33was absolute. Soon, a sickening crack echoed through the room. Blood splattered across the walls as his
08:39skull was crushed instantly. The remaining two students, paralyzed in horror, barely had time to scream
08:45before the gate shattered like glass. From the fractured portal, beasts began pouring into the world.
08:50The first creatures to emerge were two massive orcs. Their keen senses immediately detected prey
08:56nearby. The entire building was teeming with prey. One of them, eager for the thrill of the hunt,
09:02decided the time had come. He ordered his companion to summon their brothers. Once their forces were
09:06assembled, they would wipe out every human in the building before fortifying their position. As the
09:11leader orc walked through the corridor, he spotted two students in the distance and, without hesitation,
09:16charged at them with his axe raised high. The students, caught in the monster's bloodthirsty
09:22gaze, stood paralyzed in terror. In the blink of an eye, a normal school day had turned into a
09:27massacre. As the nightmare unfolded, one student managed to fumble for their phone. With shaking
09:33hands, they dialed the Hunters Association Emergency Center. An employee answered quickly. On the other end
09:38was a teenage girl, her voice trembling with fear. The receptionist tried to remain calm and
09:43professional, asking how she could assist. The girl, barely able to get her words out, whispered that
09:48she was at her school, hiding in a bathroom, while terrifying beasts roamed outside. The receptionist's
09:54breath caught for a moment as she realized the gravity of the situation. As the girl struggled to form
09:59a sentence, overwhelmed by sheer terror, the receptionist urged her to stay calm and assured that
10:04hunters were already on their way. She gently asked the girl to describe the creatures. Through quiet
10:09sobs, the girl explained. They had human-like bodies, ugly faces, and green skin. A shiver
10:16ran down the receptionist's spine. She knew what they were dealing with, an orc outbreak. But before
10:21she could warn the girl, it was too late. A deep, guttural growl rumbled through the speaker. Then came
10:26a single, blood-curdling scream, and the line went dead. The school had turned into a slaughterhouse.
10:32While some students had managed to flee, many weren't as lucky. Bloodied corpses littered the hallways,
10:37and those still alive were either running for their lives or cowering and hiding. Orcs, with blood
10:43dripping from their axes, stood over the lifeless bodies of their victims. Though some prey had
10:48managed to escape, their cruel, beastly eyes gleamed with satisfaction. There were still plenty more
10:53students trapped inside. On the top floor, a group of students huddled together, their bodies pressed
10:58against the walls as they listened to the horrors unfolding below. They had barricaded the classroom door
11:03with desks and chairs, but it was a feeble defense at best. The boys in the room clutched whatever they
11:08could findтАФchairs, mops, anything that could be used as a weaponтАФbut their hands trembled,
11:13and their eyes betrayed the truth. They knew none of it would make a difference. Suddenly,
11:18the door exploded from its frame as the leader orc burst into the classroom. Panic surged through the
11:23students as one boy, desperate to escape, sprinted toward the back door, only to be struck down
11:28instantly by an orc waiting in the shadows. With both exits blocked, the remaining students were
11:33trapped like cornered prey. Pressed against the wall, they could only watch in horror as the orcs
11:38closed in. Amid the chaos, Jinnah huddled with her classmates in a corner, her heart pounding.
11:44Fear consumed her, but in that moment of terror, she clung to a single hopeтАФher brother, Jinnwoo.
11:50She called out to him in her mind, believing with all her heart that he would come for her.
11:54An orc scanned the group of terrified students and sensed something unusualтАФa surge of magic
11:59energy. It was coming from Jinnah. Her presence stood out, and the orc's bloodthirsty gaze locked
12:05onto her as he became fixated on killing her. As the orc took a step toward her, Jinnah's classmate
12:10stepped in the way. Summoning every ounce of courage she had, she tried to block the orc's path,
12:16but it was futile. His eyes remained locked on Jinnah as he raised his massive axe, ready to strike.
12:22Jinnah watched in horror as the weapon rose above her head. She couldn't move. Her body was frozen
12:27in fear. Desperately, she squeezed her eyes shut, bracing for the inevitable. Just as the orc prepared
12:33to strike, something completely unexpected happened. All of a sudden, a high orc shadow soldier clad in
12:39black armor emerged, ripping the orc's wrist with an iron grip. The orc barely had time to react before
12:44the shadow soldier slammed its fist down on its head with overwhelming force. The impact was so brutal
12:49that the orc shot through the roof like a rocket. Soon, more high orc shadow soldiers materialized,
12:55their imposing figures rising from the darkness, their eyes locked onto any remaining threats as
12:59they moved in unison, forming an impenetrable wall around Jinnah. The battle had shifted. She was no
13:05longer in danger. Jinwoo's shadow soldiers had turned up at the school just in time, securing the area,
13:11while their master, on the other hand, had entered the dungeon alongside the Knight's Guild raid party.
13:16Upon entering, they were met with a twin-headed ogre. The creature roared and swung its massive
13:21battle axe with all its might, aiming to crush anything in its path. Jiangsu, the tank of the
13:27group, charged forward, raising a shield just in time to block the powerful blow. The sheer force
13:32of the attack sent shockwaves through the ground, but he held firm. As Jiangsu held the line, he called
13:37out to Yuntai, who dashed in with lightning speed. With precision and agility, he wept onto the ogre
13:43and slashed at both of its eyes. The beast roared in agony, thrashing wildly as Yuntai signaled the
13:48others to strike and inflict as much damage as possible. Seizing the opportunity, the Knight's Guild
13:54hunters launched a coordinated counterattack. Their frontline fighters moved in sync, slashing deep
13:59into the ogre's thick hide, while the mages positioned behind them rained down scorching spells.
14:04The monstrous creature, now covered in wounds and burns, staggered backward before collapsing with a
14:09heavy thud. Jiangsu called for a brief regroup, acknowledging the difficulty of the raid.
14:14Encountering a twin-headed ogre at the entrance of a dungeon was rare, an ominous sign. Jinwoo,
14:20surveying the scene, identified it as a gravekeeper. Jiangsu explained that such creatures often signified
14:26an army of undead working deeper within. Trying to keep the tension in check, Yuntai joked about not
14:32jinxing their situation, but before anyone could respond, they noticed something strange. The undead
14:37creatures within the dungeon weren't charging at them as expected. Instead, they were retreating,
14:42backing away as if something far more terrifying was chasing them. Jinwoo's instincts flared. A
14:48sudden jolt of adrenaline shot through him as his heart pounded. He picked up urgent signals from the
14:53High Orc warriors he had stationed to protect Jinna. Something was wrong. Without hesitation,
14:58he turned to Jiangsu, informing him that he had an urgent matter to attend to. Jiangsu, startled by the
15:04sudden announcement, protested, concerned about the dangers they might face without his presence.
15:09But Jinwoo remained unfazed. With a cold, steady gaze, he assured them that he would summon someone
15:14just as reliable to take his place. Then, without delay, he called forth the most powerful soldier
15:19in his shadow army, Beru. He instructed him to protect the humans while dealing with any other
15:25creatures however he pleased. The sheer presence of Beru, radiating overwhelming mana, sent a wave of
15:31fear through the hunters. They instinctively backed away, uneasy at the thought of finishing the raid
15:36alongside such a monstrous being. Jinwoo calmly informed them that his summoned soldiers, including
15:42Beru, would assist them. He assured Jiangsu that 20 of his shadows were more than enough to clear the
15:47dungeon. Yurim, still in shock, questioned Jinwoo's decision to leave after summoning such an overwhelming
15:53force, but one glance at Jinwoo's icy expression silenced her. He made it clear, if they didn't want his
15:59help, he could withdraw his summons, but whatever happened next would be on the knight's guild,
16:03not him. Realizing the gravity of the situation, Jiangsu quickly agreed. Jinwoo checked the cooldown
16:09timer for his shadow exchange skill, frustration washing over him as he realized there was still
16:14over an hour left before he could use it. He couldn't afford to wait. Determined, Jinwoo turned
16:20and sprinted toward the exit, but just as he prepared to cut through the undead, blocking his path,
16:25something unexpected happened. The creatures, instead of attacking, dropped to their knees,
16:30bowing before him. Jinwoo's eyes narrowed. Perhaps they were reacting to his necromancer abilities,
16:35but now wasn't the time to dwell on it. Dismissing his dagger back into his inventory,
16:40he burst out of the dungeon's exit and summoned his winged dragon, Kaizal. As he emerged, the crowd
16:46outside the gate stood frozen, watching in awe. Ignoring their curious stares, Jinwoo climbed onto Kaizal's
16:52back, eyes burning with determination. With one command, he took off, soaring through the skies
16:57at breakneck speed, racing toward Jinnah. Back at the high school, the leader orc's head was sliced
17:02in half, its massive body collapsing to the floor. The towering shadow soldier slammed the remaining
17:08two orcs into the ground with a lethal blow. The students, frozen in fear, could only watch in horror,
17:14unable to comprehend what had just happened. In an instant, all three orcs attacking the classroom
17:19had been eliminated. Now, the shadow soldiers stood silently, guarding Jinnah. Confused and still in shock,
17:26Jinnah wondered if her brother had arrived, but as she looked around, the shadow soldiers refused to let her
17:30leave their side, pointing toward the lingering danger still present in the building. Suddenly, a thunderous
17:36boom echoed through the halls. The dungeon gate cracked open, and a throne emerged. The final restriction had been
17:42lifted, unleashing the dungeon's master, Groktar, the orc warlord and chief of the Red Blade tribe.
17:48Sitting atop his throne, he exuded a terrifying presence, ready to bring mayhem upon the school.
17:54His moment of stillness was broken by a panicked subordinate rushing to his side, breathlessly,
17:59reporting that a group of high orcs was assisting the humans. Groktar, unimpressed, asked how many there
18:05were. Upon learning there were only three, he scoffed at the idea that his warriors couldn't handle them.
18:10Calling it pathetic, he lifted his massive axe and commanded his subordinate to lead the way.
18:15Reaching the classroom, Groktar wasted no time. With a powerful swing, his axe struck the towering
18:21shadow soldier, sending it flying. The other orcs erupted in cheers, chanting their leader's name.
18:27Despite their formidable strength, the shadow warriors were no match for the chief of the Red Blade
18:31tribe. Boasting about his countless victories, Groktar pointed to the tattoos covering his body,
18:36each a symbol of an enemy he had slain. He taunted the shadow soldiers, demanding a better fight.
18:42When they managed to block his strikes, he acknowledged their resilience but remained
18:46dominant. With a swift motion, he cut through them, expecting them to fall for good. But to his
18:51shock, the shadows regenerated instantly. Groktar frowned. Was this some kind of sorcery? No matter
18:57how many times he cut them down, they kept coming back. Frustration boiled inside him. As he pondered a
19:03way to eliminate the shadow soldiers, a voice rang in his head, urging him to kill the humans. The
19:08constant nagging gave him a headache. He then suddenly realized that if these shadows were
19:13controlled by magic, eliminating their caster would put an end to them. His gaze scanned the room,
19:18and then he saw Jinnah. She stood behind the towering shadows, trembling. Groktar was certain
19:23she was the source. Without hesitation, he commanded his orcs to seize her, knowing the shadow warriors would
19:29be powerless while regenerating. One of his subordinates lunged toward Jinnah. The shadow
19:33soldiers tried to intercept, but they were swarmed by the other orcs, who relentlessly slashed and
19:38stabbed, keeping them at bay. As the battle raged on, Groktar advanced on Jinnah himself. He grabbed
19:44her by the mouth, lifting her effortlessly off the ground. A wicked grin spread across his face.
19:49He was about to squeeze the life out of her when a deafening roar echoed from the distance.
19:54Groktar's instinct screamed at him. Something was coming, fast. A surge of fear locked
19:59him in place as the thunderous sound of an approaching force grew louder. His grip loosened,
20:04and Jinnah fell to the ground, gasping for air. Her friend rushed to her side, frantic with concern,
20:09but Groktar wasn't paying attention anymore. His focus was locked on the overwhelming presence
20:14closing in. Every second, it drew closer. Groktar's jaw clenched, his eyes widening as he grasped the
20:21sheer magnitude of the power rushing toward them. Panic surged through him as he bellowed to his orc
20:26warriors, ordering them to brace for impact. But before they could react, an earth-shattering
20:30explosion tore through the building. The classroom wall was obliterated, sending dust and debris
20:36billowing through the air. Jinnah coughed, struggling to catch her breath, her vision blurred by the
20:41chaos around her. But amid the destruction, a familiar presence emerged beside her. Without a word,
20:47Jinnah gently patted her head, a silent reassurance that she was safe now. Groktar swallowed hard as he
20:53faced this new and incredibly powerful adversary. The overwhelming presence of Jinwoo sent a chilling
20:58fear through him, a feeling he had never experienced before. Desperate to assert himself, Groktar straightened
21:04and introduced himself as the chief of the Red Blade tribe. But before he could finish, Jinwoo's hand rose.
21:10Filled with rage, Jinwoo pointed directly at Groktar, his voice cutting through the tension like a blade as he
21:16commanded him to shut up and wait. The orc chief froze, instantly silenced by the overwhelming presence
21:21before him. Jinnah, tears welling in her eyes, threw her arms around her brother the moment her
21:26coughing subsided. Jinwoo stroked her hair gently, asking if she was okay. Apologizing for being late,
21:32he glanced around, ensuring the students were safe. They nodded in relief, confirming they were
21:37unharmed. His gaze then landed on Jinnah's face, where a distinct handprint on her cheek and neck
21:42made his blood boil. Without hesitation, he commanded Igris to stay by her side and protect her,
21:47then summoned additional shadow soldiers to escort the remaining students to safety.
21:52As the orcs tried to budge, seeing their prey slipping away, Jinwoo glared at them with anger,
21:57demanding to know who had allowed them to move. Groktar, realizing the situation was far beyond
22:02his understanding, questioned Jinwoo. Who was he, and how could he speak their language? But Jinwoo's
22:08expression remained unreadable, his silence more terrifying than any answer he could give.
22:12Seeing no response, Groktar didn't waste another second. With a roar, he commanded his warriors to
22:18attack. The orcs surged forward, their weapons raised, but they never stood a chance. One swung
22:23a massive axe at Jinwoo, but before it could land, Jinwoo caught its fingers effortlessly, crushing them
22:28in his grip. The orc howled in pain before Jinwoo flipped it upside down, slammed it into the ground,
22:34and crushed it beneath his foot. Two more orcs lunged, but Jinwoo barely moved. With a flick of his wrist,
22:39he activated Commander's touch, sending them colliding mid-air, before clenching his fist,
22:45causing their bodies to burst apart. Despite the mounting losses, the orcs pressed forward,
22:50charging at him with reckless abandon. But Jinwoo weaved through them with ease, dismantling them
22:55with nothing but his fingers. Wherever he touched, heads, shoulders, arms, torsos, the orcs exploded on
23:01impact, their remains painting the walls in carnage. In mere moments, dozens of orcs lay motionless,
23:07and Jinwoo stood face to face with Groktar. The orc chief barely had time to react, before Jinwoo
23:12grabbed him by the jaw and slammed his head against the wall. Groktar gasped for air, his vision
23:17spinning as he struggled to comprehend what had just happened. Jinwoo's gaze shifted, scanning the
23:23hallway. The sight of fallen students, lifeless bodies littered across the floor, sent his rage boiling
23:28over. His cold eyes locked onto Groktar once more, as he pressed for an answer for the slaughter of
23:34humans. Groktar, trembling, stammered a response, claiming that a voice in his head had ordered him
23:39to slaughter all humans. Jinwoo leaned in, his gaze piercing as he pressed for more. Had the voice
23:45commanded him to kill him as well? Groktar, now desperate, pleaded for forgiveness, swearing that
23:51he hadn't intended to challenge Jinwoo. But Jinwoo wasn't satisfied with his answer. The orc chief
23:56continued to beg, but Jinwoo only grew colder. Perhaps, he thought, Groktar hadn't considered him
24:02human at all. Jinwoo, in an eerily calm voice, told Groktar that he might forgive him, but the path to
24:08forgiveness would not be easy. And in the next instant, without another word, Jinwoo summoned
24:13the demon monarch's dagger and brutally ended Groktar's life. Meanwhile, at Gwangali Beach,
24:18the dungeon raid pressed on. Jinwoo's shadow ants swarmed the cavern walls, their battle cries echoing
24:24through the space. The sight sent shivers down the spines of the knight's guild hunters, some of whom
24:29began voicing concerns, fearing these creatures might turn on them at any moment. Yunte, uneasy,
24:35looked toward Jongsu for direction. Jongsu, deep in thought, realized they couldn't afford to back out
24:40now. If they retreated, they would have to face the reporters waiting outside, and calling off the
24:45raid out of fear wasn't an option. Just as he was stealing himself, Beru suddenly appeared in front of
24:51him. The unexpected appearance of the monstrous figure made Jongsu freeze, his confidence draining
24:57instantly. He struggled to find the right words, nervously attempting to address the creature
25:01with respect. Beru, however, simply stared at him in silence, heightening Jongsu's unease before
25:07vanishing just as quickly as he had appeared. The moment Jongsu began to process what had happened,
25:12Beru reappeared again, startling him further, and tossed something toward his feet. It was a severed head,
25:18the remains of a death knight, one of the strongest monsters they could encounter.
25:22Jongsu's breath hitched as he registered what he was looking at. The realization that Beru had
25:27effortlessly slain such a formidable foe in an instant left him in stunned silence. As Beru
25:33returned to commanding the shadow ants, Jongsu slumped to the ground, overwhelmed. His teammates
25:39rushed to check on him, asking if it was safe to continue following the shadow creatures. Gathering
25:43himself, Jongsu assured them he was fine and pointed at the decapitated head. He reminded them of the
25:49immense value of magic stones harvested from high-ranking monsters like this. Then, turning
25:54to his party, he asked if they still wanted to proceed. Before he could even finish his sentence,
25:59the raid party had already started moving. Yuntai chuckled, calling out to Jongsu to hurry up and
26:04keep pace. It had been quite a while since the raid began, and at last, the Knights Guild strike squad
26:09reached the entrance of the boss's lair. As they stepped inside, a chilling sight awaited them,
26:14an arch-lich, the dungeon's boss, flanked by a group of death knights. The moment they laid eyes
26:20on it, fear paralyzed them. None of them had expected to face a creature this powerful and
26:25infamous. Jongsu quickly assessed the situation. Arch-lichs were notorious for wiping out entire
26:31guilds. He recalled the devastating incident involving China's Gold Dragon Guild, an elite force
26:37that was annihilated by an arch-lich, resulting in a near-catastrophic dungeon break that was only
26:43contained thanks to Liu Jigang's intervention. His gut told him they were in trouble. Their squad,
26:48composed of only A-rank hunters, stood little chance against such a formidable opponent.
26:53Sensing the danger, Yuntai turned to Jongsu, anxiously asking what they should do.
26:58But before he could respond, the hunters noticed a horde of death knights marching toward them,
27:02weapons raised and ready to attack. Jongsu snapped into action, urgently ordering his team to block the
27:08doors. Yurim, reacting instantly, activated her holy shield, erecting a barrier that
27:13sealed the entrance in an instant. Jongsu knew they were running out of options, and without
27:17Jinwoo, survival seemed impossible. Yurim, already struggling to maintain the barrier,
27:22turned to Jongsu with a look of concern. She warned him that it wouldn't hold for even five minutes.
27:28Then, at that critical moment, Beru stepped forward. Without hesitation, he strode past the
27:33hunters and stood directly in front of the arch-lich. The boss, upon recognizing the shadow army's
27:38presence, was momentarily taken aback. It demanded to know why the monarch's personal
27:43army was attacking them. Beru remained unfazed. Bearing his mandibles and extending his claws,
27:49he coldly declared that they had been chosen by the king, while the arch-lich had not. Indignant
27:54and in disbelief, the arch-lich insisted that it would speak to the king itself. But before it could
28:00finish its sentence, Beru materialized mere inches from its face. The arch-lich barely had a moment to
28:05react before Beru's claw pierced through its chest. A stunned silence filled the room as the lich looked
28:11down, eyes wide in horror. Beru gripped its heart and yanked it free. The boss trembled, shaking its
28:17head in denial, desperately pleading for Beru not to break it. But the ant-king didn't care for its
28:22screams. Without hesitation, he crushed the life source in his fist. In an instant, the arch-lich and
28:28its death knights disintegrated into the air, leaving nothing but a fading echo of their existence.
28:33Beru roared triumphantly as he struck down the final boss of the dungeon. The Knights Guild members
28:39stood in a mix of disbelief and excitement, watching as the raid concluded without a single
28:44casualty on their side. But things weren't as calm at Jinna's high school, where a large crowd had
28:48gathered, shaken by the tragic incident. The atmosphere was heavy with panic, grief, and the
28:54cries of parents mourning the loss of their children in the dungeon outbreak. Meanwhile, Jinwoo had already
28:59left the scene, seated in a car alongside President Go Gunhee. As they rode together, President Go provided
29:05a report on the situation. Out of all the students, 213 had managed to escape safely, while 10 others
29:11were rescued from the building. The rest, tragically, hadn't made it in time. He then shared additional
29:17data with Jinwoo, revealing an alarming trend. Gate appearances had been steadily increasing worldwide
29:22over the last six months. Alongside this surge, there was also a noticeable rise in the number
29:27of people awakening as hunters. It was as if the world was trying to maintain a balance between the
29:32threats emerging from the gates and those who could stop them. Jinwoo then calmly asked about the reason
29:38behind the chairman's sudden visit. President Go explained that several countries had expressed
29:42interest in meeting him. Due to his S-rank status, many nations were eager to recruit him for their own
29:48purposes, with some even making highly lucrative offers. He assured Jinwoo that the association
29:53had protected his personal information thus far, but ultimately, the decision to engage with these
29:58nations rested with him. As Jinwoo listened closely, President Go voiced his concern. If he were to leave
30:04Korea, the country might struggle to adapt to the changes looming on the horizon. Soon, the chairman's
30:10car arrived at the hospital where Jinna had been taken. As Jinwoo stepped out, President Go made one final
30:15plea urging him to stay in the country. He reassured Jinwoo that the association would do everything in
30:21its power to provide him with the resources he needed. The Korean Hunter Association had already lost
30:27three of its official S-rank hunters, two in the Jeju Raid and one to the United States. Losing another,
30:33especially someone of Jinwoo's caliber, would be a devastating blow. President Go was determined to
30:39prevent that at all costs. After a brief moment of thought, Jinwoo made an unexpected request.
30:44He asked for permission to enter high-ranking gates alone, bypassing the minimum capacity
30:49requirement. President Go was taken aback. The law requiring a set number of hunters in raids
30:54was designed to protect them from unnecessary risks. However, as he considered Jinwoo's words,
30:59it became clear that this might have been the very reason he had formed his own guild.
31:04Jinwoo confirmed this and asked if his request was too much. While the idea of a single-man raid team
31:08was unheard of, President Go understood that Jinwoo wasn't just any hunter. Though hesitant, he agreed
31:15that it wasn't impossible and promised to do everything in his power to make it happen.
31:18After dropping Jinwoo at the hospital, President Go headed straight to the National Assembly to discuss
31:23Jinwoo's urgent matter. As he presented his request to recognize some in minions as official members of
31:28strike squads, one of the Assembly members immediately rejected the idea, calling it absurd.
31:33The member argued that the Hunters Association was meant to serve all hunters equally and accused
31:38President Go of bending regulations solely for hunter Sung Jinwoo. Remaining calm, President Go
31:44acknowledged that this was indeed preferential treatment. He then posed a simple yet powerful
31:49question to the Assembly. If they had to choose between sending an assault squad of regular hunters
31:53or letting Jinwoo clear a dungeon alone, which would they pick? The room fell silent as the weight of the
31:59question sank in. President Go then reminded them that guilds from around the world were
32:03eager to recruit Jinwoo. If Korea refused to compromise, there was a real risk he might
32:07leave for another country. He urged them not to repeat past mistakes, referencing how hunter
32:12Hwang Dongsu had defected to the United States. He then nudged the Assembly, reminding them that if
32:18another S-rank gate appeared in Korea, they would need someone capable of protecting them.
32:23Meanwhile, unaware of all the buzz surrounding her, Yu Suyun was fully engrossed in her work in the
32:28entertainment industry. After wrapping up a shoot, she noticed her phone buzzing with a call from her
32:33brother, Jinho. He invited her to join Ahjin Guild, assuring her she wouldn't have to do any actual
32:38work. He explained that they needed one more founding member to finalize the guild's registration.
32:44Skeptical, Suyun teased Jinho, asking if he had fallen for some kind of scam. Jinho,
32:49amused, told her she'd be shocked when she found out who this so-called shady guy was.
32:55After their call, Suyun made her way to Ahjin Guild's office. Upon arriving, Jinho introduced
33:00her to Jinwoo, explaining that she was his cousin and a certified A-rank hunter. The realization hit
33:06Suyun. She was standing before the famous Sung Jinwoo. Jinho, ever playful, reminded her that she
33:12was the real celebrity in the family. But Suyun remained more excited to meet Jinwoo than to bask in
33:17her own fame. Observing their interaction, Jinwoo considered the family dynamics. Jinho was a D-rank
33:23hunter, while Suyun was A-rank. He pondered whether genetics played a role in the awakening process,
33:28recalling cases of siblings gaining abilities and reflecting on his own father, who had been a hunter.
33:34Turning his attention back to Suyun, Jinwoo asked if Jinho had explained everything to her.
33:39She confirmed that she understood they needed a founding member. Jinwoo then warned her that joining
33:44their guild would likely cause a media frenzy and asked if she was prepared for that. Unbothered,
33:49Suyun brushed it off, saying that anything was better than being involved with Jinseung.
33:54Curious, Jinwoo asked who she was referring to, and Jinho quietly explained that Jinseung was his
33:59older brother, infamous for his bad personality. As Jinwoo processed the conversation, Suyun hesitated
34:05for a moment before stepping closer to him. With a small smile, she asked if he would mind taking
34:09a selfie with her. Jinwoo obliged, and Suyun quickly posted it on social media. The post went viral
34:15almost instantly, sparking conversations everywhere. When Heian saw the photo, an uneasy feeling washed
34:21over her. Her heart ached, her body trembled, and for the first time she felt a deep sense of
34:26insecurity she couldn't ignore. After the National Assembly approved Jinwoo's request to recognize his
34:31summoned minions as official members of strike squads, he arrived with Jinho at the site of an A-rank
34:36gate that had recently appeared. It was their guild's first ever raid after receiving authorization,
34:42and Jinho stood in awe, staring at the massive, towering structure before him. Jinwoo, always
34:48focused, led the way as they prepared for their mission. However, they weren't alone.
34:53The chief inspector of the Hunters Association's surveillance team, Woo Jinchul, was also present,
34:59assessing Jinwoo's shadow soldiers. Observing them closely, he noted that each of them was at least
35:04B-rank, with some likely reaching A-rank. Jinwoo and his soldiers easily passed the safety checks
35:09required for the A-rank gate, proving they were more than capable. Jinchul quickly realized that
35:14those questioning whether Jinwoo received special treatment simply didn't understand the full extent
35:19of his power. With preparations complete, Jinchul signaled that they were ready to proceed. However,
35:25before stepping into the gate, Ennin, he unexpectedly removed his coat. Both Jinwoo and Jinho
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