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Trapped in hell for 80 grueling years a young boy endured unimaginable torment and suffering . yet against all odds he survived the hell and managed to thrive in underworld. though his determination and unshakable spirit, he absorbed the memories of countless monster and honed his combat skills and confronted the formidable demon King.
He leveled up by the help of a system which gives rewards and power on completion of quest. this awakening system still active when the boy returned back to earth and defeat the monsters that came to earth by breaking the gates and became a SSS rank adventurer .
He leveled up by the help of a system which gives rewards and power on completion of quest. this awakening system still active when the boy returned back to earth and defeat the monsters that came to earth by breaking the gates and became a SSS rank adventurer .
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00:00:00Daesung had been an ordinary middle school student. Then, out of nowhere, he tripped.
00:00:04Somehow, his soul separated from his body, plunging him into a bottomless void. When he
00:00:10opened his eyes, he found himself in hell. Horrified, Daesung watched monstrous beings
00:00:16locked in brutal combat, the losers being devoured in grotesque displays of savagery.
00:00:21Paralyzed by fear, he hid, going 10 days without food or water. Was such a feat even possible?
00:00:28The timeless environment made the days blur together. Starvation finally forced him to eat
00:00:34the putrid remains of creatures. A repugnant act, yet the only way to survive. Gradually,
00:00:40Daesung adapted. He turned pebbles into weapons and fought back against predators. Driven by grief
00:00:47and longing for his mother, he resolved to fight and survive, no matter the cost. Over time,
00:00:53what had once revolted him became a rare luxury. Seven years later, he discovered a strange game-like
00:01:00system tracking his progress. He had reached level 3, rising through the ranks. Years passed,
00:01:06and Daesung's level skyrocketed. By his 24th year, he could easily slay creatures that once terrorized
00:01:12him. At level 51, he killed an elder dragon. By his 79th year, armed with a stone-forged sword,
00:01:19he stormed the demon lord's lair. He obliterated guards with ease, dismissing their threats with
00:01:25irritation. The hero stood tall, facing off against the formidable gatekeeper. This behemoth of a
00:01:31monster unleashed a flurry of attacks, but our fearless hero countered each blow with unrelenting
00:01:37force. The gatekeeper, a terrifying demon, let out a deafening roar as he charged at the hero.
00:01:43But with lightning-quick reflexes, the hero hurled his sword at the demon with unbridled fury.
00:01:49The blade pierced the demon's chest, striking true and finding its mark. The gatekeeper's eyes
00:01:55widened in shock, unable to comprehend his own defeat. And with that, the hero emerged victorious,
00:02:01having vanquished the formidable gatekeeper. The hero's fiery skeletal companion turned to him,
00:02:07its bony voice laced with concern. What are you planning to do? Even the gatekeeper is defeated.
00:02:12The demon god won't let you leave and scathe. Are you certain you want to destroy the demon god
00:02:17and become the absolute ruler of this hell? Hero, I'm not interested in that. It's been 80 years
00:02:23since I arrived in this desolate place. I've fought countless monsters to survive. Each one had its own
00:02:29story, its own reason for being here. And that's what drives me. I have a question to ask the demon
00:02:34god.
00:02:34Why am I in this hell? Why did the king condemn me to this fate? That's what I'll ask the
00:02:39demon god,
00:02:40skeletal companion. Are you stupid? Why not just ask him politely? Don't do this. Turn back now.
00:02:46Beg for forgiveness. Hero, no. A price must be paid for bringing me to this hell, for making me suffer.
00:02:53With that, the hero charged forward, ready to face the demon god's wrath. However, just as Desung
00:03:00confronted the demon lord, a surreal shift occurred. He awoke in a hospital bed, confused and disoriented.
00:03:07He observed children playing outside and realized his body felt frail. His mother entered, her
00:03:13trembling hands and tearful face overwhelming him. She embraced him, overjoyed that her son had
00:03:20awakened after 30 long years. But Desung felt no relief, only disdain. Was this a dream? Had those
00:03:2780 years in hell been a hallucination? The hero's mind wandered back to the epic battle against the demon
00:03:32god. Fiery skeletal says, Bastard, I never thought you'd actually defeat the demon god. The hero
00:03:39smiled. A mix of relief and satisfaction etched on his face. Fiery skeletal companion, now that you've
00:03:46killed the demon god, you're the undisputed ruler of this hell. What will you do? A system prompt
00:03:51appeared before him, offering a choice. Would you like to return to earth? Hero, in a firm, determined
00:03:58voice. Every day, I prayed to be free from this damned place. There's no reason to stay in this
00:04:04crazy world. If only I could escape. With a sense of longing, the hero pressed yes. A brilliant light
00:04:11surrounded him, signaling his departure from the underworld. Doctors examined him, declaring he
00:04:16would recover with rehabilitation. Yet Desung grew agitated. This frail reality felt like a betrayal of
00:04:23everything he'd endured. A life reclaimed. A life despised. As Desung's frustration boiled over, he lashed
00:04:31out at those around him. Staff restrained him as he glimpsed a massive wormhole opening in the sky.
00:04:37It wasn't just a figment of his imagination. A news broadcast confirmed the appearance of a gate,
00:04:42with monsters spilling into the human world. News Anchor. Breaking news, we have reports of a mysterious
00:04:48gate appearing in the city, unleashing a horde of terrifying creatures. Fortunately, our brave hunting
00:04:55team, tasked with protecting this neighborhood, sprang into action, eliminating the threats and
00:05:00restoring order. News Anchor. Our cameras are live on the scene, where the hunting team is working
00:05:06tirelessly to neutralize the monsters. Let's go live to the team leader, who's giving us an update on
00:05:11the situation. Team leader. Boss, this is Alpha One. We got the situation under control. The current
00:05:17suppression is complete, and we're in the final stages of cleanup. I estimate we'll be able to
00:05:22withdraw within the hour. Man in black. Good work, Alpha One. Once you've wrapped up the situation,
00:05:28report back to me immediately. I'll take care of the rest. Make sure to contain the area and keep it
00:05:33quiet. We don't want any unwanted attention. Team leader. Understood, sir. We'll keep it discreet and
00:05:39secure the perimeter. News Anchor. And that's the latest from the scene. Our hunting team has saved
00:05:45the day once again, protecting our citizens from the unknown dangers that lurk beyond the gate.
00:05:50We'll continue to bring you updates as more information becomes available. His childhood friend,
00:05:55Chan Ho, visited, explaining that Daesung had been in a coma for only 10 years, not 30. The discrepancy
00:06:02left Daesung baffled. But it was the revelation of his mother's sacrifices that stung the most.
00:06:07She had worked tirelessly to cover his hospital bills. Yet, Daesung felt no gratitude. Instead,
00:06:14he burned with resentment for his frail body and his helplessness. An unexpected quest. Trouble soon
00:06:20followed. Lone sharks harassed his mother, demanding repayment. When they struck her,
00:06:26Daesung's rage erupted. Powerless to fight back physically, he hurled insults at them. Tears streamed
00:06:32down her face as she begged her tormentors to stop humiliating her in front of her son.
00:06:36Her voice trembled with desperation, but the thug ignored her pleas, rolling up his sleeves to
00:06:42continue the beating. Witnessing his mother's suffering ignited a fierce rage within Dong.
00:06:48He hurled insults at the thugs, calling them bugs. When one of them grabbed him, his mother begged
00:06:53him to apologize, reminding the thugs that he was just a child. Dong refused to back down,
00:06:58his face set in a hardened expression. The thug sneered, shoving him to the ground with a brutal force.
00:07:04As the gangster delivered a merciless beating, Dong struggled to contain his anger and yearn for
00:07:10his former strength. Just then, a sudden arrival, a quest notification, popped up in his status window.
00:07:16Without hesitation, Dong accepted the quest, recognizing he had little choice. The status
00:07:22window had been his lifeline, allowing him to endure his time in hell. As he acknowledged the quest,
00:07:27time seemed to stand still. The quest conditions unfolded in the status window. Reach a specified point
00:07:33within an hour, and receive an elixir of recovery. Driven by determination, Dong wondered if regaining
00:07:40his former strength was possible. He spotted a red marker just 10 meters away and attempted to stand,
00:07:45but his injuries forced him to crawl. The thought of complaining about something so trivial disgusted him.
00:07:51After all, he was the one who had conquered hell. As he crawled, the centimeters felt like kilometers.
00:07:57Dong doubted his ability to reach the location in time, but he knew the system never assigned
00:08:02impossible tasks. He recalled the quest's terms and realized the only requirement was to reach the
00:08:07destination, regardless of how he managed to do so. Dong's frustration grew as he realized the
00:08:13obvious solution had been in front of him all along. With frail hands, he reached for his wheelchair
00:08:18and slowly settled into it. Despite having only 35 seconds left, he refused to give up, gripping the
00:08:25wheelchair and propelling himself forward. Against all odds, Dong reached the location in the final
00:08:31second completing the quest. He seized the reward and consumed it, feeling a wave of relief wash over
00:08:37him as his pain faded. Though only a small fraction, he began to regain a slight bit of his former
00:08:43physical strength. With the quest completed, the time-stop effect dissipated, and the thugs glanced
00:08:48around in confusion, searching for Dong, who had seemingly vanished into thin air. Before they could begin
00:08:54their search, the police arrived, having witnessed the entire incident. Later that night, Dong,
00:09:00now in a hospital bed, repeatedly attempted to summon the status window, but all efforts proved futile.
00:09:06Desperate, he tried different commands, but eventually abandoned the attempt. His mind fixated
00:09:11on the need for new quests, hoping they would help him regain his strength. Suddenly, a strange noise
00:09:17broke the silence, and he found himself floating in a place known as the Pantheon. Initially dismissing it
00:09:24as a nonsensical dream. Dong quickly realized this was no illusion. He had been summoned to fulfill a
00:09:30task. Without hesitation, he requested another quest. A punching bag, or rather a punching monster,
00:09:36materialized before him. He completed the task, earning a memory chip as a reward. Quest after quest
00:09:42continued to roll in. Each completed task, earning him another reward. For 10 days straight, Dong pushed
00:09:49through, completing quest after quest, but only managing to accomplish 55% of the overall
00:09:55implementation. Frustration built as he tired of these low-level tasks. Finally, he demanded a proper
00:10:01challenge. In response, the system granted him a new quest to kill a crying demon. A bolt of thunder
00:10:08struck, and the demon materialized. Dong, the so-called Demon King, recalled how close he came to death when
00:10:15facing this opponent in the past. He felt a rush of excitement at the chance for a rematch. The
00:10:20thunder-covered monster let out a deafening growl, and launched into the duel with a ferocious claw
00:10:26attack. Dong barely dodged in time, aware that a single strike would reduce him to smithereens. He
00:10:32leaped forward, aiming to strike, but the monster effortlessly swatted him away, sending him crashing
00:10:38to the ground. Blood spilled from his mouth as he struggled to stand. The humiliation of being tossed
00:10:44around by a crying demon gnawing at his pride. The battle raged on, with Dong, a formidable demon
00:10:50lord, reduced to a frustrating game of dodging. However, his luck eventually ran out, and the demon
00:10:57caught him, gripping him tightly in its claws. In that desperate moment, Dong recalled his past victory
00:11:03over the monster. He summoned a sword without hesitation, and sliced through the demon's left
00:11:08claw in a swift, decisive motion. Without mercy, Dong swiftly sent the demon back to its origin,
00:11:14as if it were nothing more than an insect. With the quest completed, he found himself back in the
00:11:19hospital room. Morning had already arrived, and the sound of the window opening stirred his mother awake.
00:11:25Dazed, she asked who was standing beside her, only to be shocked when she saw Dong in front of her.
00:11:31His physique now resembled that of a bodybuilder, leaving the hospital staff responsible for his
00:11:36rehabilitation speechless. According to their expectations, his recovery should have taken at
00:11:41least six months. It was beyond comprehension for them how Dong achieved such remarkable progress in
00:11:47just 15 days. His mother, still worried about her son, expressed her concern, but the doctor gently
00:11:54reassured her. Meanwhile, Dong felt the effects of his quest, noticing a significant improvement as
00:12:00some of his strength returned. He stretched, glancing around the room until he spotted his mother
00:12:05speaking to a nurse. Tears filled her eyes as she thanked the nurse, who offered her comfort and
00:12:11acknowledged her struggle. Seeing this, Dong realized just how difficult the past 10 years must have been
00:12:17for his mother. His heart tightened with emotion, and as he clenched his fists, he silently vowed to
00:12:22protect her now that he had finally returned. Dong headed to the washroom and shouted Pantheon.
00:12:27Instantly, his soul was drawn into the Pantheon. Upon arrival, he asked whether the system could
00:12:33accelerate the implementation process. The system responded affirmatively, allowing him to select the
00:12:39difficulty level for the random quests. Recalling his status as the Demon Lord, he boldly set the
00:12:44difficulty level to Hell, the highest and most challenging tier available. In response, a dark orb
00:12:51materialized before him. As it shattered, the sight that emerged left him wide-eyed in astonishment.
00:12:56Before him stood none other than the absolute ruler of Hell, an exact mirror image of Dong,
00:13:02but in his full strength. Dong summoned his sword, excitement coursing through him at the prospect
00:13:08of battle. Without wasting a moment, his replica lunged forward, launching a fierce overhead attack.
00:13:14The weakened Dong barely managed to block the blow, feeling the strain. The replica maintained the
00:13:20offensive, striking from every angle, searching for a weakness in Dong's defenses. Overwhelmed by the
00:13:26sheer power of his doppelganger, Dong realized that the longer this fight dragged on, the more it
00:13:31worked against him. Suddenly, the replica found an opening and thrust his hand toward Dong,
00:13:37sending him flying across the arena. Breathing heavily, Dong muttered that the replica felt more
00:13:42like the genuine article. Yet, with a smirk forming on his lips, he seemed to have a trick up his
00:13:47sleeve,
00:13:48ready to turn the tide. He activated his skill, blood neutralization, rendering himself immune to his
00:13:54attacks. Even when slashed by the sword, he felt nothing and swiftly shifted the momentum of the battle,
00:14:00slamming the replica's face into the ground. However, this advantage was short-lived. To his
00:14:06astonishment, the replica was not so easily bested, possessing the same skill. The battle resumed with
00:14:12renewed intensity, and soon Dong found himself stabbed by the sword. Dong's pain served as a stark
00:14:19reminder of the stakes. Meanwhile, a cleaning lady approached the washroom, ready to open the door.
00:14:24However, she was abruptly summoned to the third floor on an urgent basis. In the pantheon, Dong
00:14:30felt cornered, the weight of potential defeat pressing down on him. Desperation fueled his thoughts
00:14:36as he searched for a way to turn the tide, even if it required a stroke of luck. He accessed
00:14:41his
00:14:42inventory and pulled out a nutritional tonic, one of the awards he received for completing quests.
00:14:47The potion had the remarkable ability to restore 20% of his stamina. With renewed hope, Dong decided to
00:14:54take the risk and chugged down one bottle, feeling the rejuvenating effects surge through his body.
00:15:00His fake double interrupted him, but Dong didn't hesitate, fearlessly launching his fist and sending
00:15:06his double flying. Confidence restored, Dong pulled out two more tonics and chugged both bottles.
00:15:11His double retaliated with a vicious roundhouse kick, but Dong skillfully evaded the attack and
00:15:17downed a third tonic. The battle raged on, with the two exchanging blows at incredible speed.
00:15:23Dong managed to finish a fourth tonic, but despite recovering significantly,
00:15:27he still couldn't defeat his doppelganger. Trapped in a chokehold, Dong executed a daring plan,
00:15:33piercing his double's shredded abs with the original blade. The double was baffled as its
00:15:38own weapon disappeared into Dong's inventory. With a cheeky smile, Dong laughed at his previously
00:15:44overconfident doppelganger, watching it collapse to its knees. He savored the last second victory his
00:15:50gamble secured. Upon completing the Hell difficulty quest, a blazing blue window proclaimed that the
00:15:55user had achieved a 100% implementation rate, and his body was now restored to its peak. As a bonus,
00:16:02he gained the ability to use the health system on Earth. Dong's hospital clothes were torn apart,
00:16:07revealing his battle-scarred body. The sight triggered a flood of memories, reminding him of
00:16:12the suffering that brought him to this point. A panel appeared, asking if he wanted to read unread
00:16:18messages. Upon selecting yes, the messages congratulated him on becoming a monarch. It was
00:16:24explained that after the monarch left, the heavenly beings took control of Hell, leaving the demons
00:16:30trapped. Realizing the implications, Dong scoffed at the very Hell that stole 80 years of his life,
00:16:36now asking for his help. With a cheeky grin, the monarch of Hell defiantly flipped off his subject,
00:16:41cursing at them in vengeful satisfaction. He ordered the system to exit him from the Pantheon,
00:16:46leaving the hordes of monsters in Hell stunned as they realized their fate was sealed.
00:16:51Back in the hospital, Dong was casually performing insane one-handed vertical push-ups while his mother
00:16:57and the doctor watched in silent awe. Using his exceptional deduction skills,
00:17:02the doctor concluded that Dong had seemingly awakened. However, his mother still struggled to
00:17:07believe her son's unbelievable transformation. Despite the doctor's reassurance, she somberly
00:17:12expressed her desire to understand how this could have happened. Eventually, the doctor suggested she
00:17:17visit the Awakener Association, which Dong overheard. The scene shifted to Dong and his mother in a taxi,
00:17:23where he reflected on her conversation with the doctor. He wondered what his mom might be hiding from
00:17:28him, adding to his confusion. As they returned home, his mom mentioned she'd be back soon and left.
00:17:34Dong was left to ponder the mysterious events unfolding around him. Dong entered the house,
00:17:40surprised to find a girl with cotton candy hair taking money out of a drawer. He racked his brain,
00:17:45trying to recall who this mysterious girl could be. Just then, his mother rushed in,
00:17:50breaking the awkward silence. She revealed the girl was Han Jisoo, his sister. Dong's realization
00:17:56dawned on him that the girl he couldn't recognize was his own sibling. Noticing her bratty daughter
00:18:01taking money again, their mom was visibly annoyed. Jisoo ignored her and got ready to leave.
00:18:07Meanwhile, Dong was still reeling from the shock of not recognizing his sister. As she brushed past
00:18:12him, Jisoo bitterly reminded him of how the last 10 years had been hell for their mother and her.
00:18:18Dong looked down somberly, regretful that he couldn't do anything to help. As she headed out,
00:18:23their mom asked her to at least say where she was going. Then, a loud voice caught everyone's
00:18:28attention once again. The debt collectors had returned. They threatened to break in if the door
00:18:32wasn't opened on the count of three. Everyone went silent, but Dong was furious, ready to dish out some
00:18:38revenge. Growing tired of waiting outside, the man in the silver suit kicked their door. Dong's mom
00:18:45pleaded with Jisoo to come back inside, but she remained fearless. The silver suit turned to the thug
00:18:51accompanying him, wondering if they should just break down the door. To their surprise, Jisoo stepped
00:18:56out and complained that they were being too damn annoying. Momentarily speechless, the silver suit
00:19:01concluded she must be the daughter. Seizing the opportunity, he angrily rushed into the house
00:19:07while his ugly, lecherous partner leered at Jisoo. Their mother, trembling profusely, apologized as she
00:19:13took cash out of her purse. But a moment later, the money was in the air as the silver suit,
00:19:19furious at
00:19:20the meager sum, viciously slapped her, knocking the frail woman to the ground. Witnessing his mother
00:19:25being mistreated, Dong seethed with rage, launching the silver suit flying with a single satisfying
00:19:31punch. The fat and ugly thug asked what was happening while the once arrogant man in the silver suit
00:19:37cried to his daddy about being bullied. The thug could only stare in shock as Dong thanked them both
00:19:42for conveniently coming straight to him. After a brief taunt, the thug was seized by the jaw as Dong
00:19:48prepared to deliver a much-deserved be-down on behalf of his mother. He smacked the thug in the
00:19:52face not five, not ten, but 100 times before the brute collapsed to the ground in pain, beaten and
00:19:58bloodied. The thug spotted a wooden chair in a desperate move. He grabbed it by the leg and tried
00:20:04to smash Dong. But like a total badass, Dong punched right through the chair, sending the thug flying into
00:20:10the wall and landing next to his partner. Panicking, the man in the silver suit pulled out a dagger
00:20:15and mocked Dong. Unfazed, Dong calmly grabbed the guy by the wrist and twisted it savagely,
00:20:22like play-doh in vengeance for striking his mother. The man cried out in agony, clutching his now
00:20:27useless floppy hand. The ugly fat, thug warned Dong he wouldn't get away and scathe. Instead, more savage
00:20:35than the two rascals combined, Dong presented a simple solution. Leave no witnesses. Just as he was about
00:20:41to finish off the thug, he froze at the sound of his mother's scream. She begged her son to stop,
00:20:47and the two debt collectors, now in tears, scrambled out of the house. They stumbled back to their car,
00:20:53discussing in disbelief how a hospitalized kid could get so strong after spending 10 years in a coma.
00:20:59Worried about the consequences of failing their job, the silver suit anxiously asked his partner
00:21:04what they should do. Nursing his wounds, the ugly big guy tried to change the subject, but the silver
00:21:09suit quickly interrupted, having just spotted Dong's sister back at home. Dong's mom explained that
00:21:15after he collapsed, she had to sell the house and the store. She went on to say that once those
00:21:20savings
00:21:20ran out, she took loans from three different institutions. Unlike the original amount borrowed,
00:21:25the interest compounded into an unpayable, sky-high debt. Dong learned that his sister, Jisoo, had to drop
00:21:32out of school and work at a restaurant to help pay off the debt. His mother revealed how Jisoo worked
00:21:37tirelessly day and night to support him, bringing tears to Dong's eyes. Gritting his teeth, Dong
00:21:43lamented that Jisoo shouldn't have had to leave school. His mom explained that despite Jisoo's
00:21:47efforts, she wasn't earning enough and had been going somewhere unknown for the past few months.
00:21:52Heartbroken at his family's suffering, Dong wished they had left him to die. However, his mother gently
00:21:58reassured him. The somber silence was interrupted by a phone call. Seeing it was the debt collector,
00:22:03Dong told his mom to hand it over. Frustrated, he mocked them, but his pupils widened in shock
00:22:09as he heard the bad news. The scene shifted to Jisoo, bound and duct taped. The ugly thug shoved
00:22:16her head as he was on a call with Dong, threatening him to collect $100 million in 24 hours if
00:22:21he wanted
00:22:22his sister to be okay. Furious, Dong gripped the phone tightly. When his mom asked what was wrong,
00:22:27he simply told her he'd be back after a while. His mother warned him against hurting or killing anyone,
00:22:32insisting his life would be over if he did. However, Dong knew that killing them wouldn't
00:22:38solve anything, unlike in hell. To his surprise, just as he mentioned the word hell, a fiery panel
00:22:44appeared. Reassuring his mom that he wouldn't commit any crimes, Dong accepted the offer to obtain a
00:22:50basic skill. Presented with four options, Dong contemplated which choice would be best,
00:22:55but ultimately concluded that none of them were noteworthy. Meanwhile, the gangsters continued
00:23:00moving Jisoo as they rode up in an elevator. The ugly thug reminded her of her role as a hostage.
00:23:06Suddenly, sparks flew, and the lights went out, bringing the elevator to a halt. Noticing sparks
00:23:12near his feet, the fat guy was taken aback as Dong magically flashed into existence. He sarcastically
00:23:19commented that he had come to deliver the money. It turned out Dong had picked the Shadow Wraith skill,
00:23:24allowing him to summon a wraith that took on his form once it had the target's blood.
00:23:28Now that it had located its target, the wraith bashed the silver suit's head into the metallic
00:23:33wall. The ugly guy panicked, realizing Dong was a hidden awakener all along, shocking Jisoo in the
00:23:39process. The wraith's ignorance was evident as the elevator doors finally opened. The fat guy stumbled
00:23:45out, announcing to the gang members that an awakener had broken in. Before he could say more,
00:23:50a swift strike to his nape sent him crashing to the ground with a loud thud. Insulted on their own
00:23:55turf, the gangsters grabbed their weapons. The wraith menacingly welcomed them, and the first
00:24:01guy stepped up to attack. However, he quickly found himself teleported behind the wraith,
00:24:06receiving a kick that knocked him unconscious. Thus, Dong wreaked havoc on the mob. Now the last
00:24:12man standing, he approached Jisoo and checked if she was alright. He quickly removed her restraints
00:24:17and tape and urged her to go home. But she revealed her concern for her dear brother. With a cool
00:24:23aura,
00:24:24Dong assured her that he would come to see her after finishing his business. As the elevator door
00:24:28closed on her, the wraith prepared for another beatdown. Grunts of pain echoed throughout the
00:24:33halls, where only unconscious bodies were visible. It appeared that Dong climbed the stairs, clearing each
00:24:39floor one by one. As he neared another group of gangsters enjoying his smoke, he joked that everyone
00:24:45was so weak that the lack of challenge frustrated him. Irritated by the insult, like all the previous
00:24:51gangsters, they got absolutely demolished. One of them called their boss, a man covered in tattoos that
00:24:57spanned his gigantic muscles. He answered the phone, berating his subordinate and reminding him never to
00:25:03call when he was relaxing in the sauna. However, the panicked gangsters insisted that he come quickly.
00:25:08Being ordered to come infuriated the boss even more, but as he heard his underling getting knocked out,
00:25:13he realized something was wrong. Rising from his seat, he clenched his giant fist in frustration,
00:25:19crushing his phone. Back at the gang's headquarters, numerous bloody bodies lay on the ground.
00:25:24The shadow wraith approached another member, who begged not to suffer the same fate. However,
00:25:30a wall suddenly exploded open. Caught off guard, Dong turned to see a giant man grasp his face,
00:25:36immediately smashing his head into the ground. The boss expressed his rage about Dong's mess.
00:25:41Dong's shadow wraith powers allowed him to retreat safely. The boss was shocked to see Dong dusting
00:25:47himself off in front of him, causing all the chaos alone. The shadow wraith questioned whether the
00:25:52boss was also an awakener. The boss proudly grinned, promising to send Dong to hell. Hearing the all-too
00:25:59familiar word, Dong narrowed his eyes at the muscular monster, whose clothes burst from his physical
00:26:04enhancement. Not caring about his size, Dong bashed the boss's face and taunted the giant weakling
00:26:10lying caved into a wall. The boss denied being defeated so easily and angrily got up to launch
00:26:16a counterattack. However, he was promptly humbled by a kick to his chiseled face. With a flurry of
00:26:21kicks, Dong gave the boss a B-down, explaining what true hell was and how much misery it cost.
00:26:28Meanwhile, the giant man could only think of surviving and asked for a timeout, his soul shattered.
00:26:33The muscular gangster offered money and everything he had in exchange for his worthless life.
00:26:39Hearing about the money piqued Dong's interest, he questioned the boss about the gang's safety,
00:26:43and after pointing him toward the closet with the safe, the boss fled like a crying little girl.
00:26:48Finally reaching his white car in the parking lot, thinking he was safe, the boss rambled about how
00:26:54he would make sure to hunt Dong down. However, his nemesis crept up, whispering that he forgot to ask
00:26:59for the safe's password. Even as the boss went crazy from fear, the shadow wraith tormented him one last
00:27:05time, saying he could be reached anytime, anywhere. Later, money magically fell out of a portal in front
00:27:12of Dong, totaling over $500 million. Dong grinned like a greedy goblin at all the things and
00:27:18apartments he could buy with it. He walked into a mall and became captivated by a newly launched
00:27:22folding phone, which the shopkeeper mentioned was priced at $2.99 million. Dong's curiosity peaked,
00:27:28and he checked out another model, one that resembled the Smart Z Flip. The shopkeeper,
00:27:33hoping to ease the purchase, suggested an installment plan, but Dong, without hesitation,
00:27:38slapped $5 million on the counter and bought both models outright. The shopkeeper, with an air of
00:27:44suspicion, accepted the money, as though he had either swindled someone or charged more than the
00:27:49fair price. Dong arrived home, casually dropping off his shopping, when his mother called him to
00:27:54join her for a meal. He replied that he needed to head out before she could inquire where he was
00:27:58going,
00:27:58and he had already disappeared. In reality, he had been invited to dinner by his friend,
00:28:03Chan Ho, at a restaurant. Chan Ho was visibly taken aback by Dong's transformation,
00:28:08as his physique had significantly changed since their last encounter just a few days prior.
00:28:12The two began their meal by sharing a drink. Chan Ho initiated a conversation,
00:28:17asking Dong about his future plans, reminding him that they were no longer the carefree school kids
00:28:22they once were. Dong, however, steered the discussion in a different direction,
00:28:26inquiring how many apartments could be bought with $500 million. Chan Ho was momentarily surprised,
00:28:33questioning if Dong truly had that kind of money, but quickly shifted to discussing the current state
00:28:37of inflation. He explained that unfortunately, such an amount would barely be sufficient for a lease
00:28:43on a modest apartment located on the outskirts of the city. This revelation unsettled Dong, and he
00:28:48anxiously asked how much it would take to buy a place in the city. Chan Ho informed him that it
00:28:53would
00:28:53cost at least $2 billion. He then urged Dong to relax, reminding him that the world had changed
00:28:59drastically since he fell into a coma. Shifting the conversation, Chan Ho got to the heart of the
00:29:04matter, asking if Dong was an awakener. Dong responded that to confirm such a thing, he first needed to
00:29:10understand what an awakener actually meant. As they exited the restaurant, Chan Ho explained it all.
00:29:16He began from the very start, recounting how shortly after Dong's coma, mysterious portals known as
00:29:22gates started appearing everywhere. At first, the portals were seen as a minor threat and were kept
00:29:27under control. However, things took a dark turn when monsters began escaping from the gates, flooding
00:29:33the earth in what became known as a gate fracture. These monsters wreaked havoc, sparing no one in their
00:29:39path. Humanity fought back, but soon discovered that their man-made weapons were utterly ineffective
00:29:44against such foul creatures. Dong, unable to contain his curiosity, interrupted, asking if not even guns or
00:29:52cannons could harm them. Chan Ho confirmed that it was safe to say normal weapons did nothing.
00:29:57He then continued explaining that over time, a new type of weapon was discovered. Special weapons
00:30:02known as aura weapons. These new weapons, crafted from monster byproducts, proved effective against the
00:30:08creatures. Those capable of wielding them became known as the awakened ones. Heroes who stood at the
00:30:15forefront when humanity faced near extinction. The saying, necessity is the mother of invention,
00:30:20rang true as mankind adapted to survive. In an attempt to show off, Dong pulled out a cutting-edge
00:30:26foldable phone from his arsenal, trying to impress Chan Ho. However, his confidence shattered when he
00:30:31learned that such phones were now being given away for free. Realizing he had been scammed,
00:30:36Dong quietly kept the matter to himself, choosing not to reveal to his friend just how much he actually
00:30:41paid for it. Chan Ho shifted the conversation back to the topic of awakeners, telling Dong that even if he
00:30:47didn't use an aura weapon, he could still harness the aura to strengthen his body. Dong's friend
00:30:52asked, your body has improved significantly. I heard you took down a notorious thug who recently returned
00:30:58to town. Dong responded sarcastically, if I weren't awake, would you have given me money to deal with
00:31:03thugs? His friend, taken aback, asked, what are you trying to say? Before Dong could respond, a gate
00:31:10suddenly appeared before them, and monsters began pouring out. People panicked as a green monster with red eyes
00:31:16emerged, followed by a horde of other creatures. The monsters began attacking nearby civilians.
00:31:23Dong thought to himself, what are these ugly creatures? They're different from the ones in hell.
00:31:28He picked up a stone from the road and asked his friend, should I try it out? His friend was
00:31:32shocked,
00:31:33but before he could respond, Dong threw the stone with incredible force at the monster. However, it didn't
00:31:39inflict any damage. Dong was disappointed, but his friend reminded him, guns and cans don't work on these
00:31:45monsters. The creature began to approach them, and Dong readied himself for battle. Just as one of the
00:31:51monsters closed in on them, Chanho shut his eyes, convinced they were finished. However, the sound of
00:31:57splattering blood forced him to open them again, and he found the monster beheaded with Dong standing
00:32:02tall. Dong had proven through sheer force that barehanded attacks could take these creatures down.
00:32:08Chanho could hardly believe his eyes, but as he watched Dong effortlessly take down an entire group of
00:32:13monsters, he started to wonder if his friend had awakened to B-class. However, he quickly realized
00:32:18that now was not the time for such thoughts. He shifted his focus to the safety of the citizens
00:32:23around them. As panic gripped the crowd, he raised his voice, urging the terrified people to follow him,
00:32:30and assuring them that he knew the way to safety through the sewer system. Just as the people began to
00:32:35react, they found themselves encircled by the monsters. A little girl, gripped by fear, started to cry,
00:32:41and just as she seemed about to be attacked, Chanho leaped into action, saving her life at the last
00:32:47moment. Seizing the opportunity, Dong stepped in to dispatch the monster with a smirk. He mocked Chanho
00:32:53for getting in his way and urged him to find a place to hide, reminding him that he was still
00:32:58exposed in
00:32:59the open. Taking charge, Chanho swiftly led the effort to help the public evacuate to safety.
00:33:04Meanwhile, a young vlogger seized the moment, starting a live stream of Dong as he fought the
00:33:09monsters single-handedly. The public watched, captivated by the live stream, cheering for Dong's
00:33:15bravery. Suddenly, the vlogger yelled out, telling Dong to look behind him. However, it was too late,
00:33:21and the demon lord got slammed against a car by one of the monsters. The impact reverberated through
00:33:26the chaos, and the vlogger, smirking and laughing, was only focused on his content and views, knowing
00:33:33that a hero getting slammed made for compelling footage that would surely attract attention.
00:33:37Meanwhile, the crowd managed to escape into the sewers. Chanho reunited the little girl with her
00:33:43mother, who embraced her tightly, tearfully apologizing for the separation. A man turned to
00:33:48Chanho and asked if he planned to go back, leaving him torn. He grappled with the decision, aware that
00:33:54his friend was still out there fighting against the monsters. The scene shifted back to Dong, who found
00:34:00himself cornered by the monsters. One of them wore a smirk, poised to strike, and the vlogger kid
00:34:05covered his eyes, believing the hero was finished. To both the vloggers and the monster's astonishment,
00:34:11Dong dodged the attack with agility. He then addressed the monster, thanking it for inadvertently
00:34:16helping him restore a fraction of his mana. In return, he offered the creature a painless death,
00:34:22his voice calm and authoritative. The demon lord showed no mercy as he engaged with the monsters,
00:34:29dispatching them with precision. Meanwhile, the viewers of the live stream flooded the comments,
00:34:34complaining about the poor image quality, and urging the vlogger to move in closer for a better view.
00:34:39Among the viewers, one named Slayer donated $5 million, promising another $5 million if the
00:34:45vlogger could capture a clear shot of Dong fighting the monsters. The excitement built as the stakes rose,
00:34:51both for the vlogger and the heroic demon lord. Hearing about the $5 million donation sent chills down
00:34:57the vlogger's spine. He felt excitement, but his cowardice kept him from getting anywhere near the
00:35:02action. Meanwhile, Dong continued beheading the monsters with powerful punches, quickly realizing
00:35:07that this relentless fighting consumed a significant amount of his mana. Another viewer commented,
00:35:13offering extra money for a clear picture and requesting the vlogger's email. Overwhelmed by
00:35:18the influx of sponsorship notifications, the vlogger experienced a mix of excitement and anxiety,
00:35:24torn between his desire for fame and the fear of what lay before him.
00:35:27The vlogger received another donation of $20 million from a viewer who demanded detailed
00:35:32information about the hero battling the monsters, promising even more money in return.
00:35:37The scene shifted to several viewers of the live stream who were engaged in a bidding war over
00:35:42Dong. These individuals, clearly hotshot clan leaders, found him both amusing and impressively
00:35:48strong. Their interest in Dong grew as they witnessed his prowess, contemplating how they might leverage
00:35:54his abilities for their own gains. On the other side, Dong had dispatched so many monsters that
00:35:59the remaining ones now trembled in fear of him. However, one creature, presumably their leader,
00:36:05killed one of its minions, showing no signs of fear. As it prepared to confront Dong, the vlogger's
00:36:11greed for money had grown to the point where he was now willing to take risks for this once-in
00:36:16-a-lifetime
00:36:17opportunity. The vlogger let out a terrified scream as Chinho's sudden voice startled him from behind.
00:36:22What are you doing? Why haven't you evacuated? Chinho exclaimed, shocked by the blogger's
00:36:28recklessness. The blogger's phone slipped from his grasp, and his viewers, believing him to be dead,
00:36:33flooded the comments with RIP messages. Meanwhile, the blogger, still inside the building, was overcome
00:36:39with tears. Not from fear, but from the thought of missing out on the lucrative photo opportunity.
00:36:45As they approached the building, a goblin blocked their path. But just as it was about to strike,
00:36:49Dong intervened, smashing the goblin's head with a wooden club. Nice shot, Dong said with a smirk.
00:36:56Once inside, Dong asked Chinho why he had returned. Chinho replied that he was worried about Dong.
00:37:02Dong mentioned that he had a 20-minute errand to run and asked Chinho to wait. Chinho reassured him
00:37:07that he could handle himself, as the clans would arrive soon. Dong's curiosity was piqued, but Chinho
00:37:13deferred their conversation until Dong's return. Dong then opened a portal to the pantheon,
00:37:19shocking Chinho with his newfound ability. As Dong entered the pantheon, he lamented his current
00:37:24physical state, likening it to that of weaklings. A system window appeared, addressing him as the
00:37:30absolute ruler and informing him that his mana implementation was less than 10%. Dong inquired
00:37:36about quickly increasing his mana and was instructed to organize the absolute ruler's journal.
00:37:41The system began organizing the journal, which contained Dong's daily recordings from his time
00:37:46in hell. The events were etched into the journal, and upon completion, Dong ordered the system to
00:37:51recreate a scene from page 16 in the Forest of Predators. The system began building the scene.
00:37:57A new quest appeared, eliminate the heavenly beings, medium difficulty. The objective was to
00:38:03defeat the occupying forces in the Forest of Predators within one hour, with a reward of 2,000 points
00:38:08and a 30% increase in mana implementation upon defeating 10 White Colossi.
00:38:13As Dong navigated the forest, a mechanical voice announced the detection of an unidentified intruder.
00:38:19A White Colossus unleashed a heavy laser blast, which Dong dodged with swift reflexes.
00:38:25He sprinted towards the giant mechanical being and landed a powerful punch on its face,
00:38:30sending it crashing to the ground. As the Colossus dissolved, a technical structure emerged from its
00:38:36fingers. Dong, annoyed by the relentless attacks, dodged the Colossus' blows and struck a decisive
00:38:43blow to its stomach. With the quest progressing, Dong's eyes locked onto a red, floating orb.
00:38:49The scene shifted to Chanho. As Chanho and the Vlogger Kid arrived at the rooftop,
00:38:53they were met with a gory sight of slaughtered bodies scattered all around them.
00:38:57Mortified, Chanho noticed a gravely injured man still clinging to life. He and the Vlogger Kid
00:39:04rushed over to check on him. With trembling lips, the nearly dead man tried to warn Chanho about the
00:39:10threat behind him. Confused, Chanho turned and found himself face to face with a giant goblin monster
00:39:16wielding a massive wooden club. Concerned about the injured guy, the Vlogger Kid suggested they move
00:39:21him, but Chanho dismissed the idea, stating the man's time was long gone. He warned the kid not to
00:39:27make any wrong moves, so the cowardly boy turned to look at the threat he should be wary of,
00:39:32instantly scaring him. Seeing the frozen kid, Chanho told him to wake up if he wasn't intent on dying.
00:39:38With a deafening roar, the giant monster leaped into the air, ready to crush them. But for now,
00:39:44let's revisit the Pantheon, where the ruler of hell is analyzing the giant red ball.
00:39:49It appears that the divine machines can rebuild themselves, becoming stronger and more adapted
00:39:55against their opponents. Numerous panels appear to elaborate on the irritating feature in detail.
00:40:00Quickly catching on, our hero dashes and punches the core, but almost like Jelly, his attack is
00:40:05easily repelled. At 3% restoration, he lands on top of the core, visibly irritated. With a powerful,
00:40:12rage-fueled punch, he manages to produce only a few sparks of red lightning. Despite the monarch of
00:40:18hell's relentless blows, the core's recovery continues smoothly. Undeterred, however, as the
00:40:25restoration nears 70%, error alarms begin to blare. Just as our guy prepares to deliver a final
00:40:31decisive blow, a laser beam whizzes past, barely missing him. He turns, realizing that he's been
00:40:38surrounded by other robots the entire time. The Kolasai, in a well-coordinated assault,
00:40:43fires from all directions. Dodging the barrage with ninja-like agility, he becomes aware of the dire
00:40:49situation he's in. To make matters worse, the core silently advances to 98% completion. Regardless,
00:40:56the ruler of hell refuses to give up, pushing through the chaotic onslaught of lasers. He manages
00:41:02to reach the core and obliterate it at the very last second. Frustrated by the unfair matchup,
00:41:08our hero decides to dig through his memories for a solution. But before he can fully process his
00:41:13thoughts, a searing headache suddenly overwhelms him. By some stroke of luck and a touch of plot armor,
00:41:18the robots ignore his opening. Thus, with memories of his past experiences flooding back,
00:41:24he comes up with a plan to give these ugly machines the beating they deserve.
00:41:28Chanho and the vlogger kid make a desperate run for it, with a monstrous creature looming overhead.
00:41:34They split up strategically, leaving the oversized brute confused about which one to pursue.
00:41:39Their plan is to loop back and re-enter the building, where the oversized, uglier cousin of the
00:41:44Hulk can't follow. Despite the monster's massive arm reaching in an attempt to grab them, they manage
00:41:50to slip through, giving them a brief moment to catch their breath. When the creature eventually gives
00:41:55up, Chanho seizes the opportunity to make a break for it while he still can. On the other hand, our
00:42:01hero
00:42:01is busy leaping and darting between the divine machines in the other dimension, barely avoiding their
00:42:07relentless laser beams. His objective is to cause as much commotion as possible, drawing the attention of
00:42:13every nearby automaton. Once he's seemingly accomplished his goal, he runs far away from
00:42:18the swarm of heavenly beings, landing in an empty area of the forest. He finally stops, allowing the
00:42:25enemies to lock on and charge their laser attacks. But suddenly, one of the colossal robots falls to
00:42:31its knees, ignoring its ally. The others prepare for their attack, but our demon lord sits cozy and flips
00:42:37a bird to the brain-dead machines. One by one, the lined-up group of machines topples as the swamp
00:42:43whale
00:42:44reveals the reason behind the forest's name. A giant jaw emerges from the ground and devours the divine
00:42:50machines lined up one by one. Reliving his horrible memories, our boy casually watches from afar as the
00:42:57behemoth of a whale completes the challenge for him. With all ten heavenly beings defeated, a congratulatory
00:43:03panel appears. In return, he receives his new rewards. Enhanced physical abilities with boosted mana
00:43:10reserves and the dagger of judgment. As the weapon materializes before him, he inspects its special
00:43:15ability. The system elaborates that the dagger works like a remote-controlled airplane in a 100-meter
00:43:21radius. Now, that's a cool birthday present. After testing out his cool new weapon, the ruler of hell
00:43:27decides to return to Earth. The scene shifts to a news broadcast from when the gate first opened.
00:43:32The anchor solemnly reports on the tragic fracture that has claimed many lives. He consults a pale
00:43:38professor who looks like the uncle who brings politics to birthday parties for a solution. The
00:43:43man points fingers at the Awakeners Association, claiming they are to blame for the disaster. He
00:43:49remarks that they take too many vacations and just put off problems. When there's a shortage of hunters,
00:43:54he stresses that fractures do not care if the hunters are chilling in Hawaii or on duty, so they should
00:44:00be
00:44:00held liable. We then see a guy with a man bun watching the news on his phone, annoyed at the
00:44:05professor. Frustrated, he comments that the Association hunters are paid peanuts compared to
00:44:10the clans. Hearing his partners whining, the team leader next to him tells him to focus on making
00:44:15results right now, or they could lose their jobs. But their conversation is cut short when they hear
00:44:20breaking news of a certain Awakener having single-handedly dealt with the monster's back at the disaster site.
00:44:26Vlogger Boy and Chanho hide in a room, anxiously awaiting a rescue squad. Suddenly, a series of
00:44:32loud noises grab their attention, and the entire room begins to tremble. They cautiously attempt to
00:44:38peek outside, but before they can fully grasp the situation, the roof collapses, scaring the daylights
00:44:44out of them. Overwhelmed with fear, Chanho wonders if their time has come. But turns out it's just a
00:44:50starving Dong, standing triumphantly on the extra-large Hulk's beheaded remains. Chanho is
00:44:56delighted to see his friend when he most needs him, despite his terrible condition. Our boy smiles
00:45:01coolly, noticing something off. His bestie asks if he's okay, groaning in pain. The ruler of hell
00:45:07commands the fast-food kid to cook up some meat for him. The two stare at him speechless, going crazy
00:45:13about him wanting to enjoy a grilled burger in a do-or-die situation. With no chicken in stock,
00:45:19our demon connoisseur analyzes if the monster meat is edible. He begins chowing down, making the other
00:45:25two nearly bend over and heave their empty guts out. Fortunately, a soldier shows up, making the
00:45:31vlogger boy euphoric that he will survive. While our hero silently enjoys his meal, the soldier ignores
00:45:37the boy, viciously expressing his gratitude to him, and states in awe, before I can realize its monster
00:45:44guts. Chanho comes in and distracts the soldier, introducing his pal. Chanho pulls away our hungry
00:45:50hero and urges him to eat his fill later. Unexpectedly, the soldier changes his attitude
00:45:56and explains they can't simply leave. So Chanho proudly brings out his clan ID card. Seeing the
00:46:02man's clan swag, the soldier smiles, ready to escort them to safety. Elsewhere, the man bun guy is busy
00:46:09emptying his guts after seeing the mutilated monster remains. Annoyed, the team leader shouts at him to
00:46:16find survivors instead of curling up on the ground like an insect. Man bun dude immediately talks a
00:46:22soldier into entering the restricted area, since he's an association hunter. Meanwhile, the graceful
00:46:27team leader ponders over what kind of monstrous guy can tear up corpses like this. The scene shifts to
00:46:33the boys in Chanho's car. Our hero's best friend suggests that they sleep at his apartment, but being a
00:46:38family man, our boy stresses he needs to see his family. The best friend reminds him that his family
00:46:44would be terrified if he visited them in his current state. Taking a short look at himself, the ruler of
00:46:50hell decides to settle on a call with his mother. The two leave to enjoy some freshly fried chicken,
00:46:55after cleaning up of course. They finally reach Chanho's apartment, and my guy is impressed by its
00:47:00extravagance. After he cleans up, the two sit at the table with multiple expensive dishes lined up.
00:47:06Curious. Our protagonist recalls his friend telling him about the insane money hunters make.
00:47:12Chanho affirms, but he also adds that hunters are scammers, considering how much they're paid.
00:47:16When asked if he wants to become a hunter, my guy answers with a grunt while devouring a chicken wing.
00:47:22Slightly perturbed, Chanho informs his friend that he would be pretty high rank if he gets himself
00:47:27appraised. He adds that with his insane power, our protagonist would not be less than A rank.
00:47:32Confused by the terminology, Chanho explains to him that a better rank just means that he can join
00:47:38the big clans. Regardless, he points out that the monthly income is crazy high. Intrigued,
00:47:44Dong asks if there's a rank higher than A. Chanho reveals that there are only 5 S rankers out of
00:47:49the 200 million awakened worldwide. The S rankers, grinning mischievously, Chanho jokes that his best
00:47:55friend shouldn't dream of becoming the 6th S rank, claiming that A rank is great enough. He probes
00:48:00again if our hero intends to become a hunter. Agreeing, Chanho promises to help with everything,
00:48:06and the two brothers toast to the occasion. The scene transitions to some mobsters eating in a fancy
00:48:11restaurant. A strange guy with long hair repeats his words to a bald gangster, who is terribly scared
00:48:17of him. The guy repeats himself, wondering if he is correct that a whole organization was taken down
00:48:22by the single-hooded boy. On his tablet, wiping his lips elegantly, Saku, the manager of the Homema
00:48:29clan, interrogates Baldi, demanding to know why he didn't flee and beg for mercy. Baldi trembles
00:48:35intensely, begging Saku not to execute him like the corpse nearby. Saku's chilling gaze makes Baldi
00:48:42sweat bullets. Despite his fear, Baldi tries to play dumb, but Saku sees right through him. With a calm
00:48:49demeanor, Saku explains that he's only interested in retrieving the stolen money and the gang's hidden
00:48:54stash. Baldi remains silent, paralyzed with fear. Saku unexpectedly releases him, claiming to trust
00:49:01his word. However, moments later, Baldi's bald head explodes in Saku's hand, covered in blood. Saku
00:49:07barely acknowledges the gruesome scene, instead focusing on his tablet, which displays a photo of
00:49:13Dong. He orders a woman lurking in the shadows to hunt down Dong. Meanwhile, Dong visits the hunter
00:49:19association, where Chanho advises him to take the awakening test. Dong dismisses the idea, but
00:49:25Chanho reminds him to speak formally to avoid looking like an outcast. As Dong waits for his
00:49:30turn, he checks his phone and responds to a message from his mother, reassuring her that he'll be home
00:49:35soon. A clerk informs him that it's his turn, and a delusional old man starts complaining that he's
00:49:41awakened, despite the employee's reassurances. The old man refuses to back down, claiming that his
00:49:47sudden hair loss is proof of his awakening. Dong silences him with an overwhelming aura. Old man
00:49:53keeps complaining about the Awakener's identification system to dispel doubts. The organization's
00:49:59employer demonstrated the effectiveness of the Awakener-level identification system by placing
00:50:04his hand on it. The orb's color changed to green, confirming his status as a level C hunter. The crowd's
00:50:10perception of the old man shifted as they realized he had been deceiving them with his criticism,
00:50:14and they now viewed him with suspicion and dark eyes. Finally, it's Dong's turn. The clerk lady
00:50:20gossiping with her colleague suggests that Dong might be the top rank of the day, given his
00:50:25intimidating aura. As Dong approaches the manometer, chaos erupts at the Korean Hunter Association.
00:50:31The branch manager receives urgent calls, directing him to examination room 3, where he finds a crowd
00:50:37gathered around a shattered crystal meter orb. The staff explains that Dong's examination caused the
00:50:42meter to explode. The manager seeks an explanation, but the staff reveals that three different crystal
00:50:48meters met the same fate. The manager concedes that it's impossible for all of them to be faulty.
00:50:54Dong anxiously hopes he won't be asked to compensate for the shattered crystal balls.
00:50:58The manager informs him that they'll have to make a borderline judgment, using the license test
00:51:03results as the sole deciding factor. Dong questions the reliability of the license test,
00:51:08but a staff member assures him that the examination system is designed to provide accurate results.
00:51:13With nothing left to do but wait, Dong accepts the proposal and takes his leave. The branch manager
00:51:19finds the situation troubling, and a clerk suggests that the crystal ball might be incapable of measuring
00:51:24power beyond a certain threshold. The manager wonders if Dong could be a tri-S rank, but a colleague
00:51:30dismisses the idea. The scene shifts to Dong stepping out of the Hunter Association building,
00:51:35still thinking about the events that transpired. His phone rings, and Chanho asks about his results.
00:51:41Dong explains that he's been given borderline status, and Chanho jokes about whether he's been causing
00:51:46chaos. Chanho quickly dismisses the idea, figuring it shouldn't have been possible. Dong's thoughts are
00:51:52still on the events that transpired at the Hunter Association. The scene shifts to the mysterious
00:51:57sender, a woman with short hair, who's watching Dong from afar. Meanwhile, Chanho, who asks about his
00:52:04results, Dong explains the situation, and Chanho finds it odd. Dong jokes that he might have to pay
00:52:10for the broken meters. Chanho advises Dong to get appraised, suggesting that he could be a high-ranking
00:52:16hunter. Dong is unsure, but Chanho assures him that he'll help with the process. As they discuss the
00:52:21details, Dong decides to trust the process and wait for the results. Dong assures Chanho that he
00:52:28carefully followed the instructions during the exam, but Chanho retorts that he had a gut feeling
00:52:33something strange would happen. Dong promises to share more details later, and they end the call.
00:52:38Moments later, Dong's sharp senses detect a sniper positioned far away, aiming straight at him.
00:52:44The sniper lady feels confident that she can finish Dong off with one bullet, despite his supposed
00:52:49strength. However, just before she pulls the trigger, she realizes that Dong has discovered her.
00:52:55She's shocked, as no hunter has ever spotted her before. Dong points to his head, his face reflecting
00:53:01anger, and urges her to take a look. The sniper experiences fear, but quickly gathers herself to
00:53:07pull the trigger. An explosion erupts, and she feels a surge of happiness, confident that she
00:53:12succeeded in the murder. However, as the smoke clears, Dong stands unscathed, despite the sniper
00:53:18lady using an aura bullet. The bullet appears utterly ineffective. Feeling scared, she contemplates a
00:53:25retreat. But just as she turns to run, Dong sends his dagger, stabbing the assassin in a leg, causing her
00:53:32to trip over. As the sniper lady turns her face, her target stands directly in front of her, reminiscent
00:53:37of a scene from a horror movie. Dong bluffs, claiming that the bullet struck him on the head but
00:53:42couldn't kill him. In response, the sniper lady swiftly draws a gun, pointing it at him, and demands to
00:53:49know where he's come from. Dong speaks the truth, stating that he hails from hell. However, the lady
00:53:55is overwhelmed by fear and anxiety, firing multiple aura bullets at Dong, hoping to see him die. Suddenly,
00:54:02he reappears behind her, catching her off guard with his unexpected presence. She finds it
00:54:08incomprehensible, as she's certain her target collapsed, yet he stands there completely unscathed.
00:54:13Dong grabs the lady by her neck, throttling her, and slams her against the wall.
00:54:18He uses his power, enveloping the lady in a demonic, sluggish material that terrifies her,
00:54:24causing her to faint. Dong clarifies that he has no intention of killing her. He picks up the bullets
00:54:30and searches for the lady's belongings, seeking clues. Then, he places the bullets on her head,
00:54:36forcing her to regain her senses. Covered in sweat, the lady screams out, overwhelmed by the disgusting
00:54:43hands emerging from the creatures summoned by Dong. Dong adopts a gang leader persona.
00:54:48Demanding that the lady answer all his questions peacefully if she wishes to live. Spotting family
00:54:53pictures in her luggage, he questions her about who sent her to kill him and his family. Feeling
00:54:58anxious, she realizes she cannot disclose anything about the Hongma clan. However, she suddenly recalls
00:55:05a gangster who has gone missing and seizes the opportunity to use his name, telling Dong that
00:55:10it was Kim Song-yoon who sent her. She elaborates that Kim Song-yoon is the same person Dong had
00:55:15smashed a
00:55:16while back at the private loan organization. Arguing that he has robbed his safe, she pleads for her
00:55:21freedom. In response, Dong throws a bullet at the lady, piercing a hole in her shoulder. She comments
00:55:27that she has done as he asked and has told him everything. Dong maintains his gangster act, arguing
00:55:33that it's suspicious for an assassin to provide sensitive information so easily. Sensing a grain of
00:55:38salt in her words, the lady realizes she has made a mistake by being so hasty. Dong politely inquires
00:55:45once more about who ordered the murder. She thinks to herself that she has already failed the request.
00:55:50And even if she were to survive this encounter, the psychopath head of the Hongma clan would
00:55:55certainly kill her. Considering her death inevitable, she shouts that she will never reveal this information,
00:56:00even if asked a thousand times, and attempts to commit suicide. However, before she can do so,
00:56:07Dong fires a bullet, punching a massive hole through a body truck. The assassin lady coughs up
00:56:12blood and collapses dead. Dong grows irritated, realizing he couldn't uncover who was behind all
00:56:18of this. He gazes at her lifeless body, contemplating ways to dispose of it. He recalls an item he possesses
00:56:25that could prove useful, but is reluctant to use it. Instead, he sifts through his journal
00:56:30memories, searching for any relevant recollections about the dead keyword. After scanning 134 pages,
00:56:36he opens a portal to the Pantheon, fully aware that this area should be off-limits due to nearby
00:56:42gait fractures. Nevertheless, he decides to cover the body, covering it with a blue cloth. He steps into
00:56:49the Pantheon, where he requests the system to recreate the 134th page of the journal, where the soul
00:56:55prison is recorded. As he sifts through his memories, he recalls that the soul prison was
00:56:59the primary weapon of one of the 15 rulers of the states in hell. As the 198th day of the
00:57:0567th year
00:57:06is recreated, Dong considers using the soul prison to dispose of the bodies. He finds himself in front
00:57:12of the River of the Dead, recalling that the Ghost King's territory lies on the other side. A swarm of
00:57:17small, heavenly beings resembling insects attack him. Dong expertly dodges their toxic sludge balls
00:57:24and draws his weapon, slicing through one of the bugs. As the creature explodes, releasing poison
00:57:30bombs, Dong wards them off with a simple barrier. Horde of bugs attacked him, but one by one down
00:57:35destroy all the bugs and slice through them swiftly like it's a child's play. Finally, he destroyed the
00:57:42Purpule orb and defeated all the mechanical bugs. Upon completing the quest, he receives 50% of the
00:57:49implementation rate and is awarded the vermin's blessing armor. The armor makes its user immune
00:57:55to the energy of the dead, suggesting that he might be able to swim across the river without harm.
00:58:01Dong dons the armor and swims across the river. A notification appears, informing him that his
00:58:06swimming skills are admired by the demon beasts of the pantheon. Upon reaching the Ghost King's
00:58:11territory, he discovers that the undead castle has vanished. Another notification pops up with the
00:58:18demon beasts apologizing for the disappearance of the castle. A long, architectural structure known as
00:58:23the Heavenly Obelisk appears before him. A system window opens, requesting him to kill 1,000 heavenly
00:58:30creatures within two hours to complete the second quest. As the monsters materialize, Dong recognizes
00:58:36them as commanding generals. He shouts at the monsters to kneel before their lord, but another notification
00:58:41pops up, informing him that the demon beasts are sorry for the betrayal of their companions.
00:58:46Dong activates blood neutralization, transforming himself into a half-human, half-demon hybrid.
00:58:53With his newfound strength, he dashes forward, taking down large groups of commanding generals.
00:58:58As he reaches the vicinity of the pillar, he considers destroying it from the inside. He runs toward the
00:59:04gate, enters the tower, and kills all who stand in his way. In mere seconds, he destroys the entire
00:59:10structure. With the tower's destruction, the suspicious, coreless demons disintegrate, vanishing
00:59:17into thin air. The second quest comes to an end, and the implementation rate of the Soul Prison is
00:59:22completed. Dong receives two orbs as a reward, one purple and one orange. He collects the purple orb and
00:59:29checks it, delighted to discover that it's the weapon he was seeking, the Soul Prison. The Soul Prison grants him
00:59:35three skills, imprisoning a dead target, resurrecting it, and peeking into its memory. However, he's
00:59:42disappointed to find that he can imprison only 20 souls at a time. Dong collects the other orb, which
00:59:48reveals itself to be a rune of expansion. He engraves the rune into his Soul Prison artifact, increasing its
00:59:55capacity from 20 to 100. Satisfied, Dong gathers the Soul Prison and decides to leave the pantheon.
01:00:02As he exits, the demon beasts send him another message, begging him to be cautious. A golden panel opens in
01:00:09front of him, but he dismisses it as a waste of time. Uninterested in whatever it may offer, he shakes
01:00:14off the
01:00:15demon beasts' meaningless riddles and exits the pantheon. Upon returning to the location where he left the corpse
01:00:21of the sniper lady, he finds that she is nowhere to be found. Dong feels tired and decides to return
01:00:27home.
01:00:32Thank you for listening.
01:00:33You're welcome.
01:00:37You're welcome.
01:00:37You're welcome.