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Solo Leveling Season 3 Episode 1 Sub Indo
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00:00previously as Jin-woo saved Hyun's life by transforming Byung-gu into a shadow soldier.
00:05As the Korean hunters departed, Jin-woo stayed behind to clear the remaining ants.
00:11Afterward, he reached level 100 and resurrected the ant king as a shadow soldier, naming him Beru.
00:17New characters were introduced, including a Chinese five-star hunter and two potential future enemies,
00:23while Jin-woo's father observed them from the shadows.
00:25After the Jeju Island raid, Jin-woo honored those who had lost their lives.
00:31He then secured permission to open his own guild before stepping into another red gate alone.
00:36Inside the red gate, Jin-woo's shadow soldiers fought against the gate's monsters.
00:42He managed to find the boss, and the creature asked him if he was the one who had been killing his people.
00:47It remarks with twisted amusement how impressed it is that Jin-woo managed to make it this far,
00:52despite having such a small, seemingly fragile body.
00:56But that amusement quickly turns to menace.
00:59The creature raises its hand and signals to its forces.
01:03He had already stationed his minions throughout the area, ready to spring a deadly ambush.
01:08But something's wrong. Nothing happens.
01:11The creature glances around in confusion.
01:13The air stays silent.
01:15No allies appear from the shadows.
01:17No attack is launched.
01:19Just an unsettling quiet.
01:21A frown begins to form on the creature's face.
01:25Meanwhile, Jin-woo remains still, calm, his gaze fixed firmly on his opponent.
01:31Not a trace of panic shows on his face.
01:34Then Jin-woo finally speaks.
01:36Call me small again.
01:37That's funny.
01:38He raises his hand and gives a subtle signal.
01:42Suddenly, from the dark edges of the forest, movement stirs.
01:46One by one, figures emerge.
01:47Shadow soldiers, loyal and fierce.
01:50Marching out with unwavering purpose.
01:53Some drag behind them the severed heads of the enemy's fallen.
01:57The forest grows darker as the ground begins to fill with Jin-woo's summoned army.
02:01Jin-woo, standing tall among his shadows, taunts once more.
02:05Looks like no one from your side made it out.
02:08Confusion turns into dread.
02:09Then, thud, something hits the creature square in the face.
02:14Startled, it reaches up and grabs the object.
02:17It's another corpse.
02:18One of its own.
02:20Eyes wide, the creature lifts its head and sees Jin-woo again.
02:23This time surrounded by a vast army.
02:26A sea of darkness prepared to devour anything in its path.
02:30Panic fully takes over.
02:32The creature shouts in desperation, ordering any remaining forces to attack and destroy Jin-woo's army.
02:37But Jin-woo remains composed.
02:40He calmly gives his order.
02:42Wipe them out.
02:43Both sides surge forward and the battlefield erupts.
02:47But from the very first clash, it's clear.
02:49The outcome is already decided.
02:52Jin-woo's shadow soldiers are faster, stronger and better organized.
02:56They strike with deadly precision, overwhelming the enemy with little resistance.
03:01As the intense battle unfolds, Sung-jin-woo begins advancing toward the dungeon's boss.
03:06Leading the way ahead of him is Tank, the enormous shadow bear who crashes through enemy lines with ease.
03:13Clearing a path for his master.
03:16Sensing the threat, the boss monster erupts with rage.
03:19It roars and charges directly at Jin-woo, attempting to stop him before he can get closer.
03:25But before it can land a single blow, two powerful shadows intervene.
03:29Beru swoops in with incredible speed, slicing off one of the boss's arms with razor-sharp claws.
03:36Igris follows right behind, his sword flashing through the air as he severs one of the creature's legs.
03:42The massive beast collapses to the ground, overwhelmed.
03:45As it tries to lift its head, another presence looms over it.
03:49Tusk, the high mage of Jin-woo's army.
03:52Without hesitation, Tusk casts inverse gravity, pinning the boss down with an unseen force.
03:59The ground buckles beneath the weight, rendering the monster completely immobile.
04:04Step by step, Jin-woo approaches.
04:06Calm, he comes face to face with the fallen creature.
04:10His voice is low and cold.
04:12You'll answer my questions, Jin-woo says.
04:15It'll hurt less if you cooperate.
04:17He proceeds to interrogate the boss, trying to extract vital information.
04:22But once it's over, Jin-woo stands before its lifeless corpse, silently reflecting.
04:28Again, nothing useful.
04:29He suspects the same interference as before.
04:32The system itself may be blocking the flow of information.
04:36Frustrated but not surprised, Jin-woo opens his inventory.
04:40I'll figure it out eventually, he mutters.
04:43So it's fine.
04:45From within the inventory, he retrieves a peculiar object, a key.
04:49It's one he obtained earlier from a cursed random box.
04:52Jin-woo recalls an important moment.
04:55He had reached level 100 during the Jeju Island raid.
04:58That achievement fulfilled the minimum requirement to unlock a special dungeon.
05:02Now the item's name becomes visible.
05:05Key to the Temple of Carthion.
05:07A countdown timer ticks beside the key's description,
05:10indicating the limited window of time before the key would expire and the dungeon would be lost.
05:15As he studies the item, vivid memories flood his mind.
05:19Flashbacks of the double dungeon, the place where everything began.
05:23He realizes something.
05:25This may not be random.
05:27The system is calling him back.
05:29But he's not the same man who once crawled out of that dungeon barely alive.
05:33Now he's stronger.
05:35Far stronger.
05:36Stronger than anything that temple might hold.
05:38He wonders if all of this was orchestrated from the beginning.
05:43If that dungeon is still waiting for him.
05:45And if it is, then wait for me.
05:48Meanwhile, deep inside the Temple of Carthion, a shadowy figure stirs.
05:53Sitting in the darkness, an entity smirks, sensing Jin-woo's resolve from afar.
05:59It hears his words and prepares.
06:01Jin-woo is coming.
06:02The scene shifts to a dark and eerie dungeon.
06:06A man trembles in fear, trapped.
06:08In desperation, the man stammers, demanding to know who or what this creature is.
06:14But the figure responds coldly, as if talking to himself.
06:18He's not the one either.
06:19A pause lingers in the air.
06:21Then the figure mutters again.
06:23They're hiding well.
06:25Those brilliant fragments of light.
06:27This cryptic remark refers to powerful beings.
06:29Ancient rulers, known as the brilliant light fragments.
06:33Scattered and concealed in human hosts.
06:35It's Psyllid, known as the king of the snow folk.
06:38The monarch of frost.
06:40Sensing a familiar aura, Psyllid turns.
06:43Standing in the shadows is Yagman, the king of demonic specters.
06:48Also known as the monarch of transfiguration.
06:51With a calm and confident tone,
06:53Yagman announces that he has news regarding the eastern island.
06:56Psyllid narrows his eyes, asking if he means the small landmass that lies eastward.
07:01The one humans call Korea.
07:03That island is the current dwelling of the shadow monarch.
07:06Intrigued, Psyllid asks if Yagman intends to take action there.
07:11Yagman explains that the rulers have begun deploying their legions near that region.
07:15Just south of the shadow monarch's territory.
07:17He then adds, with a hint of ambition, that he will be the one to claim that place.
07:23But Psyllid challenges him, pointing out the obvious risk.
07:27And how do you plan to deal with the shadow monarch himself?
07:31Yagman, unfazed, gives a sly smile and responds.
07:35If the planner fulfills the contract, everything will go according to plan.
07:38Then, with growing interest, he adds,
07:41Besides, the greatest of the brilliant light fragments has been confirmed to be there.
07:46This revelation changes everything.
07:48Psyllid's expression sharpens with excitement.
07:51He turns toward Yagman, realizing the implications.
07:54You came all the way here, just to tell me that.
07:58Yagman nods slightly, then inquires what Psyllid plans to do with that information.
08:02Psyllid responds with a smirk.
08:04If you're willing to follow me, then why not?
08:07But before their conversation can continue, Psyllid pauses.
08:11His eyes scan the surroundings.
08:14Something feels off.
08:16We've been lured here.
08:17A third figure approaches.
08:19Psyllid watches carefully and comments that the man they saw earlier
08:22couldn't have possibly held the power of a brilliant fragment.
08:26Yet somehow the traces of that power are here.
08:29This can only mean one thing.
08:31Someone intentionally baited them.
08:34And now that someone is standing right in front of them.
08:37With burning rage in his eyes, the man confronts them.
08:40He demands to know more about the small island to the east.
08:43He suspects they're referring to his homeland.
08:46Korea.
08:47Psyllid smirks at the man's fury and responds with mockery.
08:51And what will you do about it?
08:52From behind, Yawgman speaks up, clearly uninterested in wasting time.
08:58We don't have time to deal with him.
09:00They begin to turn away.
09:01But Psyllid can't resist throwing one last taunt.
09:04Try and stop us if you can.
09:06The man explodes into motion.
09:08Furious, he charges toward them with raw power, vowing not to let them escape.
09:13But Psyllid remains still.
09:14In an instant, an ice shield forms in front of him, effortlessly blocking the incoming attack.
09:20He grins, unfazed, as if amused by the attempt.
09:24With a calm but menacing aura, the Monarch of Frost raises his hand.
09:29A pulse of power erupts.
09:30A devastating wave of frost energy explodes outward, shaking the dungeon to its core.
09:36The scene transitions from the chaos of the battlefield to a quiet parking lot.
09:42Sung Jinwoo walks toward his car.
09:44Just as he reaches for the door handle, a voice calls out behind him.
09:48Excuse me, he says politely.
09:50Are you Sung Jinwoo?
09:52Jinwoo turns slightly, nodding cautiously.
09:55The man introduces himself as Adam White, a senior official from the Federal Bureau of Hunters.
10:00A powerful U.S. organization.
10:03He hands Jinwoo a business card and adds with a smile.
10:06It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Sung.
10:08Please feel free to call me Adam.
10:11Adam quickly apologizes for the unexpected approach.
10:14He admits that Jinwoo was hard to track down and even mentions that he dropped by Jinwoo's office earlier.
10:20Hearing this, Jinwoo remembers something.
10:23This must be the man Yoo Jinho had mentioned.
10:25The one asking around for him.
10:27Jinwoo narrows his eyes and asks directly,
10:30What business do you have with me?
10:33Adam remains calm and respectful.
10:35He explains that he's here to share important information.
10:38That piques Jinwoo's interest.
10:40What kind of information?
10:42He asks.
10:43Adam gives a subtle smile, then answers.
10:45Information that no country or institution in the world could provide.
10:50Except for us.
10:51Jinwoo raises an eyebrow.
10:53And why would you share that kind of information with me?
10:55Adam responds without hesitation.
10:59Because people like you are worth sharing it with.
11:02It's mutually beneficial.
11:04He continues, revealing that their original purpose for contacting Jinwoo was something entirely different.
11:10But after witnessing what Jinwoo did during the Jeju Island raid, their deputy director insisted on meeting him in person.
11:16This level of attention is unprecedented, Adam admits.
11:20But the deputy director will explain the details himself.
11:24He gestures toward a car parked nearby.
11:26If you'd like, we can take you to him now.
11:29Jinwoo glances at the vehicle, his expression thoughtful.
11:32He still isn't fully convinced whether the information is trustworthy.
11:36As he opens the door to his own car, he replies,
11:39Let me think it over.
11:41I'll contact you.
11:42Adam chuckles softly, as if expecting that answer.
11:46How silly of me, he says.
11:49I forgot one rule.
11:50Never hide a strong hand when trying to strike a deal.
11:54He pauses.
11:55Then says two words that immediately grab Jinwoo's attention.
11:59An upgrader.
12:00Jinwoo freezes.
12:01Adam explains further.
12:03An upgrader, he says, is an awakened individual with the ability to enhance the power of another awakened being.
12:10You've heard of them, haven't you?
12:13As he speaks, the scene shifts.
12:15Adam and Jinwoo are now in a car, pulling up to a building where a bigger conversation and deeper truths are about to be revealed.
12:23Inside, Adam White leads Sung Jinwoo into a quiet meeting room.
12:26Adam introduces him as Michael Connor, the deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Hunters.
12:33Michael stands and shakes Jinwoo's hand firmly.
12:35It's a pleasure to meet you, he says.
12:38With formalities out of the way, Adam takes his seat and mentions that he will serve as their interpreter during the meeting.
12:45Wasting no time, Michael slides a stack of documents across the table toward Jinwoo.
12:49The folder contains immigration paperwork.
12:52Michael explains that under normal circumstances, acquiring American citizenship would take one to two years of processing.
12:59But for Jinwoo...
13:01All it takes is a word, Michael says confidently.
13:04We're prepared to make you a citizen immediately.
13:07Jinwoo, however, stays focused.
13:09He calmly replies,
13:11I came here because Mr. White said you had information to share.
13:15...and questions.
13:16Is it truly possible to upgrade a hunter's abilities?
13:20Michael smiles knowingly and gives a surprising response.
13:23In fact, the one who can do that is here.
13:26Right now.
13:26He turns to one of his staff and says,
13:29Please call Ms. Sellner in.
13:32Moments later, a woman enters the room with quiet grace and calm confidence.
13:37Michael stands and introduces her.
13:39This is Norma Sellner, he says.
13:41The only person in the world who can enhance and awaken beings' abilities.
13:46Jinwoo observes her closely.
13:48She feels different.
13:50Not just in appearance, but in the unique aura she carries.
13:53She doesn't feel like any hunter I've met before, he thinks.
13:58Michael then encourages Ms. Sellner to explain her ability in her own words.
14:03She steps forward and begins, addressing Jinwoo directly.
14:07I understand if you're skeptical.
14:09Everyone I've met had the same look when they first heard this.
14:13She pauses, then adds, with a faint smile.
14:16But once they experienced it, they beg for more.
14:19As she walks toward Jinwoo, Michael gently calls out to her, keeping the moment grounded.
14:25Ms. Sellner begins to explain.
14:27She tells Jinwoo that every awakened individual has a natural limit, a ceiling they cannot surpass.
14:33A hunter's rank is fixed, and unless they undergo a second awakening, their power will never grow beyond that limit.
14:39This fact is widely accepted as common knowledge throughout the awakened world.
14:43But then Jinwoo asks, so, you can change that, without hesitation, Ms. Sellner nods.
14:50Yes, I have the ability to lift that limit.
14:54She goes on to describe a process that happens in three stages, a gradual unlocking of a person's true potential.
15:01She admits that she didn't know what to call this ability at first, but over time, it became known as a force reawakening.
15:08Put simply, she can draw out the true strength hidden within an awakened being.
15:15Mr. Connor nodded in agreement with Ms. Sellner, affirming that everything she had explained was indeed true.
15:22However, he was quick to add an important limitation.
15:25Each time Ms. Sellner used her ability, it drained her immensely.
15:29Because of this, she could only help around three to four people in a single year.
15:34Jinwoo remained quiet, but his thoughts were racing.
15:37If what they said was true, then he might be one of the few chosen to benefit from such a rare and powerful ability.
15:43That alone spoke volumes about its value.
15:46Curious, he leaned forward slightly and asked how effective this enhancement process truly was.
15:52Ms. Sellner responded calmly, explaining that the results varied from person to person.
15:57However, for those who completed all three stages, the increase in physical capability ranged from 20% to 30%.
16:04That number hit Jinwoo like a thunderbolt.
16:08To someone already at the peak of their abilities, a 30% boost was almost unthinkable.
16:14He finally understood why someone like Huang Dongsu had accepted the U.S. offer, even if it meant public backlash.
16:20It all made sense now.
16:22Who in their right mind would turn down such a chance?
16:25Still, a thought crossed his mind.
16:26What would happen if others discovered the truth about Ms. Sellner's power?
16:31Mr. Connor answered that concern without hesitation.
16:34That was precisely why the U.S. government kept her under close protection.
16:39In exchange for her cooperation, she received full security and a generous salary.
16:44In return, she assisted in strengthening select hunters, those deemed valuable enough to receive her gift.
16:49With that, Mr. Connor formally reintroduced Ms. Sellner to Jinwoo, stating that her powers would be used on him as a token of goodwill.
16:58Jinwoo, still unsure of their motives, questioned whether this was truly a gift, or just bait to draw him in.
17:04Connor clarified his position.
17:06If Jinwoo agreed to work with the Federal Bureau of Hunters, he would receive top-tier benefits.
17:11They would also personally arrange introductions to any guild he preferred, and assist him in negotiating the most favorable contract.
17:19Ms. Sellner then gently pushed a small plate across the table toward Jinwoo.
17:23She assured him there was no need to rush his decision.
17:26They simply wanted him to take time and consider the offer.
17:30Jinwoo looked at her with a hint of surprise.
17:33She reaffirmed that, as they had said, this was a gift, not a demand.
17:37After a brief pause, Mr. Connor made another proposal.
17:41He asked if Jinwoo would allow them to temporarily remove his limits, so that he could experience the effects firsthand.
17:49Jinwoo was taken aback.
17:50For nothing in return, he asked.
17:53Connor responded that it was to be considered a complimentary demonstration,
17:57meant only to show him the potential of what was being offered.
18:01At that moment, Jinwoo remembered something Ms. Sellner had said earlier.
18:04That once he felt the power, he would come back on his own, begging for more.
18:09Her confidence now made perfect sense.
18:12Ms. Sellner then requested that Jinwoo hold out his hand and look directly into her eyes.
18:17She explained this was the first step in the process.
18:20Watching from the side, Michael Connor observed quietly.
18:24From his perspective, Jinwoo had already taken the bait.
18:27He was calm, calculating, and listening.
18:30But Connor believed that once Jinwoo experienced even the first stage, he would come back to them voluntarily.
18:37And if he was the impulsive type, he might even sign the papers right then and there.
18:42As the process began, Jinwoo extended his hand toward Ms. Sellner.
18:47The moment she took hold of it, a faint glow started radiating from his skin.
18:52A green aura gradually enveloped him, and a flicker of light ignited deep within his eyes.
18:57Mr. Connor silently observed, his mind drifting to Jinwoo's past achievements.
19:03He recalled how Jinwoo had turned the tide during the catastrophic Jeju Island raid, displaying powers that defied explanation.
19:11Even now, he couldn't help but wonder.
19:14What more is this man capable of?
19:16The energy continued to surge.
19:18Ms. Sellner's eyes began to shimmer, and her entire body was cloaked in a radiant yet eerie light.
19:24Then, something shifted.
19:26It was as if her consciousness had been pulled elsewhere.
19:30Suddenly, everything around her faded into a vast void of darkness.
19:34Within that black expanse, a vague outline began to emerge.
19:37A shadowed figure stepped forward, slowly, from the depths.
19:41Each step it took brought it closer.
19:43Closer to her.
19:45And then, it stood directly in front of her.
19:48Its presence was overwhelming.
19:49Its glowing, fearsome eyes pierced through her soul.
19:52It wasn't just looking at her.
19:55It was watching her, as if silently warning her that she had trespassed where she shouldn't.
20:01Overcome with fear, Ms. Sellner let out a scream.
20:05The glowing energy shattered.
20:06The process came to an abrupt halt.
20:09The atmosphere in the room instantly turned hostile.
20:12Agents nearby sprang into action, drawing their weapons and aiming them directly at Jinwoo.
20:17Panic and confusion filled the air, as they demanded to know what he had done to Ms. Sellner.
20:22But before they could escalate any further, Mr. Conner exploded in rage.
20:28Slamming his hand on the table, he yelled at the agents, calling them fools.
20:33Do you even realize who you're pointing your guns at?
20:36He barked.
20:37If you're so concerned, go check on Ms. Sellner.
20:40Don't stand there acting like amateurs.
20:43Turning toward Jinwoo, Mr. Conner lowered his head and apologized.
20:46His voice was firm but regretful.
20:49The agents had overstepped.
20:50Jinwoo, still composed despite the sudden hostility, accepted the apology with a calm,
20:56It's all right.
20:57But the tension wasn't gone yet.
20:59Fuming, Mr. Conner walked over to the nearest agent and leaned in, his tone colder than ever.
21:04If this were Thomas Andre or Liu Jigang, sitting in that chair, he said,
21:09You'd all be dead right now.
21:11The terrified agent could only nod in silence.
21:14Conner then turned his attention back to Ms. Sellner, who was now visibly shaken.
21:19Her body trembled, and sweat clung to her skin, as if she'd just escaped a nightmare.
21:24Concerned, he asked if she was feeling unwell.
21:27Seeing her condition, Mr. Conner quickly addressed Jinwoo again,
21:31explaining that it would be best to postpone the procedure.
21:34Jinwoo, understanding the situation, agreed without hesitation.
21:39With a subtle gesture, Mr. Conner instructed Adam White to escort Jinwoo out of the room.
21:45Once the door closed behind them, the room fell silent,
21:49except for the sound of Ms. Sellner's ragged breathing.
21:53Mr. Conner approached her carefully, his tone softer now.
21:56He asked her what had just happened.
21:58Ms. Sellner, still unable to calm herself, finally spoke.
22:01Her voice trembled.
22:03He's a king, she whispered.
22:05A powerful one.
22:06Conner blinked, startled by the term.
22:09Do you mean, like a national-level hunter?
22:12He asked, still trying to make sense of her words.
22:14But Ms. Sellner shook her head.
22:16Her expression turned pale.
22:18No, not like that, she said.
22:20I've never seen anything like this before.
22:22She repeated the words again, slower this time.
22:25He's a king, but not just any king.
22:29She paused, trying to gather herself.
22:31When I looked into him, he looked back at me.
22:34Within him, there was nothing but darkness, a depth I couldn't escape from.
22:39Her hands were still trembling, as she added,
22:42There's no limit to his power.
22:45Inside the newly established guild office,
22:48Yoo Jinho sat at his desk, focused on paperwork.
22:50As he wrapped up a few reports, he muttered under his breath with a scoff,
22:56Some people just never learn.
22:58Filing complaints after getting sued.
23:00Whining like kids.
23:02That's not how this works.
23:04After some time, Jinho leaned back and nodded in satisfaction.
23:08He believed he had successfully tracked down all the groups
23:11that had been spreading false rumors about Jinwoo.
23:14While taking a short break,
23:16he suddenly noticed Jinwoo standing silently behind him.
23:19Startled, Jinho turned around.
23:22Jinwoo commented with a smirk,
23:24You're working pretty hard.
23:26Jinho could only think to himself,
23:28How does he always appear without making a sound?
23:32Jinwoo asked if everything was running smoothly.
23:34Jinho reassured him that there were no issues.
23:37Then noticing Jinwoo's outfit,
23:39he asked why he was dressed like that.
23:41Without answering directly,
23:42Jinwoo handed him a bag filled with magical cores.
23:46You said we needed funds for the guild, Jinwoo explained.
23:49Opening the bag, Jinho's eyes widened.
23:52The contents were more than enough.
23:54Well, I guess we won't need to worry about paying employee salaries anymore, he joked.
23:59Jinwoo tilted his head.
24:01What do you mean?
24:02Jinho reminded him that hiring another guild member
24:05meant they'd need to cover that person's salary too.
24:08Jinwoo nodded in agreement.
24:09Even if we're only filling the guild's required numbers,
24:13we need someone who's loyal.
24:16Someone who's in it for the long run.
24:18Not just a placeholder.
24:19Then with a more serious tone, Jinho brought up an important topic.
24:23There's something we need to take care of first, he said.
24:26We need a name for the guild.
24:28Jinwoo sighed dramatically.
24:30I thought it was something serious.
24:32But Jinho countered.
24:33It is serious.
24:35Jinho leaned in, throwing out suggestions.
24:37How about Sungyu Guild, based on your surname?
24:41Or Yusung, it flows better.
24:44Or even Woohoo Guild, using the last syllables of our names.
24:48Wait, maybe Jinjin Guild, based on our middle characters.
24:52Listening to all the creative, if slightly ridiculous, suggestions,
24:56Jinwoo finally declared his decision.
24:59We'll name it Solo Play Guild, he said.
25:02Jinho blinked.
25:03Was that supposed to be a joke?
25:05Before he could respond, a knock came at the door.
25:08Jinho got up and opened it.
25:10On the other side stood a familiar figure.
25:12Hunter Cha Hai-in.
25:15Surprised, he asked.
25:16What are you doing here?
25:18Cha responded directly.
25:19I want to join your guild.
25:21Soon after, they sat around the table together.
25:24Jinwoo looked at her with curiosity and asked her to clarify why she was there.
25:28Cha repeated calmly.
25:29As I said, I'd like to join your guild.
25:33Jinwoo was puzzled.
25:34What's happening?
25:35He asked if the chairman had requested her to join,
25:38or perhaps if Hunter Choi Jong-in had expelled her from the Hunter Guild.
25:43Cha firmly denied both.
25:45Looking at her more seriously, Jinwoo asked,
25:47Then why would you want to join a guild like mine?
25:50Especially with that name?
25:52Cha raised an eyebrow.
25:54Wait, you really named it Solo Play Guild?
25:58Jinwoo nodded.
26:00Yeah.
26:00What's the problem?
26:02The vice master and I agreed on it.
26:04Jinwoo quickly objected.
26:06Hey, when did I agree to that?
26:08What about the names I suggested?
26:10Shifting his gaze to Cha, Jinwoo subtly examined her breathing and expression.
26:15She seemed calm, but he could tell it was an act.
26:18She's hiding something.
26:20But why?
26:21Then he asked bluntly.
26:23You were awakened two years ago.
26:25You're still under contract with the Hunter Guild, aren't you?
26:29Cha nodded but added,
26:31I have enough to pay the cancellation penalty.
26:33That response caught Jinwoo off guard.
26:36She's even willing to pay the penalty.
26:38He replied honestly.
26:39Our guild doesn't have the resources to match what an S-rank like you usually receives.
26:46Cha countered effortlessly.
26:47That's fine.
26:48I don't need an upfront payment.
26:51Jinwoo frowned slightly.
26:52But there's nothing here for you to gain.
26:54So why would you want to join us?
26:57Cha paused, unsure how to explain the thoughts racing through her mind.
27:01If I tell him the truth, it'll sound insane.
27:04Her mind flashed back to the Jeju Island raid.
27:06She remembered regaining consciousness in a helicopter.
27:10The chairman had told her they had just landed at the association
27:13and that the Hunters would soon be transferred to the hospital.
27:17She immediately asked about Jinwoo.
27:19Was he the one who saved them?
27:21The answer was yes.
27:23She had nearly died.
27:24And in the future, something like that could happen again.
27:28Next time, I might not survive.
27:31Back in the present, she struggled to find the right words.
27:34Her cheeks reddened.
27:35I want to stand by your side, all the way to the end.
27:39Jinwoo noticed her silence and the color rising in her face.
27:43Why can't she answer?
27:44What is she hiding?
27:46He asked again.
27:47So you're not going to answer me.
27:50Cha finally responded.
27:51I just want to live a peaceful life.
27:55Is that so wrong?
27:56Jinwoo paused.
27:58She's only 22.
27:59Carrying the pressure of being an S-rank at her age must be overwhelming.
28:02After everything that happened on Jeju Island, her choice makes sense.
28:08After a moment, he said, there's an entrance test for our guild.
28:12Surprised, Cha replied.
28:14That wasn't in the recruitment notice.
28:16Jinwoo shrugged.
28:17Probably a new policy from the vice master.
28:20He turned to Jinho.
28:21Can you get us some drinks and snacks?
28:24Jinho left the room.
28:26Once they were alone, Cha asked.
28:28So what kind of test is it?
28:30Jinwoo answered plainly.
28:31You'll have to defeat one of my summons.
28:34Cha raised an eyebrow.
28:35Am I really that weak in your eyes?
28:38What kind of summon?
28:39Jinwoo smiled slightly.
28:41For you, Hunter Cha.
28:42I'll use my strongest one.
28:44Cha stood up.
28:46When's the test?
28:47Right now, Jinwoo said.
28:49Let's go to the association gym.
28:50He thought to himself, this is the perfect time to test whether Shadow Exchange works
28:55with two people.
28:56He turned to her and said, you don't need to walk.
28:59We'll take a shortcut.
29:01He stepped closer.
29:02We just need to stick close together for a second.
29:06Darkness enveloped them as Jinwoo activated Shadow Exchange.
29:09They vanished.
29:11A moment later, Jinho returned to the office carrying snacks.
29:14But when he walked in, he didn't see Jinwoo or Cha.
29:17Instead, standing in the room was a towering high orc.
29:21The two stared at each other in complete silence.
29:24Then, without a word, the orc reached out, took the food tray from Jinho's hands, and devoured
29:29it in one massive bite.
29:31Jinho could only blink in disbelief.
29:34The scene shifts to the quiet gymnasium of the Hunter Association.
29:38Cha Hai-in looked around, surprised.
29:40She had just arrived through Jinwoo's teleportation ability.
29:44Turning to him, she asked in amazement, how did you do that?
29:49Jinwoo, keeping calm, thought to himself, I was right.
29:53Shadow Exchange acts like a portal.
29:55I can bring someone along.
29:57He didn't explain much.
29:58Instead, he simply said, let's begin.
30:01But Cha paused.
30:02She realized she had forgotten her usual weapon.
30:05I left it behind, she said.
30:08Jinwoo raised an eyebrow.
30:10You mean that pickaxe?
30:11Cha frowned slightly.
30:13That's not my weapon, Jinwoo chuckled.
30:16I was just kidding.
30:18Looking around, Cha mentioned there might be a spare weapon in the storage area.
30:22She moved toward the nearby door and opened it, revealing a stockpile of reserve gear.
30:27Not top quality, she thought, but decent enough for practice.
30:31She eventually emerged holding a standard sword and told Jinwoo she was ready.
30:35Jinwoo glanced at the blade in her hand.
30:37Will you be all right?
30:39That's not your usual weapon, Cha responded with resolve.
30:43Weapons don't matter.
30:44Monsters never fight us on our terms anyway.
30:47Jinwoo nodded slowly.
30:49She's right.
30:50Now came the question.
30:52Who would be the right summon?
30:54An ordinary shadow soldier wouldn't stand a chance against someone like Cha.
30:58After a brief thought, Jinwoo summoned a powerful knight draped in black armor.
31:03Among my forces, he's the best with a sword, Jinwoo thought.
31:08The knight stepped forward.
31:09His name was Igris.
31:11Clad in heavy black armor and radiating silent intensity, Igris stood ready.
31:16Cha asked a logical question.
31:18What are the win conditions?
31:20Jinwoo explained.
31:21You win by defeating the summon.
31:23You lose if you surrender.
31:25Even as he spoke, he reflected on his earlier words.
31:28I said I'd use my strongest summon, but Beru would overwhelm her.
31:33This knight will do just fine for now.
31:35With both sides prepared, Jinwoo raised his hand to begin the test.
31:39But just as Cha started channeling mana, Jinwoo stopped them.
31:44Wait a moment, he said, motioning for her to turn around.
31:47From his inventory, he pulled out a gleaming blade, the Demon King's longsword.
31:53He handed it to Igris.
31:55Use this, he ordered.
31:57Once the weapon was in place, Jinwoo gave the signal again.
32:01Begin.
32:02The battle started instantly.
32:04Igris moved first, channeling the power of the enchanted sword.
32:08A streak of crackling electricity surged forward, aiming for Cha.
32:12But she was already on the move.
32:14With a swift motion, she dodged the electric arc with grace and speed.
32:19As expected, Jinwoo thought.
32:21She's fast.
32:22That sword would have cut down anyone else with a single swipe.
32:25What followed was an intense exchange of blows.
32:29Igris pressed forward with practiced precision,
32:31while Cha countered with sharp instincts and skill.
32:35The sound of steel echoed through the facility.
32:37Meanwhile, in his office nearby,
32:39Chairman Go Gunhee was reviewing some documents when the noise caught his attention.
32:44He paused.
32:45No one should be in the gym today, he thought.
32:48He reached for his phone and called an assistant.
32:51Connect the gymnasium's security feed to my monitor.
32:55As the footage came into view, his eyes widened.
32:57It was Jinwoo and Hunter Cha.
33:00He watched silently for a moment.
33:02Then a knowing smile crept across his face.
33:05I see.
33:06So that's what this is.
33:08He remembered Cha's expression from long ago,
33:11when he had told her that Jinwoo was the one who saved everyone on Jeju Island.
33:15That look now made perfect sense.
33:18He turned back to the call.
33:20Turn off all surveillance cameras in the gym.
33:23Log the inspection today as a routine check.
33:25Then he leaned back into his chair.
33:29The rumbling from below caused the building to briefly tremble.
33:32The chairman felt the vibration and chuckled to himself.
33:35They're enjoying their youth, he said with a soft smile.
33:39Back in the gym, the fight had reached its conclusion.
33:42To Jinwoo's surprise, Igris was kneeling, defeated.
33:46Cha stood tall, breathing heavily, but victorious.
33:50She turned to Jinwoo and asked,
33:52Was that Black Knight your strongest summon?
33:55Her eyes narrowed slightly.
33:57You said you'd summon your best.
34:00Then please, bring him out.
34:03Jinwoo's expression turned serious.
34:05I can't promise your safety, he warned.
34:08But Cha replied with confidence.
34:10I want to fight him again.
34:13A shadow crept across the floor as Jinwoo reached into his vast arsenal of darkness.
34:18Behind him, a towering figure began to take shape.
34:21A monstrous presence with insect-like limbs and a regal stance.
34:26The former Ant King, now a loyal shadow soldier,
34:29Brew had arrived.
34:30His dark aura pulsed like a living storm.
34:33Jinwoo asked once again,
34:35Are you sure you're going to be alright?
34:37That's the end of this episode.
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