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“Are you a promising American hunter?”

“America Academy’s…”

“Stop, stop!”

Hearing the answer, DeMarguet took a deep breath and looked at the American delegates.

“Am I making equipment for the US request now?”

“…yes?”

“Did the US ask me to make equipment? Are you doing the commissioning?”

“Well, that means we are ranked number one in the United States…”

“After… it’s done. Go back.”

At DeMarguet’s words to return, the American delegates denied it with a stupid expression.

“Ha, but…”

“If you are so proud of your American citizenship, go to an American equipment maker.”

“Even though…”

“stop! told me to go If I say one more word here, I know that in the future, we will not manufacture any equipment for hunters in the United States.”

They were the representatives of the United States who wanted to say more, but the last words of DeMarguet were beyond their control, so they had no choice but to bow their heads slightly and leave the room.

Next up is the UK, which is ranked second in the rankings.

But Britain was no different from the United States.

They had strong pride and pride for their original country, and their pride surpassed that of the United States because they were ranked second.

“Tsuk, can all of the Academy representatives this year be able to say anything other than the name of their country?”

Next came the representatives of the Russian Academy, ranked 3rd in the ranking.

“Demargheda!”

Unlike the two countries that I had heard from before, I could feel a lot of positive emotions from the voice.

“How come in Russia, it feels like only the same guys come out every time.”

Last year, last year, and before that, nothing has changed.

It looked different, but the atmosphere felt the same every time.

“I will sit here.”

However, this year’s delegates felt more favorable than before.

Still, I liked the way they kept basic manners.

Of course, I felt like I was trying too hard.

“Then, as I did with the United States and the United Kingdom earlier, I ask you a question.”

“Yes!”

“The reason why I have to make your equipment. Say one thing.”

To DeMargue’s question, the Russian representatives answered each and every one of them proudly.

“Because we are Russia.”

“Are you from Russia?”

Similarly, they put their own country in their mouths, but the texture they felt was different.

If the United States and Britain spoke for the reason that they belonged to that country, the Russian representatives had a different meaning.

It was a feeling that Russia should be grateful that their nationality was Russian.

“Huh, as each year passes, more and more people come out. Then just one more question. How would you respond if you were a nationality below the top 30?”

“Do I need to worry? We are their future. It’s the same no matter where you go.”

Perhaps DeMarguet seemed to have always liked the appearance of the Russian delegates.

So, Russia was the only place that made equipment every year.

“Ew. Well, someday, children who are not like you will be the representatives.”

To Demarge’s words, the Russian delegates responded with a big smile.

“They cannot survive in Russia.”

“I mean, it’s done. go now hey! Investigate your Russian friends here.”

Soon after Demarguet’s call, his assistants came and took the Russian delegates outside.

Now, it is the turn of China, which is ranked 4th in the ranking, as the representative to enter.

As the Chinese delegates were about to enter, an assistant outside blocked them and said:

“The following is Demarge’s words to let the representatives of the Republic of Korea come in first.”

“What, what? That means we are number 4 in the ranking!”

“Suddenly, what is this…! No matter how much Demarge-sama is, this is not the case!”

The assistant, who continued to remain expressionless, wrinkled his brow at the remark that there was no case and looked down at the Chinese representatives.

“I will summarize the remarks you have made very well and report them.”

“That, that…”

“Republic of Korea representatives, please come in.”

Seong-hyeon wondered what had happened, but Demargue said that he would do it, so he nodded and stepped forward.

One of the Chinese representatives who attacked In-hwan and Sang-yeon had his head down on the floor to ignore Seong-hyeon’s gaze.

As I entered the room with Demargue, I heard a voice from inside.

“come here.”

Heading to the place where the voice was heard, Demargue was waiting for Seonghyun and his party.

“sit down.”

Surprised by her fluent Korean, she looked at Demargue clearly, and she answered with a smirk as if she knew the reason.

“Are you surprised by the fluency? It’s one of my abilities, so don’t worry about it.”

“Ah yes.”

Demargue stared at Seonghyeon.

To the extent that I think it’s a little overdone.

Only an awkward air flow passed, but Seonghyeon also stared into his eyes without avoiding Demarge’s gaze.

‘He’s a funny guy.’

It was an eye that did not get tired of looking at it.

How is this the eyes of a healer?

Rather than a healer, it would be more accurate to see the eyes of a veteran hunter who went through countless subjugations.

It’s also a pretty strong hunter.

“…okay. Then let me ask you one question. Why do I have to make your equipment?”

Seonghyeon immediately answered DeMargue’s question.

“It’s a Hunter.”

“Because you are a Hunter? who. I?”

“no. Because I am a hunter.”

Compared to the answers I’ve heard so far, it belonged to a fairly primitive answer.

“From that point of view, shouldn’t I have to make equipment for all hunters?”

“yes. you’re right.”

Seonghyeon’s eyes, who answered without hesitation, were filled with certainty.

“…”

Demargue couldn’t continue talking any more.

because you are special I thought I would say something nuanced that I had to make it because it has a rare ability, but I didn’t see any such intention.

‘Because I’m a Hunter… I have to make it…’

Perhaps the most important answer is based on the reason for the existence of the hunter.

“Then can I take it as a sign that it doesn’t matter if I make equipment for the Chinese representatives?”

Demargue’s eyes were sincere.

As if forcing Sung-hyun to make a choice, he asked with a look of pressure.

“sure. Sure.”

“What if they threaten you with my equipment?”

“It doesn’t matter though.”

“Does it matter? why?”

To DeMargue’s question, Seonghyeon lightly shrugged and answered.

“They are still weak.”

“ha ha ha! ha ha ha!”

Hearing it, it could have been a remark that ignored the equipment Demargue had made, but Demargue did not dwell on such a small thing.

“Hey, are you a healer?”

“sure.”

I have already heard the report.

Of course, he knew that Seong-hyeon had destroyed them alone.

“It’s been a long time, no… you’re such an interesting friend to see for the first time.”

To be honest, it was Demargue who worried a lot before meeting Seong-hyun.

Although it was Demarghera who was asked to go through the process like this, he was also a hunter.

I wondered if it was possible that he was drunk with the power of that ability and abandoned many things and acted according to his greed.

“One last question.”

“yes. Please speak.”

“What do you want to do?”

I had already decided to make it, but perhaps the answer I will hear now is also the most important answer.

“It is the annihilation of the beast.”

“Right.”

Being strong could be the goal, but it couldn’t be.

Naturally, people do something when they get stronger, and DeMarguet was curious about this.

“That’s it. hey! here too. It’s good to go now.”

“thank you.”

Inhwan and Sangyeon didn’t say a word, but somehow the conversation ended with making equipment.

“Then we… don’t you have any questions?”

I asked the assistant who came to investigate what I wanted, and DeMarguet answered the question with a smile.

“haha. The fact that I was chosen by that friend will soon prove it.”

When I left the room following the guidance of my assistants, the Chinese representatives were looking at me with expressions full of anger.

Just because they entered before them, it seemed that their self-esteem had been damaged quite a bit.

Seonghyeon raised her hand while saying something they didn’t understand.

Showing the papers that the assistants handed out for the investigation, like a certificate that DeMarguet had received a commission.

“It’s all implied.”

His gaze became harsher, but Seong-hyeon finished the conversation with a smile without paying any attention to it.

“It wasn’t long until the national status ranking changed like this.”

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I was informed that it would take about three days for DeMarguet to finish all the equipment production.

“As expected, world-class craftsmen are different.”

In the Academy alone, it took about three weeks to make equipment for about 10 people.

Even if the equipment was complete, it could not be received until the first match of the Academy Competition was over.

“What are we going to do until then?”

The answer Inhwan was expecting had already been decided.

Seong-hyun knew what the answer meant better than anyone else, but unfortunately, he had no intention of giving that answer.

“I have to keep fighting with 1.”

“eww…”

“Are you going to watch the fight? I think it would be better to watch.”

Sangyeon asked questions with a dazed expression as if she had fully accepted the fact that she was now fighting against 1.

“It should be. I am also curious about the capabilities of the representatives at the top of the national ranking.”

As long as there were stigmata anyway, there wouldn’t be many hunters who could beat Seonghyeon 1:1.

However, as the ability cannot be used by many, if the number of opponents increases, other countermeasures must be devised.

“There are only a few days left until the start of the confrontation, so until then, let’s spend some time battling against 1 and watch the match.”

“Isn’t there anyone other than 1…”

“Don’t be stingy. It’s a good opportunity.”

Due to the fire, the hotel’s security was much higher than before, and Seonghyeon and his party were able to focus on the match with the 1st in the room.

A few days passed quite quickly, and the day of the Academy National Competition finally arrived.

I thought for a moment that it was a little disappointing to be disqualified in the competition, but the important point was that Seonghyeon is now a freshman.

Two years later, two more chances remained, and Sung-hyun was confident that he could participate in the national competition both times.

And it was the same with Inhwan and Sangyeon.

“Now let’s go in. It will start soon.”

There were so many people that I wondered if there could be this much, and Seong-hyeon was able to watch the battle from the VIP seat with the last consideration from the Chinese side.

[From now on, the Academy National Competition will begin.]

A broadcast echoed inside the stadium, and louder shouts began to resound.

“Wow!”

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